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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-11-19 Regular MeetingK111 COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 19. 2002 The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, in the Council Chambers, at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Berlin. Those present were: Mayor Howard J. Berlin Assistant Mayor Daniel S. Tantleff Councilman Joel S. Jacobi Councilman Seymour "Sy" Roth Also present: Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk Ellisa Horvath, Deputy Village Clerk Larry Freeman, Chief of Police Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Absent: Councilman Peg E. Gorson As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Larry Freeman. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2002 Regular Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4 -0), with Councilman Gorson absent, and the minutes were approved as submitted. 4. PRESENTATIONS* General Employee of the Month for September — Tina Foy: Mrs. Horton announced that Tina Foy was selected as "Employee of the Month" for September 2002, in recognition of her assistance with the budget and for going above and beyond her normal duties. Mrs. Horton noted that Mrs. Foy also recently became a citizen of the United States. Mrs. Foy was presented with a plaque by Mrs. Horton. Mrs. Foy was presented with a check by Mayor Berlin, on behalf of the Village. S* PUBLIC HEARINGS* None 6. ORDINANCE FIRST READING* None. 7. ORDINANCE SECOND READIN4/PUBLIC NEARING* Mayor Berlin opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Berlin closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 107 A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tandeffand seconded by Councilman Roth to approve this ordinance. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tandeff aye; Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Thus becoming: ORDINANCE NO. 481 AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (g) "DANGEROUS DOGS" OF SECTION 5 -7 "CONTROL OF DOGS" OF CHAPTER 5 "ANIMALS ", TO PROHIBIT THE OWNING, POSSESSING, KEEPING OR HARBORING OF DOGS WHICH ARE OR HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DANGEROUS DOGS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. RESOLUTIOM None. Update of 96"' Street Landscaping Proiect — Taft Bradshaw: It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this item out of order. Taft Bradshaw, Landscape Architect, reviewed the status of the median landscaping project. He advised that new criteria of the DOT (Department of Transportation) requires a lot more spacing in between the trees and a special irrigation system, which they have prepare and submitted the plans for. Mr. Bradshaw explained that the design of the placement of the trees that the Village currently has, on Collins Avenue, is in a series of clusters. He advised that DOT wanted the trees more in a line, with a specified amount of feet in between them. Mr. Bradshaw reported that since the Village would like them clustered instead, they had to ask for a variance from the DOT. He advised that the plans have been prepared and submitted for the variance, and they are waiting for DOT's comments. Mr. Bradshaw estimated that they should have the comments back within two weeks. He advised that the plans also included the same lighting details that were previously discussed. Mr. Bradshaw explained that he thought it was necessary to ask for a variance to be in conformance with the Village's total community design. Mr. Treppeda reported that the permit from the Town of Surfside is being handled by the Village Engineer. He explained that information is being exchanged regarding the electrical connections that are needed for the lighting. Mr. Treppeda clarified that this project is for the 96th Street center median only. Mr. Bradshaw estimated that the total project will take 6 -7 weeks, once the permits are received. 9. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE PROHIBITION ON PRIVATE PERSONS PLACING OBJECTS IN PUBLIC PLACES: Mr. Weiss explained that at the last meeting, the Council directed that this ordinance, which was previously drafted, be placed on the agenda for review. He advised that it will not be in place for this holiday season and suggested that the Council review it and place it on the January meeting agenda, for discussion. Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 11 li Mayor Berlin requested that everyone who is interested in this ordinance get a copy of it and provide Mr. Weiss with comments. Mr. Weiss advised that Mr. Marshal, ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), is at the meeting, who he has spoken with. He advised that the Village would appreciate any comments from Mr. Marshal regarding the ordinance. It was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be placed on the January agenda for discussion only, in case there are any significant changes. Mrs. Horton will forward any comments regarding the ordinance to Mr. Weiss. Mr. Weiss will collect the comments and include the written comments in the January Council agenda. Mr. Weiss explained that this ordinance puts some rules and regulations in place, with respect to private persons placing their own objects in Founder's Circle (how long they can be there, safety, etc.). 10. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE CREATING FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN SECURITY DISTRICT - DOUGLAS RUDOLPN. PRESIDENT OF BAL HARBOUR CIVIC ASSOCIATION: Mr. Rudolph explained that the Association has a situation at the front gate and they would like an ordinance to be on the agenda for First Reading at the next Council meeting. Mr. Rudolph explained that the traffic at the front gate has increased, mostly from the construction inside the Security District. He advised that they would like to augment the services and equipment at the front gate. Mr. Rudolph explained that the Civic Association Board voted unanimously, at the September meeting, to put in a construction security impact fee, which they are recommending to the Council. He advised that they would like to recommend a'h% fee, which would be assessed at the same time that a building permit is issued. Mr. Rudolph clarified that the new fee would be for all new and remodeling construction, with a cost of $50,000 and above. He explained that construction would bear the costs for a second security guard, additional phones, etc. during construction working hours. Mr. Rudolph estimated that between 60% to 80% of the traffic at the gate is caused by construction. Assistant Mayor Tantleff questioned why the Village has to pass an ordinance and why the Civic Association doesn't just charge the people. Mr. Rudolph explained that the Civic Association doesn't have the ability as a board to make assessments, taxes, or charge its residents; the Village has to do that. Mr. Treppeda agreed. Councilman Roth stated that the Civic Association recommends what it needs to the Council. Mayor Berlin questioned what the procedure would be. Mr. Weiss isn't sure, but thinks that the Village would probably have to re -do the resolution, creating the Security District to provide additional fees. Mayor Berlin suggested that Mr. Weiss figure out procedurally what would have to be done before moving forward and enacting something that may not legally be sufficient. Mayor Berlin questioned if the Association did any analysis to determine if the 1/2%, based on the construction that's ongoing, would be sufficient. Mr. Rudolph explained that they did and they have estimated that it would generate $20,000 per year. He advised that an additional guard would cost $12,000- $14,000 per year. Mr. Rudolph stated that if they find that the fee is not enough, or too much, they can come back to the Council for a modification. He advised that the money would be collected by the Village, to be used and Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 109 delineated for the items discussed. Mr. Rudolph stated that if the money isn't used, then it would be rolled over for the following year. Mr. Weiss will work on this. Babak Raheb, resident — 128 Balfour Drive, stated that Mr. Rudolph has advised that this was unanimously passed by the Board. He explained that the by -laws of the Association specifically state that any increase or decrease of an assessment on a property must be voted on by all voting members, not just the Board. Mr. Raheb advised that some of the members of the Board are not qualified to be on the Board, because they're not property owners, etc. He thinks that it's premature to ask for any impact fee, when the Association has not decided who the new Security Company is going to be. He stated that if the new company offers a savings of $20,000, then that money could be used for the extra items. Mr. Raheb stated that the Association can't expect there to be new construction continuously, so the effort is premature. 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Assistant Mayor Tantleff reported that at the last election, people voted to increase the sales tax by 1/z cent. He explained that he worked and structured the deal for 20% of that 1/2 cent to go back to the municipalities. Assistant Mayor Tantleff reported that Bal Harbour will get approximately $96,000 per year, which can be used to buy a new bus and anything that enhances transportation. Mayor Berlin advised that Ileana Ros- Lehtinen's name was not on his election ballot and there was no Congressional area. Assistant Mayor Tantleff advised that she was on his ballot. Mrs. Horton will check with the Miami -Dade County Election Department. Councilman Roth reported that Councilman Gorson is doing well and hopes to attend the December Council meeting. B. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: C. VILLAGE MANAGER: Request for Approval of Funding for Police Management Position: Mr. Treppeda explained that the Police Department previously had a position, from 1997 -2000, which supervised the field personnel. He advised that he and Chief Freeman would like to re- create that position again. Mr. Treppeda reported that a feasibility study was done by Richard Barreto and James Milford, Barreto & Associates, who are at the meeting to answer any questions. He advised that the study recommends that the Village adopt the model that has been discussed. Mr. Treppeda reported that funding for the position can be used from a vacant police officer slot ($40,000), money saved on a vehicle line item due to leasing instead of buying ($30,000), and funds from the General Fund Contingency. Mr. Treppeda and Chief Freeman highly recommended this. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tandeffand seconded by Councilman Roth to authorize the Village Manager to create a senior level police field management position, with funding from Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 110 existine line items and from the General Fund Contingency. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Update of 96t` Street Landscaping Proiect — Taft Bradshaw: This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. Request for Approval to Purchase Character Generator: Mr. Treppeda explained that Village Hall broadcasts Village information and news on cable channel 20, using a free character generator that was given by the cable company. He advised that there are other ideas that the Village can use to make the channel more exciting and appealing to the residents. Mr. Treppeda explained that at the International City Managers' Conference, he was introduced to MuniVision, by the City Manager of North Miami. He advised that it is a turnkey system and has extensive training and support. The following municipalities in Florida have purchased the system: Town of Highland Beach, City of North Miami, City of North Miami Beach Police Department, Pembroke Pines Fire Department, City of Boynton Beach, City of Aventura. Mr. Treppeda advised that the cost is $6,950.00, which includes the computer that it operates on. He recommended purchasing this out of General Fund Contingency. Mr. Treppeda thinks that the Village residents would be very happy and would pay more attention to the Village's announcements. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleffand seconded by Councilman Roth to approve the purchase ofthe MuniVision system for $6,950.00 from contincency funds. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent, Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Request for Approval of Additional Funds for Administration Offices Renovations: Mr. Treppeda distributed a breakdown of the Additional Funds for Administration Office Renovations. Mr. Treppeda explained that the Council has already approved $257,000 and the project total cost is $270,134.59, which is a difference of $13,134.59. He advised that the additional $8,400 is for add -ons and $4,734.59 is for interior design items that exceeded the original estimate. Mr. Treppeda advised that the total funding available for on -going renovations is $480,000, which has been reserved over the years. He reported that government prices are used, whenever they are available. Councilman Jacobi reported that the Contractor went to Home Depot for some items and recommends approving this. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to approve $13,134.59 of additional funds for the Administration Offices Renovations. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye, Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent, Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Request for Approval of Funds for Employee Holiday Lunch: Mr. Treppeda explained that this annual event is December 24Tn. He advised that $4,000 is budgeted and he is requesting to spend up to $4,000. Mr. Treppeda advised that the amount covers a tent and a catering company to do the food. Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 111 A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff authorizing the expenditure of up to $4,000 in budgeted funds for the annual Employee Holiday Lunch. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Request for Approval of Expenditure of Forfeiture Funds: Mr. Treppeda explained that Chief Freeman is requesting to expend forfeiture funds for the following items: 1. Police Radio/Telephone Recording Machine $10,500.00 2. County Court Standby Program $ 11150.00 TOTAL $11;650.00 Mr. Treppeda advised that the current recording machine doesn't meet the standards for the Department to maintain its Accreditation with the State. In addition, it has a broken part that will be more expensive to fix then it's worth. Mr. Treppeda advised that Chief Freeman shopped around and found a very good system. He explained that the Standby Program is an ongoing program, with the main goal of reducing court overtime. A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tantleffand seconded by Councilman Roth to approve the expenditure of$11,650.00 of Forfeiture Funds for the above listed items. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye: Councilman Roth aye. Discussion of Negotiations of Employment Contracts for Village Manager and Village Clerk/Finance Director: Mr. Treppeda advised that his contract and Mrs. Horton's contract are up for renewal in October 2003. He requested direction from the Council as to a process, if they are interested in negotiating future employment with them both. Mr. Treppeda advised that they were both 5 year contracts and Councilman Boggess was previously appointed to negotiate the contacts and report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council for Councilman Roth to start dialogue with Mr. Treppeda and Mrs. Horton regarding their employment contracts. Recommendations of Resort Tax Committee: Mr. Treppeda reviewed the following recommendations made by the Resort Tax Committee, at their meeting on November 14, 2002: 1. Sales Mission to Minneapolis & Detroit (Jan. or Feb.) up to $ 2,000.00 2. Corporate Meeting Planners Reception Gift Items $ 1,100.00 3. Italian Media Fam — For Wine and Food $ 800.00 4. Travel Expenses for Ad Agency/PR Planning Session $ 600.00 5. Appointment of Quinn & Company as Public Relations Consultant $ 5,000.00 monthly 6. Photography for Web Site and Advertising Usage $ 8,000.00 7. LeRep Service Suspended No Funding TOTAL: $12,500.00 Plus: $5,000 per month for new PR Company (Quinn & Co.) Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 112 A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Tandeffand seconded by Councilman Roth to approve $12,500.00 for the above listed Resort Tax Committee Items. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tantleff aye; Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Mayor Berlin explained that the Director of Tourism Marketing, Jose Lima, requested proposals for PR firms, which were narrowed down to five companies, who presented to the Resort Tax Committee. He advised that Quinn & Company couldn't make it to the Resort Tax Committee meeting, so a Sub - Committee reviewed their presentation. Mayor Berlin stated that their brochures alone were exceptional and they had great ideas and good concepts. He explained that the concept of having a PR Firm in New York is because that's the center of the media market and it's where all the contacts are. Mayor Berlin advised that Mr. Lima and the Sub - Committee highly recommended Quinn & Co. Councilman Roth discussed the increase in the resort tax revenue for October. Mayor Berlin stated that this fiscal year is looking better. He advised that since the Committee couldn't predict what kind of year it would be, it adjusted the budget down to be consistent with last year's revenue. He reported that any excess revenue will be applied to different projects. Councilman Roth stated that the $400,000 that was used from the beach fund for the resort tax fund can be replenished with excess revenue. Mayor Berlin explained that they didn't end up taking that. He advised that they used $200,000 to cover a shortfall, but when they finish the audit, a substantial amount of that will go back into the surplus. Mayor Berlin stated that the net out of pocket may be less than $50,000, which for a year like last year is incredible. 12. OTHER BUSINESS* Sara Sheridan, 160 Bal Cross Drive, discussed balharbour.com, which is not currently owned or run by the Village. She advised that it has outdated information. Mrs. Sheridan wanted the Council to be aware of it because it's not current and other people may go there to find information on Bal Harbour. She suggested contacting the people managing it, so they can at least keep it current. Mayor Berlin advised that the Council needs to appoint an alternate member for the Resort Tax Committee, to serve when he is unable to. A motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Tantleff to appoint Councilman Jacobi as Mayor Berlin's alternate on the Resort Tax Committee. The motion carried with the vote as follows: Mayor Berlin aye; Assistant Mayor Tandeffaye: Councilman Gorson absent; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Roth aye. Mayor Berlin explained that, at a recent meeting, Mr. Raheb discussed an issue dealing with Mayor Berlin's participation in a vote that took place in September, on the Security Assessment. He advised that Mr. Raheb felt that it was inappropriate for him (Mayor Berlin) to have voted in that and should have recused himself and had a conflict of interest. Mayor Berlin reported that he didn't agree with Mr. Raheb, but he asked Mr. Weiss to look into the matter. He advised that Mr. Weiss will report his opinion on that. Mr. Weiss explained that he will be following the comments today with a written opinion. He stated that it's very unusual for the Village Attorney to review, after the fact, the actions of a client. Mr. Weiss stated that he has always encouraged Council members to contact him, if Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 113 they have a question regarding a vote coming up, so that it can be discussed ahead of time. He advised that his office is not the police officer for the Village and they are not in charge of policing ethics. Mr. Weiss reported that they are the Village's attorneys, as opposed to being an outside auditor of the Council's actions. He reported that this is the first time that any Council person has asked the Village Attorneys to issue something after - the -fact and to judge their actions. Mr. Weiss stated that it's very uncomfortable for the Village Attorneys to do this. Mr. Weiss explained that Florida law is very unusual regarding abstentions from voting, in that a member must vote on any matter, unless they have a conflict of interest, as defined under Florida law. He stated that if Mayor Berlin had come to the Village Attorneys ahead of time and asked them whether he was able to abstain on this matter, they would have told him no. Mr. Weiss advised that the Village Attorneys don't think that Mayor Berlin had any legal ability to abstain on this matter. Mr. Weiss explained that the Village Attorneys reviewed the relationship with Mayor Berlin and Kent Security and determined that there was no conflict of interest at all, with respect to the Mayor's actions. He advised that no client of the Mayor violated the sections of the statutes that deal with doing business with the Village and there was no problem with the Mayor voting on the Equalization Board because of his relationship with Kent Security. Mr. Weiss explained that was based upon the following four critical facts: 1. The vote that was complained about was not a vote on a contract with Kent Security, even assuming that Kent Security was a client of the Mayor's law firm. The vote to approve the Village Manager's assessments for the Security District was not voting on a contract with Kent Security. Kent Security does not have a contractual relationship with the Village. 2. At the time the Mayor voted, Kent Security was not a client of the Mayor's law firm. 3. Even if Kent Security was a client of the Mayor's law firm, the law allows for pre- existing relationships to remain and for a conflict not to be created. The ruling is there is no problem, because the relationship existed prior to the time that the person was elected, so there was no opportunity for using undue influence. 4. Even if Kent Security had a contract with the Village, and were a client of the Mayor's law firm, in order for a voting conflict to be created, Kent Security would have to be the beneficiary of the vote. In this case, the beneficiary of the vote on the Special Assessment is the Village. Kent Security was not a direct beneficiary of the vote. Mr. Weiss explained that the Civic Association is going through a process to determine if Kent Security is even going to continue to be the security company for the Civic Association. Mr. Weiss stated that the vote that is being complained about was done as an Equalization Board. He explained that the assessment methodology set in the original resolution is that the assessment is recommended by the Village Manager and the purpose of the vote is to hear complaints about how the methodology affects various property owners. Mr. Weiss advised that at the hearing, there were no complaints. He advised that the Village Attorneys believe that the approval of that was almost perfunctory and was almost an administerial act, on behalf of the Council, just approving the way that the Manager had equalized the assessments. Mr. Weiss stated that the Village Attorneys did a lot of work on Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 114 this, spoke to a lot of people and looked at a lot of law. He requested that the Council not ask the Village Attorneys to do this again, because he doesn't like doing it. Mr. Weiss stated that he has been with the Village for 20 years and he cannot afford to go around giving political opinions. He requested that the Council not ask him to do this again, because he doesn't want to be in the position of judging his clients, after they have taken the act. Mr. Raheb stated that the question he asked was not just on the last vote. He explained that his question was not only on the conflict of interest that existed, but the failure to disclose, which is required by Section 112313 of State Statute and Section 21101 of Dade County. Mr. Raheb advised that he didn't hear any referral to those statutes. He discussed resolution 316 and advised that in essence it says that the Association is an agency when it comes to the Security District of Bal Harbour. Mr. Weiss stated that the Association manages the Security District. Mr. Raheb discussed Mayor Berlin's relationship with Kent Security.... Mr. Weiss advised that is beyond what the Village is going to deal with. Mr. Raheb stated that because it's an agency, it still becomes a part of the responsibility of Bal Harbour Village. He reviewed the relationship with the current Civic Association and the fact that Mrs. Berlin is also on the Board that directly votes on increases or decreases for properties. Mr. Raheb reviewed Section 211 of Dade County. He suggested that if the Council has a problem with this issue, then they should ask for a legal opinion from the Miami -Dade County Ethics Commission, to resolve this. Mr. Weiss advised that he has already issued his opinion. Mr. Raheb requested that the Council request a Miami -Dade County Ethics Commission opinion. He stated that whenever anyone has a problem, they can request, in writing, a public opinion from the Ethics Commission. Mr. Raheb stated that Mr. Weiss works for the Village, so his opinion is as an employee to an employer. He stated that in order to make this situation correct, as far as he is concerned, the Council needs to ask for a written opinion from the Ethics Commission. Mr. Raheb requested that the Council vote on it and have the Ethics Commission rule on this matter. Mr. Weiss stated that Mr. Raheb is free to go to the Ethics Commission. He thinks that it would be a horrible precedent for this Council to start asking for ethics opinions, based upon the votes of each member. Mr. Weiss thinks that Mr. Raheb has all sorts of issues and most of them don't deal with the Village at all. He thinks that the issues that involved the Village, have been dealt*with. Mr. Weiss stated that it would be unusual for the Council to ask for another opinion, when they have just paid a lot of money for the opinion that was given. Sylvia Holder, resident — 24 Bal Bay Drive, complimented the policewoman on the jet ski, who patrols Indian Creek and gives tickets to speeding jet skis. She stated that it is good because of the Manatee Zone. Mrs. Holder advised that the beach patrol and code enforcement giving tickets to bicycles and people with dogs is also very good. Mr. Raheb advised that Resolution 316 hires the Civic Association. He doesn't think that since the money is collected and enforced by the Village and the ultimate decision comes from the Village Manager, that there's any need for Resolution 316. Mr. Raheb thinks that, at the next meeting, Resolution 316 should be canceled and all future bidding processes should come directly to the people who are elected here, not the Association. He would like to take the Association completely out of the loop. Mr. Raheb requested that the record reflect that the Village pays Mr. Weiss $183.60 per hour, while the City of Homestead only pays Mr. Weiss $150 per hour. Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 115 Councilman Roth advised that he lives in a condominium and they have their own rules and regulations. He stated that the courts usually back the condominiums on their rules and regulations. Councilman Roth questioned why the homeowners would want this Council telling them what to do (how much security they want, what kind of guardhouse, how much they want to spend, etc.). He stated that the Council does vote in the finality of it, but they usually vote on what is suggested to them. Mr. Weiss explained that in 1985, or before, it was done this way, because the Civic Association doesn't have the ability to impose special assessments or collect the money. He advised that the Civic Association came to the Village and advised that they needed a way to make sure that they can collect the money from the Security District and requested that the Village create a Security District. Mr. Weiss reported that the Village agreed to do that and then hire the Association to administer the Security District. Councilman Roth stated that if he was a homeowner, he wouldn't want the Council telling him what security to put in, etc. He would want the Council to act as the collection agency and do what is approved by the majority of the homeowners. Mr. Weiss stated that if they could have done it that way, they wouldn't have involved the Village at all. Councilman Roth thinks it's the Civic Association's jurisdiction to decide what they want and whenever they come to the Council, the Council will basically rubber stamp it, because its self - governed. Assistant Mayor Tantleff reported that his brother -in -law now works for Northern Trust, which does work for the Village. Assistant Mayor Tantleff stated that he feels comfortable with Mr. Weiss' opinion and he thinks that Mayor Berlin does a great job. He clarified that Mr. Weiss' fee is extremely low, for the amount of work that he does for the Village (some attorneys charge $400 -$500 per hour). Assistant Mayor Tantleff advised that he and the Council members are always available to meet and speak with people. 13. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was offered by Councilman Roth and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (4 -0), with Councilman Gorson absent, and the meeting adiourned at 10:10 a.m. �.-- Mayor Howard . Berlin Attest: Jeanette Horton, MMC Village Clerk /elh Regular Council Meeting 11/19/2002 10