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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 17. 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, March 17,
1998, in the Council Chambers at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to
order at 3:03 p.m. by Mayor Spiegel. Those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirsch!
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Peg E. Gorson
Councilman Daniel S. Tantleff
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. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman
Tantleff.
3. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and
seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve the minutes of the February 17, 1998,
Regular Meeting. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the minutes were approved
as submitted.
4. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None
5. Public Hearings: None
6. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearings. None
7. Ordinances First Reading: None
8. Resolutions: The resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, urging
the 1998 Florida Legislature to pass HB 3427 and SB 882. Mr. Treppeda explained the
resolution was requested by the Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association for the
stable funding of beach renourishment in the future.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirsch/ 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 aye: Councilman Tantleff aye. Thus becoming:
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RESOLUTION NO. 573
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, URGING
THE 1998 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PASS HB 3427 AND SB 882, WHICH PROVIDES
A DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR STATEWIDE BEACH MANAGEMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Treppeda requested to insert another resolution that needs to be passed. The
resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, authorizing the Village Clerk to sign the
Village's Public Depositors Report. Mr. Treppeda explained that in order to have the
Village Clerk, who is also the Finance Director, sign the report a resolution is required
authorizing same.
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
aye: Councilman Tantleff aye. Thus becoming:
RESOLUTION NO. 574
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE PUBLIC
DEPOSITORS REPORT BY THE VILLAGE CLERK FOR BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE.
9. Reports and Recommendations:
A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: None
B. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Mr. Weiss reported that the Appellate Court
upheld the Village's decision on the Feurring appeal. The Feurrings had appealed the
zoning matter regarding building stairs. The written opinion should be forthcoming.
C. VILLAGE MANAGER'
Approval to Design Entrance Signage for East and West
Side of North Bound Collins Avenue and 96 th Street - William O'Leary: Mr.
Treppeda informed the Council that Mr. O'Leary would also look at the 102nd Street sign,
as well as the one by Village Hall. A sub -committee of the Resort Tax Committee (Mr.
Whitman, Mr. Noboa, and Mr. Fine) gave direction to Mr. O'Leary concerning the design.
Mr. O'Leary's fee for this work is $5,800 plus incidental expenses (blueprints, etc.).
Mr. O'Leary addressed the Council. He explained what the Resort Tax Committee had
directed him to do concerning the signs. He then discussed the idea of doing something
with the fountain at the Majestic Condominium. A graphic designer has been brought in
and that is included in his fee. Mr. Treppeda informed the Council that Jerry Oren has
offered the use of the fountain that is at the Majestic for the Village to use as an entrance
sign to Bal Harbour. Mr. O'Leary would like to look at doing some kind of graphics on the
Majestic Wall and the 96'h Street sign.
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Assistant Mayor Hirschl questioned if Mr. O'Leary could include the removal of the small
sign that was placed at the residential entrance. Mr. Treppeda stated that could be
removed as soon as possible. Mr. O'Leary agreed.
Councilman Boggess stated this should be carefully deliberated because he would like to
see something that can stay for a few years and really represent the Village.
Assistant Mayor Hirsch) suggested Mr. O'Leary also get some input from Edward
Leshansky, Blue Sky Advertising/Design. Mr. O'Leary agreed.
Councilman Boggess voiced his concern about the safety of pedestrians at that corner.
He feels the Village needs to get a traffic engineer to suggest a solution. The Council
directed Mr. Treppeda to meet with D.O.T. regarding the pedestrian problem at 96t
Street and Collins Avenue.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirsch/ and seconded by Councilman
Boggess to approve the $5.800 expenditure of Resort Tax funds for the design of the
entrance signage for the east and west side of no►th bound Collins Avenue and 96`h
Street. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye: Assistant
Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman Boggess aye: Councilman Corson aye• Councilman
Tantleff aye.
Approval of Proposal to Design Bus Shelters. Benches.
Trash Receptacles. and Landscape Plans for the Intersection of 96 th Street
and Collins Avenue South Bound Including Bus Stop/Plaza - William O'Leary:
Mr. Treppeda explained that Mr. O'Leary's fee is $10,400 plus incidental expenses at cost.
Mr. O'Leary addressed the Council. He explained he is going to design a custom bus
shelter. He will be working with the Resort Tax Committee and the graphic designer.
There has been some discussion that it may be 3 or 4 bus shelters because the Village
doesn't need the number of bus shelters it has now. He discussed the plans. They will
come back with ideas and concepts.
Councilman Boggess suggested before designing anything, Mr. O'Leary should look at the
bus benches and receptacles in Miami Shores. Mr. O'Leary agreed to contact Miami
Shores.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by Assistant Mayor
Hirsch) to approve the $10.400 expenditure of Resort Tax funds for the design of bus
shelters benches. trash receptacles. and landscape plans for the intersection of 96t
Street and Collins Avenue (south -bound) including the bus stop at the Plaza
Condominium. The motion carries/ with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye:
Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman Boggess aye: Councilman Gorson aye:
Councilman Tantleff aye.
Award of Bid for Village Hall Landscaping: Mr. Treppeda
explained this was planned with the Village Hall Renovation Project. Three bids were
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received: Vila & Son, Bert Newcomb Landscaping, and Melrose Nursery, Inc. The low
bidder was Vila & Son at $15,000. Funds are budgeted in the General Fund to cover this
landscaping.
Mayor Spiegel stated there are still some Medjool Date Palms that need replacement. Mr.
O'Leary stated that the Contractor is responsible for 28 trees. There is an additional 6
month warranty from the date they replace the palm. Mr. O'Leary is taking bids for the
palms to be maintained on a monthly basis. He thinks part of the problem is that the palms
haven't had a chance to "dry out." In addition, there is a fungus that the palms are having
a problem with. He is going to increase the treatment for that.
Mr. O'Leary discussed the design of the landscaping for Village Hall. He displayed a
photograph of the proposed landscaping and explained the displayed rendering.
Councilman Boggess questioned the air compressors on the west side of the building. Mr.
O'Leary responded they will be screened.
A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Gorson
to approve S15.000 from the General Fund for the award of the Village Hall
Lanscaning Bid to Vila & Son. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor
Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman Boggess aye: Councilman
Gorson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye.
SunTrust Bank Request for Approval of Temporary Sign - A.
Anthony Noboa: Mr. Treppeda distributed drawings of the proposed sign. He explained
it is something that will identify the bank while it is under construction because presently
there's no sign. It will be placed in an "L" shape. One side will face the vehicles passing
south bound on Collins Avenue and the other will face traffic on 96`h Street. The sign will
be placed at the southwest corner of the bank at 96th Street and Harding Avenue. The
dimensions are 8' x 3'.
Mr. Noboa explained the reason for the height is that they cannot block the view of vehicles
making a left turn. Also, per D.O.T. requirements, the sign cannot be too low.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by Assistant Mayor
Hirschl to approve the temporary sign as submitted. The motion carried with the
vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman
Boggess aye: Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye.
Beach Renourishment Update: Mr. Treppeda reported that the
Contractor, Lake Michigan Contractors, expects to begin the project in two weeks.
Aoproval of Resort Tax Committee Recommendation -
$50.000 for Fashion Show in Brazil: Mr. Treppeda explained the fashion show would
be in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by Assistant Mayor
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Hirschl to approve $50.000 forthe fashion show in Brazil. The motion carried with
the vote as follows: Mavor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mavor Hirschl aye: Councilman
Boggess aye: Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye.
10. Other Business:
Councilman Tantleff stated the jogging path is a mess and questioned what was being
done on the Beach Master Plan. Mr. Treppeda explained that he is waiting on the prices
for the changes to Village Hall to join the two special meetings as one. The $30,000 grant
is waiting to be spent on the jogging path. The meeting should be very soon to discuss
both the Beach Master Plan and the Village Hall changes.
Mr. Treppeda stated it's time again for the Bal Harbour Village Annual Picnic. Last year
it was held on May 4th. He reported that it can be held behind the Sheraton. It was the
consensus of the Council to have the Annual Picnic on Sunday, April 26t6.
Mr. Treppeda stated that 88 Bal Bay has complied with the new statute ordinance.
11. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a
motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess to
adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), and the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Attest:
Jeanette Hort6n, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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