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COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 18, 1997
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, February 18, 1997, in the Council Chamber at Bal
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
by Mayor Spiegel. The roll was called and those present were:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present: Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Absent: Councilman James E. Boggess
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 Assistant Mayor Blank to approve
the minutes of the January 21, 1997, regular meeting. There being
no changes or additions, the motion carried unanimously (4-0), with
Councilman Boggess absent, and the minutes were approved as
submitted.
3. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None
4. Public Hearings: None
5. Ordinance Second Reading/Public Hearing: Mr. Weiss
explained he checked the State Statutes and the Village has 120
days, and not 60 days, to respond to the State's comments on the
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, he recommended to
the Council this item be deferred and re -advertised.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Blank that this item be deferred. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye:
Councilman Taplin aye.
6. Ordinance First Reading: None
7. Resolutions:
A. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village
Clerk urging the 1997 Florida Legislature to create a dedicated
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funding source for statewide beach management and to support House
Bill 103.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl 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 absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 546
A RESOLUTION BY BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
URGING THE 1997 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CREATE
A DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR STATEWIDE BEACH
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 103.
B. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk
for the repeal of preemption. Mr. Treppeda explained Mayor Spiegel
received a letter from the Tobacco Free Florida Coalition
requesting this resolution be placed on the agenda. He further
explained the Coalition is urging the Legislature to amend the
Florida Clean Indoor Air Act by removing the preemption language.
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 absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 547
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR,
FLORIDA, FOR THE REPEAL OF PREEMPTION.
C. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk
urging American Airlines and the American Airlines Pilots to
negotiate and resolve their mutual labor issues.
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 absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye; thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 548
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR,
FLORIDA, URGING AMERICAN AIRLINES AND THE
AMERICAN AIRLINES PILOTS TO NEGOTIATE AND
RESOLVE THEIR MUTUAL LABOR ISSUES TO THE
MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE DADE COUNTY
COMMUNITY.
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8. Proposal by Councilman Hirschl to detach Officer to Drug
Task Force - Tom Hunker: Councilman Hirschl explained
that he was approached by Commander Tom Hunker. of South Florida
Task Force, and asked if Bal Harbour would like to participate in
a task force. Bal Harbour's participation would be to detach one
officer who would work full time for the task force. The
participation would not only defer crime from the streets, but
allow Bal Harbour to collect on a seizure windfall.
Councilman Taplin asked what is a seizure windfall. Councilman
Hirschl explained when the Task Force confiscates vehicles,
property, money, that cash is divided among the municipalities that
participate in the Task Force.
Mr. Weiss explained that the funds cannot be used for ongoing
continued expenditures. The funds could be used for special
equipment, or possibly fund some portion of the new police
facility.
Commander Hunker addressed the Council and explained the South
Florida Impact was formed in 1994 by state and local law
enforcement officials in South Florida. The goal is to dismantl
mid and high level narcotic and money laundering organizations. He
further explained the South Florida Impact task force has developed
working relationships with federal and local investigators in other
money laundering centers throughout the nation. He continued to
explain if Bal Harbour does participate they would be included on
the task force being formed with Aventura, Key Biscayne, and North
Miami Beach. He then proceeded to explain after a seizure it would
probably take four months to one year to receive funds, and with
one officer assigned to the task force the Village could receive
approximately $400,000.00 to $500,000.00 for one year.
Mr. Treppeda explained if the Council agrees to the concept of
detaching an officer, funding will need to be approved for the
hiring of one additional police officer to maintain proper police
staffing levels in the Village.
Chief Freeman addressed the Council and explained there are
benefits of detaching an officer to the task force. Such as, the
officer's salary and overtime can be paid through the forfeiture
fund. However, until the money comes in this can deplete the
Village's current forfeiture fund. He further stated if the
Village's police department could spare one assigned to such a
group it would probably be worth it in the long run.
He then proceeded to explain if the Council so desired to
participate in the task force, in order to maintain adequate police
staffing levels, he would need to hire another officer to replace
the detached officer. It would take approximately three to six
months to train a replacement officer, before an officer could be
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detached to the task force.
Raj Singh of 53 Camden Drive, General Manager of the Sea View
Hotel, stated the reason people move into Bal Harbour is that the
Village is a secure community.
Ray Rosenthal stated he does not live in the Village, but in his
opinion, it would be beneficial for the Village to detach an
officer. He explained the Town of Surfside participates in the
task force and they average about $100,000.00 a year.
Charles Brown, 228 Bal Bay Drive, stated in his opinion, the
Village should detach an officer to the task force.
Mayor Spiegel stated this issue needs further study. It was the
consensus of the Council that Mr. Treppeda, Chief Freeman, and Mr.
Weiss have further discussions with Commander Hunker and other
communities about participation on the task force.
9. Reports and Recommendations:
A. Mayor and Council: None
B. Village Attorney: None
C. Village Manager:
Mutual Aid Agreement with North Miami Beach: Mr.
Treppeda explained Chief Freeman received a letter from Chief
Berger requesting that Bal Harbour execute a Mutual Aid Agreement
with the City of North Miami Beach. He further explained the
Village currently has Mutual Aid Agreements with most zurrounding
cities. Therefore, he respectfully requests Council approval to
enter into this agreement.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hirsch] and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve entering into a Mutual Aid Agreement
with the City of North Miami Beach. The motion carried with the
vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye;
Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye.
Recommendation of Resort tax Committee American Airlines
Travel Expo: Mr. Treppeda explained the Resort Tax
Committee has recommended the approval of $650.00 for registration
at the American Airlines Travel Expo, which will be held in Miami
this April. He further explained Maria Cardenas, the Bal Harbour
Emissary, will attend. At this time, he requested the Council
consider the recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee and approve
the expenditure of $650,00.
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A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by Assistant
Mayor Blank to approve this expenditure. The motion carried with
the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank aye;
Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye.
Recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee Printing of
Travel Agent Postcards, Travel Agent Posters, and Rack
Brochures: Mr. Treppeda explained the Resort Tax
Committee has recommended the approval of the printing of the
following items:
1. Travel Agent Postcards
50,000 shells and 10,000 imprints
Cost: $5,000.00
2. Travel Agent Posters
7,000 copies
Cost: $7,190.00
3. Rack Brochures in 3 languages
25,000 English, 25,000 Spanish and 10,000 Portuguese
Cost: $10,000.00
He continued to explain the total expenditure for these items is
$22,190.00.
At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation
of the Resort Tax Committee and approve the expenditure of
$22,190.00.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Hirschl to approve this expenditure. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank
aye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye.
Recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee Approval to
utilize Strategic Database Research, Inc. to handle the
Travel Agent Appreciation Program: Mr. Treppeda
explained the Village's current fulfillment company, First Image,
is unable to provide the necessary services for the Travel Agent
Appreciation Program. Therefore, Mr. Leshansky has recommended
that the Village utilize Strategic Database Research, Inc. to
handle this program. He continued to explain this company will
carry out the following:
Receive all travel agent response cards which
will be entered into a database
Provide a list of all agencies that responded
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to the program
Utilize a pre -approved script questionnaire
for the targeted call program
Wi11 assign all travel agencies an enrollment
number
Wi11 download travel agent database on an
ASCII disc
All travel agencies that are participating in
the appreciation program and have been
assigned an enrollment number will be
forwarded to the Village's fulfillment company
Wi11 send out fulfillment pieces: vouchers,
program collateral material, reorder forms for
additional vouchers
Will enter and cross reference all vouchers
redeemed by hotels
Wi11 create a productivity/ consumption report
by travel agency
Wi11 update participation list twice during
the program length, as well as verify and
append all participating agencies
He continued to explain the fees are as follows:
One time up start fee $1,500.00
Data entry
Call Program cost
Two Updates during
the program run
$1.00 per response
card
$10.00 per travel
agency
$2.50 per update
At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation
of the Resort Tax Committee and approve this expenditure.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
Councilman Taplin to approve this expenditure. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank
aye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye: Councilman
Taplin aye.
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Black Tie 50th Anniversary Celebration: Mr. Treppeda
explained the Village's 50th Anniversary Black Tie Celebration is
scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 1997, and will be held in the
Crystal Room of the Sea View Hotel. He further explained the theme
of the event will be Past, Present & New Millennium. A cocktail
reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and dinner and
dancing will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
He then proceeded to explain David Brinkley has a scheduling
conflict and will be unable to serve as the Honorary Chairperson.
At this time, he is still looking for an emcee for the event. The
price of the ticket was discussed at the Resort Tax meeting. and it
was the consensus that the cost of the tickets should not exceed
$75.00.
Mr. Treppeda explained there is a maximum of $48,000.00 available
in the Resort Tax budget for this event. He further explained he is
working with Gothard/Greenstone on a final budget for this event.
At this time, he requested Council approval for a budget not to
exceed $48,000.00.
Mayor Spiegel stated the date should be changed to a date in the
month of April. This is due to several other social events that
are scheduled for March 22nd.
A motion was offered by Councilman Taplin and seconded by Assistant
Mayor Matthew B. Blank to approve the expenditure for this event
not to exceed $48,000.00, but defer the date of the event. The
motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Blank aye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman
Hirschl aye; Councilman Taplin aye.
Resort Tax Committee Recommendation Video for Black Tie
Celebration: Mr. Treppeda explained as suggested by
Gothard/Greenstone, the Resort Tax Committee is recommending the
approval of $10,000.00 for the production of a 5 to 6 minute video
which will document the past, present, and future of the Village.
He then proceeded to explain a proposal was presented to the Resort
Tax Committee by The Arnold Creative Group to produce this video.
He continued to explain the video could also be utilized for other
public relations opportunities in the future.
At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation
of the Resort Tax Committee and approve the expenditure of
$10,000.00 for the production of the video.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Village Attorney
review the contract before it is signed by Mr. Treppeda.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by
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Councilman Taplin to approve this expenditure subject to the
Village having unlimited use and reproduction. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Blank
aye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Hirschl aye; Councilman
Taplin aye.
10. Other Business: Mr. Treppeda informed the Council that
Sean Clancy is now the President of the Civic Association. He
further explained the Civic Association has proposed joining the
with the Village for a picnic, and proposed the date of April 13th.
The Council felt that April 13th is to close to the date of the
Black Tie event. The Village Manager will check alternate dates.
the next months meeting.
11. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Hirschl and
seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Boggess absent, and the meeting
adjourned at 10:365 a.m.
yor Estelle S
Attest:
fran aHorton, CMC/AAe
Village Clerk
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