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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 21, 1992
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, July 21, 1992 in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.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 Sol M. Taplin
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
-Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Councilman James E. Boggess
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Assistant
Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Blank to approve the
minutes of the June 16, 1992 Regular Meeting. There being no
changes or additions, the motion carried (4-0) with Councilman
Boggess absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Blank to approve the minutes of the June _23, 1992
Special Meeting. There being no changes or additions, the motion
carried (4-0) with Councilman Boggess absent, and the minutes were
approved as submitted.
3. Presentations: Officer of the Month - None
4. Public Hearings: None
5. Ordinance - Second Reading/Public Hearing: None
6. Ordinance - First Reading: None
7. Resolutions:
A. A Resolution was read by title by the Village Clerk
increasing the parking rate for meters located at the west
municipal parking lot at Bal Bay Drive to $.25 per hour with a ten
hour limit. Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned if this parking lot
was filled daily and by whom. Mrs. Morris replied workers at the
Shops, Sheraton Bal Harbour and employees of the Village were the
most frequent users. Councilman Taplin questioned the rate that is
charged for parking under the bridge, Mrs. Morris replied the rate
is $1.00 per hour.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 —BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
A Budget Workshop Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council
was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1992, in the Council Chamber at
Bal Harbour village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:05
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
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Mayor Estelle Stern
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that the purpose of the workshop
meeting was to review the proposed Budget document for fiscal year
1992-93.
Mrs. Morris stated that a 3% cost of living increase was figured
for the General Employees based upon their salary as of 10/1/90, in
accordance with the pay plan changes implemented last year. The
police are currently engaged in contract negotiations.. Health
insurance costs have escalated. Health Options' premiums as of
October 1, 1992 will increase by approximately 6 or 7%. Florida
Municipal Health Trust will increase by approximately 54.4%. Mrs.
Morris further explained to reduce this premium the Village could
raise the deductible and co -pay to a higher amount.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated he saw no problem with the Budget in
general, but can foresee some lean years ahead. Mrs. Morris
replied the Village currently has a fund balance of $3 - 4 million,
which can be used to defray operating expenses if necessary.
Discussion was held on the taxable value of the homes within Bal
Harbour Village. Councilman Boggess stated that on the average the.,
homeowner will have a 1% or more depreciation on his property in
the coming year.
Mrs. Morris explained the water rates have not been increased. A
water rate study has not been done for the past ten years and she
feels this should be considered by the Council. The sewer rates
are based on the gallonage of water usage.
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Councilman Blank stated he has reviewed past Budgets and this
year's is excellently prepared. At this time he has a few minor
items he would like to discuss, he suggested reducing the
contribution to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau from
$150,000 to $100,000 and contributing $50,000 to the American Red
Cross. At this time he would like to refer to the minutes of March
17, the Village Manager contract. He offered a motion to increase
the Village Manager's salary to $60,000 per year.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated that the Resort Tax Committee
recommended that the level of contribution remain at $150,000.
Mrs. Morris stated a film has been produced by Venture Productions,
behind the Sheraton Bal Harbour, sponsored by the Greater Miami
Convention & Visitors Bureau. Assistant Mayor Hirschl suggested
that a quarterly report be made to the Council by the Bureau.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl reported that the Resort •Tax Committee
discussed the issue of increasing the resort tax. The consensus of
the committee was against an increase but they are concerned.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned the item in the Buffing Dept
for Bob Jahn. Mrs. Morris explained, George Desharnais is not
qualified as a Building Official, therefore we must still retain
Mr. Jahn as a consultant.
Discussion once again returned to the Village Manager's proposed
salary increase. Councilman Taplin questioned when the last
increase was given and what was the starting salary at time of her
appointment to present position. Mrs. Morris replied that the last
raise she received was two years ago, except for cost of living,
and when she was appointed the starting salary wag $44,000.
Councilman Blank stated that the Village Manager's salary of Key
Biscayne was $80,000 and Bay Harbor Islands $55,000. Councilman
Taplin stated he agreed that the Manager should get an increase.
Councilman Boggess stated he wanted to take under advisement.
Mrs. Morris reported on the Gala Bal Harbour 1992, that the
National Parkinson Foundation would like to change the beneficiary
and they propose that this be Gala Bal Harbour for Hope to benefit
the victims of Hurricane Andrew. The consensus of the Council was
in favor of the change.
There being no further discussion, a motion was offered by
Councilman Taplin and seconded by Councilman Blank to adjourn. The
motion carried unanimously (4-0) with Mayor Stern absent and the
meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4:57 p.m.
Mrs. Morris gave an update on the Hurricane cleanup and repairs.
She reported that the process of righting and bracing the pigeon
plum trees has been completed along Collins Avenue. She further
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reported that we are now in the process of standing up and bracing
the larger trees which have fallen in the Village, as well as
having a private contractor to begin cleanup of the beach. This
contractor will be supplemented by the Village crews in the near
future.
Mr. O'Leary will have the changes in the plans for the Collins
Avenue Project within the next ten days.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at
5:04 p.m.
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Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirschl
Attest:
eanette Horton,CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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