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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200
FAX: (407) 575-6203
V I L L A G E O F T E Q U E S T A
V I L L A G E C O U N C I L W O R K S H O P
M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
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I. The Tequesta Village Council held a workshop meeting at the
Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,, Florida, on
Tuesday, July 7, 1992. The meeting was called to order at
5:30 P.M. by Mayor Earl L. Collings. A roll call was taken
by the Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were:
Mayor Earl L. Collings, Ron T. Mackail and Joseph N. Capretta.
Vice Mayor Howell and Councilmember Burckart were not in
attendance. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas
G. Bradford, and Village Clerk Joann Manganiello. Staff
members present were Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director, Scott
D. Ladd, Department of Community Affairs, Gary Preston of the
Department of Parks and Recreation, and Carl Roderick, Police
Chief.
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Agenda as
submitted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Ron T. Mackail - for
the motion was passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved
as submitted.
III. REVIEW OF PROPOSED FY 1992-93 BUDGETS
Mayor Collings commended the Staff on doing a superb on
covering all details of the Budget.
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A) GENERAL FUND: Village Manager Bradford reviewed the
General Fund, the primary Operating Fund of the Village, and
the only Fund which uses property taxes as a revenue source.
The proposed millage rage is 6.1772 (a 7.4% increase; 4.7%
increase over the rolled back rate of 5.9024), compared to
5.7515 of the last fiscal year. This year the rolled back
rate is higher than the existing rate because of a drop in
property values (1.5% overall) in the Village.
A tax increase is necessary, due to increases in items over
which the Village has little or no control: (i.e., Palm Beach
County Fire/Rescue - 15.4% increase; Florida Retirement System
- 5.4% increase; Health and Life Insurance - 5.7%).
Controllable cost increases: Staff recommends a cost of
living adjustment - 3.5% (COLA) for all employees; merit pay
increases up to 4%.
Total Non-Ad Valorem Revenues (monies from all sources, other
• than taxes) increased 2%.
Making maximum use of existing personnel and increased
efficiency, a potential savings of $42,000/year is possible
for the future, if the Police Department will be utilized
for the Code Enforcement field activities on a full-time
basis. Another plan includes having an automated telephone
attendant, directing incoming calls in coordination with Voice
Mail, freeing up staff to deal with routine responsibilities.
Mayor Collings' suggestion was to have calls directed
immediately to Voice Mail, as opposed to an automated
attendant.
Village Operation Costs (not including Fire/Rescue) have
increased 2.1% over the prior fiscal year. Taxes, regarding
Village operations, remain constant.
Garbage and Refuse has an estimated increase of 3.5%.
Starting October 1, 1992, single family homes must separate
yard waste from other garbage, costing the homeowner
$1.00/month in addition to present costs.
Staff recommends the millage rate of 6.1772 be increased 2%
(to 6.3%), to allow for a "cushion" for any major increases
in costs which may come forward between now and the September
. Budget Hearings, or in case property values continue to drop.
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It is estimated to have a General Fund Balance on 9/30/92 of
$1,028,911, allowing monies to be carried forward for
expenditure next fiscal year. Staff recommends that, during
the proposed fiscal year, $125, 000 of Fund Balance be used for
Tequesta Park improvements, in addition to offsetting
increases in Village operational expenses. Fund Balance on
9/30/93 is proposed to be $819,336.
General Fund By Department
General Government
- Legislative:
- Executive:
Administrative Management:
Village Clerk•
An increase of 11.4%
additional Committees fo
North County Educational
Committee).
- Financial and Administrative:
Proposed FY 93: $19,480
Proposed FY 93: $182,660
Proposed FY 93: $24,225
in anticipation of two
r next fiscal year (i.e.,
Committee, and Historical
Proposed FY 93: $187,490
An increase of 1.4% increase due to additional personnel
costs and personnel-related costs.
- Legal Counsel: Proposed FY 93: 76,875
A 2.5% increase.
- Comprehensive Planning: Proposed FY 93: 27,800
- Other General Govt Services: Proposed FY 93: 266,155
A 5.1% increase due to an increase in the Capital
Improvement Fund transfer.
Public Safety
- Police Dept.:
Administrative Management: Proposed FY 93: 250,445
A 4% increase from fiscal year '92, but a 10.7% decrease
from FY 91.
Communications: Proposed FY 93: 174,630
An increase because of plans to remodel the Dispatch area
to a modular and much more efficient setup ($14,500),
miscellaneous remodeling ($5,500), and a stand-by radio
system, and a UHF system for monitoring.
Investigative Services: Proposed FY 93: 78,490
A 3% increase.
Patrol Services: Proposed FY 93: 753,985
A 2.3% increase. Total Police Department: 51,257,550
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- Community Development:
Administrative: Proposed FY 93: 127,730
An increase of 1%.
Inspection & Compliance: Proposed FY 93: 186,455
Down 10% because headcount is down.
- Emergency Management
(Civil Defense): Proposed FY 93: 6,250
- Fire Rescue: Proposed FY 93: 844,140
A 15% increase - a 39% increase from 1991.
There is an overall 5.5% increase in Public Safety.
Physical Environment
- Public Works:
Garbage/Solid Waste:
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Proposed FY 93: $5,000
Streets, Drainage, Grounds and Facility Maintenance:
Proposed FY 93: $448,300
Up 2.3%.
Mosquito Control:
Up 2.1%.
Proposed FY 93: $6,050
Culture/Recreation
- Recreation:
Facilities Maintenance & Youth Activity Programs:
Proposed FY 93: $145,850
Up 3.9%, with major increases in minor capital items.
Total General Fund expenditures are up 5%, half of which is
Fire/Rescue.
Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Chief Brice was in attendance, and
commented on Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Budget forewarning of
future increases due to reductions and postponements this fiscal
year.
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B) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
There will be an estimated fund balance on 9/30/92 of $33,107
to be carried over to FY 93.
Public Works: Proposed FY 93: $377,500
Village Manager Bradford gave a breakdown, item by item.
Recreation: Proposed FY 93: $427,300
Total Capital Improvements: $805,300
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
ann Mangani to
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
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Fran Bitters
Recording Secretary