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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 19, 1992
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, May 19, 1992 in the Council Chamber at Bal Harbour
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by
Mayor Stern. The roll was called and those present were:
Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present:
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
_Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village AFttorney
Absent: Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman
Taplin and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve the minutes of
the April 7, 1992 Public Hearing. There being no changes or
additions, the motion carried (4-0) with Assistant Mayor Hirschl
absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve the minutes of the April' 21, 1992
Regular Meeting. There being no changes or additions, the motion
carried (4-0) with Assistant Mayor Hirschl absent, and the minutes
were approved as submitted.
A motion was offered by Councilman Blank and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve the minutes of the April 21, 1992
Public Hearing. There being no changes or additions, the motion
carried (4-0) with Assistant Mayor Hirschl absent, and the minutes
were approved as submitted.
3. Presentations: None
4. Public Hearings: The Village Clerk advised Council that
the owner of Kathryn Lubell, Inc. is requesting a non - use
variance to open a convenience establishment to be located at 9801
Collins Avenue. The nature of the business is to repair and
customize jewelry, art etc. Mayor Stern then opened the Public
Hearing. Mrs. Morris explained the reason for the variance request
is that Mrs. Lubell is unable to obtain an occupational license,
her business is by appointment only as a convenience for her
building. Mayor Stern closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
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Councilman Taplin to grant the variance. The Motion carried (4-0)
with Assistant Mayor Hirschl absent.
5. Ordinance - Second Reading/Public Hearing: None
6. Ordinance - First Reading: None
7. Resolutions: A Resolution was read by title by the
Village Clerk urging the Dade County Commission and Administration
to increase the budget allotted for beach cleaning and maintenance
and to institute a capital equipment program. Mrs. Morris
explained that Surfside has adopted a similar Resolution.
A motion to adopt this Resolution was offered by Councilman Boggess
and seconded by Councilman Taplin. There being no further
discussion, the motion carried (4-0) with Assistant Mayor Hirschl
absent thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 457
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE URGING THE DADE
COUNTY COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE
THE BUDGET ALLOTTED FOR BEACH CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE AND TO INSTITUTE A CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
PROGRAM.
8. Reports and Recommendations:
A. Mayor and Council: None
B. Village Attorney: None
C. Village Manager:
1. Collins Avenue Landscaping: Mrs. Morris explained
since the Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to
postpone the repaving of Collins Avenue until after the
Easter/Passover holiday in 1993 this clears the way for the Village
to proceed with the landscaping of the Collins Avenue medians.
Mr. O'Leary addressed the Council stating the plans and
specifications are now complete and have the approval of the Resort
Tax Committee. Approval of the Council is necessary in order to
proceed, as well as Councils' authorization to purchase light
fixtures direct from the manufacturer, without a bid. The total
cost of the fixtures is $140,250 and the manufacturer will extend
the warranty for one additional year. The Village would have the
successful bidder install the fixtures. Mayor Stern questioned
how many hours the lamps will burn. Mr. O'Leary replied for
10,000 hours and the cost of replacement lamps is $25.00 each.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
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Councilman-Taplin to authorize the purchase of 425 fixtures for a
total cost of $140,250.00 from Sterner Lighting Systems
Incorporated. The motion carried ( 4-0) with Assistant Mayor
Hirschl absent.
Mr. O'Leary explained that the trees need to be root - pruned and
will be unable to remove for a period of 8 weeks after pruning.
Three bids have been received and they are as follows:
Bert Newcomb
Melrose Nursery
Vila & Sons
$6,650.00
$6,480.00
$6,250.00
A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by
Councilman Blank to award bid to the lowest bidder Vila & Sons.
The motion carried (4-0) yvith Assistant Mayor Hirschl absent.
2. Recycling - Ocean Front District: Mrs. Dorris stated
it is now necessary to address the issue of expansion of glass,
plastic and aluminum recycling collection from the ocean front
buildings. Mrs. Morris reviewed the three alternatives open to the
Village, which are :
1. Allow the buildings to establish their own recycling
programs.
2. Enter into an agreement with a private contractor to
provide recycling services to these buildings. In ,Dade County
there are two major firms collecting recyclables; they are
Community Recycling and United Sanitation.
3. Utilize Village personnel.
Mrs. Morris stated she and Mr. Wheldon have met with Gino,Romeo, of
Community Recycling and now need direction from the Council.
Discussion ensued as to charging fee.
Councilman Taplin questioned feasibility of charging residents of
the ocean front district. Councilman Boggess stated he would be
opposed to any fee. Mrs. Morris explained that currently recycling
charges are paid out of the General Fund Budget.
Mrs. Morris requested authorization from the Council to negotiate
a contract with Community Recycling for their approval. Councilman
Boggess questioned Mrs. Morris if she has met and discussed
recycling collection with representatives from United Sanitation.
Mrs. Morris replied no she had not met with representatives.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mrs. Morris provide more
detailed information as to the cost from the different firms, and
the cost of utilizing Village personnel for the June meeting.
9. Other Business: Laura Chalpin addressed the Council
about her concern that nonresidents are dirtying the Bal Harbour
beaches. She suggested to the Council that outsiders be charged
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for use of the beach. Councilman Taplin explained that the beach
is public property and therefore cannot be charged.
10. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded
by Councilman Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried (4 -0) with
Assistant Mayor Hirschl absent and the meeting adjourned at
10:40 a.m.
Mayor E t jle Stern
Attest:
eanette Horton,CMC
Village Clerk
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