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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, September 20, 1994, in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Spiegel at 9:33 a.m. The roll was called and those present were:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present: Edward A. Gross, Village Manager
Jeanptte Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
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 July 18, 1994, Special Meeting. There being no changes or
additions, the motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes
were approved as submitted.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Hirschl to approve the minutes of the July 19, 1994,
Regular Meeting. There being no changes or additions, the motion
carried unanimously (5-0), 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 July 29, 1994,
Special Meeting. There being no changes or additions, the motion
carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved as
submitted.
3. Presentation Officer of the Month: None
4. Public Hearings:
The Village Clerk advised the Council that the owner of Harbour
House Boutique is requesting a non-use variance to run a
convenience establishment to be located at 10275 Collins Avenue.
Mayor Spiegel then opened the Public Hearing for comments
Eileen Ross, President of the Harbour House Chapter of Hope Center,
Inc. explained her Chapter has been operating the gift shop for a
number of years. She further explained the proceeds are to benefit
the mentally disabled clients of Hope Center.
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The Village Clerk explained this was brought to her attention by a
list of Businesses operating in the Village provided by
Metropolitan Dade County. She further explained Mr. Maister,
Manager of the Harbour House, stated Hope Center Inc. is charged a
monthly rental.
The Council questioned Mr. Weiss if the license fee could be
waived. Mr. Weiss replied no. He then questioned Ms. Ross about
the amount of inventory of the shop. Ms. Ross replied
approximately $1,000. Mr. Weiss explained the fee would be $50,
which he would pay . There being no further comments Mayor Spiegel
closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to grant the variance. The motion carried with
the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye;
Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin
aye.
At this time Mr. Weiss requested the Council hear item.7B, which
was advertised as a Public Hearing. He further explained this
deals with the assessment roll for the Security District.
7(B) Resolutions:
The Resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk which
adopts the Assessment Roll for the Security District. Mayor
Spiegel then opened the Public Hearing for comments. There being
none the Public Hearing was closed.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to adopt this Resolution. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Blank aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye, thus
becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 501
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGEADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE SECURITY DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearing: None
6. Ordinance - First Reading:
The Ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk authorizing
the transfer of funds within the General Fund Budget. Councilman
Boggess questioned department 513. Mr. Walker explained that
department is Finance and Accounting.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to enact this Ordinance. The motion carried with
the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye;
Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin
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aye, thus becoming
ORDINANCE NO. 391
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993/94.
7(A) Resolutions:
The Resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk announcing
and certifying Special Elections results.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to adopt this Resolution. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank
aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 502
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
ANNOUNCING SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS;
CERTIFYING SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Reports and Recommendations:
Mayor and Council
Councilman Boggess stated from May 13 until last week the Village
had an Interim Village Manager, who performed in an exemplary
manner. Therefore, he should be rewarded.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Blank that a bonus of $4000 be given to Al
Treppeda. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor
Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye;
Councilman Taplin aye.
Councilman Taplin stated at a prior meeting h-e brought up the issue
of the height of buildings. He further stated in his opinion, in
the future, the zoning should be changed limiting the total height,
by footage, as well as the design and color of the buildings.
Discussion followed. The Council requested the Village Manager
contact the owners of the Majestic in reference to changing the
blue glass. Mr. Weiss stated, if the Council desires, this
amendment could be included in the same mailing, that will be
mailed on the trucks and parking issue. It was the consensus of
the Council that a date certain be set, for a workshop, to discuss
all zoning issues. The Council directed that the Architectural
Review Board, Building Official and Dr. Kelsey be present at the
workshop.
Village Attorney
Mr. Weiss stated for the next agenda he will have zoning Ordinance,
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for first reading, for the residential district.
Mr. Weiss explained there has recently been case law that deals
with zoning applications. He further stated he hesitates to
formalize the procedures too much. He then proceeded to explain he
will review the procedures with the Council before a hearing.
Village Manager
1. Water Service Replacement at the Sea View Hotel
Mr. Wheldon explained the water service from the Village water main
to the Village meter, which serves the Sea View Hotel needs to be
replaced. This connection and the section of the 8" water main has
deteriorated due to age. He further explained he has obtained
three bids and has reviewed them with the Village. Engineers. He
then proceeded to explain the recommendation is to accept the
lowest bidder, Florida Utilities, Inc. for the total cost of
$9,850.00. At this time, the Council's authorization to proceed
with this project is requested. Discussion followed as: to the time
the repairs would be done.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to accept the bid from Florida Utilities, Inc.
and authorize the Village Manager to proceed with this project.
The motion carried unanimously with the vote as follows: Mayor
Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye;
Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye.
2 Discussion of Craig A. Smith & Associates preparing
a set of Comprehensive Regulations governing
expanded land use:
Mr. Gross explained Mr. Weiss has recommended certain procedures
that need to carried out if the Council wishes to expand permitted
land uses. That would include mixed use hotel and condominium
development for the existing PC private club district. He further
explained Craig A. Smith & Associates has submitted an engineering
proposal to develop a set of comprehensive- regulations for this
area. The cost for them to do this work will be an hourly rate of
$75 per hour, not to exceed $2,500. At this time, the Council
needs to decide whether or not they wish to proceed. Discussion
followed as to proceeding, at this time, with a set of
comprehensive regulations.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Hirschl to proceed with this expenditure not to exceed
$2,500. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel
aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman
Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye.
3. Key to the Village
Mr. Gross displayed the key that has been designed for the Village.
He further explained the cost would be $16.50 each, with a one time
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plate charge of $275. Assistant Mayor Blank questioned how the key
will be boxed. Mr. Gross explained the cost of a lucite enclosure
with a box is $14.75 each or a felt box for the cost of $5.00.
Councilman Hirschl stated previsouly the Council had decided on the
felt box and only mount the key in lucite for a special
presentation. Councilman Boggess stated in his opinion the new
logos the Village is adopting is not in keeping with the Village.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve the key. The motion carried with the
vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye;
Councilman Boggess nay; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin
aye.
4. Report on Phase 2 Collins Avenue Project:
Mr. Gross reported that_Mr. O'Leary, the Village's engineers and
Mr. Wheldon walked the area. The major problem is 'the utilities,
they are trying to come up with a suggestion for the Village. He
further explained at the next meeting he will have a full report
from Mr. O'Leary and the engineers.
9. Other Business:
Mr. McGary, Bal Harbour Manor, stated there is problem with the
green traffic arrow on Harbour Way. Chief Treppeda will write a
letter to the Department of Transportation on this matter.
Councilman Hirschl questioned what is happening on the
Amphitheater issue. Mr. Olsen explain the Motion to Dismiss will
be heard October 17th. He further explained Mr. Richman has
received an extension to file the appeals. He continued to explain
what is happening with the EPA. Councilman Boggess reported what
has been accomplished at the mediation sessions.
Mr. Olsen explained the Bal Harbour Club issue will go before the
membership in the middle of October.
Mrs. Peter Bauer, Tiffany and Brownstone, explained he is a new
resident of Bal Harbour Village and questioned the possibility of
bike path being built. She further questioned where they could
BBQ. She continued to questioned why Bal Harbour Village is not
part of the Dade County Library system. Mr. Weiss replied Bal
Harbour Village is part of the Surf-Bal-Bay library. Councilman
Boggess stated as a resident of Dade County they could join the
Dade County Library system. He further explained you would be able
to BBQ at Haulover Beach.
Charles Brown, 268 Bal bay Drive, stated on the Beach side of
Haulover cut there is a building that the graffiti is very bad.
Mr. Wheldon explained that building belongs to Florida Power &
Light, and he will call them.
Mr. Weiss requested clarification on the different zoning issues,
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which are the blue glass, height, residential district as to
trucks. The Council direction was that another workshop should be
held. The Village Clerk was directed to pull the minutes of the
last workshop, and send them to Mr. Weiss.
Councilman Hirschl questioned Mr. Olsen what is proposed by the
Civic Association in reference to refunding the deposit on the
remotes to residents. Mr. Olsen replied this has not been decided
at this time. Mr. Weiss explained a number of years ago the
Village entered into a contract with the Civic Association to
operate the Security District.
10. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and
seconded by Councilman Taplin to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0), and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
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Attest:
eanette Horton, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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