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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999-05-18 Regular Meeting10S COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY IL 1999 The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in the Council Chambers at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Mayor Hirsch!. Those present were: Also present: Councilman James Boggess Councilman Peg E. Gorson Mayor Andrew Hirsch] Assistant Mayor Daniel Tantleff Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Absent: Councilman Seymour "Sy" Roth As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was lad by A. Anthony Noboa, SunTrust Bank. 3. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve the minutes of the April 19, 1999, Council Induction Meeting, as submitted. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Roth absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1999, Regular Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Roth absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted. 4. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None S. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearing: None 6. Ordinance First Reading: None 7. Resolutions: A resolution was read by title, by the Village Clerk, confirming special assessments for guard house and entrance feature improvements within the Security District pursuant to Resolution 593. Mayor Hirsch! opened the public hearing. Betsey Bystock, 80 Park Drive, #5, suggested using a set figure for all apartments, not Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 I 109 per building, because currently it varies depending on how many units are in the building. Mr. Treppeda stated the same formula was used that is used for the regular annual assessments for the Security District. Alex Favelukas, 80 Park Drive, agrees with Ms. Bystock in using a flat fee for the apartments and suggested changing the formula and requested the Council review it. Stephen Scheinman, 234 Bal Cross Drive, hopes the funds are being utilized for only what is truly needed and that the assessment does not become too excessive. Mr. Scheinman volunteered to be a part of a resident panel to review future expenses if one is set up. Mayor Hirschl explained the Civic Association is the body that is a citizens' group that would address the issues brought up by Mr. Scheinman from its inception to where it is today. Councilman Boggess questioned about the increase in the security assessment from $495 to $595, and presently to $775. Mayor Hirschl believes it was to cover the increase in security rates from the security company. Mr. Treppeda stated the cost for just the guardhouse is approximately $90,000. Mr. Favelukas expressed his surprise at the cost and would like the Council to be sensitive on the degree of luxury that is needed. Mr. Scheinman would like to articulate some sensitivity to the assessments going up. Mayor Hirsch) explained the fee that Mr. Treppeda quotes is based on a Competitive Bidding Act, which means that the job that was bid on was an approved architectural and engineering rendering that the Civic Association approved for their guardhouse. It then went out for competitive bidding to four or five different vendors. The vendor is then chosen based on what is bid. Therefore, it is carefully reviewed prior to awarding a bid based on the reputation, etc. Mayor Hirsch) explained the assessment of $495 remained the same for four to five years, and the budget for the special taxing district became financially unstable, so it had to be raised to pay for the increased cost that the district was causing. Sybille Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, commented on the cost of $200,000 for the landscaping. Mr. Treppeda explained it includes landscaping coming into the Security District and going all the way to the Yacht Basin. Mrs. Horton stated they estimate the figure for the landscaping and the guardhouse to be close to $482,000. Ms. Holder suggesting using different palm trees that are local to lower the cost. Ms. Holder also agrees to using a flat fee for apartments. Howard Berlin, 67 Bal Bay Drive, explained during the three years that he served on the Civic Association Board this matter did come up and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Berlin explained the issue of cost was considered throughout a two-year process. Newsletters were sent out discussing the guardhouse and explained that the Board was meeting with architects and invited residents to come to the meetings to discuss the concept, design, etc. Mr. Berlin stated concerning the cost there are a lot of new building codes that came into effect after Hurricane Andrew and the old guardhouse did not meet any of the new building codes and had to be brought up to code. Those items were very severe and expensive. The guardhouse also had to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act for handicap accessibility, which included ramps, special facilities, etc. The Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 2 110 guardhouse is also inadequate and inefficient in its current location and had to be moved so the guards could do their job better. By moving the guardhouse a lot of roadwork had to be done. Also, the landscaping will not only be around the guardhouse, but will also run to the Yacht Basin and along Harbour Way. Mr. Berlin stated they chose one of the lowest bids that were submitted to do the project. Mr. Berlin emphasized that it's a basic guardhouse that was designed for efficiency, to improve the security and to blend in with the design of the neighborhood. There was also a concern among a lot of the neighbors that it wasn't appropriate with the money being put in by a large number of residents to have a guardhouse that looked like a shack and the look should be consistent with Collins Avenue and the neighborhood. Mr. Berlin explained there was a concem about spending the money on the date palms, but they felt the Council made a decision to spend resort tax money to have a particular look along Collins Avenue, which they liked and thought would be appropriate to carry into the main entrance way to the Security District. Mr. Berlin stated there was an increase in the annual security fees to improve the quality of the security guards. Ms. Bystock would like the formula used for the apartments to be reconsidered at a uniform assessment. Mr. Treppeda stated the Village could meet with the Civic Association and look at the formula to see if it's a fair way to figure it. Mayor Hirschl closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Assistant Mavor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve the resolution confirming special assessments for guardhouse and entrance feature improvements within the Security District. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye: Councilman Garson aye: Mavor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent: Assistant Mavor Tantleff aye. Thus becoming: RESOLUTION NO. 594 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR GUARD HOUSE AND ENTRANCE FEATURE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AREA PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 593 OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFtCTIVE DATE. Assistant Mayor Tantleff commented that the Council listens very intently to the Civic Association and suggested that the people speaking at the Council meeting should attend the Civic Association meetings. 8. Retorts and Recommendations: A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Assistant Mayor Tantleff commended Mayor Hirsch) on his policy of inviting other Council members to attend events when he is unable to. Mayor Hirsch) reported that the Mayors of Northeast Dade County were asked to meet with Mayor Penelas and Senator Gwen Margolis regarding the transit not tolls issue. Mayor Penelas would like to remove the toll plazas and increase the sales tax by one penny, which would enable the County to improve transit problems. Mayor Penelas requested that Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 3 111 this issue be discussed at the Council level. Mayor Hirsch) stated that as a coastal community, Bal Harbour doesn't have much to do with tolls as they apply to 836 and other areas, therefore, transportation issues don't have much of an impact. However, the one penny tax will give the County an additional $245 million dollars a year. The County wants a $160 million of that for transportation. So, roughly 25 percent of that total tax would go towards non -transit issues. Mayor Hirschl stated that since the two cent gas tax was repealed, the new increase in one penny sales tax the County would make up the lost revenue back to 1996, which is approximately $12,000 a year. So, the County would give Bal Harbour $36,000 in reimbursement, plus approximately $12,000 a year forward for municipal enhancement. Additionally, for beach maintenance and erosion control, the County would put aside $6 million every year for beach related maintenance and erosion control. They would also guarantee an additional afternoon trash pickup and sifting on the shoreline. In addition, the Bal-Bay-Surf Library would get an additional $36,000 from the County. The County would also pay for Bal Harbour's local mini bus service. However, if the tax is not passed, there's no way for the County to show the federal and state governments that the County has a dedicated funding source for transportation. So, the County would not get federal funds which would allow the County to do all the things they want to do unless the citizenry votes for the one cent additional tax at the special election, which will take place in August. Based on what was discussed, Mayor Hirsch) believes it should be voted in place. The importance is that if it's voted in place it would allow the County to move to the forefront on the state and federal level to guarantee that these funds come with matching numbers from the County. Mayor Hirsch) reminded the Council that Dade County has the largest travel agency participation event in the World (POW WOW) and Bal Harbour is one of three interlocal partners through resort tax contribution. Bal Harbour is in the limelight from a tourist destination which keeps the ad valorem taxes down by promoting and stimulating tourist dollars to the hotels, food, and shopping venues. Mayor Hirsch) reported he's meeting informally with Mayor Samson of Sunny Isles Beach to discuss the mutual interest of both municipalities in Haulover. Mayor Hirschl reported, on May 28'h, the Mayors of the coastal communities of Dade County will meet to remain extremely proactive in the way beach renourishment is dealt with and regarding the federal and state funding that is received to keep the beach intact. Councilman Boggess questioned if the one -cent sales tax increase is approved if Dade County is committed to tying the airport, the seaport, and everything together with the rapid transit. Mayor Hirsch) responded he did not discuss the component, but a big part is the Metro -rail feeder system. Mayor Hirsch) explained that a developer is renovating a hotel in Surfside called Beach House Bal Harbour. The Village Attorney has written a letter to the owner objecting to the usage of that name. A letter was received from them saying too bad. The Council needs to direct the Village Manager, based on the request of the Resort Tax Committee, because Bal Harbour's name is being diluted by an outside property that is not in Bal Harbour. Mayor Hirschl requested, with the Council's permission, that the Village Attorney aggressively look into this. Mr. Weiss stated they have done some preliminary investigating and there appears to be a state statute that prohibits the use of a city name for identifying products that are not made or services provided within that city. They've also Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 4 112 used the Attorney General's office because there's a FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Act, which protects consumers from fraud and deceptive advertising. Councilman Boggess stated the Sheraton Bal Harbour representative was asked to get the Sheraton's attorney on this, because their restaurant is called the Beach House. Mr. Weiss will also check Bal Harbour's trademark "Florida's Paradise' to see if the Village can protect that under the federal law. Mr. Weiss was directed by the Council to 20 after them aggressively and to copy the Council on what is being done. Mayor Hirschl questioned the status on the storm drain project. Mr. Treppeda reported he spoke with Craig A. Smith & Associates (CAS) and the two wells that were having problems are fixed and are working properly. However, there's still a leak on the north end of the project and CAS will report a plan of action on Thursday on getting the last part resolved. Assistant Mayor Tantleff recommended that the Bal Harbour Logo shirts be available to residents and be advertised in Bal Harbour's newsletter. B. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Mr. Weiss reported that nothing has been heard from the Appellate Court on the zoning case, which on a Motion for Rehearing is good news. C. VILLAGE MANAGER: DOT Location of Storm Drainage Pumps for 96th Street: Mr. Treppeda stated that Juan Alvarez is a consulting engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation and is here to show the Council a plan. At the April Council meeting, the Council decided to maintain the pump station that would drain 96th Street. The Council decided to do so because otherwise they would have to tear up the entire sidewalk on 96th Street, tum the swales into drainage ditches, and tear everything up in the medians. FDOT asked the Village to locate the pump station near the current water tank and they want to put some drainage wells there. Mr. Treppeda's main concern is the park that the Village is proposing for that area. Mr. Treppeda wanted Mr. Alvarez to explain how they could do that and avoid the park. Juan Alvarez, President of Alvarez Engineers, explained they were selected by DOT as consultants to design a system to upgrade the drainage on 96th Street. They have come up with two designs. In one design, they would have to replace some pipes along 96th Street, from Harding Avenue to the intercoastal waterway, using a system that essentially did not require maintenance and did not have pump stations. However, it would require the raising of the road so they could create enough gravity force to discharge the water into the intercoastal. The project would have created some inconveniences on the Bal Harbour side. They have since worked with Bal Harbour to come up with a design that utilizes pumps to drive the water into the ground rather than discharging directly into the intercoastal waterway. This would allow the road not to be raised, leave the existing profile, have a minimal impact on Bal Harbour's side of the road, and is estimated to have no curb, gutter, or sidewalk disturbance along the north side. However, in order to that they need to provide a pump station, which would have to be located as close as possible to the intercoastal waterway. The site they have selected as being the best for technical reasons is the park. Mr. Alvarez displayed the map showing the new location of the pump station. Mr. Alvarez explained they are proposing to reconstruct the main trunk of the Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 5 113 drainage line, which is located in the centerline of 96th Street. The pumps would be located in the corner of the park above ground inside a shelter. A 36-inch pipe under pressure would come out and go to four different wells underground. The only thing above ground would be a 15 feet by 15 feet shelter that is about 10 feet high. The placement of the pump station was discussed. Mayor Hirschl requested C.A.P. Engineering comment on the project as it pertains to the park. Lin Li, C.A.P. Engineering, discussed the location of the pump station. The pumps would only run during storm runoff. Mr. Treppeda was directed to have Lin Li, C.A.P., and Joe Gordon, Bradshaw, Gill & Associates, review this project before the Council makes a decision on it. This item was tabled. Council Update Regarding Memorials: Mr. Treppeda explained at the April Council meeting, a Bal Harbour resident had requested to purchase a bench and place a memorial on it for his on. The Council had requested Mr. Treppeda to contact other municipalities concerning their policies on this. Mr. Treppeda reported that Miami Beach does not allow a memorial to be placed on their beach, but they have allowed sculptures at the Convention Center and the Theater of the Performing Arts. Surfside does not allow any memorials, they give proclamations. Bay Harbor Islands has done a few, but only for a Council member that has either died while in office or shortly after. Mayor Hirsch) stated the Council is saddened by Mr. Ross' tragedy. However, the Village doesn't know if the State will allow benches to be placed on the beach, the master plan for the beach has not been completed, and Mr. Treppeda offered Mr. Ross a bench in the proposed park. Mayor Hirschl believes the Village's hands are tied until further information is received. Florida Power & Light Update — Rosa LaRue/Caesar Seiias: Mr. Treppeda requested that Mr. Seijas and Ms. LaRue give an update on the work being done on the Village's power outage problems. Rosa LaRue, Florida Power & Light, stated for the past few years they've been having problems with the reliability in Bal Harbour. As a result, FP&L has been spending money on it over the past few months on several projects. In the Security District, they had an existing two -cable system that served the whole area. Due to the homes getting larger, the load was increased considerably. In addition, due to trees and Mother Nature, underground cables go bad over a certain amount of time. FP&L has engineered the two - cable system now to be a four -cable system. They met with the Civic Association in January and they approved the new layout of the facilities to be installed in the area. The homeowners will now be on a different cable system than Saks Fifth Avenue. In addition, a section of the existing cable was decayed and replacement of that is 90 percent completed. The only thing that is pending is that they have not been able to get together yet with Taft Bradshaw to find out the actual location of the last switch cabinet to commence the work at the park. Councilman Boggess questioned the temporary outages in the area. Ms. LaRue stated they have been doing some switching but will find out what's going on and report to Mr. Treppeda. Carole Whitmoyer, 101 Biscay Drive, stated she has been experiencing outages and has contacted FP&L. Caesar Seijas, Village Consultant, stated that FP&L is working and hasn't been aware Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 6 114 of any major problems in Bal Harbour. If there are problems, FP&L has to find out why and what they were, and then he will take a look at it. The engineers have been doing their job and doing replacements. There have been no major outages in Bal Harbour since they've been working. When they finish, Mr. Seijas will review everything and give the Council a report. Ms. LaRue stated the replacement of the decayed cable should be completed any day. The second portion of the project is changing the existing two -cable system into a four - cable system for the whole area, which will commence shortly. The pending items are the placement of the guardhouse had to be moved because FP&L cables are in the front, which may have been resolved by now. The other item was that the closing of the loop was going to be at the park area and they need to speak with Taft Bradshaw on that issue. Once all the items are addressed they can commence work. Mayor Hirsch) requested the items be resolved as soon as possible because the system has to be replaced now. Update on Bus Shelter Project and Approval of C.A.P. Engineering Fees: Mr. Treppeda stated at the April meeting the Council requested Bradshaw, Gill & Associates to revise the conceptual plans to add some bus shelters. Joe Gordon, Bradshaw, Gill & Associates, presented and reviewed the revised plans for the location of the bus shelters. Elaine Hom, Bradshaw, Gill & Associates, addressed the Council. Mrs. Horton stated the minutes from the April 20, 1999, meeting read there should be two on the East side and two on the West side, in addition to the three that exist. That's a total of seven. Mr. Gordon stated there were two shelters at the Bal Harbour Shops and a third one was added according to Mr. Bradshaw's recollection of the Council meeting. Mr. Gordon will delete the third shelter that was added at the Shops. Assistant Mayor Tantleff clarified there will be two bus shelters by the Shops, two on the East side, two on the West side, and one at the Sheraton, for a total of seven. Mr. Treppeda explained that C.A.P. Engineering would be the main company handling the project from this point with Taft Bradshaw as a sub -consultant. There's been a change since the agenda, which is an additional $1,000 for permitting with Metro -Transit Authority. Lin Li, C.A.P. Engineering, stated the ten areas are for seven bus shelters plus three sitting areas. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve $12,800 for the landscape architecture and enpineerin2 services for the Bus Shelter/Seating Area Replacement Proiect. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Gorson to order the bus shelters now. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman BoEEess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Pat Tumpson, 10185 Collins Avenue (The Plaza), stated her residents would like to Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 7 115 know when the shelters would be provided. Mr. Treppeda questioned Mr. Li if the Village can order the bus shelters right away. Mr. Li stated the Village needs to receive permission from the Metro Transit Authority first, which will take three to four weeks. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Gorson that upon receipt of the permit from Metro Transit Authority, the Village proceed with the purchase immediately. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff ave. Update on Water Tank Park Project and Approval of C.A.P. Engineering Fees: Joe Gordon, Bradshaw, Gill & Associates, explained the only revision to the park was the addition of a walkway and benches on the existing water edge. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to approve $31,100.00 for the landscape architecture and engineering services for the Water Tank Park Project. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff ave. Mr. Treppeda reported the Village is very close to going out to bid on the demolition of the water tank. Approval of Change Orders for Public Works Renovation Project: Mr. Treppeda explained that Change Orders 8-11 are changes they would like to do while Coral Tech is here in order to improve the Public Works Facility. Change Order 8 — Paint the building to match Village Hall colors ($9,080.00) Change Order 9 — Tile for the Locker Room ($4,310.00) Change Order 10 — Lights for the Public Works Director's Office ($2,595.00) Change Order 11 — Sinks, cabinets, and counter tops in the Lounge ($3,840.00) Mr. Treppeda stated there's money in the budget because the project came in under budget. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve $19,825.00 for Change Orders #8 through #11 for the Public Works Facility. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess ave; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl ave; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Approval of C.A.P. Engineering Fees for Emergency Sewer Generator: Mr. Treppeda explained that currently when there's a power outage only one of the three pumps at the SunTrust sewer station will operate on a natural gas powered generator. There is $125,000 in reserve to replace that generator with one that will operate all three. A proposal fee of $5,700.00 has been received from C.A.P. Engineering. Mr. Wheldon stated the cost of the generator is approximately $100,000.00. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve $5,700.00 for services provided by C.A.P. Engineering for an emergency sewer generator. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl ave; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff ave. Award of Bid for Council Chamber and Conference Room: Mr. Treppeda explained Councilman Gorson has been working on the renovation of the Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 8 116 Council Chamber and Conference Room. Councilman Gorson introduced Juan Crespi, who is the architect she has been working with. Councilman Gorson displayed and reviewed the color scheme and materials selected for the rooms. A motion was offered by Assistant Mavor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve $167,800.00 for the Council Chamber and Conference Room Project. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson ave; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mavor Tantleff ave. Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement with Bay Harbor Islands Police Department: A motion was offered by Assistant Mavor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Boggess to authorize the Village Manager to renew the Mutual Aid Agreement between Bal Harbour Police Department and Bay Harbor Islands Police Department. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye• Mavor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mavor Tantleff ave. Approval of Replacement of Dead Date Palm Tree: A motion was offered by Assistant Mavor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Boggess to approve $4,900.00 of Resort Tax funds for the replacement of one Date Palm tree in the 10200 Block of Collins Avenue. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Renewal of DOT Landscape Maintenance Agreement: A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mavor Tantleff to authorize the Village Manager to renew the Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for five years. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Discussion of Picnic: A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Mayor Hirschl to discontinue the Village Picnic. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Mayor Hirschl stated in the future as Council members if there's something that the Village should do that would be fine, but otherwise he's not inclined to waste taxpayer money on a poorly attended event. So, until there's something that the Council feels is important this line item will be discontinued. Mr. Treppeda stated the Council approved the expenditure for the renovation project and he needs the Council to authorize him to enter into the contract with the contractor for the project. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Gorson to authorize the Village Manager to enter into a contract with Koven Construction for the Council Chamber and Conference Room Renovation Project. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye; Councilman Roth absent; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. Recommendations of Resort Tax Committee: Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 9 117 1. FAM EXPENDITURES Jury Sigov — Russian Journalist FAM Princess of Denmark - Petrossian Cocktail Party Lawrence Titcher — Toronto Press FAM Lunch Kevin & Lisa Matte — Airfare for Writers $ 1,004.34 $ 640.75 $ 60.72 $ 673.02 2. FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR MILLENIUM $43,000.00 (estimate) 12-15 fireworks display, barge, hotel accommodations, license Fees, laborers fees, and communications as necessary. TOTAL $45,378.83 A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mavor Tantleff to approve $45,378.83 for expenditures recommended by the Resort Tax Committee on May 18, 1999. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Mayor Hirschl aye: Councilman Roth absent: Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye. 11. Other Business: Mayor Hirschl would like the Council to advise him or Mr. Treppeda of their thoughts on the meeting scheduled for May 26, 1999 with Mayor Samson and if they have ideas that should be brought to the table. Mayor Hirschl would like Mr. Treppeda to provide the Council members with a synopsis to date of where the Village stands with D.O.T. on the 96th Street traffic situation. 12. Adiourn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleff and seconded by Councilman Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Roth absent, and the meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Attest: anette Horton, MC/AAE/CLO illage Clerk /elw Regular Council Meeting 05/18/99 74'yor Andrew Hirsch 10