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REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 21. 1995
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, March 21, 1995, in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Spiegel at 9:35 a.m. The roll was calied 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: Alfred J. Treppeda, Acting Village Manager
Jeanette Horton. Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss. Village Attorney
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Approval of Minutes: Councilman Boggess requested the
minutes be corrected on page 7, first paragraph. should read "is
not necessary". A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and
seconded by Councilman Hirschl to approve the minutes of the
February 21. 1995, Regular meeting as corrected. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved as
corrected.
3. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None
4. Public Hearings: None
5. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearing: None
6. Ordinance First Reading: None
7. Resolutions:
A Resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, requesting
authorization to execute an agreement with Stroyne Brothers South.
Inc. for maintenance of parking meters.
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 aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 507
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AUTHORIZING
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
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WITH STROYNE BROTHERS SOUTH. INC. FOR
MAINTENANCE OF VILLAGE PARKING METERS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, expressing
support of a Beach Renourishment and Stabilization project.
requesting funding assistance from the Beach Erosion Control
Assistance Program for fiscal year 1995/96.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess 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 aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 508
A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE. FLORIDA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF A BEACH RENOURISHMENT
AND STABILIZATION PROJECT; REQUESTING FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE FLORIDA BEACH EROSION
CONTROL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FY 1995/96).
A Resolution was read. by title, by the Village Clerk, to enter
into a Plant A Tree Trust Fund Grant Memorandum of Agreement with
the State of Florida.
Mr. Wheldon. Public Works Supervisor, explained it was decided that
Sable Palms, which is a native tree, could be planted along side of
Haulover Bridge. This grant is for the planting of native trees and
also for the irrigation.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Blank 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 aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 509
A RESOLUTION BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR TO ENTER INTO A PLANT A TREE TRUST
GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES.
8. Reports and Recommendations:
A. Mayor and Council:
Mayor Spiegel reported to the Council on the condition of Village
Manager Edward Gross. She then proceeded to invite the Council to
meet at the Bal Harbour Shops at noon. for the Village will be
presenting a proclamation to Mr. Whitman for the 30th anniversary
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of the Shops.
Councilman Boggess stated recently the Melaleuca program has come
to a standstill in the Village. He requested Mr. Weiss to look
into what can be done to require homeowners to remove these trees
from their property.
Assistant Mayor Blank stated he would like to discuss the
Beachsaver Reef project that was authorized at the last meeting.
He continued to explain the reef that was placed off shore in Palm
Beach is not working. He further explained he received an article
explaining the reef options in Palm Beach. He stated. in his
opinion. the Council should reconsider going ahead with the
Breakwater Reef project.
Councilman Boggess stated. at the time Mr. Gross presented the
Breakwater Reef system to the Council he pointed out it was not the
same as that placed in Palm Beach.
Councilman Taplin recommended the Village engage an engineer to
look at the Palm Beach reef. To see if our reef system is
different and if there is a possibility that ours will work.
Mr. Singh commented he spoke to Barry Manson-Hing and he is very
concerned about artificial reefs. He further explained the State
has done a study on the placement and elevation of the reef. He
continued to explain the State will provide copies of these studies
at no charge.
Murray Rosenthal explained that Hillsborough Inlet has sand
transfer stations that have been very successful. He explained he
has two articles about sand transfer stations. which he left with
Mr. Treppeda.
Pearl Lieberman. Tiffany. questioned what is the potential for
damage if no reef is installed. Mayor Spiegel explained the
Village is losing a lot of the beach front to erosion.
Mayor Spiegel questioned if the Village has executed the contract
with Breakwaters International. Mr. Weiss replied he received the
executed contract from Breakwaters International which he forwarded
to Mr. Gross for his signature. He further explained he questioned
the Village Clerk and to her knowledge they have not been executed
by the Village.
Mayor Spiegel stated then the Village should obtain more
information before proceeding. Councilman Boggess stated at the
time this project was presented the Council was told no way would
we stand for a computer modeling. But. last month the Council
approved $28,000 for this computer modeling.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
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Q.
Assistant Mayor Blank to reconsider the authorization to the
Village Manager to execute the contract with Breakwater
International and have further discussion about the beach system.
The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Blank aye: Councilman Boggess aye: Councilman
Hirschl aye: Councilman Taplin Aye.
Assistant Mayor Blank displayed to the Council the last newsletter
that was sent out. He pointed out there was no return address. as
well as Councilman Hirschl 's name was spelled wrong. He stated
whoever is responsible must be more careful in the future.
B. Village Attorney:
Mr. Weiss reviewed the proposed Ordinance on parking of trucks and
other commercial vehicles in the residential area. He explained
since this is zoning Ordinance two night meeting are required, as
well as advertising.
Councilman Boggess questioned Mr. Weiss if Mr. Brown. who is the
new President of the Civic Association. has seen the Ordinance.
Mr. Weiss replied he was not aware of the change of Presidents. but
he will forward a copy to Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown explained a survey was sent out to the members of the
Civic Association on the parking of trucks in the residential
district. He then proceeded to explain over 80% of the votes said
no trucks.
Councilman Hirschl stated the Council has spoken about zoning
issues. and a workshop meeting should be scheduled to finalize all
the issues. Discussion followed as to a date. It was the
consensus of the Council to hold the workshop meeting on April 17th
after the Induction Meeting and that Mr. Neida be present.
Mr. Weiss stated he is working on the issue of Condominium
conversion and will have a report at next month's meeting.
C. Village Manager:
1. Bids for Water Distribution System Improvements
Project: Mr. Treppeda explained three bids were
received. The Village Engineers have reviewed the bids for
completeness and conformance to the contract documents and find no
apparent discrepancy. Their recommendation is to award this bid to
the low bidder, Intercounty Engineering. Inc. in the amount of
$129.542.00.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve awarding this project to Intercounty
Engineering, Inc.. The motion carried with the vote as follows:
Mayor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor Blank aye: Councilman Boggess
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aye: Councilman Hirschl aye: Councilman Taplin aye.
2. Swimming Pool Safety Barrier: Mr. Treppeda explained
Mr. Neida has brought to our attention that our present code does
not address the issue on safety barriers for swimming pools. He is
recommending the Village adopt the section of the Dade County Code
of Ordinances pertaining to swimming pool safety barriers.
Discussion followed as to this applying only to single family homes
or multiple units also that are in the residential district. It
was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Weiss look into this
issue and report back to the Council.
3. Carpaccio Restaurant Licenses: Mr. Treppeda
explained Carpaccio is opening a restaurant in the Bal Harbour
Shops. They are presently applying for their liquor license with
the State of Florida. As part of their application process. they
are required to obtain approval from Bal Harbour stating that the
location complies with our zoning requirements for the sale of
alcoholic beverages. He further explained the Bal Harbour Village
Code requires an approval from the Council for the sale of
alcoholic beverages. At this time. he is requesting approval to
allow the Village Manager to sign the liquor license stating that
it complies with the Village's zoning requirements.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Blank to approve the sale of alcoholic beverages at
this location. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor
Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye: Councilman Boggess aye:
Councilman Hirschl aye: Councilman Taplin aye.
9. Other Business:
Mr. Brown gave the Council an update on the amphitheater issue. He
then proceeded to read a letter he wrote to Mr. Brad Jackson.
Remedial Project Manager. South Florida Remedial Branch. United
States Environmental Protection Agency. Region IV.
Denis McGeary questioned if a permit would be necessary for the
installation of washing machines or dryers. Councilman Boggess
explained a permit would not be necessary.
Bob Maute. Fairfield Manor. recommended discussing the 50th
anniversary of the Village during the workshop meeting.
Councilman Hirschl requested following the Induction Meeting. to be
held on April 17th. schedule an Executive Session on the
amphitheater issue. and then have the workshop. The Council
agreed.
Councilman Boggess reported the next mediation session will be held
on May 18th. at which time new data will be available.
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10. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council. a motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and
seconded by Councilman Hirschl to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously (5-01. and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Mayor Estelle Spiege
Attest:
v/Jeanette Horton. CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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