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COUNCIL MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING - MAY 5, 1992
A workshop meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held
on Tuesday, May 5, 1992 in the Council Chamber at Bal Harbour
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by
Mayor Stern. The roll was called and those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Estelle Stern
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Councilman Sol M. Taplin
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Review of Ouarterly Financial Report: Mrs. Morris
prefaced this review by stating that overall the financial status
is sound. One item of concern is the sewer treatment expense.
Gallonage charge for the sewer treatment plant has been reviewed
and with Mr. Wheldon we are working closely with our consulting
engineers to insure that the meters used for this calculation are
accurate. At this time, it appears that the charges are correct.
Another item of concern is that resort tax collections are somewhat
less than anticipated, also interest income. Mrs. Morris stated
she has been working with Mr. Walker on reviewing the Village's
investment program. Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that tourism
was up in Sunny Isles and Miami Beach but down in Bal Harbour and
this could be due to convention business.
Mayor Stern questioned expenditure on telephones. Mrs. Morris
explained that on cellular telephones have requested conversion to
government rate has been requested, which should precipitate a
substantial reduction in expense.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that detailed invoicing should be
provided on all cellular telephone accounts.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl expressed concern relative to insurance
expenses, specially for the water fund. Mr. Walker explained that
90% is paid within the first three months. Mrs. Morris and Mr.
Walker will review insurance charges for all departments.
Discussion followed as to the resort tax collections.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned if an audit could be performed
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on Carlton Terrace in reference to Resort Tax. Mr. Walker stated
at this time he felt an audit was not necessary.
Councilman Blank stated that the renovation of the Sheraton Bal
Harbour during the first quarter is one of the reasons for
reduction in collection.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that the GMCVB is directing business
elsewhere.
3. Other Business: Mrs. Morris stated in reference to the
Collins Avenue project she has spoken to D.O.T. and was informed
that their project will be postponed until after the
Easter/Passover holiday, whichever is later. The project
completion time has been reduced from 100 to 50 days.
Mrs. Morris informed the Council that there will be a lighting
demonstration on Collins Avenue Monday, May 18th at.approximately
8:30 p.m.and she has requested Mr. O'Leary to provide her with the
cost of the fixtures and maintenance.
Councilman Boggess questioned the last discission on holiday
decorations. Mrs. Morris replied that Mr. O'Leary will make a
recommendation.
4. Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was offered by Assistant Mayor
Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Blank. There being no further
business to come before Council, the motion carried (4-0) and the
meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Mayor Estelle Stern
Attest:
Jeanette Horton,CMC
Village Clerk
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