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Council names Councilmember Merrill treasurer and seeks written accounting proposal
Summary
Mayor introduced an accounting-services proposal offering bookkeeping, QuickBooks integration, and optional payroll at $150/month plus an estimated QuickBooks fee; the council appointed Councilmember Dana Merrill as treasurer to review the proposal and coordinate next steps (motion passed 5-0).
Mayor Ray Nyhuis introduced James Reddit of a Wilton Manors accounting office, who proposed monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting, bank-transaction integration with QuickBooks Online, and optional payroll and 1099 processing. The proposal included a base cost of $150 per month plus an estimated QuickBooks Online subscription fee of about $15 per month, depending on users.
Council discussed the need for more transparent financial reporting and reducing workload on current staff, noting previous audit challenges. Council requested a formal written proposal or contract for review. Councilmember Jeff Grenell moved to appoint Councilmember Dana Merrill as Village Council Treasurer to review the proposal and coordinate next steps; Councilmember Arnold Aliff seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
