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COUNCIL MINUTES
FIRST BUDGET HEARING - SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
The First Budget Hearing of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday,
September 8, 1998, in the Council Chambers at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting
was called to order at 5:08 p.m. by Mayor Spiegel. Those present were:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Andrew R. Hirsch'
Councilman Peg E. Gorson
Councilman Daniel Tantleff
Councilman James Boggess'
Also present: Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Steven W. Zelkowitz, 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. Announcement: Mayor Spiegel announced that the Bal Harbour Village
Rolled -Back Millage Rate is 3.29 Mills; The Proposed Millage Rate is 3.39 Mills, which is
3.04% greater than the Rolled -Back Rate.
4. Discussion of Proposed Tax Millage Rate and Discussion of
Tentative Budgets: None
5. Resolution - Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate: The resolution was
read, by title, by the Village Clerk, adopting a tentative millage rate for fiscal year 1998/99.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Corson
to approve the resolution adopting a tentative millage rate for fiscal year 1998/99. The
motion carried with the vote as follows: MQvor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor Hirsch! aye:
Councilman Corson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye: Councilman Boggess ahsott Thus
becoming:
RESOLUTION NO,
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE
MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearing:
Councilman Boggess arrived during the General Fund item on the agenda.
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General Fund: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk,
adopting a budget for the General Fund for the fiscal year 1998/99.
Mayor Spiegel opened the public hearing for comments. There being no comments, Mayor
Spiegel closed the public hearing.
A motion was offered by Councilman Tantleff and seconded by Assistant Mayor Hirschl
tQ annrove the ordinance adoptg a budges for the General Fund for the fiscal ,year
1998/99. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye: Councilman Corson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye: Councilman Boggess
aye. Thus becoming:
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,070,507; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Water Department: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk,
adopting a budget for the Water Department for the fiscal year 1998/99.
Mayor Spiegel opened the public hearing.
Councilman Boggess would like to see more thought given on what to do with the space
where the water tank is located before spending money to tear it down and more money
to put something there. He suggested using it as a space to store the garbage trucks.
Assistant Mayor Hirschl stated he brought the issue of a park to the Council's attention with
the water tank location as a possible location since that land is Bal Harbour Village
property. There have been numerous private enterprises interested in that property for
some time. There is no Bal Harbour Village Park operated and maintained by the Village
where people can go. He knows through Dade County Water Management District and
Stanley Whitman, Bal Harbour Shops, that the water tank structure is superfluous. The
Village spends approximately $20,000 each year just to paint and maintain it. Councilman
Boggess has had about four people question what the Village needs with a park. Assistant
Mayor Hirschl has heard good feedback for a private park. He would like to see the money
reserved in case the project occurs. Councilman Boggess has no objection to the money
being set aside, but thinks it deserves more study. Assistant Mayor Hirschl agreed.
Mr. William McCue, resident - 114 Park Drive, thinks the park is a good use for the
property, endorses the idea and requests that it be moved on.
Mr. Daniel Holder, representative of Shaker Villas Association - 24 Bal Bay Drive,
stated his Association feels a playground in that area is not a good idea. There are smells
from the garbage trucks that park there, there are rats occasionally, it's right next to the
road so there will be fumes from cars driving by, it's an elevated road so there's a
possibility of a car driving off the elevation, and there's a liability of having the water on one
side. If the Village does have a park there and hasn't considered the Americans with
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Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, then $50,000 to $60,000 more needs to be budgeted
for the play equipment there.
There being no additional comments, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Gorson
to approve the ordinance adootiner a budge' for the Water Department for the fiscal year
1998/99. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye: Assistant Mayor
Hirschl aye: Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye: Councilman Boggess
aye. Thus becoming:
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
WATER DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,345,597; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sanitary Sewer Department: The ordinance was read, by title, by the
Village Clerk, adopting a budget for the Sanitary Sewer Department for the fiscal year
1998/99.
Mayor Spiegel opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Spiegel
closed the public hearing.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirschl and seconded by Councilman Boggess
to approve the ordinance adopting a budget for the ' i ry .S• w:partment for the
fiscal year 1998/99. The niolion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel aye •
Assistant Mayor Hirsch! aye: Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman Tantleff aye:
Councilman Boggess aye. Thus becoming:
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1,1998, TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,265,952; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Department of Tourism: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village
Clerk, adopting a budget for the Department of Tourism for the fiscal year 1998/99.
Mayor Spiegel opened the public hearing.
Councilman Boggess thinks there is an outrageous amount of money reserved for street
furniture and bus shelters. Councilman Tantleff stated the Village doesn't need something
designed and that there are books with pre -made items. Mayor Spiegel suggested looking
through catalogues. Councilman Tantleff stated Mr. Treppeda should contact the Florida
League of Cities and they'll send a catalogue. Mr. Treppeda suggested having more
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workshop meetings to discuss the issue. Mr. Boggess doesn't want line item 650 in the
budget in the present form and wants it looked into. It was the consensus of the Council
to remove line item 650 and put it into reserve. Ms. Horton stated the Council can always
make a motion in mid -budget year to take funds out of surplus and allocate it.
Assistant Mayor Hirsch) questioned line item 653, Beach Master Plan, and questioned what
the amount represents. Mr. Treppeda stated it's an estimate to do the jogging path portion
only. $375,000 is budgeted for this year and that's added to $125,000 that's being
reserved from the present budget. That will also cover the permit cost. Mr. Treppeda was
directed to obtain the cost for the permit.
There being no additional comments, Mayor Spiegel closed the public hearing.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirsch! and seconded by Councilman Tantleff
to approve the ordinance adopting a budget for the Department of Tourism for the fiscal
year 1998/99. The motion failed with_the vote as follows: Mayor Spiegel nay: Assistant
Mayor Hirsch! nay: Councilman Gorson nay: Councilman Tantleff nay: Councilman
Boggess nay.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Hirsch! and seconded by Councilman Boggess
toapprove the ordinance adopt g a budge for the Department of Tourism for the fiscal
year 1998/99 with the removal of line item 650 from that budget,.puttingthose monies back
into Fund Balance. and as the Council deems the improvements acceptable removing the
monies from Fund Balance at that time. The motion carried with the vote as follows:
Mayor Spiegel ye: Assistant Mayor Hirsch! aye: Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman
Tantleff aye: Councilman Boggess aye. Thus becoming:
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,445,341; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Announcement: Mayor Spiegel announced the next budget hearing is
scheduled for September 15, 1998, at 5:05 p.m.
Security District: Assistant Mayor Hirsch) would like to discuss the
Security District on behalf of the Bal Harbour Civic Association. There's an increase per
single family home, per apartment and for vacant lots and questioned if there was an
increase for the Club also. Mr. Treppeda responded yes and it's by the same percentage.
Assistant Mayor Hirsch) stated it doesn't say that, so they weren't sure.
Executive Session: Mr. Zelkowitz stated the Village Attorneys office
would like to request an Executive Session on the Bal Harbour Club litigation and he's
required to request that at a public meeting and is doing that now. It was the consensus
of the Council to have an Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15,
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1998, prior to the Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Zelkowitz will check with his office to
ensure one hour is enough time for the meeting.
Health Insurance: Mr. Treppeda reported the Village was notified
that Florida Municipal is changing some of its benefits. Ms. Horton stated there was a
$100 deductible and 20% of the first $3,000, which came out to $700 out of pocket. They
are no longer offering that in their indemnity. It's now a $200 deductible, with an out of
pocket of $1,200. They have also changed some of the other benefits and their price is
$534 per single coverage. She has been speaking to John Alden, who is offering similar
benefits to the old Florida Municipal. John Alden will only take the indemnity (PPO) with
the HMO also. Mr. Treppeda reported Beacon is increasing the employee plus family, and
employees would end up paying $80 a month more. John Alden's HMO is a little less.
Assistant Mayor Hirsch) requested an analysis be done for the next Council meeting.
8. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a
motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Hirsch) to
adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). and the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Attest:
eanette Horton, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
/elw
ayor Estelle Spgel
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