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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
The regular meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, September 16, 1997, in the Council Chamber at Bai
Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
by Mayor Spiegel. The roll was called and those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirsch"
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Daniel S. Tantleff
Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Stephen Helfman, Village Attorney
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Absent: Councilman Peg E. Gorson
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Assistant Mayor Hirschl.
3. Approval of Minutes A motion was offered by Councilman
Tantleff and seconded by Assistant mayor Hirsch' to approve the
minutes of the July 15, 1997, regular meeting. There being no
additions or corrections, the motion carried unanimously (4-0),
with Councilman Gorson absent, and the minutes were approved as
submitted.
4. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None
5. Public Hearings: gone
6. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearing: none
7. Ordinance First Reading/Public Hearing:
The ordinance was read, by title. by the Village Clerk providing
for rezoning from the "PC" Private Club zoning district to the "OF"
Ocean Front District of the "Beach Club Site". Mayor Spiegel then
proceeded to open the public hearing for comments.
John Shubin Attorney, 46 S.W. 1st Street, addressed the Council and
explained he represents the residents. He then requested this item
be deferred until the October meeting.
Clifford Schulman Attorney. 1221 Brickell Avenue, addressed the
Council and explained he represents the owners of the Beach Club.
He stated he has no objection to this item being deferred until the
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October 21st meeting.
Mr. Helfman explained that to deferred this item, a motion to
continue to a date certain is necessary. He further explained it
is not necessary to readvertise.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl asked the cost of readvertising and the
cost of sending postcards. Mrs. Horton replied approximately
$650.00.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl asked Mr. Shubin and Mr. Schulman if they
would be willing to split the cost. The attorneys agreed.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to continue this public hearing until October
21st at 1:00 p.m. and the cost of advertising and postcards to be
split equally between the parties.
Discussion followed. Mr. Schulman stated that he would like to
have the flexibility to request an additional continuance at the
next meeting if there is no agreement with concerned residents at
that time.
The Council encouraged Mr. Schulman to work this out within 30
days, but did not indicate whether or not they would grant another
continuance.
The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman
Gorson absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Discussion followed as to the time of the meeting. A notion was
offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman
Tantieff to amend the motion that the meeting will commence at 4:00
p.m. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel
aye; Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye:
Councilman Gorson absent: Councilman Tantleff aye.
8. Ordinance First Reading:
The ordinance was read. by title, by the Village Clerk amending
Article III "public Service Tax" of Chapter 18 "Taxation and
Finance" of the Village Code.
Mr. Treppeda explained the Village Code currently specifies that
the Village can collect 5% tax on local telephone service. It makes
no mention of cellular telephone or beepers. The maximum thc.
Village can increase the telecommunication tax to is
He continued to explain the issue of the telecommunications tax
prompted him to review the Village's utility taxes for electricity
and gas. The Village is currently levying 5% tax on these two
utilities. By law the Village is entitled to levy up to 10%.
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He explained a survey of municipalities similar to Bat Harbour.
shows that the majority of them are levying higher utility taxes
than the Village.
At this time, he recommended that the Village increase the
telecommunications tax to 7%, and the electric and pas tax to 10%.
In accordance with state law, if passed today, these new utility
tax percentages cannot be enacted until April 1, 1998.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to enact this ordinance. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye, thus becoming
ORDINANCE NO. 427
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE. FLORIDA,
AMENDING ARTICLE III, "PUBLIC SERVICE TAX" OF
CHAPTER 18 "TAXATION AND FINANCE" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE. REPEALING EXISTING PROVISIONS OF,
SUCH ARTICLE III TO PROVIDE FOR REVISION OF
THE RATE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX AND THE
UTILITY SERVICES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO SUCH
PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION
166.231, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR LEVY AND IMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
TAX UPON THE PURCHASE WITHIN THE VILLAGE 'OF
ELECTRICITY, METERED GAS, BOTTLED GAS, COAL,
FUEL OIL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES:
AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM TO CHAPTER 97-233, LAWS
OF FLORIDA (1997); PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS AND
VALIDATION: PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. Resolutions/Public Hearings:
A. The resolution was read, by -title, by the Village
Clerk adopting an assessment roll for the Security District. Mayor
Spiegel proceeded to open the public hearing for comments.
Mr. Treppeda explained the assessment has increased this year as
follows:
Single Family from $495 to $595
Apartments First Unit from $495 to $595
each additional unit from $100 to $120
to a maximum of $2,400
Vacant Land from $247.50 to $297.50
Bal Harbour Club from $2.000 to $2,400
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There being no further comments, Mayor Spiegel closed the public
hearing.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to adopt this resolution. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 559
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE SECURITY
DISTRICT: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village
Clerk establishing water and sanitary sewer rates for the 1997/98
Fiscal Year. Mayor Spiegel then proceeded to open the public
hearing for comments.
There being none, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by
Assistant Mayor•Hirschl to adopt this resolution. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 560
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA.
ESTABLISHING WATER AND SANITARY SEWER RATES
FOR THE 1997/9S FISCAL YEAR: ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. Resolutions:
A. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village
Clerk requesting a public easement from the'State of Florida.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to adopt this resolution. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye, thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 561
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE. FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PUBLIC
EASEMENT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
B. The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk
supporting Dade County Public Schools and calling upon the State
Legislature to hold a special session.
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Mr. Treppeda explained the Dade League of Cities requested this
resolution be placed on the agenda for Council"s consideration.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to adopt this resolution. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye. thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 562
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CALLING UPON THE
STATE OF FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO HOLD A SPECIAL
SESSION IN THE FALL OF 1997 TO DEVELOP AND
PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND LEVELS OF
FLEXIBILITY NEEDED BY ALL SCHOOLS IN THE
STATE.
At this time, Councilman Tantleff thanked the Council for
reappointing him their representative to the Dade League elf Cities.
11. Bal Harbour Club Reimbursement of Legal Fees: Anthony
Lang, Vice President of the Bal Harbour Club, 156 Park Drive,
addressed the Council and explained the Club incurred this legal
fee due to the request for an easement by the Village.. Therefore,
in their opinion, the fees should be reimbursed.
Mr. Weiss explained when he received the letter from the Club
requesting reimbursement of legal fees, and the item was placed on
the Council agenda. At that time no action was taken by the
Council.
Charles Brown, 228 Bal Bay Drive, stated he objects to the Village
reimbursing the Club for these fees.
The Council took no action on this issue.
12. Reports and Recommendations:
A. Mayor and Council:
Update on Jogging Path - Councilman Tantleff:
Councilman Tantleff explained the path has been repaired by Mr.
Oren for a cost of $5,000.00. He further explained the Council haci
authorized $25,000.00 for the repairs of the jogging path.
Therefore, if the path needs repairs before the beach master plan
is started there are enough funds for more repairs.
B. Village Attorney: None
C. Village Manager:
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HMO Insurance - Steve Olsen: Mr. Olsen addressed
the Council and explained Beacon Health Plan was the only company
to extend coverage to the Village. He further explained they are a
new company and are backed by the Bank of Boston and Standard
Security.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to approve Beacon Health Plan. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Since the representative from Middlebrooks & Associates was not
present, Mr. Treppeda requested the next items be deferred until
later in the meeting. There was no objection from the Council.
Authorization of Additional Drainage Work by Outside
Contractor: Mr. Treppeda explained as a result of
the drainage work which has been performed so far on Harbour Way
East and Harbour Way West outside of the residentialarea, an
additional problem has developed. Water which previously flooded
Harbour Way is now ponding on both corners of Harbour Way and
Collins Avenue. He continued to explain the Village's engineering
firm has obtained three prices for completion of this work, which
are as follows:
Ryan, Inc.
W. Jackson & Sons Construction
Telcon, Inc.
$15,993.45
$18,000.00
$34,750.00
At this time, he requested authorization to utilize Ryan, Inc. for
the installation of additional catch basins to resolve ponding
problems at Harbour Way West and East at Collins Avenue.
Councilman Boggess asked to whom the Village can look for not
foreseeing this problem., Mr. Treppeda replied the Village
engineers Craig A. Smith & Associates.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Approval of DEA Miami HIDTA State & Local Task Force
Agreement: Mr. Treppeda explained during the summer
recess, an opportunity was presented to the Village to detach an
officer to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
to assist in the fight against illegal drugs and drug money.
He then proceeded to explain Assistant Mayor Hirschl was able,
through a contact at HIDTA, to provide an opportunity for the
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Village to detach an officer to a task force in February. At that
time. the Council wished to give further consideration to this
concept.
A decision had to be made within a short time, or this opportunity
would have no longer been available. Since two additional police
officer positions are budgeted, this would insure adequate manpower
for detaching an officer.
Mr. Treppeda continued to explain both Chief Freeman and he felt
detaching an officer to this task force would be beneficial for the
Village. He further explained the Chief asked for resumes from
interested employees and narrowed the applicants down to three.
The three candidates were interviewed by Command staff from the DEA
and they selected Officer Paul Deitado for the assignment.
He explained the potential benefits for the Village are as follows:
Bal Harbour Village will be helping in
the fight against illegal drugs which
plague our country
Bal Harbour Village will receive a share of
any assets seized as a result of the actions
of the task force which our officer is a
member of
At this time, he requested authorization to enter into an agreement
with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration for the detachment of one officer for a period of up
to two years. He explained the agreement can be terminated by
either party with 30 days notice.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl asked if Officer Deitado keeps in touch
with Chief Freemen. Chief Freeman replied yes.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to authorize the Village Manager to enter into
an agreement. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor
Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye:
Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
At this time the Middlebrooks & Associates representative arrived
and the Council returned to the following agenda items.
Carivon/Change Order #1 - Additional Footing and
Demolition: Mr. Treppeda explained due to an unforeseen
underground condition of an existing slab not having a footing, it
was determined that to insure structural integrity an additional
footing should be added. He further explained due to the summer
recess of the Council, he did not have adequate time to obtain
Council approval prior to approving this change order. He explained
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Mr. Fernandez. of Middlebrooks & Associates is present to answer
any questions.
At this time, he requested Council approval of Carivon/Change Order
41 in the amount of $5,136.61, which would also extend the contract
time by 9 days.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to approve this expenditure. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye.
Carivon/Change Order #2 Repair Asphalt & Sub Base at
Employee Parking Lot: Mr. Treppeda explained Carivon has
provided the Village with an estimate to repair the western area of
the employee parking lof where roots have lifted and damaged the
asphalt. He further explained the asphalt and sub bAse around the
catch basin needs to be repaired as well, which would correct a
ponding problem in that area of the parking lot.
At this time, he requested Council approval for these repairs at a
cost of $1,762.29, which would extend the contract time by 3 days.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to approve this expenditure. The motion carried
with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson absent;
Councilman Tantleff aye.
Carivon/Change Order #3 Change Existing Windows in
Village Hall Building to Impact Resistant: Mr. Treppeda
explained Carivon has provided the Village with a price to replace
the windows in Village Hall with impact resistant windows. He
further explained the current windows are old and in bad condition.
They leak when it rains acid do not provide an air tight seal which
results in higher cooling/heating costs. Most of the windows do
not operate properly and are difficult, if not impossible, to open.
He continued to explain with impact resistant windows, it will no
longer be necessary to install hurricane shutters on Village Hail.
This will free up Public Works employees for other important pre
hurricane duties.
At this time, he requested Council approval for replacing all
windows in Village Hall at a cost of $46,392.14. The funds are
available in the current budget and were originally earmarked for
street lighting, which is now being funded by Resort Tax Funds.
Discussion followed as to the necessity of changing the windows.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl asked Mr. Fernandez why he did not mention
before that the windows in Village Hall should be changed to impact
resistant windows. Mr. Fernandez replied he was instructed to
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design a plan to met ADA requirements. Councilman Tantleff
recommended holding off on the installation until a later date.
Mr. Fernandez stated while Carivon is working on the buildings it
would be cost effective to have the windows installed at this time.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Carivon Change Order #4 Removal of ventilation Tower and
Repairing Roof Leak: Mr. Treppe.da explained Carivon has
provided the Village with a price to remove the ventilation tower
on the roof and provide a temporary patch to stop the roof from
leaking in Village Ha11.. He proceeded to explain Middlebrooks &
Associates will then work on an engineering solutionFfor restoring
and remounting the tower back on the roof.
At this time, he requested Council approval for Carivon to remove
the ventilation tower from the roof and provide a temporary roof
patch to stop a roof leak at a cost of $2,350.68.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Standby Subpoena System: Mr. Treppeda explained
following the large amount of publicity about unnecessary overtime
costs paid to police officers attending court, a calendar call
system pilot program has been implemented by the Dade County
Association of Chiefs of Police. He continued to explain the
program has been successful in saving police man-hours and overtime
dollars.
He then proceeded to explain the Chiefs Association has requested
that each Dade County police agency be assessed $50.00 per police
officer to assist with funding for this program. The Village's
share is $1,050.00. and Chief Freeman is recommending that these
funds be allocated from the police forfeiture fund.
At this time, he requested Council approve the expenditure of
$1,050.00 from the police forfeiture fund.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
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Contribution to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors
Bureau (GMCVB): Mr. Treppeda explained each year the
Council makes a contribution to the GMCVB to assist with their
promotion of Greater Miami and the Beaches, including Bal Harbour
Village. He continued to explain last year the Village contributed
$150,000.00 in Resort Tax funds to the GMCVB. Since the Resort Tax
meeting for September was changed to after the Council meeting, he
was unable to get a recommendation from the Committee.
At this time, he requested the Council consider a contribution of
Resort Tax funds to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
for the 1996/97 fiscal year. The amount currently budgeted is
$150,000.00.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to approve a contribution of $150,000.00. The
motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman
Gorson absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Purchase of Street Sweeper: Mr. Treppeda explained the
current street sweeper is 12 years old. He continued to explain
two dealers quoted prices, which are government contract prices,
which are as follows:
Hector
American Lincoln Model 3366XP Rider Sweeper $26.975.02
Tennant
Model 800 Power Sweeper $36,a08.95
He proceeded to explain both machines were tested by the Public
Works Supervisor Robert Wheldon who feels that the Tennant street
sweeper will best meet the needs of the Village. The cost of this
equipment reflects a trade-in credit of $1,500.00 for the old
machine. The cost for this sweeper is well within the budgeted
amount of $45,000.00
At this time, he requested the Council approve the purchase of the
Tennant Model 800 street sweeper at a cost of $36,308.95.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve the purchase of the Tennant
street sweeper Model 800 at a cost of $36,308.95. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent: Councilman Tantieff aye.
Discussion of Surfside Tourist Board Proposal: Mr.
Treppeda explained the Surfside Tourist Board is exploring the
possibility of creating a Coalition of neighborhood municipalities.
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designed exclusively for mutual aid in promoting tourism. The
municipalities they have selected are as follows:
Aventura
Bay Harbor
Bal Harbour
FIU Convention center
Sunny Isles Beach
Surfside
He continued to explain each municipality would appoint two members
to a Coalition Committee; one representing City Government and the
other representing business/hotel industries.
The Surfside Tourism Board has contacted a private entrepreneur who
is interested in the construction of an amphitheater for concerts,
and a theme park of the seven wonders of the world:,
Mr. Whitman addressed the Council and explained that in order for
any change to be made from a parks and recreation ciass_,ification,
a county wide vote is necessary.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Treppeda write Mr.
Gardner, Executive Director of Surfside Tourist Board, a strong
letter that Bal Harbour Village Council took a unanimous position
in opposition to the idea for a theme park and/or amphitheater to
be built in the area of Haulover Park.
Renewal. of Advertising Services Agreement with Ed
Leshansky DBA Blue Sky Advertising: Mr. Treppeda
explained the Resort Tax Committee unanimously recommended the
renewal of the Village's agreement with Ed Leshansky DBA Blue Sky
Advertising to provide advertising services to the Village from
October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998.
He further explained the terms of the contract will remain the same
as the present agreement which expires on September 30, 1997. At
this time, he requested the Council authorize him to enter into an
Advertising Services Agreement with Ed Leshansky DBA Blue Sky
Advertising.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by
Councilman Boggess to authorize the Village Manger to enter into an
Advertising Agreement with Ed Leshansky DBA Blue Sky Advertising.
The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman
Gorson absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Renewal of Public Relations' Services Agreement with
Gothard/Greenstone Roberts: Mr. Treppeda explained the
Resort Tax Committee unanimously recommended the renewal of the
Village's Agreement with Gothard/Greenstone Roberts to provide
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Public Relations services to the Village.
He further explained all items of the contract will remain the same
as the present agreement which will expire on September 30, 1997.
At this time, he requested Council authorize him to enter into a
Public Relations Services Agreement with Gothard/Greenstone
Roberts.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to authorize the Village Manager to enter into
a Public Relations Agreement with Gothard/Greenstone Roberts. The
motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye;
Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman
Gorson absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Recommendation of Resort Tax Committee Approval of
$5,500.00 for- Emissary Holiday Party: , Mr. Treppeda
explained Ms. Cardenas has requested to begin planning for the 2nd
Annual Bal Harbour Village Holiday Event. He further explained the
event last year was held at the Sheraton Bal Harbour, but an effort
will be made to find an alternate location.
At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation
of the Resort Tax Committee to authorize $5,500.00 to fund this
event.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and. seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee Approval of
$17,000.00 for Trade Shows: Mr. Treppeda explained the
Resort Tax Committee has recommended the approval of $17,000.00 to
fund four trade shows, which are as follows:
FIT 97 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
USA Today - Santiago Chile
ABAV - Rio de Janerio, Brazil
World Travel Market - London, England
Since Ms. Cardenas will be out on maternity leave, the three South
American shows will be attended by Marcella Nishi, a Sheraton Bal
Harbour employee. The London show will be attended by Diana
Agusti, of the Sea View Hotel.
At this time, he requested Council consider the recommendation of
the Resort Tax Committee for the expenditure of $17,000.00.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Assistant Mayor Hirschl to approve this expenditure. The motion
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carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; Councilman Tantleff aye.
Recommendation of Resort Tax Committee Printing of Press
Kit Insert Pages: Mr. Treppeda explained the Resort tax
Committee has recommended the authorization of $1,800.00 for the
printing of 1.000 5 page Spanish language and 1,000 5 page
Portuguese language inserts for the Village's press kits.
At this time, he requested the Council consider the recommendation
of the Resort Tax Committee to authorize $1,800.00 in Resort Tax
Funds for the printing of inserts for the Village's press kits.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by
Councilman Tantleff to_ approve this expenditure. The motion
carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye; Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson
absent; councilman Tantleff aye.
13. Other Business: Mr. Treppeda explained Harvey Sasso of
Coastal Systems International, Inc. has submitted a proposal for
coastal engineering services relative to DEP permitting for the
proposed restoration of the pedestrian jogging path at a cost of
$19,000.00..
Mr. Sasso addressed the council and explained the cost includes the
following components:
DEP Permit Application
Permit Processing and Notice to Proceed
Preliminary and Final Design
Meetings
Construction Administration
Discussion followed. Councilman Tantleff stated in his opinion,
this should wait until the master plan is=submitted. Assistant
Mayor Hirschl suggested that Mr. Sasso appear at next months
meeting.
Denis McGary, Bai Harbour Manor, asked about the flooding on
Collins Avenue and Harbour Way. Councilman Boggess replied the
Council authorized the expenditure for additional catch basins to
resolve the problem.
Charles Ilvento, Kenilworth, stated there are concerns about the
jogging path by the Sea View Hotel to the Kenilworth. He then
proceeded to suggest T- Jetty be. installed.
14 Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and
seconded by Assistant Mayor Hirschl to adjourn. The motion carried
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unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Gorson absent, and the meeting
adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Estelle
Attest:
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eanette Horton. CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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