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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1991-02-19 Regular Meeting73 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- 02-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 1 75 102.(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 02-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 2 77 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. 02-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 3 79 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: 02-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 4