Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes  July 10, 2024  This Meeting was held at Town Hall for Council & Public  Mayor. Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans, Patricial Mead, Alisha Kuleski, Town Clerk Andrea Almeida, Finance Officer Jennifer Paul,  and Public Works Superintendent Bruce Wolfred Mayor. Joseph Svingala led ini the pledge to the flag. Mayor Svingala opened the workshop. Town Clerk Andrea explained the new budget look.  Page 1 of the budget was reviewed to explain the revenue for the town.  Council Discussion:  Discussion and Consideration of the Proposed 2024/2025 Budget for alll Departments.  The Following was discussed:  1. Council Salary increase of $100 a month.  2. Promotional Activities was added of $5000, includes Employee Appreciation  Incentive.  3. Travel and Per Diem for Council was changed to $750. 4. AC.O.L.A. was suggested of 3.5% to staff. 6. Staff added a linet for Cybersecurity of$10,000.  5. Finance Officer. Jennifer was given a $1 increase along with the COLA. 7. Training wasi increased to $8,000 along with travel and per diem to $6,000. 8. Line item 522.460 was increased for Fire Control for the replacement of ai fire 9. Roads and Streets and Parks and Recreations were combined from two categories 10. Promotional activities for 574.481 was changed to $6,500, this included Arbor Day,  hydrant.  to only Public Works.  Halloween, Memorial Day, and Christmas. 11.E Better Place Fund Projects Discussed 12. Community Center AC's $30,000. 13.Community Center Floors $30,000. 14. Beach Bathroom Renovations $5,000. 15. Mayors Park Bathroom Renovations $3,000. 16. Public Works Supervisor new utilitytruck $70,000.  1    17.Town Hall Renovations $10,000. 18. Cyclone Rake $5,000. 19. Mayors Park Septic Tank Repair $10,000. 20. Mayors Park Playground Grant $15,000. 21. Beach Park Playground Grant $ 5,000. 22. Replacement of Trash Cans and Benches $15,000. 23.C Community Center Bathrooms Rollover project $15,000. 24.Community Center Fencing $4,500. 25. Chambers Sound Equipment Upgrades $6,000.  Counciwoman Mead motioned to adjourn at 9:05.  OMo  FLORIDA VEMAMCOU  2