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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1997-09-16 Regular Meeting124 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 4 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 1 125 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%. Regular council Meeting 9/16/97 2 126 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 127 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. Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 4 128 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: Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 5 329 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 6 130 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 7 131 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 8 132 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. Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 9 133 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. Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 10 134 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 11 135 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 12 136 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 Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 13 137 unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Gorson absent, and the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Estelle Attest: wee-) eanette Horton. CMC/AAE Village Clerk er; Were Regular Council Meeting 9/16/97 14