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SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 23, 1992
The special meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, June 23, 1992 in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m.
by Assistant Mayor Hirschl. The roll was called and those present
were:
Also present:
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Carole S. Morris, Village MFanager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Public Hearing: Owner of the property located at Lot 10
Ocean Front Section of Bay Harbor, more commonly known as 10101
Collins Avenue, is seeking a variance of Section 21-294 of the Bal
Harbour Village Code to permit the model building, currently
existing, to reduce the front setback to 10' and the side setback
to 10'. This request also provides for issuance of permits for the
model building prior to issuance of permits for the main structure.
Mrs. Morris explained the original variance- expired on June 1st.
One of the conditions of the variance was the principal building
now existing on the property must be demolished on or before that
date or this approval automatically terminates and the model
building must be immediately removed.
The applicant, represented by their attorney Lou Supraski,
explained that the delay of the demolition of the Regency site has
been due to Government Ordinance requiring the removal of all
asbestos and contaminated material present at the location. In
order to comply with this Ordinance they would need an extension of
two to three weeks.
Councilman Boggess stated that Mr. Oren, owner of the Palace, set
date of June 1st not the Council. Mr. Oren replied at that time he
did not realize the extent of the asbestos in the building, and
went on to explain the procedure that must be used when demolishing
a building with this material.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated Mrs. Morris requested the Building
Official to contact the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation who has furnished the Village with a copy of the
Notification of Demolition and Renovation permit. As per the
permit scheduled dates for asbestos removal start April 13, 1992
with completion July 13, 1992. Mrs. Morris has spoken to Mr. Wong
of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and he stated
Mr. Oren completed the removal of the asbestos three weeks ago.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated since the asbestos is already
removed the balance of the building should be demolished within two
or three days. Mr. Oren replied must be very careful of model
center when demolishing the Regency, therefore would be unable to
complete in that time period.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned Mr. Weiss if the, model center
could be removed under the current variance and no further
variances could be applied for this property. Mr. Weiss replied
they cannot prevent owner from applying for another variance but
can instruct the Village Manager to enforce the conditions of
variances granted.
Mrs. Morris stated they need a firm date for demolition of building
and removal of trash. Mr. Weiss stated under present variance the
Village Manager has the ability to remove the model center and
charge the cost against the bond the Village is holding.
Mr. Grove, Manager of the Ba1 Harbour Towers, stated residents are
asking questions about noise and dust, and he would like to be able
to inform them of a definite date on removal of trash and when the
building will be demolished.
A motion was offered by Councilman Blank and seconded by Councilman
Boggess that the building be demolished above ground by 5:30 p.m.
July 3 and trash removed by 5:30 p.m. August 7th. If all
conditions are not met, the Village Manager. and Village Attorney
are authorized to demolish the model center. The motion carried
(3-0) with Mayor Stern and Councilman Taplin absent.
A motion to amend was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Blank that if all conditions are not met a penalty of
$1,000 per day would be assessed payable to the employees
performance fund. The motion carried (3-0) with Mayor Stern and
Councilman Taplin absent.
3. Recycling: Mrs. Morris stated she received proposal from
Community Recycling and Waste Management of Dade County South.
Community Recycling proposes to collect newspaper and co -mingled
substances from all high-rise multi -family buildings located in the
Ocean Front District. Community Recycling proposed to supply 90
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gallon receptacles for newspaper and co -mingled substances to each
of the buildings. The containers would be emptied once weekly.
Replacement of containers shall be $75 each. Cost shall be $1.20
per unit/per month based upon 2,257 units. This would be a monthly
fee of $2,708.40.
Waste Management of Dade County South proposed similar service as
Community Recycling, instead of using 90 gallon receptacles would
use 4 -8 cubic yard containers. The monthly collection fee would
be $1,679.60 and additional or new service would be charged at a
rate of $3.23 per cubic yard.
Public Works Department: If the Village would undertake the
collection the cost would be for one front loading garbage truck
$85,000, estimated annual maintenance cost $3,452,. purchase of
recycling containers $15,000 plus annual cost to maintain and
replace $1,000.
Mrs. Morris stated she will present a plan of action at the July
21st Council meeting.
4. Other Business: State Revolving Loan/Sewer Station
Mrs. Morris explained Amendment 2 to the State Revolving Fund Loan
agreement for the Sewer Station Rehabilitation if approved amends
the original agreement by adjusting the balance of the loan to
reflect last year's payment, therefore reducing the loan payment to
be made this year. The State is requesting execution and return of
this amendment no later than July 15th.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Blank to authorize the Village Manager to execute
Amendment 2 to the State Revolving Loan Agreement. The motion
carried (3-0) with Mayor Stern and Councilman Taplin absent.
Mrs. Morris stated she has received calls against the proposed race
track for the interama site. There will be a meeting held in North
Miami this evening to discuss this item. Councilman Boggess stated
he can see no problem for Bal Harbour if the races were held during
the day. Mrs. Morris stated she would write a letter to the City
Manager of North Miami explaining night racing would disturb the
residents of Bal Harbour.
Councilman Blank requested that Mr. Cades, Chairman of the
Beautification Committee, be appointed to Architectural Review
Board as the fifth member. Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that the
Ordinance states the member must be a registered architect or
registered landscape architect.
5. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Blank and seconded
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by Councilman Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried (3-0) with
Mayor Stern and Councilman Taplin absent, and the meeting adjourned
at 7:00 p.m.
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
Attest:
G3eanette Horton,CMC
Village Clerk
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