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Home My Public Portal About1991-03-19 Regular MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 19, 1991 MEETING S? The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village council was held on Tuesday, March 19, 1991, in the Village Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Mayor Estelle Stern and the roll was called. Those present were: Also 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 February 19, 1991 regular meeting as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the minutes were approved unanimously. 3. Presentations: Officer of the Month Kenneth Klingman Police Chief Treppeda recapped case that resulted in Officer Klingman being chosen Officer of the Month. Chief Treppeda presented Officer Klingman with a plaque. Mayor Stern congratulated Officer Klingman and presented him with a check. 4. Public Hearing: Application for variance of Village code from the owner Block 6 residential district permit encroachment into the section 21-127 of the Bal Harbour of the property located at Lot 21 of Bal Harbour( 184 Park Drive) to required 10' side setback. Application for variance of Section 21-127 of the Bal Harbour Code from the owner of the property located at Lots 13 and 14 Block 6 residential district of Bal Harbour Village (181 Bal Cross Drive) to permit encroachment into the required 10' side setback. Mrs. Morris stated received letter from Mr. Itzkovits, Attorney for Mr. Marriott requesting variance hearing be deferred. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Taplin that request for variance be deferred one time only until April meeting and the cost of re- advertising and re - notice of the appropriate residents be invoiced to the applicant. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. Ordinances - Second reading/Public Hearing: No Ordinances 03-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 1 were presented for second reading. 6. Ordinances - First Reading: An Ordinance was read , by title, regarding size of vegetation accepted at the trash transfer disposal area. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing to receive comments. Mrs. Morris explained only applies to trash transfer disposal area. After discussion Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 16-49(b)OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SIZE OF VEGETATION ACCEPTED AT THE TRASH TRANSFER DISPOSAL AREA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. There being no further discussion , the motion carried 5-0. 7. Resolutions: A Resolution was read, by title, urging support of a one day phone -a- thon called F.A.I.T.H. Sunday in Dade County. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing to received comments. Councilman Boggess question amount of dollars. Cherk to check on dollar amount. Mayor Stern explained local project to feed the hungry. After discussion Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing. A motion was offered to approve by Asst. Mayor Blank and seconded by Councilman Hirschl. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) thus becoming : RESOLUTION NO. 428 A RESOLUTION OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE COUNCIL URGING SUPPORT OF A ONE DAY PHONE - A - THON CALLED F.A.I.T.H. SUNDAY IN DADE COUNTY. A resolution was read, by title, authorizing the Village Manager to execute a Mutual Aid agreement with the Town of Surfside. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing for comments. Village Attorney Richard Weiss explained just formality. Mrs. Morris explained liability is explained on page 93 of agreement, also have agreement with Dade County. After discussion Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing. A motion was offered to approved the Resolution by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Taplin. The motion carried unanimously(5-0) thus becoming: RESOLUTION NO. 429 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA AND THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA , AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PROVING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A resolution was read, by title, setting water rates. Mayor stern opened a Public Hearing for comments. Mrs. Morris explained the water bills far exceed the current rate which is the reason for rate increase request. This would be added 03-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 2 89 protection for the Village. Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing. A motion to approve the Resolution was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Taplin. The motion carried unanimously(5-0) thus becoming: RESOLUTION NO 430 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE SETTING WATER RATES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A resolution was read, by title, authorizing the Village Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Greater Miami Convention Bureau for the period 1990 - 1993. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing for comments. Mrs. Morris requested this item be deferred to end of meeting , Mr. Stierheim is in transit. 8. Reports and Recommendations: Mayor and Council Asst. Mayor Blank reported on meeting of Resort Tax Committee and disagreement on number of voting members proposed, 4 permanent members and one member appointed for one year by the Council. Mr. Stan Whitman gave history of Resort Tax Committee from inception , the committee only had 3 voting members and no Councilman. Mrs. Morris explained this Committee comes under the Sunshine Law, when Committee first formed the Sunshine Law was not in effect. Mr. Kaplan of the Sheraton Bal Harbour recommended that the committee go back to original procedure. Councilman Hirschl suggested to try committee of 3 if unsuccessful then committee should be comprised of 5 members. Village Attorney Richard Weiss and Mr. Stan Whitman to draft Ordinance and bring back to Council. At this time Mr. Stierheim arrived, Council returned to deferred Resolution under item 7. Interlocal agreement with Greater Miami Convention And Visitors Bureau. Mayor Stern reopened the Public Hearing for comments.Mr. Stierheim, President, of the Bureau reported Miami Beach and Miami approved the Interlocal agreement. The agreement is for three years but can opt out at the end of one year. Village Attorney Richard Weiss has reviewed agreement. Councilman Hirschl requested names of other cities that contribute. Councilman Boggess questioned when tourist information center will open. Mr. Stierman replied center to open at end of year and gave names of participating cities. Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Asst. Mayor Blank to adopt Resolution. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) thus becoming: RESOLUTION NO. 431 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION BUREAU FOR THE PERIOD 1990-1993, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Village Attorney Village Attorney Richard Weiss reported the Levinson agreement seems to be holding. For Council consideration will draft ordinance on deferrals for variances. 03-19-91 Reg. Council Meeting. 3 91 Village Manager 1. Painting of Public Works Building - Mrs. Morris read quotes 93 received and explained need Council approval to proceed. Recommend quote received from Hartzell Painting. A motion was offered by Asst. Mayor Blank and seconded by Councilman Hirschl to accept quote from Hartzell Painting . The motion carried unanimously (5-0) 2. Roof Superintendent's Home - Mrs. Morris read quotes received and explained type of roof , recommend quote from A11 Atlas be approved. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to accept quote from A11 Atlas Roofing. The motion carried unanimously ( 5-0). 3. Resort Tax Recommendation - Collins Avenue Landscaping Mrs. Morris explained the Resort Tax Committee recommended a master plan, tropical look and lighting. Village Attorney Richard Weiss reviewed the Consultant Act which state selection is based not on price but on quality. It was discussed that Mr.O'Leary should proceed with study if cost would be $20,000 or less. The Village Attorney to review state statute further and report back to Council. 9. Other Business: No other Business was presented. 10. Adjourn: There being no further business Councilman Boggess moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Taplin. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. / AT EST: illage Clerk Mayor 03-19-91 Reg. 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