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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1991
The regular meeting
held on Monday, September
Harbour Village Hall. The
by Mayor Stern. The roll
of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
16, 1991, in the Council Chamber at Bal
meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
was called and those present were:
Mayor Estelle Stern
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Also present: Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Stephen J. Helfman, Deputy Village Attorney
Absent:
Councilman Sol Taplin
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman
Blank and seconded by Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve the
minutes of the July 16, 1991 Regular Meeting. There being no
changes or additions thereto, the motion carried unanimously (4-0),
with Councilman Taplin absent.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded
by Councilman Blank to approve the minutes of the July 24, 1991
Special Meeting. There being no changes or additions thereto, the
motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Taplin absent.
A motion was offered by Councilman Blank and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to approve the minutes of the August 21, 1991
Budget Workshop Meeting. There being no changes or additions
thereto, the motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman
Taplin absent.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve the minutes of the August 26,
1991 Budget Workshop Meeting. There being no changes or additions
thereto, the motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman
Taplin absent.
3. Presentations: Mr. Charles Nicholas, on behalf of Metro -
Dade County Commissioner Mary Collins, presented Bal Harbour
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Village with a poster commemorative of Flag Day and the Salute to
the Troops Parade and expressed appreciation for our support of and
participation in this event.
In the absence of Chief Treppeda, Mrs. Morris read from his
memo the accomplishments of Officer of the Month for August, 1991,
Pam Robinson. Officer Robinson was presented a plaque and a check
in the amount of $100. The Mayor and Council then joined in
thanking her for her outstanding efforts.
4. Public Hearings: Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing to
hear complaints and consider adjustment of the Security Assessment
Roll 91-1. Mrs. Morris advised Council that the Assessment Roll
had been appropriately advertised and that the assessment amount
for each owner remains the same as during the current year. There
being no further discussion, Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Stern then opened a Public Hearing to discuss a proposed
increase in water rates from $13.50 per month or $1.35 per 1,000
gallons to $15.00 per month or $1.50 per 1,000 gallons. There
being no discussion, Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing.
5. Ordinances - Second Reading/Public Hearing: None.
6. Ordinances - First Reading: An Ordinance was read by
title by the Village Clerk amending Chapter 6, Section 6-35, 6-36,
6-37, 6-38, 6-39 and 6-40 providing for amended building permit
fees, etc. Mrs. Morris noted that this is the first increase since
1986 and is in line with neighboring communities. She advised
Council that the plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspectors are
paid 75% of the fee charged and the fees must be at a level to
induce top-quality inspectors to continue performing these
services. Councilman Boggess and Mayor Stern c-xpressed concern
that these fees might be out of line and requested the Village
Manager to research the South Florida Building Code for possible
adjustment and requested this matter be deferred until such
research is complete.
An Ordinance was then read by title by the Village Clerk
amending Section 6-27 of Chapter 6 which would provide for
increased fees for licensed contractors working without a permit.
Inasmuch as this proposed Ordinance is in conjunction with the
previous Ordinance, this matter was deferred as well.
The Village Clerk read by title an Ordinance which would
prohibit the feeding of stray or ownerless cats and providing
penalty therefore. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing to receive
comments and discussion. There being none, the Public Hearing was
closed by Mayor Stern. A motion to enact this Ordinance was
offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Blank.
The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Taplin
absent, thus becoming
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AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CREATING
SECTION 5-7; PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF STRAY
OR OWNERLESS CATS; PROVIDING PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE
CODE AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Resolutions: The Village Clerk read by title a Resolution
establishing water rates, as previously approved. Mayor Stern
opened a Public Hearing and receiving no comments or discussion,
closed the Public Hearing. A motion to adopt this Resolution was
offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Blank.
The motion carried unanimously (4-0) with Councilman Taplin absent,
thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 443
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING WATER RATES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Resolution was then read by title, by the Village Clerk,
adopting the Security District Assessment Roll for F/Y 91-92.
Mayor Stern opened the Public hearing for comments, and there being
none, closed the Public Hearing. A motion to adopt this Resolution
was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman
Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman
Taplin absent, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 444
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE SECURITY DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Resolution was then read, by title by the Village Clerk,
notifying Dade County of Bal Harbour's intention to exempt itself
from the County's stormwater utility. Mayor Stern opened a Public
Hearing to receive comments. After a brief discussion, Mayor Stern
closed the Public Hearing. A motion to adopt this Resolution was
offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor
Hirschl. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman
Taplin absent, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 445
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR
NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE DIRECTOR OF
THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT THAT IT
WISHES TO EXERCISE ITS OPTION TO EXEMPT BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE 91-66; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMISSION
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The Village Clerk read by title a Resolution recognizing City
Government Week, October 7-11, 1991. Mayor Stern opened a Public
Hearing to receive comments. She then advised Council that this
celebration is sponsored by the Florida League and local
involvement is encouraged. A Proclamation will be signed by Mayor
Stern and placed in the lobby. There being no further discussion,
Mayor Stern then closed the Public Hearing. A motion to adopt this
Resolution was offered by Councilman Blank and seconded by
Councilman Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with
Councilman Taplin absent, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 446
A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE
RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 7-
11, 1991 AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO
SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING
ACTIVITIES.
A Resolution was then read by title, by the Village Clerk,
relative to amendment of the election laws to require all voter
I.D. cards to carry photographs and signatures. Mayor Stern opened
a Public Hearing and advised Council that it has come to the
attention of the Dade League of Cities that many people are
registering to vote who aren't citizens of the U.S. and this action
would be part of the process to prevent same from occurring. There
being no further discussion, Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Blank to adopt this Resolution. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Taplin absent, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 447
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE REQUESTING THE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS TO
REQUIRE THAT ALL VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
CARRY THE PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE OF THE
VOTER.
Another Resolution was read by title by the Village Clerk
requesting amendment of the election laws to require proof of
residency and citizenship when registering to vote. Mayor Stern
opened a Public Hearing and hearing no comments, closed the Public
Hearing. A motion to adopt this Resolution was offered by
Councilman Blank and seconded by Councilman Boggess. The motion
carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Taplin absent, thus
becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 448
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE REQUESTING THE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS TO
REQUIRE PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND CITIZENSHIP
WHEN REGISTERING TO VOTE.
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8. Reports and Recommendations:
A. Mayor and Council: Councilman Boggess, concerned
about the process each year of adopting the Budget document,
suggested quarterly financial workshops to familiarize Council with
the Budget, thus reducing the burden of understanding and passage
of this document each year. Council agreed therewith.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned Mrs. Morris as to the
time schedule of the Appearance Code Ordinance. Mrs. Morris
explained that after initial meetings with Village Counsel and the
Building Officials, Mr. Weiss was asked to make revisions to this
document and as yet, same has not been completed. She will notify
Mr. Weiss of Council's concern that this been completed timely.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl also advised Council of the
recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee that the masterplan for
landscaping of Collins Avenue be retained and performed in many
phases. Mr. Stanley Whitman expressed his strong agreement
therewith.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl further requested the Village
Manager to instruct Village Counsel to research increasing the
Resort Tax and means by which same is amended.
B. Village Attorney: none
C. Village Manager:
1. Renewal of Advertising Services Agreemui.t:
Mrs. Morris explained that it was the recommendation of the Resort
Tax Committee that we enter into a one-year agreement for
advertising/public relations services with the firm of Garber &
Goodman Advertising, Inc. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor
Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess that this agreement be
approved and the Village Manager execute same. The motion carried.
(3-0), with Councilman Blank abstaining' and Councilman Taplin
absent.
2. Emergency Budget Transfer Ordinance: The
Village Manager explained that the purpose of this Ordinance is to
provide for transfer of funds between accounts in the General Fund
to balance the budget. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor
Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Blank to enact this Ordinance.
The motion carried (4-0), with Councilman Taplin absent, thus
becoming
'Form 4 Memorandum of Voting Conflict attached hereto.
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ORDINANCE NO. 364
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91.
3. Collins Avenue/96th Street Landscaping:
Discussed under Mayor and Council's report.
9. Other Business: Stanley Whitman addressed Council
relative to the median landscaping and requested Council proceed
with the first phase of the masterplan. A motion was offered by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to
authorize the Village Manager to pursue this matter, meet with
Architect William O'Leary and proceed appropriately with the bid
process for the first phase of this project, not to exceed
$750,000.
10. Adiourn: A motion to adjourn was offered by Councilman
Boggess and seconded by Councilman Blank. There being no further
business to come before the meeting, the motion carried unanimously
(4-0), with Councilman Taplin absent, and the meeting adjourned at
5:12 p.m.
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