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COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 1991 MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council
was held on Tuesday, January 15, 1991 in the Village Hall Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Mayor
Estelle Stern and the roll was called. Those present were:
Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Absent: Asst. Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Also present: Stephen Helfman, Deputy Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
As a quorum was determined to be present the meeting was
commenced. Mayor Stern requested those present observe a moment of
silent prayer for our troops in the Persian Gulf.
2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mr. Hirschl
and seconded by Mr. Boggess to approve the minutes of the December
18, 1990 regular meeting as submitted. There being no changes or
corrections the minutes were approved unanimously (4-0).
3. Presentations: There were no presentations offered.
4. Public Hearings: An application for variance of Section
21-291.(1) of the Bal Harbour Village Code from ITT Sheraton (9701
Collins Avenue, Lots 2, 3, and 4 Ocean Front district) was then
heard. Mayor Stern opened a public hearing to obtain comment
regarding the application. The applicant, represented by their
architect Bruce F. Brosch (The Nicholas Partnership, Inc.),
explained their request. The request would provide for a new entry
way into the property. He noted the inadequacy of the current
entrance and elaborated on the proposed design which would
accommodate four lanes of traffic under an open air canopy. The
new driveway is to be constructed a stamped concrete with new
landscaping and a water feature. No change in the existing curb
cuts would be made. Mr. Brosch added that this project is a part
of a larger hotel renovation planned for the spring. Mr. Taplin
noted that the proposal would not make a great deal of difference
in the front setback encroachment. Mr. Boggess agreed, adding that
the encroachment would not be significantly different from the Bal
Harbour Shops. Mayor Stern then closed the public hearing. A
motion to approve the variance application was offered by Mr.
Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried unanimously
(4-0) thus becoming:
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RESOLUTION NO. 422
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA
APPROVING NON-USE VARIANCE OF SECTION 21-
291.(1) OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE
PERTAINING TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9701 COLLINS
AVENUE (LOTS 2,3, AND 4 OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT
OF BAY HARBOR); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A application for variance of Section 21-102.(a) of the
Village Code by the owner of the property, Viola Eblinq/Mr. and
Mrs. George studdle, (166 Bal Bay Drive, Lot 15, Block 1 of the
residential district) was the heard. Mayor Stern opened a public
hearing on this application. The owner was represented by Jerry
Simmons, architect. Mr. Simmons explained that the applicant is
seeking a variance to permit construction 2'2" into the side
setback in order to prevent overcrowding of rooms in the new
addition. He noted that prior to the meeting Mrs. Studdle had
provided him with an additional plan of the home reflecting a
different existing side setback. Noting the discrepancy, Mayor
Stern suggested that this matter be deferred until a new survey is
submitted and closed the public hearing on this matter. A motion
to table the application until a survey is submitted was offered by
Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mr. Hirschl. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0) and the matter will be readdressed upon receipt
of a survey.
5. Ordinances: An ordinance providing for filling of a
vacancy is candidacy following closing of the qualifying period was
presented for second reading. The ordinance was read by title by
Mrs. Morris. Mayor Stern opened a public hearing on the ordinance
and, as no one sought to address the Council, closed the public
hearing. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered by Mr.
Boggess and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion carried unanimously
(4-0) thus becoming:
ORDINANCE NO.359
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CREATING
SECTION 8-71 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN CANDIDACY
CAUSED BY DEATH, WITHDRAWAL, OR REMOVAL FROM
THE BALLOT OF A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOLLOWING
THE END OF THE QUALIFYING PERIOD WHICH LEAVES
FEWER THAN TWO CANDIDATES FOR AN OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE
CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Resolutions: A resolution was read by title by Mrs.
Morris calling for Congress to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act
to permit waiver of Sections 206, 207 and 211. A motion to adopt
the resolution was offered by Mr. Hirschl and seconded by Mr.
Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (4-0) thus becoming:
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RESOLUTION NO. 423
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
CALLING FOR THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT TO
PERMIT PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND CERTIFIED
BARGAINING AGENTS TO WAIVE SECTIONS 206, 207
AND 211 OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT BY
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
A resolution was then read by title by Mrs. Morris calling for
support of full participation of American industry in the provision
of telecommunications equipment and services. Gus Alfonso, Asst.
Manager for Southern Bell, explained the ramifications and
importance of this resolution. Mayor Stern noted that the Dade
League is in support of this resolution. A motion to approve the
resolution was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Hirschl.
The motion carried unanimously (4-0) thus becoming:
RESOLUTION NO. 424
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING FULL PARTICIPATION OF AMERICAN
INDUSTRY IN THE PROVISION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.
8. Reports and Recommendations: Mr. Boggess noted that the
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) had recently installed a "No
U-turn" sign on the northbound portion of the intersection at 99th
Street and Collins Avenue. He explained that he had reported to
the Village Manager an ongoing problem with vehicles, executing the
u-turn, coming onto the driveway in front of 9940 Collins. Such
vehicles were having a detrimental effect on the driveway and
sidewalk in this area. Mrs. Morris explained that this problem had
been reported to D.O.T. and resulted in the installation of the
sign which seems to have multiplied rather than negate the problem.
The Village had been in contact with D.O.T. relative to removal or
modification of the sign. Mrs. Morris was directed that, in the
future, all traffic issues should be heard by the Council.
The Council then began interviewing of the applicants for the
Village Clerks' position. The applicants, Jeanette Horton, Teresa
M. Smith, Jeffrey Naftal and Sherrie Harris, were eached questions
regarding their past experience and qualifications. Following
conclusion of the interviews a motion was offered by Mr. Boggess
and seconded by Mr. Hirschl to offer the position to Jeanette
Horton. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). It was agreed that
Mrs. Morris would extend the offer to Mrs. Horton at a salary range
of $33,000 - $35,000 with a salary review in four months. The
Council extended their thanks and appreciation to the members of
the Selection Committee.
Mrs. Morris requested the Council's authorization to proceed
with execution of an agreement with Zambelli Internationale for the
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annual Fourth of July fireworks display thereby taking advantage of
a 5% discount. A motion to approve proceeding with this agreement
was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mr. Hirschl. The motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
Mrs. Morris reported that the quarterly financial statement
was included in the Council packet. At this time the Village is in
sound financial position and no major difficulties are anticipated.
Mrs. Morris briefly updated the Council as to plans for
expansion of our recycling program. Collection of glass, aluminum,
plastic and newspaper will begin in March. She anticipates
presentation of a contract for purchase of the recyclables at the
February meeting.
9. Other Business: Mr. Hirschl, noting that the
Beautification Committee is currently meeting to plan the annual
dinner/dance and to select award winners suggested that it would be
appropriate for the Committee members to recuse themselves from
consideration for awards. Mr. Boggess also urged the Committee to
include the multi -family buildings west of Collins in their
deliberations.
10. Adjourn: A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by
Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mr. Hirschl. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0) and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Mayor
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