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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996-10-15 Regular Meeting1.B COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 15, 1996 The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, October 15, 1996, in the Council Chamber at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Mayor Spiegel. 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: Alfred J. Treppeda, 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 of the September 5th workshop meeting be corrected on page 3 next to the last paragraph should read "it is not". Mayor Spiegel requested the minutes be corrected on page 2 should be Abel Holz, Bal Harbour Tower. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Taplin to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1996, workshop meeting as corrected. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved as corrected. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve the minutes of the September 5, 1996, Budget Hearing. 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 Boggess to approve the minutes of September 17, 1996, regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved as submitted. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank to approve the minutes of the September 19, 1996, Budget Hearing. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved as submitted. 3. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None 4. Public Hearings: None 5. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearings: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk amending Chapter 19 "Traffic and Motor Vehicles" of the Code by creating Article III "Towing of Vehicles." Mayor Spiegel then proceeded to open the 19 public hearing for comments. There being none, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank 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 aye; thus becoming ORDINANCE NO. 417 AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 "TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES" OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY CREATING ARTICLE III "TOWING OF VEHICLES;" PROVIDING FOR TOWING WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT OF VEHICLE OWNER OR DULY AUTHORIZED DRIVER OF VEHICLE; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING TOWING SERVICES AT REQUEST OF PROPERTY OWNER; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES AND PROPERTY OWNERS PERTAINING TO TOWS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Ordinances First Reading: A. The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk amending Chapter 21 "Zoning" of the Code by adding a new paragraph 21-51(e) to limit re -filing of public hearing applications upon withdrawal. Mayor Spiegel then proceeded to open the public hearing for comments. Richard Olsen, 244 Bal Bay Drive, stated the ordinance is too restrictive in waiting for a year to reapply once an application has been withdrawn. He requested the Council direct the attorney to revise the ordinance. Mr. Weiss stated that this was an ordinance his office worked on with Councilman Hirschl, since after last months meeting he expressed some concerns. He further explained basically this ordinance put limitations on the filing and the refiling of applications. He continued to explain the rest of the ordinance deals with the 4/5 rule that is required. Councilman Hirschl referred back to the minutes of September 17th meeting, he then proceeded to read from the minutes of that meeting. Mr. Weiss explained a withdrawal requires the submitting of plans and going through the application process. The applicant can theoretically withdraw their application month after month. This would require re -noticing to occur month after month, which would become very burdensome. Therefore, there should be guidelines that deal with withdrawal of applications. He further Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 2 20 stated, in his opinion, this is important legislation that the Council needs to enact. Mr. Singh, 53 Camden Drive, stated in his opinion, this ordinance applies to every case that would come before the Council. The ordinance is to broad and too restrictive. Councilman Boggess stated he has a problem with this ordinance, as to the one year limitation. Also he finds if 20% of the residents within 375' radius object, it would then take a 4/5 vote of the Council to approve the application. In his opinion, 20% of people should not have that much power over the vote. Councilman Taplin asked for clarification as to refiling of an application once the Council has denied the application. Mr. Weiss proceeded to read from the current Code, which states "if an application is denied by the Village Council, the same application may not be refiled until a 12 month period from the date of the denial has lapsed." Assistant Mayor Blank stated that at the last meeting when Mr. Soto requested a second deferral, he told him the Council cannot continue to defer the application. Therefore, it is prudent for the Council to have an ordinance where an entity is entitled to withdraw an application within a certain period of time. In his opinion, the year limitation on refiling an application is too long. Councilman Taplin agreed. Mr. Noto, 290 Bal Bay Drive, suggested revising the Code to provide that prior to the hearing date, the application can be withdrawn without prejudice. Mr. Weiss explained the current ordinance provides a procedure like Mr. Noto suggested. He then proceeded to read from the proposed ordinance "where an application for public hearing under this Chapter has been filed with the Village and scheduled and noticed for public hearing before the Council, no such application may be withdrawn by the applicant without the approval of the Council." Councilman Boggess suggested this ordinance should be revised to include a shorter waiting period, as well as the requirement of 4/5 rule. Councilman Hirschl did not agree on revising the 4/5 rule. There being no further comments, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing. There was no motion made to enact this ordinance, and Mr. Weiss was directed to redraft this ordinance. B. The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk transferring funds retroactively within the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 1995/96. Mayor Spiegel then proceeded to Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 3 21 open the public hearing for comments. There being none, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing. 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 aye; thus becoming ORDINANCE NO. 419 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, TRANSFERRING FUNDS RETROACTIVELY WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96. 7. Resolutions: A. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk announcing Special Election results, certifying Special Elections results. 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. 540 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ANNOUNCING SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS; CERTIFYING SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk extending the Franchise Agreement for Gold Coast Cablevision. Mr. Treppeda explained the second reading of an ordinance granting the franchise was deferred until the November 19th Council meeting. Councilman Boggess asked if Gold Coast has been working in the Village to correct the problems. Mr. Treppeda replied Mr. Wheldon informed him the company is working in the Village. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by Councilman Hirschl 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. 541 A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR GOLD COAST CABLEVISION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 4 v. DATE. 8. La Cumbre Trade Show/Possible Event in Bal Harbour: Ron Kent, of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, addressed the Council and proceeded to show a video of this year's event that was held in New Orleans. After the video he explained the Bureau has an agreement to host La Cumbre in Miami every other year. He further explained he spoke to Mayor Spiegel about having an event in Bal Harbour next year. Mr. Kent then proceeded to explain Bal Harbour may wish to host a social evening event on September 12, 1997. The recommendation for a Bal Harbour three site event, is as follows: Site 1 - Sea View Hotel 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at poolside with light classical music Site 2 - Sheraton Bal Harbour 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Main food and beverage stations throughout pool and outdoor settings. Featured act of entertainment for the evening, preferably a recognized Latin performer. Site 3 - Bal Harbour Shops 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. Shops open for shopping Fine Desserts, Wines and Cordials served. Entertainment in Courtyard by New World Symphony or drama performance. Mr. Kent explained the funding requirements for hosting such an event is an estimate of $106,000.00 from the Village in addition to the food and beverage estimate of $45,000.00. He further explained split venues are considerably more expensive than using one location. The reasons are as follows: Event needs to be unique in all three sites Trams or vehicles for moving delegates need to be quick and smooth between venues. Village funding needs to be considerate of required Village services, security, permits and any other Village, County or State requirements. Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 5 23 He then proceeded to explain that for the 1996 event in New Orleans, a number of Corporate Sponsors were secured. They were Hertz Rent A Car, American Airlines, Coca Cola, Viajero V.I.P., Sears, and Carnival Cruise Lines. He further explained the Bureau will solicit sponsors towards this function, but he cannot provide any guaranteed amount. He continued to explain that a host committee will make the final decision on who will host the final event, and there will be representation by Bal Harbour on this committee. However, an early commitment would favor a community for the final event. Discussion followed. Councilman Boggess asked how many of the national sponsors will be utilized for the Fountainbleau. Mr. Kent replied none. Councilman Taplin stated 45 minutes at the Sea View Hotel, and one hour at the Sheraton Bal Harbour, in his opinion, is not enough time to see these facilities. Assistant Mayor Blank stated that on the final day many delegates will be getting ready to return home and, in his opinion, there would not be 97% attendance. Mr. Kent replied that on Saturday morning the cruise lines are offering very low passage for the weekend to the delegates. He further explained written into the contract is that no cruise can be offered until Saturday morning. Jaime Valdes, Sheraton Bal Harbour, stated that the opportunity being presented to the Village is very fantastic, and the Village should take advantage of hosting the final event. Mrs. Rosenthal and Mr. Singh agreed with Mr. Valdes. Mayor Spiegel asked how much time the Council has to make a commitment to host the final event. Mr. Kent replied the host committee is being formulated within the next four weeks. Mr. Treppeda asked for a consensus of the Council on this issue. It was the consensus of the Council to defer this until later in the meeting. 9. Home Occupations - John Scala: Marty Sharpio, 767 41st Street, Miami Beach, addressed the Council and explained he represents John Scala. He explained his client respectfully requests that the Village Council reconsider his request of 1994 to grant occupational licenses for home based businesses. He continued to explain other cities have issued home occupational licenses. Mr. Scala addressed the Council and explained he would not advertise, plus there would be no traffic. Councilman Boggess stated according to State Law a Real Estate agent must have a sign posted. Charles Brown, President of the Civic Association, stated the Association would be against home occupational licenses. Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 6 24 Assistant Mayor Blank stated he had no objection, but there would have to be restrictions. After much discussion the Council directed the Village Attorney to canvas other cities and have sample ordinances for discussion at the next Council meeting. 10. Reports and recommendations: A. Mayor and Council: Mayor Spiegel stated last Tuesday she attended the Resort Tax Committee meeting, and discussion was held on the vote for the Resort Tax. At that meeting a recommendation was made by the Committee to increase the Bed Tax to 3.5%. She continued to explain since that meeting she discussed with Mr. Treppeda on how the 3.5% would pay for the commitments that the Village has. Mr. Treppeda stated that he had originally advised that the percentage necessary to make up for lowering the food/beverage to 2%, is 3.7%. He further explained for the past six years surplus funds were needed to balance the budget. He continued to explain in the future either expenses will have to be cut or the tax increased. Discussion followed as to the projections received by Mr. Treppeda which showed an increase of 38% by the Sheraton Ba1 Harbour and 10% by the Sea View Hotel. Mayor Spiegel asked Mr. Weiss what the procedure would be if the percentage was lower than the 4%. Mr. weiss replied this would require an ordinance and two readings, but if the tax is 4% Bed Tax and 2% food/beverage no action would be required by the Council. Mr. Singh stated the reason for not having a balanced budget and taking funds from surplus is because of the capital improvements. Assistant Mayor Blank stated to balance the current budget an increase of 3.5% would be necessary. In his opinion, the Council should increase the tax to 3.5% for one year and then if necessary raise to 4%. Councilman Hirschl asked Mr. Valdes what the Sheraton Bal Harbour based their projection on. Mr. Valdes replied on the increase of room rate of 15% and also they have finished their renovations. Mayor Spiegel stated this issue will be discussed further under the Village Manager's report. B. Village Attorney: Mr. Weiss introduced Nina Boniske a new member of his firm. He explained she was formerly the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Sunrise. Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 7 25 C. Village Manager: Approval of Beer. Wine. & Liquor License (4COP) for Giulio's Restaurant: Mr. Treppeda explained the Village's zoning code 21-316(10) requires Council approval for an establishment which plans on serving alcoholic beverages. At this time, he requested Council approval to authorize the Village Manager to sign the (4COP) license indicating compliance with the Village's zoning code. Sy Chadroff, attorney for Giulio Restaurant, addressed the Council and explained his client has leased the space formerly occupied by Coco's Sidewalk Cafe. The restaurant is presently under construction, and the Village's consent is necessary in order to file an application with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by Councilman Hirschl to authorize the Village Manager to sign the license. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Purchase of Copy Machine: Mr. Treppeda explained the lease on the Village's Toshiba copy machine expires on October 19, 1996. He further explained two demonstration copiers were in Village Hall to try out, which were as follows: Canon (NP6050) Price $9,500.00 (Metro -Dade School Bid) Toshiba (5540) Price $10,278.00 (University of Florida Bid) (This price was negotiated down to $9,500.00) He continued to explain the current Toshiba copier has been an excellent machine with little down time. It is also easy to operate. He proceeded to explain the Village Clerk is the biggest user of the copier since she makes all meeting agendas and, as such, her input as to which machine she preferred weighed heavily in his recommendation. The Toshiba copier enabled her to easily copy and sort her agendas in a simpler manner than with the Cannon copier. Mrs. Horton explained she is able to copy and collate a 100 page agenda in approximately two hours using the Toshiba. In the past on the Mita copier it would take approximately double that time. Councilman Boggess asked the attorney if it was legal on negotiating with Toshiba. Mr. Weiss replied since the Village did not issue the Request for Proposals, what the Village Manager did in negotiating the price was legal. Councilman Hirschl asked if the cost would be less if the machine was leased. Mr. Treppeda replied the cost would be more, and at Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 8 27 Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Medical Insurance: Mr. Treppeda explained at the September Council meeting, he was directed to conduct a survey of the employees to see which company they preferred between PCA and AvMed. He further explained the total annual cost to remain with PCA is $155,976.72, while the total cost for AvMed is $145,367.04. The difference is $10,609.68 The results of a survey of employees enrolled in PCA were as follows: Employees wishing to remain with PCA: 15 Employees wishing to change to AvMed: 12 At this time he requested Council direction to either renew the policy with PCA or switch to AvMed. The majority of the employees wish to remain with PCA. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to remain with PCA. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Grant Agreement between Bat Harbour Village and the Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort for Funding of the Emissary Position: Mr. Treppeda explained at the October meeting of the Resort Tax Committee they recommended an extension to the Emissary Grant Agreement for a period of six months. He further explained the Village Attorney's office has prepared an agreement which extends the grant for six months and authorizes expenditures of up to $92,500.00. At this time he requested Council approval of the extension of the Emissary Grant Agreement for six additional months as recommended by the Resort Tax Committee, which would authorize expenditures of up to $92,500.00. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to extend the Emissary Grant Agreement for six additional months. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Resort Tax Expenditures: Discussion continued on this issue. Councilman Hirschl stated if the Village is going to fund La Cumbre, it would mean spending an additional $150,000.00. In order to have a balanced budget, these funds would have to be taken from fund balance, or through increased the revenue. Mr. Singh, Sea View Hotel, stated the only reason funds had to be allocated from fund balance was the overrun on the capital Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 10 the end of the lease the Village would not own the machine. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Taplin to authorize the purchase of the Toshiba copier at a cost of $9,500.00. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Purchase of Garbage Truck: Mr. Treppeda explained at the July Council meeting, the purchase of a new garbage truck was approved. At that time he advised the Council that he would be requesting approval for a second new garbage truck once the new budget was adopted. He further explained this truck will replace a 15 year old garbage truck. He continued to explain he is eliminating the garbage truck which the Sheraton Bal Harbour has had exclusively assigned to the hotel for many years as a compactor. Therefore, the Village's fleet will be decreased by one garbage truck, which will save in excess of $100,000.00 plus the cost of maintenance. Mr. Treppeda then proceeded to explain Mr. Wheldon has recommended that the Village begin purchasing diesel trucks. The reason being diesel fuel is less expensive than unleaded fuel and diesel engines last much longer and require less maintenance than conventional engines. The Mack truck is on the Dade County Bid list and the vendor has agreed to hold the 1996 price of $119,233.12. At this time, Mr. Treppeda requested Council approval to purchase one Mack MR688S garbage truck with Leach 2RII 25 cubic yard rear loader for the amount of $119,233.12. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Hirschl to approve this purchase. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye, Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Paint and Body Work for Trash Truck #167: Mr. Treppeda explained Public works trash truck #167 is in need of body work and paint. The year of the vehicle is 1988. He further explained three bids were obtained, which are as follows: Horizon Cecil & Bruce Equipment,Inc. Rowland Equipment, Inc. $4,540.00 $5,155.00 $8,945.00 At this time, Mr. Treppeda requested Council to authorize the expenditure of $4,540.00 to Horizon for paint and body work for Public Works trash truck #167. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Hirschl to authorize this expenditure. The motion carried with the vote as follows Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 9 28 improvements. Councilman Boggess explained the reason there were overruns on the improvements was because mistakes had to be corrected that had accumulated over the last 50 years. Also the improvements on 96th street still have to be done, therefore the Council must look to the future. Assistant Mayor Blank stated, in his opinion, funds for phase three on Collins Avenue and the improvements on 96th street, should be earmarked for these projects. He would then approve of an increase in the resort tax. Mr. Treppeda referred to the Village's Code Section 18-41(b), which states "the first $1,000,000.00 collected from the one percent increase in the resort tax commencing January 1, 1995, shall be placed in a special reserve fund to be used exclusively for public beach restoration and maintenance." The Council may want to consider how much resort tax to dedicate to beach restoration. Mayor Spiegel stated the Council has to make sure every year funds are allocated to the beach restoration fund. Councilman Taplin agreed with Mayor Spiegel. Mr. Weiss explained the ordinance could be amended, but the Council can approve any amount to be allocated to the beach restoration fund. Mr. Singh requested the decision on increasing the resort tax be deferred back to the Resort Tax Committee for further discussion. After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to take no action. Therefore the bed tax will automatically go to 4%. Approval of Trade Show Expenditures for Emissary: Mr. Treppeda explained the Resort Tax Committee, at the October meeting, has recommended their approval of $28,750.00 for attendance by the BaI Harbour Village Emissary at the following trade shows: January 22-24 Florida Huddle, Ft. Lauderdale $750.00 January 29-February 2 FITUR, Madrid, Spain $5,000.00 February 22-26 I T B , Germany $7,500.00 March 20-21 Presetation Mexico City $3,000.00 Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 11 29 April 14-21 Visit USA Brazil, Argentina, Chile $8,500.00 May 31-June 4 Pow Wow, Nashville, Tn. $1,500.00 August $2,500.00 La Cumbre, Miami, F1. At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee to approve $28,750.00 in budgeted funds for the attendance by the Emissary at the trade Shows. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve this expenditure. The motion carried with the vote as follows; Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. Black Tie Event for December/50 Year Anniversary Final Event: Mr. Treppeda explained at the October meeting, the Resort Tax Committee discussed the proposed black tie event planned for December as the final event in celebration of the Village's 50th Anniversary. He continued to explain that the Committee believes the Village should explore options other than a book signing event for David Brinkley. The book signing event can still be held, but not in correlation with the 50th Anniversary of the Village. He then proceeded to explain the Committee directed Barbara Gothard to offer alternatives at the next meeting of the Resort Tax Committee. Mr. Treppeda then explained the Committee also agreed that the Village should cancel the Family Fair which had been proposed as a 50th Anniversary event for the month of November. Councilman Hirschl explained the consensus of the Committee was to hold a black tie event, at the Sea View Hotel, in the month of January or February. The reason being more people will be here after the holidays. It was the consensus of the Council that the Family Fair be canceled, and have the David Brinkley book signing event, but not as a 50th anniversary event. 11. Other Business: Howard Berlin, 67 Bal Bay Drive, explained he recently heard the Beach Club will be asking the Council to conduct a workshop on the yacht club property. He then proceeded to refer to the Council meeting held last September at which the Club was directed to carry on a dialogue with the residents. To date there has been no dialogue between the Club and residents. He asked the Council to refuse the Club if requested to hold a workshop. Mr. Berlin complimented Mr. Weiss on the ordinance on withdrawals that was presented earlier in the meeting. Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 12 30 Mayor Spiegel stated that a big mistake was made by the Club in requesting a workshop when only three members of the Council were present. Also, at the last meeting both sides had attorneys present, and the Council asked for both attorneys to negotiate and get a mediator. Douglas Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, explained the resident's attorney wrote a letter to the Club's attorney requesting a meeting. A letter was received back from Mr. Soto asking for a list of objections. Mr. Weiss thanked Mr. Berlin for his compliment on the proposed ordinance, but the ordinance was the idea of Councilman Hirschl, who worked with him on drafting the ordinance. He explained the Council is not involved in this process since there is no pending application. Therefore, the Council has no authority to do anything on this matter. Douglas Rudolph requested that the Council understand and be aware of what is transpiring when an application is presented. Mr. Treppeda requested direction of the Council as to a commitment for hosting the final event for La Cumbre. A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess engage in participation in La Cumbre and the number will be worked out in the Resort Tax Committee. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye. 12. 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 (5-0), and the meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Attest: "Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk CMC/AAE Regular Council Meeting 10/15/96 A3' t Ma or Estelle Spi 13