TMV CANASE  MINUTES SPECIAL COMMISSION Friday, July 2, 2021 7:00 PM - Town Hall  TOWN OF MELBOURNE VILLAGE  I. Call to Order at 7:03 pm by Mayor Niemann II. Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Niemann  III. Roll Call  Present was Mayor Niemann, Commr's: Murphy, McCharles, Anderson. Excused was Commr's Calenda and Jones. Also present was Town Clerk Collen, Superintendent Ward, Linda Crawford and Heather Roberts. IV.] Presentation by Linda Crawford CPA for the 2020 Financials.  A. Live Oak Intersection: A briefre-order was commenced, and Superintendent Ward presented the engineering remarks and quotes he Motion by Commr. McCharles to hire Turnbaugh Construction'"t to commence and finish repair ofthe Live Oak intersection with a cost not to exceed $22,000. 2nd by Commr Anderson. After discussion it was determined the inspection would be completed by August 2021. Themotion  received for the Live Oak intersection.  approved unanimously. B. Linda Crawford:  *Town has passed with an "unqualified" audit rating which is the highest remark it can be awarded. Ms. Crawford provided a few key remarks. *Police brought in approximately $63,000 in grant funds. *The Town had a $40,000 increase in expenses across the board. *Town did not receive the $250,000 grant money for the bridge but, will continue to work on avenues to obtain as much as it can.  *The Town has a deteriorating financial condition. The Town will be looking at various ways to curtail spending while seeking fruitful investments. Motion by Commr. Murphy to accept the audit report as presented. 2nd by Commr. McCharles. Ms. Crawford provided a large financial prospectus.  The motion approved unanimously.    C.Crawford Accounting Invoice of$10,554.60  Motion by Commr. Anderson to pay Ms. Crawford $10,554.60 for  her auditing services to the Town. 2nd by Commr. McCharles. After discussion the fee was determined to be discounted because ofMs. Crawford's utilization oft the Town copier. The Motion approved  unanimously.  V. Adjournment by Mayor Niemann at 8:26 pm  Please note: Minutes are not a verbatim transcript and those wishing to have a  transcript may request a copy ofthe recorded discussion.  Ifan individual decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, a record and transcript of the proceedings will be required and the individual will need to ensure that a verbatim recorda and transcript ofthe proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based and will be acceptable in a court oflaw (FS286.0105). Such person must provide a method for recording and transcribing the proceedings verbatim as the Town does not provide such a record or transcript. In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and, Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations. for this meeting shall, within a reasonable time prior to the meeting contact the Office of the Town Clerk  (321)723-8300.  BA Tabitha. Niemann Mayor  Clerk  7