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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-05-19 Regular Meeting83 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 64 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 Regular Council Mtg. 5/19/92 2 85 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 Regular Council Mtg. 5/19/92 3 86 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 /jh Regular Council Mtg. 5/19/92 4