HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-2007 VC B WS-M•
•
•
Present:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 8, 2007
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Darryl Aubrey, Councilman
T.R. Hemacki, Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Mayor Eissey called the Budget Workshop Session to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council
were present. All members of staff were present, except the Village Attorney.
COUNTRY CLUB
Village Manager Jimmy Knight gave a brief recap of the Country Club budget with regard to the
additional cart paths. Mr. Knight discussed options to fund this project, and noted that $234,000
remains in contingency in the 2007 Country Club budget. Another option is to take a loan from
the General Fund undesignated reserve. Mr. Knight recommended use of contingency funds.
After discussion, Council consensus was to go forward with this project using contingency
funds, although a concern was expressed that if the Country Club budget is overspent at the end
of the fiscal year, it should be made clear why this occurred.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Mr. Knight noted a reduction in the Parks and Recreation budget even with the inclusion of
Tennis. Mr. Knight reported that pool expenditures are down 73% and $132,300 in pool revenue
is anticipated for 2008.
Mr. Knight discussed the need for a contractual agreement with the Tennis Pro as an independent
contractor, rather than as a Village employee. Discussion ensued concerning memberships, the
percentage received by the Village for lessons, etc., and a yearly rental fee for use of the office
and Country Club name. Brief discussion ensued on a "non -compete" clause. Council
consensus was to move forward with changing the contractual/employee arrangement with the
Tennis Pro.
Discussion was held conceming funding for a new tennis facility. Mr. Knight reported that
$28,000 was included in debt service for payment on an approximately $350,000 loan for the
tennis facility. Council consensus was to remove this expenditure from debt service and to fund
construction of the tennis facility from reserves.
Minutes of Village Council Budget Workshop Session held August 8, 2007 Page 2 of 2
•
•
•
Brief discussion ensued on funding for Anchorage Park improvements. Parks and Recreation
Director Mark Hodgkins reported that grant funds will be used for demolition of the wastewater
treatment plant and grading of the property. Discussion took place on adding funding for
planning and engineering costs for the next phase of the work.
LIBRARY
Mr. Knight reviewed the organizational chart. Mr. Knight noted a change on page 84 of the
budget, in which an additional $18,000 has been included in Capital for audio-visual, which is
anticipated to be offset by $18,000 in state aid.
Brief discussion ensued on the Library Gift Account.
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Although there were no questions or changes, there was Council consensus that a door be added
to the Council anteroom. This will be funded from the current year's budget.
VILLAGE CLERK AND VILLAGE ATTORNEY
There were no questions or changes.
VILLAGE MANAGER
There were no changes. Discussion ensued on contingency. Mr. Knight reported that the budget
includes a total contingency of $391,949, of which $50,000 is in Village Manager contingency,
and the remainder in Council contingency.
The next Budget Workshop was tentatively set for August 15, 2007.
Brief discussion was held concerning the millage rate.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk