budget-workshop

A Workshop Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida was convened at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mayor Commissioner Lisa Hendrickson, Vice Mayor Commissioner Joe Licata, Commissioner CJ Hoyt, Commissioner Tom Kapper, and Commissioner Erin Schoos

Other Municipal Officials Present: Mike McGlothlin, Town Administrator; Robert Eschenfelder, Town Attorney; Heather Guadagnoli, Staff Accountant, and Jolie Patterson, Deputy Town Clerk

1. ROLL CALL BY THE DEPUTY TOWN CLERK

2. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS None

3. OLD BUSINESS None

4. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget & Goal Setting Discussion FY24/25 Administrator McGlothlin explained the importance of goal setting in a budget process. McGlothlin reviewed the town’s mission statement. The Commission agreed that it still aligns with the town’s values. Commissioner Hoyt asked when the mission statement was last updated. Administrator McGlothlin answered 2005. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson asked to add “and other wildlife” at the end of the first paragraph and “Natures Beach” at the end of the second paragraph. Commission consensus in favor of the changes. The Commission discussed the town’s pursuit of financial accreditation. Heather Guadagnoli stated that this is a plan for the town to pursue in the coming years. Administrator McGlothlin discussed policy goals and objectives. McGlothlin stated that he has broken down the policy goals into four main goals. Administrator McGlothlin reviewed section 1.A. The Commission discussed. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson asked that we replace “economic development” with “sustainability”. Commission consensus to make the change. Administrator McGlothlin reviewed section 1.B. No discussion, Commission consensus to not make any changes. McGlothlin reviewed section 1.C and stated that this section was recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. No discussion. Administrator McGlothlin reviewed section 1.D. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson recommended incorporating the promotion of nature or community development rather than economic development. Commissioner Hoyt recommended incorporating Florida Friendly Landscaping or sustainability into the rationale. Commission consensus to make these changes. McGlothlin reviewed Section 2.A. The commission discussed adding sidewalk maintenance to the rationale. The commission decided that the sidewalk maintenance would be section 2.B and the storm drain maintenance will be moved to section 2.C. The Commission agreed to changes in 2.B. Administrator McGlothlin reviewed section 2.B (now 2.C). No changes made. Administrator McGlothlin recommended looking into state-funded interest loans for some of these projects. Administrator McGlothlin reviewed section 3.B. No changes made. Administrator McGlothlin asked if individual commissioners have any other goals or objectives to add to please email them directly to him.

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## b. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Administrator McGlothlin introduced a basis for the CIP spreadsheet. McGlothlin explained some costs are still being adjusted and these are only estimates. Administrator McGLothlin discussed the general timelines and next steps for large capital improvement projects. Commissioner Kapper recommended including funding for the small park on 176th (Thelma Spitzer Park). Commission consensus to review funding options. Discussion of the Nature Park sign. Commissioner Hoyt and PARC to send Administrator McGlothlin past sign quotes. The Commission discussed the lighting project. Heather Guadagnoli reviewed the 2023-2024 unfunded CIP for consideration. Commissioner Kapper asked where the park funds that the town collects go. Guadagnoli explained the land development fees that the town charges. Heather Guadagnoli asked for clarification on a few projects. Commissioner Hoyt explained the reasoning behind the “Pit Transformation Project”. Commission consensus to keep this item. The Commission discussed Thelma Spitzer Park and agreed to keep the sunshade project and to allocate the park refresh to Thelma Spitzer Park. The Commission discussed beach access walkovers. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson spoke in favor of the project. The Commission agreed to keep the project and pursue grant funding and work with FDEP for future funding for the renourishment of 6 beach accesses. Heather Guadagnoli explained the next steps and potential meeting schedule.

## 5\. MISCELLANEOUS

Regular Meeting- Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Workshop Meeting- Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.

## 6\. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jolie Patterson Deputy Town Clerk

Date Approved by Board of Commissioners