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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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