Town of Pomona Park, Town Council BudgetWorkshop.MetingMinutes  July 19, 2024 2:00pm  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.  Bruce Wolfred explained the issues with the septic tank at Mayors Park and is requesting  the increase of funds tot the budget to total $12,000.  Council Discussion:  Discussion and Consideration oft the Proposed 2024/2025 Budget for all Departments. The 1-5 cent fund was reviewed with the request of $50,000. This is for a survey of Dawson,  The Following was discussed:  then the addition of millings on Blake, Brooks and Dawson. Martha Mann reviewed the Beautification Budget.  1. Council Salaryincrease of $100 a month. Town Clerk let Council know this will not happen this year because it would need to be 90 days out from the election. 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 line for Cybersecurity of$10,000.  5. Finance Officer Jennifer was given a $1 increase along with the COLA. 7. Training was 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 Recreation were combined from two categories to 10.Promotional activities for 574.481 was changed to $6,500, this includedArborD Day,  hydrant. only Public' Works.  Halloween, Memorial Day, and Christmas.  -  1  /    11. 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 utility truck $70,000. 17.Town Hall Renovations $10,000. 18. Cyclone Rake $5,000. 19. Mayors Park Septic Tank Repair $12,000. 20. Mayors Park Playground Grant $15,000. 21. Beach Park Playground Grant $ 5,000. 22. Replacement of Trash Cans and Benches $15,000. 23.Community Center Bathrooms Rollover project $15,000. 24. Community Center Fencing $4,500. 25. Chambers Sound Equipment Upgrades $6,000. Councilwoman Evans motioned to adjourn 3:40pm.  ROHON 4 1. a FLORIDA  2