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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995-03-21 Regular MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES 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 2 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 Regular Council Meeting 3/21/95 3 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 Regular Council Meeting 3/21/95 3 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 Regular Council Meeting 3/21/95 4 5 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. Regular Council Meeting 3/21/95 5 6 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 Regular Council Meeting 3/21/95 6