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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995-01-27 Special MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES Special Meeting - JANUARY 27, 1995 The special meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Friday, January 27, 1995, in the Council Chamber at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Spiegel at 4:04 p.m. The roll was called and those present were: Mayor Estelle Spiegel Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank Councilman James E. Boggess Also present: Edward A. Gross, Village Manager Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney y Absent: Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl Councilman Sol M. Taplin As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. A Contract to Build Beachsaver Reef; Engineering Design/Permitting Phase - Bal Harbour Beachsaver Reef Pro.iect, Breakwaters International, Inc.: Mr. Gross proceeded to show the Council a new video on the Beachsaver System. After the video he explained the initial contract, for studies and placing 1200 feet of the reef, is approximately $750,000. He further continued to explain the Village is to be in the second phase of beach renourishment. Bids will go out in the month of October, and hopefully the renourishment will began in December. If the Army Corp. of Engineers does not have the same problem with Key Biscayne as with Golden Beach. Assistant Mayor Blank questioned which comes first, the renourishment, or placement of the reef. Mr. Gross replied the placement of the reef now will help keep the beach from losing any more sand. Mr. Gross then proceeded to display a model of the reef. He explained the Breakwater's interlocking modules would be submerged about six feet and places several hundred feet offshore. Each module is 10 feet across and the weight is 21 tons. The system would act as a buffer, slowing down waves and keeping some sand from being swept out to sea. He continued to explain this system has been successful in three locations in New Jersey - Avalon, Cape May Point and the junction of Spring Lake and Belmar. He stated he personally has visited the site at Avalon. He continued to explain there will be a seminar February 1st in Palm Beach sponsored by the Stevens Institute, which he will be attending. At this time, Mr. Gross displayed a model of the reef for the Council to view. Mr. Gross stated at this time he is requesting Council to approve the LOV contract and authorization to expend $54,000 for Phase 1 and 2. He further explained if the State requires a computer model to study the best location for the reef, there will be an additional cost of $28,000. Discussion followed as to what entails Phase 1 and 2 scope of work, which is as follows: Phase 1 1. Review of Existing Data 2. Pre -Application Meetings with Regulatory Agencies 3. Topographic, Bathymetric and Legal Surveys 4. Sediment Analysis 5. Environmental Field Survey 6. Evaluation of.Coastal System and Preliminary Engineering Design .. Phase 2 7. Review and Approval of Final Design by Village 8. Determination of a Construction Schedule 9. Set -Up of Monitoring Program 10. Preparation of Site Plan Maps and Specifications 11. Preparation of Permit Application Packages and Public Notices 12. Submission, Tracking of Permit Approvals and Two Follow - Up Meetings with Permitting Agencies Councilman Boggess questioned if there is other companies who build a similar reef. Mr. Gross replied there are two other firms doing this type of work. Both of the firms have reefs in the State, one in Palm Beach and two on the West Coast. The Beachsaver Reef is a patented design. He continued to explain the reef in Palm Beach has not been successful because of the way it was constructed and the location where it was placed. Assistant Mayor Blank questioned how the funding of this project in New Jersey was handled. Mr. Gross replied the State paid for the majority of the project. He then proceeded to explain he has applied for two State grants, which would help defray the cost of this project for the Village. Discussion followed on the wording of the contract. Should the contract read for the installation/purchase and construction of a Beachsaver Reef. Mr. Weiss explained the contract would be cancelable after any phase. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Weiss work with the company to come up with a contract. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank to approve the expenditure of $54,000.00 for this project. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Special Council Meeting 1/27/95 2 Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl absent; Councilman Taplin Absent. 3. Other Business: Councilman Boggess reported the Directors of the Bal Harbour Club held a meeting last night. He further explained they are leaning toward the proposal for two Condominium Towers. In his opinion the Council could be heading for a lot of trouble. Since they have not declared themselves on the matter of re -zoning this property. Mr. Gross explained that when the Council reads the planners report it states that area is now zoned as a club. Therefore, it will be up to the Council on what they wish this property to be zoned. He further stated the planner's report will be on next month's agenda for discussion. 4. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank to adjourn. The motion carried 'unanimously, with Councilman Hirschl and Councilman Taplin absent, and the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Ma or Estel e Ster Spie el Attest: 4.44;) e eanette Horton, CMC/AAE Village Clerk Special Council Meeting 1/27/95 3