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Lazy Lake considers outside accounting services; council names Treasurer to lead review
Summary
Mayor introduced a proposal from James Reddit for monthly bookkeeping and optional payroll services at $150/month plus QuickBooks subscription; the council appointed Council Member Dana Merrill as Village Council Treasurer to review the proposal and coordinate next steps.
Mayor Ray Nyhuis introduced James Reddit of a local Wilton Manors accounting office, who presented a proposal for outside accounting services including monthly bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank integration with QuickBooks Online, and optional payroll and 1099 processing.
Minutes list the cost as "$150/month plus QuickBooks Online Subscription fee (approx. $15/month, depending on the number of users)." Council members discussed the need for more transparent financial reporting and to reduce staff workload given prior audit challenges. Council requested a formal written proposal or contract for review.
To manage next steps, Council Member Jeff Grenell moved to appoint Council Member Dana Merrill as Village Council Treasurer to review the accounting proposal and coordinate next steps; Council Member Arnold Aliff seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
Quote: "Cost: $150/month plus QuickBooks Online Subscription fee (approx. $15/month, depending on the number of users)" (minutes).
What’s next: the appointed treasurer will review the written proposal when submitted; the minutes do not record a timeline for implementation or contract approval.
