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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000-04-18 Regular Meeting1 COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 18. g000 The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in the Council Chambers, at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Mayor Hirsch!. Those present were: Also present: Mayor Andrew Hirschl Assistant Mayor Daniel Tantleff Councilman James Boggess, Councilman Peg E. Gorson Councilman Seymour Roth Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Ellisa Wright, Deputy Clerk As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Gina Berlin. 3. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Councilman Gorson to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2000, Regular Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Boggess absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted. q. Presentations - Officer of the Month: None s. Public Hearings: None 6. Ordinances First Reading/Public Hearings: Mr. Weiss requested an Executive Session on the litigation with both the Bal Harbour Club and AVA Development. Mr. Weiss recommended, strongly, based upon an order of the Circuit Court, that the Council not hold the hearings under Tab B (an ordinance adopting a small scale amendment to the future land use map of the Village Comprehensive Master Plan for the Bal Harbour Beach Club) and Tab C (an ordinance adopting text amendments to elements of the Village Comprehensive Master Plan related to the change in land use designation for the Bal Harbour Beach Club) for reasons that will be discussed at the Executive Session. It was the consensus of the Council to defer the two ordinances under Tab B and Tab C. 7. Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearings: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, amending Chapter 21 of the Village 1 Councilman Boggess arrived during the discussion of the Beach Master Plan. Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 1 2 Code regarding tandem parking. Mayor Hirschl opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Hirschl closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mavor Tantleff to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mavor Hirschl ave; Assistant Mavor Tantleff ave; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Gorson ave; Councilman Roth ave. Thus becoming: ORDINANCE NO. 448 AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21 "ZONING," BY AMENDING ARTICLE V "OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES," BY AMENDING SECTION 21-385 "DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE," BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (M) "TANDEM PARKING" TO MODIFY REQUIREMENT FOR PROVISION OF PARKING ATTENDANTS AND TO ALLOW SELF -PARKING UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read by title, by the Village Clerk, amending and revising Chapter 9 of the Village Code regarding newsracks. Mayor Hirschl opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Hirschl closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mavor Tantleff to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mavor Hirschl ave; Assistant Mayor Tanteffaye; Councilman Boggess absent; Councilman Gorson ave; Councilman Roth aye. Thus becoming: ORDINANCE NO. 449 AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND REVISING CHAPTER 9, "LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF ARTICLE III "NEWSRACKS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A NEWSRACK PERMIT AND PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A NEWSRACK PERMIT; REGULATING THE LOCATION, PLACEMENT AND NUMBER OF NEWSRACKS; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF NEWSRACKS; PROVIDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Ordinance First Reading: The ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, amending Chapter 2 of the Village Code. Mayor Hirschl opened the public hearing. Mr. Weiss stated that this is a comprehensive amendment to the Village's code enforcement ordinance, which makes it comply with recent State Legislation, updates it, and makes it easier for the Village to collect its money. Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 2 There being no additional comments, Mayor Hirschl closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Hirschl aye: Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Borress absent: Councilman Gorson aye; Councilman Roth ave. Thus becoming: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE V, "CODE ENFORCEMENT," SECTION 2-182, "QUALIFICATIONS OF SPECIAL MASTERS AND REMOVAL; ORGANIZATION," GRANTING POWERS TO THE SPECIAL MASTER; AMENDING SECTION 2-182, 2-183, "ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES," PROVIDING FOR SERVICE OF NOTICE TO COMMERCIAL PREMISES AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISCLOSURE TO TRANSFEREES OF PENDING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 2-185, "CIVIL PENALTIES AND RELATED TERMS CONSTRUED," PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT BY THE VILLAGE OF VIOLATIONS THAT PRESENT A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO CHARGE THE VIOLATOR WITH THE COSTS OF REPAIRS; AMENDING SECTION 2-187, "SCHEDULING AND CONDUCT OF HEARING," PROVIDING FOR SERVICE OF THE NOTICE OF HEARING; AMENDING SECTION 2-188, "RECOVERY OF UNPAID CIVIL PENALTIES; UNPAID PENALTY TO CONSTITUTE LIEN; FORECLOSURE," PROVIDING THAT THE VILLAGE MAY INITIATE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO RECOVER A CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN IN THE FORM OF A MONEY JUDGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 2-190, "PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE SUPPLEMENTAL," PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS OF ENFORCING THE VILLAGE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE VILLAGE CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Reports and Recommendations: A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Mayor Hirschl reported that he met with Dade County Commissioner Gwen Margolis and Mayor Samson (Sunny Isles Beach) and individuals involved in the redesign of Haulover Park. He advised that the Village Council and other councils are leaning towards some sort of golf facility and upgrading the park. He explained that Miami -Dade County is leaning towards a golf learning center combined with a golf facility. So, the motion is in the right direction. Mayor Hirsch) stated he will keep the Council posted as that unfolds. Mayor Hirsch) reported that he met with Mayor Frank Wolland, City of North Miami, and Mayor Wolland will be presenting to the Council the concept of converting the entire Munisport Project into a Dade County Regional Park to be operated by Dade County. That would preserve the open space and prevent an amphitheater from occurring. Mayor Wolland will present this to the Village Council for opinion and approval at a later date. B. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: None Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 3 4 C. VILLAGE MANAGER: Discussion of Beach Master Plan: Mr. Treppeda explained that the State of Florida is requiring that the Village obtain easements from the oceanfront properties because these improvements are on their property since their property goes beyond the walls at the back of the buildings. Mr. Treppeda stated he has had meetings with the buildings on the oceanfront and many of the property managers are here because many of them have concerns with the access to the rear of their buildings. Mayor Hirsch) stated that the Village has received letters from the oceanfront properties largely expressing a concern about not having an access road behind their bulkheads for emergency, construction, and repair vehicles that they may need. The Council has felt differently and this has gone through a lot of workshop discussion. Mayor Hirschl thinks that the entire project needs to be re -worked because of this potential modification. Councilman Boggess arrived to the meeting at this time. Mr. Treppeda stated he has met with all of the oceanfront building managers, except for the Bal Harbour Club and the Kenilworth House. Mayor Hirsch) questioned that if the buildings own the property behind the bulkheads, then why aren't they landscaping and why is the Village doing it. Mr. Treppeda stated some buildings have landscaped that area and some haven't. They're not required to. It's really property they're not using if it's east of their walls or fences. Mayor Hirschl stated this changes the project dramatically. Councilman Boggess questioned if the Village can't accomplish what it originally set out to do, then what's the point of spending $1.4 million. Mayor Hirschl agreed and thinks the Village should go ahead and enhance the jogging path and talk about the rest of the project. Mayor Hirsch) stated this has been discussed for about 1 1 years and now they're coming forward with the request to keep the access road. It seems reasonable that the Village doesn't want vehicles on the beachfront, except for an emergency. Councilman Boggess doesn't think the Village has to provide an alley. Councilman Roth doesn't think the project should be canceled. Councilman Gorson doesn't think so either. Councilman Roth stated that he sees some of the problems that are created by not being able to get equipment to properties to do certain repairs. Mayor Hirsch) stated it's not a requirement to have access; Miami Beach and other municipalities don't have it. Mayor Hirschl thinks that the project should be re -discussed and re -worked from the ground up. Councilman Boggess stated the whole idea of the project was to get rid of the alley and to landscape so that people would think that they're in a tropical paradise. If the Village is going to maintain the alley, then he doesn't see the point in doing this project. Councilman Boggess thinks that the jogging path should be re -done and the rest of the money should be put in the bank. Mr. Treppeda stated that the State seems to have a problem with the elimination of the road and Christy Brush is here to explain that. Christy Brush, Coastal Systems International, addressed the Council and explained that they initially presented a plan for permit consideration to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection that had a modified version of the alleyway. At that point, Coastal Systems was given direction from the Council to fill that with vegetation. When that revised plan was presented to the State, the State had a concern with the blockage of traditional use of that area. When the State nourished the beach in the 1970's, it placed sand up to the bulkhead line of the properties. In doing that, the State established the erosion control line, which became the east property line for the property owners, Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 4 5 whereby east of that erosion control line is considered public land in the State of Florida. The State of Florida has jurisdiction and ownership of those lands. West of that line, the property owners still have ownership. However, there's a pre-empted easement that was given to the State at the time of the beach renourishment project that allowed the State to maintain the pre-empted easement for traditional use between the backs of the properties and the erosion control line. Traditional use in this area is considered to be a north/south public access way. Not necessarily for cranes, etc., but for the public's use. Coastal Systems has permitted other projects where this pre-empted easement also existed wherein there was some type of vegetation permitted. The State has allowed very low vine type vegetation that would not prohibit the use of the area for the public. So, the State has stated a preference that the Village not fill the alleyway with tall lush vegetation so that the public would still have north/south access on the beach, without having to climb over palm trees and bushes. However, there may be some means of getting unobtrusive vegetation in there. Councilman Boggess stated he would like to know the amount of engineering fees spent on this project thus far. Councilman Boggess stated Harvey Sasso and the landscaping people were fully aware what the Council wanted to do and questioned why nobody has told the Council this information before now. Councilman Boggess questioned why thousands of dollars were spent on landscaping and planning and the Village can't do what it set out to do. Councilman Gorson stated there's a way this can be handled and the plan should be re -addressed and studied. Councilman Gorson stated that the access road doesn't have to be as ugly as it is now in order to be just a path. Councilman Boggess stated the Council wasn't aware before now that the buildings have right-of-ways and questioned why the engineers didn't tell them this sooner. Mayor Hirschl thinks it's a mistake to continue with this project right now and that the Council should meet in a workshop to discuss options. Councilman Roth doesn't think the Council should cancel this project and that it should be done quickly. Assistant Mayor Tantleff stated that he's amazed that Harvey Sasso is not at the meeting and that Mr. Sasso should have known that the Village couldn't do this from the beginning. Assistant Mayor Tantleff requested that Mr. Sasso contact Mayor Hirschl or Mr. Treppeda. Assistant Mayor Tantleff thinks the first step should be to finish the south part of the jogging path and get rid of the temporary detour sign. He suggested taking the project one step at a time. Councilman Boggess suggested tabling the item until it is straightened out. Mayor Hirschl suggested having a workshop meeting at a rapid rate and explained that the Village is committed to continue this project, just not in the present fashion. Mr. Treppeda was directed to contact the Council to schedule a workshop meeting as soon as possible. Ms. Brush addressed the issue of Mr. Sasso's attendance and stated that they were only invited to the meeting at the end of last week. In addition, she does this for a living and she is taking responsibility for the job at this point. Ms. Brush stated at this point there are two plans. One plan has some sand on a path, which is the access road, with some curves that also maintains emergency access. Mayor Hirschl stated it was mentioned previously that the State would only allow low foliage in that area, so palms that were shown on the plan would be eliminated, which changes the package completely. Ms. Brush stated it would not eliminate all of the vegetation, but the Village cannot produce a barrier. The State does not require that the Village maintain vehicular access, that's between the Village and the property owners. Ms. Brush explained the reason why it wasn't brought to the Council's attention that the property owners have jurisdiction earlier, is because the Village acted as the applicant for the original path in the 1970's. Based on that, they Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 5 s believe (the Village, Coastal Systems, the State) that there had to have been some kind of easement granted or authorization granted to the Village to have jurisdiction at that point for the area seaward of the properties. Typically the Village would have to get specific authorization for that project and/or an easement granted for maintenance from the property owners. However, they have not been able to find a record or the easement. Since they haven't been able to find a legal record of an easement, the State is requiring that the Village have some sort of authorization for that portion of the project that is landward of the erosion control line. Unless the easement can be found, the Village doesn't have an option of getting a State permit other then receiving authorization from the property owners. Ms. Brush stated that either plan could be modified to make the Village and the oceanfront properties happy. Mayor Hirschl stated that this is Committee work. Ms. Brush suggested hearing from the property owners today instead of moving on so that she can hear their thoughts on it. Mayor Hirsch) thinks that it's Ms. Brush's obligation to meet with the property owners herself to get their feedback and not to do it at the Council meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to have a Council Workshop Meeting to discuss this issue. Mr. Treppeda is to contact the Council to schedule a workshop meeting and to also invite the oceanfront Building Representatives, Village Engineers, and Bradshaw, Gill & Associates to attend. Coastal Systems International should meet with the oceanfront Building Representatives prior to the workshop meeting. Guard House Proiect Update and Approval of Change Orders 11=9: Mr. Treppeda explained that the guardhouse is almost complete and there are some change orders. Mr. Treppeda stated that Change Order No. 9 and 4 are for items that they didn't want to put under the original contract. They have to be called change orders, but they're really not because they were planned at the beginning of the project. The total price for the change orders is $51,557.16 and the Civic Association agrees with these change orders. Mayor Hirsch) stated he wants the public to know that the Council has nothing to do with the Civic Association's Guardhouse Project, except to pay the bills. Mayor Hirschl questioned the total budget for the project. Mr. Treppeda stated the assessment projection was $482,000.00 and so far $428,000.00 will be spent (including the cost today). A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to approve $51,557.16 for Change Orders 1-9 and up to $10,000 for lighting and electrical work. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Manor Hirschl aye; Assistant Manor Tantleff aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Councilman Roth aye. Security District Smart Pass: Mr. Treppeda explained that he has an additional item for discussion that was not in the agenda. Mr. Treppeda stated that the Civic Association President has approached him regarding the Smart Pass System. The Association planned on paying for all of the equipment and passes by charging $88.00 for each pass; however, they have slowly been selling the passes and have asked the Village if they can take a loan for $26,000.00 so that they wont' have to keep writing checks to the Village. Mr. Treppeda explained that the Village would charge the Association interest. Mr. Treppeda requested authorization to pay Kent Security. Mayor Hirsch) questioned if the Civic Association anticipates recovering the full $26,000.00. Gina Berlin, Civic Association Representative, replied yes. Mr. Treppeda stated that the Association will pay the Village back any interest that the Village loses by paying them. Mr. Weiss questioned the term of the note. Mr. Treppeda stated a note hasn't been written up at this Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 6 point because the money hasn't been given to them yet. Mrs. Horton will get a note before the money is given. Mr. Weiss questioned what period of time it will be paid back. Mr. Treppeda stated very soon. Mayor Hirsch) questioned if the money being lent is Security District money or Village money. Mrs. Horton stated it is Village money and they are being charged interest at 5.89%, which is what the Village would be losing. Mayor Hirschl questioned if there's $26,000.00 in the Security District budget right now to forward that money. Mrs. Horton responded no, they have expended just about everything in it. Mr. Weiss stated the Security District is a Village special taxing district and that the Village has a contract with the Civic Association to manage it. As part of that contract, the Association is selling the smart passes and they need the Village to lay out the money in advance to purchase these smart passes so that they can go back and sell them. Mr. Weiss' concem is lending money to a private organization. So, he's wondering if the Village can purchase the passes because the Village used to purchase and sell them. Mrs. Horton stated years ago they did, but the Civic Association handles all of that now. Mr. Weiss thinks the Village should purchase the Smart Pass System and doesn't think that there's a need for a loan because the Association is the Village's agent and is operating the Village's Security District. So, the Village should purchase them and then as the Association sells them and collects the money, they should put the money back into the account. Mr. Weiss doesn't think there's a need for a loan. Mr. Treppeda stated that's fine. Mrs. Berlin stated they will re -pay the Village in 6-12 months. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to approve $26,000.00 for the Village to purchase the Smart Pass System for the Security District with the requirement that the Association is to pay back the Village for the expense. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Hirschl aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye: Councilman Roth aye. Approval of Sod Removal/Replacement: Mr. Treppeda explained that after the storm drainage project, one of the islands, especially the western median, deteriorated greatly. A credit with the companies was negotiated. Mr. Treppeda requested to replace the sod on the western most island, which is the worst. He reported that the eastem island seems to be improving greatly. Mr. Treppeda also requested to place timers on three of the large islands in the Security District because, with the watering restriction times, the Village is having problems being able to water it within the hours of the Public Works Department. The amount he's requesting is up to $45,000.00, which would also include the timers for the three islands. Mr. Treppeda stated that part of this money was credited from Telcon. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to approve up to $45,000.00 for Vila & Son to remove and replace the existing sod on the Harbour Way west center median and to fine tune and install timers on the Harbour Way medians and the median in the 100 block of Bal Bay Drive. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Manor Hirschl aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Councilman Roth ave. Approval of C.A.P. Engineering Fees for 96th Street Landscaping Proiect: Mr. Treppeda explained that at the December Council meeting, the Council approved the conceptual plans for the 96th Street landscaping project. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning to begin the work on the 96th Street drainage and resurfacing in April 2001. However, it will require some time for the Village Engineers to begin making the construction documents. There is a proposal in the agenda Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 7 that the construction estimate to carry out the entire project is $528,920.00. The proposal before the Council today is for $57,800.00 for C.A.P. Engineering, which is about 11 % of the project cost, and is not bad considering they will also do the management of the project. Councilman Roth questioned if there has been any news from Surfside. Mr. Treppeda stated that Surfside has still not gotten back to him. Eduardo Rodriguez, Town Manager of Surfside, had told Mr. Treppeda that he would be speaking with his Council soon, but thus far there have been no commitments. Councilman Boggess questioned if the Village should even landscape the south side of the street. Mayor Hirsch) stated this has been discussed by the Council because although the south side of the street is Surfside and the north is Bal Harbour, when a person travels east on 96th Street, and enters the Bal Harbour/Surfside area, it makes a statement. Mayor Hirschl requested that Mr. Treppeda find out a number from Surfside so that the Council will have more information to make a decision with. Mr. Treppeda stated this doesn't have to be approved today. It was the consensus of the Council to table this item until the Village hears from the Town of Surfside. Resort Tax Committee Recommendations: Mr. Treppeda requested approval for the following recommendations approved by the Resort Tax Committee: 1. LeRep Reception in Brazil: $ 5,636.40 2. BraziVArgentina Receptions: up to $ 35,000.00 3. New Internet Site: $ 23,679.00 (to be produced by The Miami Herald Online) 4. Manhattan Travel V.I.P. FAM Tour $ 5,000.00 5. Photography: $ 17,750.00 6. Love 94 Summer Radio Campaign: $ 22,441.50 (plus cost of securing talent for 6 brunches) 7. Time Capsule Councilman Boggess stated that so far the LeRep Representatives in Brazil are doing a beautiful job. They had a reception in San Paulo with the top travel people in the Country and it was well received. Four more receptions are being planned, 3 in Brazil and 1 in Buenos Aires. Councilman Boggess reported that a fantastic web site has been worked out using The Miami Herald, which offered many collateral benefits that none of the other web companies could offer. It will be more interactive, cover more territory, and will enable people to make direct reservations with the hotels, etc. Councilman Boggess explained that the Village will be having a group of top travel executives from New York coming in for a trip. In addition, the Resort Tax Committee is recommending $5,000.00 for photography for some good food shots. The Summer Radio Campaign is also being planned with jazz brunches at the various restaurants through Love 94. Councilman Boggess stated that the Committee feels that these are all well justified expenses. Mayor Hirsch) stated that all of the money being talked about here are resort tax monies, which is money collected from food, beverage, and lodging in Bal Harbour restaurants and hotels. So, these are monies that are geared towards tourist related development and they do not come out of the personal ad valorem taxes. A motion was offered by Councilman Boggess and seconded by Councilman Roth to approve $'109,506.90, plus the cost of securing talent for 6 brunches for the Love 94 Radio Campaign, for recommendations made by the Resort Tax Committee at their meeting on April 13, 2000. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Hirschl aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 8 Councilman Boggess aye; Councilman Gorson aye; Councilman Roth aye. Mr. Treppeda explained that the Rotary Club of Bal Harbour would like to place a time capsule somewhere in the Village that they can open 25 years from now. They're going to use it as a fundraiser from the Rotary Club and to also give the Village some attention. Mr. Treppeda questioned if any Council members would have a problem with the Rotary Club doing that. It was the consensus of the Council that it would be fine. Mr. Treppeda stated he will work something up and present a location to the Council. Councilman Boggess thinks that $5.00 is too cheap. Mr. Treppeda stated the Rotary Club can increase that. Mayor Hirsch) requested an update on the Bal Harbour Park Project. Mr. Treppeda reported that the project is out to bid and the bids are due April 26s'. He explained that the bids will be presented at the next Council meeting. 10. Other Business: None 11. Ad Dorn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Gorson and seconded by Councilman Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). and the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. ayor Andrew R. Hirsch) Attest: Jeanette Ilorton,CMC/AAE/CLO Village Clerk /elw Regular Council Meeting 04/18/2000 9