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COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1991 MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the
was held on Tuesday, February 19,
Council Chambers. The meeting was
by Mayor Estelle Stern and the roll
were:
Also Present:
Bal Harbour Village Council
1991 in the Village Hall
called to order at 9:40 a.m.
was called. Those present
Mayor Estelle Stern
Asst. Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
As a quorum was determined to be present the meeting was
commenced.
2. Approval of minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin
and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve the minutes of the
January 15, 1991 regular meeting as submitted. There being no
changes or corrections the minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Presentations;
Officer of the Year - Steven Goldberg
Police Chief Treppeda recapped Officer Goldberg's professional
history and stated reasons for choice as officer of the year.
Chief Treppeda presented Officer Goldberg will a plaque.
Mayor Stern congratulated Officer Goldberg and presented him with
a $ 500 U. S. Savings Bond. The Sun Bank also made presentation
of a savings bond. The Seaview and Singapore Hotels donated
weekend for two.
Officer of the Month - Kenneth Klingman
Police Chief Treppeda recapped Officer Klingman's professional
history and reason for being choice as officer of the month.
Officer Klingman wa presented with a plaque by Chief Treppeda.
Mayor Stern congratulated Officer Klingman and presented him with
a check.
4. Public Hearing:
An application for variance owner of property located at Lot 15,
Block 1 of the Residential District of Bal Harbour, more commonly
known as 116 Bal Bay Drive, is seeking a variance of Section 21-
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102.(a) to permit construction of an addition to the residence
which will encroach into the south side setback.
Mayor Stern opened the Public Hearing on this application. The
owner was represented by Jerry Simmons, architect. Mr. Simmons
presented the Council with a new survey. Village Attorney
questioned Mrs. Morris if the Building Dept. had reviewed the
survey and what was their recommendation. Mrs. Morris stated
variance would be needed and Building Official recommended
variance be denied. Village Attorney Weiss read from Village code
conditions for granting of variance.
Public Hearing Closed.
A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by
Councilman Boggess that variance be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Resolutions: A resolution was read by title by Mrs. Horton
expressing support for the United States Political and Military
Position. A motion to adopt the resolution was offered by
Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess. The
motion carried unanimously ( 5-0) thus becoming:
RESOLUTION NO 425
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED
STATES POLITICAL AND MILITARY POSITION REGARDING THE
PERSIAN GULF CRISIS, AND EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH OUR
MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES, THE ALLIED
TROOPS AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
A resolution was then read by title by Mrs. Horton urging the
legislature of the State of Florida to fully fund Institute of
Government. A motion to approve the resolution was offered by
Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Taplin. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0) thus becoming:
RESOLUTION NO 426
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA TO FULLY FUND THE UNIVERSITIES' INSTITUTES
OF GOVERNMENT IN 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR.
A resolution was then read by title by Mrs. Horton authorizing an
agreement between Bal Harbour Village and Industrial Waste
Service. Mrs. Morris explained this agreement is for recyclable
materials the receipt and processing. A motion to approve the
resolution was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) thus
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becoming:
RESOLUTION NO. 427
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AND
INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICE FOR RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
8. Reports and Recommendations:
Mayor and council
Resort Tax Committee Membership - Asst. Mayor Blank reported on
his meeting with Village Manager Mrs. Morris and gave history of
committee going back to 1968.The minutes from 1968 and 1986 were
read by Asst. Mayor Blank.
Mr. Stan Whitman stated that Asst. Mayor Blank is correct should
have rules and regulations for committee.
A motion was offered that Asst. Mayor Blank and Village Manager
Mrs. Morris to formulate guidelines and bring them back to
Council for approval by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess. The motion carried unanimously ( 5-0).
Village Attorney
Levinson Agreement - Village Attorney Richard Weiss reviewed
agreement and stated the Village had a good legal case if they
wished to purse in the courts.
Motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to settle as per agreement presented by the
attorney.
The vote was as follows: Mayor Stern, aye; Asst.Mayor Blank, aye;
Councilman Taplin, aye; Councilman Boggess, nay; Councilman
Hirschl, nay.
The motion carried 3 to 2.
Village Manager.
Reported on the Beautification Committee; gave update on the
Annual Awards Dinner.
The proposed guidelines to be discussed at a later meeting.
The Request for Funds to replace entrance markers was held for
later consideration.
Award of Bid #91-1: Janitorial Services.
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Mrs. Morris stated only one bid received from the present
janitorial service. Would recommend rejecting bid and
readvertise.
Motion was offered by Councilman Taplin, and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to reject all bids on janitorial services.
The motion carried unanimously 5 to O.
Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation - Approval of Change order #3.
Mrs. Morris explained the need for approval of the change order.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded
Councilman Hirschl to approve changed order #3. The motion
carries unanimously 5 to O.
Councilman Boggess questioned if contractor would be replacing
damaged plants. Mrs. Morris replied that the contractor would
not replace damaged plants.
Collins Avenue Landscaping Project.
Mr. O'Leary presented proposed plan for landscaping of Collins
Avenue, he also explained his meeting with Department of
Transportation and the new regulations as far as visibility.
The cost of the project and the lighting was discussed, Mr.
O'Leary will present landscape project to the Resort Tax Meeting
that will be held March 12, 1991.
9. Other Business.
Councilman Taplin questioned what is happening on sign on 99 st
and Collins Avenue. Mrs. Morris explained that she just spoke to
Department of Transportation and the sign will be changed and
will conform this by letter.
10. Adjourn.
There being no further business Councilman Taplin moved to
adjourn, seconded by Asst.Mayor Blank.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Mayor Stern
ATTEST:
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