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COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 29, 1994
The special meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Friday, July 29, 1994, in the Council Chamber of Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:52 p.m.
by Assistant Mayor Blank. The roll was called and those present
were:
Also present:
Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Alfred Treppeda, Interim Village
Manager/Police Chief F
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Mayor Estelle Spiegel
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Discussion of Village Manager Position:
Assistant Mayor Blank explained Patrick Miller has withdrawn from
consideration as Village Manager, and at this time requested the
input of the Council. Mr. Weiss explained what transpired when he
contacted Mr. Miller to negotiate an employment agreement.
Discussion followed in reference to proceeding with offereing the
position to the second rated applicant Mr. Gross or the third rated
applicant Mr. Hester.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to offer the position of Village Manager to Mr.
Gross. The motion carried unanimously with the vote as follows:
Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Boggess aye; Councilman Taplin aye, Mayor Spiegel absent.
Mr. Weiss requested guidance from the Council, as to salary range,
benefits, severance pay to be negotiated, and retirement. It was
the consensus of the Council to offer salary range of $60,000, $150
per month car allowance, severance pay start negotiate at 1 month
pay after one year, 2 months after 2 years and 3 months after 3
years, and the starting date to be as soon as possible. At this
time Mr. Weiss left the meeting to contact Mr. Gross.
3. Discussion of Proposed Budget 1994/95:
Mr. Treppeda explained with the proposed 1994-1995 budget he
included two charts for the Council's information. These charts
show various millage rates and the corresponding shortfall or
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surplus associated with each millage rate. He further explained
one chart shows expenditures if we budget $392,500.00 for storm
drain replacement as recommended by Craig Smith & Associates. The
second chart shows expenditures if we do not budget the $392,500.00
as recommended for this project. He continued to explain the
Council has already reserved one million of fund balance for this
project.
Mr. Treppeda further explained a contingency was not budgeted for
any possible adjustments, which may be recommended by David
Griffith & Associates, who is conducting the salary survey as
authorized by the Council. He continued to explain at this time
the Council's direction is needed, as the Village must certify the
millage rate on August 4, 1994, by 4:30 p.m. He then proceeded to
explain once certified, the millage can easily be lowered, but
raising it can be very difficult.
Discussion followed on the storm drain project, if funds should be
used from fund balance, the decrease of building permit revenue,
and the current health care providers. It was the consensus of the
Council to certify the millage rate at 3.62 mills, which would be
an increase of 43.1 percent.
4. Authorization to Proceed - Painting of Bucket Truck:
Mr. Treppeda explained originally he thought that the Council's
authorization was necessary on the painting of the Bucket Truck.
However, it was determined that the cost is less than $2,500.00.
5. Other Business:
Mr. Weiss stated Mr. Gross accepts the position of Village Manager
subject to negotiating an employment agreement.
Councilman Hirschl explained he was approached by one the Bay
Harbor Islands Council people, who stated they would be interested
in a joint Marine Patrol for both Cities. Councilman Taplin
explained at one time the Village had a Marine Patrol. Discussion
followed as to the benefit to the Village.
Councilman Boggess reported that on August 1st, at 9:30 a.m. he
will be attending a second mediation meeting for the Amphitheater.
Councilman Taplin questioned if any other Architects had been
contacted to serve on the Architectural Review Board. He further
explained the Village should look into the color of glass to be
used in the Majestic project. Mr. Weiss explained since this
project has gone before the Architectural Review Board, the time
has passed for any mandatory change. He further stated the Village
Manager could approach them and ask if they would consider changing
the color of the glass. Mr. Grover, Bal Harbour Towers, stated he
heard they will not be using the blue glass.
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6. Adjourn:
There being no other business to come before the Council, a motion
was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Taplin
to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0) with Mayor
Spiegel absent, and the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Assistant Mayor Matthew Blank
Attest:
eanette Horton, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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