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SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 4, 1994
The special meeting of the Hal Harbour Village Council was
held on Wednesday. May 4, 1994, in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m.
by Mayor Spiegel. The roll was called and those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew Hirsch'
Carole Sherouse Morris, Village Manager
Alfred Treppeda, Interim Village Manager/
Police Chief
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Robert Wheldon, Public Works Supervisor
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
Mayor Spiegel stated the purpose of this meeting is to hear
presentations for Landscape Architectural Services for the Village.
Mr. Weiss explained. according to State Statute, the Council must
rank the firms in order of evaluation of their qualifications.
Then the Manager will negotiate a mutually satisfactory contract
with the most qualified firm. He then proceeded to explain the
issues to be considered at this time.
Charles A. Alden - Charles A. Alden Landscape Architect:
Mr. Alden introduced his associates John Harris and Larry Stuart.
He then proceeded to explain the qualifications of his firm to
provide landscape architectural services for the Village. He
further explained the different projects his firm has designed. He
continued to name the different municipalities he has provided
services to. as well as. Dade County and in the State of
Massachusetts. He then proceeded to show the Council renderings of
the different projects.
Mr. Alden stated his firm is ready to accept the Village's master
plan in principal, subject to review. He continued to explain how
he would improve the landscaping over Haulover bridge.
Councilman Boggess questioned the type of planting he would suggest
using under the bridge. Mr. Alden replied there are several types
of native plants available, but most of the area should be paved.
Councilman Boggess then questioned Mr. Alden on decorative paving.
Mr. Alden explained interlocking concrete pavers would be best.
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Assistant Mayor Blank questioned how his firms fees are based. Mr.
Alden explained the fees would be either, a percentage of contract,
a fixed fee amount or an hourly bases with an upset.
Mr. Wheldon questioned Mr. Alden, on any projects that he has
completed, if a permit from the Department of Transportation was
required, and did he negotiate for the permit. Mr. Alden replied
he did not negotiate the permits. Mr. Harris stated he has
negotiated permits for the Trees for Dade Committee in District 6.
Mr. Wheldon then proceeded to question if in house staff does
irrigation systems designs. Mr. Alden replied no. Mr. Wheldon
then questioned Mr. Alden on his involvement in landscape lighting.
Mr. Alden replied he has used lighting consultants on some of his
projects.
The Council thanked Mr. Alden for his presentation.
Peter Strelkow - Strelkow Associates, Inc:
Peter Strelkow, of the firm Strelkow, introduced his associate
Deborah Fabian-Strelkow. He explained his firm is a certified
minority business, incorporated in 1983. He further explained the
first four years they were a design building firm, and in the last
seven years they have been a design office. He then proceeded to
explain his qualifications and those of his associate. Mr.
Strelkow explained his firm has done projects for both the private
and public sector. He then proceeded to explain the different
projects and budgets. Project slides were then shown to the
Council.
Mrs. Strelkow explained to the Council, in reference to the
Village's master plan, they see that the intent of the design is to
repeat the planting of Washingtonian and Coconut Palms. She
further stated the Council may wish to reconsider using these
species of Palms. The Coconut Palms that have been selected are
susceptible to lethal yellowing, and the Washingtonian are not wind
tolerant. She then proceeded to state the Sable Palm is more wind
tolerant and the Maypan Palms not as susceptible to lethal
yellowing.
Mr. Wheldon questioned, in the Miami Beach project, if they did the
specifications on the different sizes of the trees used in that
project, and if the sizes was limited by budget restrain. Mrs.
Strelkow replied the size of the original trees specifications were
not available, they used the largest size available which was 15
feet.
Councilman Boggess questioned if they had any suggestions on
improvements for under Haulover Bridge. Mr. Strelkow named several
species that could be planted, but rock and sand would be a better
alternative.
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The Council thanked Strelkow Associates for their presentation.
William A. O'Leary - O'Leary Design Associates:
Mr. O'Leary introduced his daughter Kathy, who is also a Landscape
architect. He further explained he has been in private practice
since 1969. At this time, he explained the needs of Bal Harbour,
and stated he would like to continue as Bal Harbour's Landscape
Architect. Mr. O'Leary stated his firm is the Landscape
Architects for District 6. He then proceeded to show the Council
slides of different projects he has done, and what he is working on
at this time, for District 6. He also showed slides of other
projects.
The Council thanked Mr. O'Leary for his presentation.
Walter Taft Bradshaw - Bradshaw Gill Fuster & Associates:
Mr. Bradshaw explained he has been in practice for over 30 years,
mainly in Dade County. He further explained his firm is widely
recognized for their capabilities in the field of Landscape
Architectural and Site Planning.. He continued to explain the
size of his staff. He then proceeded to explain his firm has done
work in the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, as well
as, for the Bal Harbour Shops and the Sheraton Bal Harbour.
Councilman Hirschl explained the second phase of the Collins Avenue
project is the replacing of the Pigeon Plums with Washingtonian
Palms. He questioned Mr. Bradshaw what his opinion is on using
Washingtonian Palms. Mr. Bradshaw replied he would not use
Washingtonian Palms, for in his opinion, they would be in conflict
with the other vegetation pattern that is already established. He
further suggested the Date Palms could be used in place of the
Washingtonian Palms. Discussion followed as to the size of the
area would be sufficient for Date Palms.
Councilman Boggess explained the Village have not replaced the
globes on Collins Avenue, since the lighting maybe changed in phase
2 of the project. Mr. Bradshaw replied he would not replace the
lighting, just remove the globes. councilman Boggess then
proceeded to question Mr. Bradshaw how he would improve the area
under the Haulover bridge. Mr. Bradshaw replied the area should be
cleaned up, and the Village should explore paving the area, as well
as, strong lighting.
The Council thanked Mr. Bradshaw for his presentation.
It was the consensus of the Council to place the ranking of the
firms on the May regular meeting agenda.
3. Discussion of Results Fee forGerald Richman:
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Mrs. Morris explained that Mr. Richman is willing to let the
results fee be tabled until he is able to attend the meeting.
4. Other Business: None
5. Adjourn:
There being no further business to come before the Council, a
motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman
Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0) with
Councilman Taplin absent, and the meeting adjourned at
5:40 p.m.
s:
Mayor Estelle Stern Spiegel)
Attest:
Jeanette Horton, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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