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COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 19, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005,
in the Council Chambers, at Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at
9:00 a.m. by Mayor Roth. Those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Seymour "Sy" Roth
Assistant Mayor Howard J. Berlin
Councilman Joel S. Jacobil
Councilman Jean Rosenfield
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr.
Raj Singh.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin
and seconded by Councilman Rosenfield to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2005, Regular
Meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Jacobi absent, and the minutes
were approved as submitted.
4. PRESENTATIONS:
Employees of the Month — March 2005:
Chief Hunker announced that Code Enforcement Officer Stephen Astorga was selected as
the Police Department's Civilian Employee of the Month for March 2005. He presented Mr.
Astorga with a plaque. Mayor Roth presented Mr. Astorga with a check.
Lydia Kordalewski announced that Park Ranger Gina Espinoza was selected as the
Employee of the Month for March 2005. She presented Ms. Espinoza with a plaque. Mayor
Roth presented Ms. Espinoza with a check.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
6. ORDINANCES SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
1 Councilman Jacobi arrived after approval of the Satellite Dish Ordinance.
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7. ORDINANCES FIRST READING:
An ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, amending the Village Code
addressing satellite dish antennas as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 6-161, 6-162, 6-163, 6-
164, 6-165, 6-171, 6-172, 6-173, 6-181, 6-182, 6-183, 6-184, 6-185, 6-186 and 6-
187 OF THE VILLAGE CODE, ADDRESSING SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Roth opened the public hearing. There being no discussion, Mayor Roth closed the
public hearing.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Councilman Rosenfield to approve
this Ordinance on second reading. The motion carried, with the vote as follows: Mayor Roth aye;
Assistant Mayor Berlin aye; Councilman Jacobi absent; Councilman Rosenfield aye; Councilman
Sanz aye.
Mr. Weiss thanked Scott Robin for his work on this and advised that any questions between
first and second reading should be addressed to either Mr. Weiss or Mr. Robin.
77 CAMDEN DRIVE: Mayor Roth explained that he received a letter from
Village resident Ray Jacomo requesting to speak regarding the property at 77 Camden Drive.
It was the consensus of the Council to allow Mr. Jacomo to speak.
Ray Jacomo, resident— 97 Camden Drive, complained about the condition of the property
next to him, at 77 Camden Drive (structure, driveway, landscaping, back yard, nesting place
for rodents, stagnant water in pool, increase of mosquitoes, etc.). He discussed the code
violation liens on the property. Mr. Jacomo advised that previously the Village declared the
property a health hazard, which gave the Village the authority to go onto the property and
clean it up. He questioned what can done, who owns the property, what the status of the
bankruptcy is, and if there's any way for the Village to collect on the code violation liens. Mr.
Jacomo thinks that the Village should pursue the large amount of money that's owed. He
requested that the grass and shrubs be cut and that the dirty water in the pool be removed
and maintained, and maybe surround the property with construction fence. Mr. Jacomo
questioned when an answer can be expected.
Raj Singh, resident— 53 Camden Drive, would also like to know the details on the property
and what will be done.
Mr. Weiss explained that there was a court order transferring ownership on April 9th, but she
(Rea Kelly) has appealed that. He thinks that it will be some time in the appellate process. Mr.
Weiss advised that Ms. Kelly is also contesting the contract with the Sussmans. He advised
that the Village has the ability to do something, as it did years ago, if it's determined that it's a
life, health, or safety risk. Assistant Mayor Berlin thinks that it sounds like the Village needs to
do that again. Mr. Weiss advised that the Sussmans have already approached the Village
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about settling some of the liens. He discussed the current liens on the property ($20,000
priority liens that have superiority over everything and $700,000 in code enforcement liens,
which would be at the bottom of the list of getting paid). He explained that there's an active
foreclosure action pending against the property and he would probably suggest an Executive
Session with the Council, once this gets sorted out, to determine what the Village's litigation
strategy should be. Mr. Weiss will call Mr. Jacomo and Mr. Singh to discuss this. He will also
speak to the Manager and Police Chief regarding an overall plan. Mr. Weiss advised that if
interested parties will give the Clerk their email addresses, then the plan will be sent to
everybody.
Brian Mulheren, resident— 10245 Collins Avenue, suggesting condemning the property,
since it's a health/public safety problem. He suggested at least filling the pool in with
something. Mr. Weiss advised that those options will be discussed, now that the Village
knows that there won't be an immediate transfer of the ownership.
Mr. Treppeda requested that the Council authorize an amount in the event that they come up
with some solutions, prior to the next Council meeting.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to allow the Village
Manager, at his discretion after consultation with the Village Attorney, to spend up to $10,000.00 for
remediation of that property. The notion carried, with the vote as follows: Mayor Roth aye; Assistant
Mayor Berlin aye; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Rosenfield aye; Councilman Sanz aye.
8. RESOLUTIONS:
A resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, urging the Florida Department of
Transportation to study and remediate the traffic conditions at 96th Street and Harding
Avenue. Mayor Roth thanked Mr. Raheb for attending the Surfside Workshop meeting,
where they discussed the traffic problems.
Babak Raheb, resident— 128 Balfour Drive, reported that he spoke to the head of FDOT
(Mr. Santana) regarding their position on State roads. He advised that their position is that
any street coming into a State road is equivalent to a driveway and can be closed. Mr.
Raheb stated that the agency to contact regarding streets being closed in Surfside is Dade
County. Mr. Raheb stated that any street closure or signage must be approved by the
County. He advised that they have a procedure that has to be gone through, which
Surfside hasn't done. Mr. Raheb thinks that the resolution should include Dade County, not
just FDOT. Mr. Weiss advised that the language of the resolution (Section 2) already
authorizes the Manager to meet with the officials of Dade County. Assistant Mayor Berlin
questioned if the language also encourages Dade County to study and remediate. Mr.
Weiss advised that it encourages DOT to do that and authorizes the Manager to meet with
DOT and/or Dade County. Assistant Mayor Berlin thinks that it should also include Dade
County, for purposes of study and remediation.
A notion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded bp Mayor Roth to amend the
resolution to include Dade County, for purposes of study and remediation. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
Brian Mulheren, resident— 10245 Collins Avenue, stated that the County controls access
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of those streets and they didn't give Surfside permission, so they illegally closed those streets
and illegally put signs up. He thinks that Surfside only wants to remove the property on 96th
Street, because the shuls are in there. Mr. Mulheren doesn't think that Bal Harbour should
support something to put in a turn lane, just to get rid of that building. He thinks that the
resolution should be clearly redefined of what they're talking about, before the Council
supports something. Mr. Mulheren thinks that the traffic problem is a public/safety issue. He
suggested going to Federal Court to protect the people of Bal Harbour, Surfside, and Bay
Harbor, in getting this resolved.
Assistant Mayor Berlin discussed Surfside's workshop meeting and reviewed transcripts from
the meeting and Chuck Wells (from the Haulover Fire Station), who gave the opinion that it
wouldn't be that significant if Surfside put the barriers up. Mr. Mulheren thinks that he was
taken out of context. He advised that he has spoken to the Chief in charge of this area. Mr.
Mulheren reported that they desperately need a fire station here because the response time
to this area is seven to nine minutes. Assistant Mayor Berlin questioned if the Chief who is
here is prepared to address the impact, if those streets were closed. Miami -Dade Fire Chief
Steve Tramell advised that he is only here as an observer, but explained that anytime the
streets are closed, the fire trucks have to make sure that there's another route that won't
cause a big time delay. Assistant Mayor Berlin questioned if it's obvious that if the streets are
closed and all the traffic is being funneled into a fewer amount of streets that will create
congestion and thereby delay the fire department's response time. Chief Tramell thinks that
sounds reasonable. Assistant Mayor Berlin requested that Mr. Mulheren, Mayor Roth, or Mr.
Treppeda arrange to have a representative of the Fire Department attend the next Council
meeting, to state their opinion on the record. Chief Hunker advised that they are meeting with
Chief Bas.
Nina Rudolph, resident — 212 Bal Bay Drive, discussed going north bound on Byron
Avenue and making the left turn at the light on 96th Street. She advised that when the traffic is
backed up on 96th Street, then they block vehicles from making that left turn. She advised that
Bal Harbour Police have been helping with that and ticketing people, but she also thinks that's
the responsibility of Surfside.
Stanley Whitman, Bal Harbour Shops, urged the Council to pass this resolution. He advised
that there was an agreement with DOT, Bal Harbour, and Surfside that no traffic could
penetrate Surfside's residential area, except for Abbott Avenue, which wasn't really a
residential street. Mr. Whitman advised that he has discussed the traffic situation with Bay
Harbor, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach, and Indian Creek, who have all agreed to pass this
resolution.
Mr. Treppeda reported that, in 1997, DOT proposed a change to put in a right turn lane, if
other things didn't work. He stated that there was no shul situation existing at that time.
Chief Hunker thinks that the only way to alleviate the traffic problem is to open Abbott
Avenue. He doesn't think that just knocking a building down and putting in a right turn lane will
alleviate the problem. Chief Hunker advised that the Department is working with Surfside and
on the traffic light timing sequence, with the County. He discussed a memo from the Dade
Traffic Engineer, stating what he plans on doing and what has been done. Councilman Jacobi
advised that southbound on Collins Avenue is still backed up. Chief Hunker reported that they
are still working on the timing for the lights. He doesn't think it's a final solution, but thinks it
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will help to reduce the problem. Chief Hunker thinks the only way is to open Abbott Avenue.
Assistant Mayor Berlin agreed and advised that this resolution doesn't specifically say to
make a cut at the corner, but is to study the conditions at Harding and 96th Street. He thinks
that the condition includes all the areas leading up to the corner, including Abbott and Byron.
Chief Hunker discussed the traffic construction on Biscayne Boulevard that is also pushing
more traffic this way. He doesn't think the problem is the density issue that Surfside is saying.
Chief Hunker stated that might contribute to the problem, but the real problem is that there
are too many cars going into one intersection at one time. Assistant Mayor Berlin stated that
Surfside's density on the shore is higher than Bal Harbour's. Chief Hunker thinks that some of
traffic is also seasonal and that in six weeks there will be less traffic, especially when school
is out. He recommended opening Abbott Avenue to solve the problem.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to amend the
resolution ( Section 1) to broaden the scope of the review to include Abbott Avenue and Byron
Avenue. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Raheb reviewed a traffic impact analysis from the Town of Surfside. He also discussed
the Traffic Flow Modification Street Closure that's being updated by the County. Mr. Raheb
advised that he spoke with Dade County and reported that the County previously sued
Surfside when they closed a street on the south side of Byron and forced them to open it up
again. He reported that the County has requested video and complaints. He thinks that if that
comes from the Village Manager, then maybe they will reverse the process. Mr. Raheb stated
that Surfside didn't go through the procedure with the County.
Mr. Mulheren supports the motion, but thinks that it should overall study all the traffic
problems (crossings, etc.).
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve this
resolution as amended The motion carried, with the vote as follows: Mayor Roth aye; Assistant
Mayor Berlin aye; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Rosenfield aye; Councilman Sanz aye.
Thus becoming:
RESOLUTION 672
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO STUDY AND REMEDIATE THE EXISTING
TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT 96Tti STREET AND HARDING AVENUE, IN THE
CITIES OF SURFSIDE AND BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA.
A resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, urging the Miami -Dade Board of County
Commissioners to oppose any extension to the Urban Development Boundary. Mrs.
Horvath explained that Miami -Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson is requesting
that all the municipalities in the County pass this resolution. She reported that Village
Planner Michael Miller has also recommended approval of this. Mrs. Horvath advised that
so far the cities of Miami Beach, South Miami, and Bay Harbor Islands have passed this.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to approve this
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resolution. The motion carried, with the vote as follows: Mayor Roth aye; Assistant Mayor Berlin
aye; Councilman Jacobi aye; Councilman Rosenfeld aye; Councilman Sanz aye. Thus becoming:
RESOLUTION 673
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO OPPOSE ANY EXTENSION TO THE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY AT THE PRESENT TIME, AND TO ENCOURAGE
INFILL DEVELOPMENT AND ADHERENCE TO THE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
MASTER PLAN AS CURRENTLY ADOPTED, INCLUDING THE ADOPTED 2003
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT.
9. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REPORT: Mrs. Horvath reported that the
following Lobbyists are currently registered with the Village:
Name of Lobbyist
Principal Represented
Carter McDowell
Sheraton Bal Harbour Joint Venture
Stanley F. Whitman
Bal Harbour Shops, Ltd.
Steve Sorensen
WCI Communities
Michael Patrizio
WCI Communities
10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Mayor Roth reported that nine call boxes have been installed on the beach. He advised
that the Village received a letter from the Fire Department advising that there is no signage
on the back of the buildings on the beach to help the Department to find properties, so the
Village is putting some up. Chief Hunker advised that the signs will be here in eight days.
Mayor Roth discussed the Miami -Dade County League of Cities Dinner meeting. He
advised that he spoke with Mayor Will (Surfside) who reported that the staff has been
ordered not to allow double parking on Harding Avenue, especially during rush hour. Mayor
Roth advised that the landscaping project, subject to the approval of the Council, will
proceed in May. He stated that the Village will proceed with or without Surfside, but the
Village will not do Surfside's portion, unless they pay for it.
Mayor Roth thanked Mr. Treppeda, Mrs. Horvath, and Chief Hunker on doing a great job.
Assistant Mayor Berlin reported that he attended the Miami -Dade County School Board
meeting and thanks to Board Member Karp's leadership, the Bay Harbor K-8 proposal was
passed. He advised that they will now move forward with implementation plans. Assistant
Mayor Berlin thinks that the Village needs to acknowledge Board Member Karp's
leadership and invite him to the next meeting for the Council to personally thank him.
Councilman Rosenfield advised that it will be in about three years, because they have to do
the K-8 school in Sunny Isles Beach first.
Councilman Jacobi announced that the North Dade Justice Center Annual Law Day is May
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5th, which is a good interaction between community and leadership.
B. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: No items.
C. VILLAGE MANAGER:
Request for Ratification of Re -Appointment of Special Master
Joni Blachar: Mr. Treppeda requested the Council to ratify his reappointment of Special
Master Joni Blachar, whose term expires April 20th. The appointment will be for one year.
A motion was offered by Councilman Rosenfield and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to approve.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Roth presented Special Master Blachar with a token of the Village's appreciation, for
serving as Special Master April 2004-April 2005.
Approval of Utility Easement, Bill of Sale and Agreement with
Bellini Associates, Ltd.: Mr. Treppeda requested approval of a utility easement that's in
favor of the Village from the Bellini Associates, Ltd. He explained that it's an easement for
the water line and they will also be replacing the 60 year old 8" water main that's in front of
their building, with a new 12" water main within the easement area.
Mr. Mulheren questioned why they're replacing it. He complained about the Bellini.
Bill Landis, Craig Smith & Associates — Village Engineer, advised that when the Bellini
did their development work, they had an existing cast iron line that was within two sewer
lines, which is not to current standards. He explained that the Village requested the Bellini
to replace the Village's original 8" 60 year old cast iron line, with a new 12" duct line water
main. He advised that they are replacing the old line and making it larger, to serve the
oceanfront. Mr. Landis explained that the Village has also requested and they have agreed
to give the Village a 25-foot easement, so the Village can properly place the water main
separate from the gravity sewer line, as required by standard State law. He explained that
this is for the Village to accept that easement. Mr. Landis reported that when they installed
the new 12" water line, the original requirement was that it had to be more than 10 feet
separate, but now the State allows 6 feet. He advised that the new line is too close to the
sewer line (less than 6 feet), so the Bellini has to re -do it.
Mr. Mulheren discussed problems at the Bellini including noise and fumes from their
generator, the lack of security, etc. He thinks that they do whatever they want and don't
cooperate.
A notion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Councilman Rosenfield to
approve the utility easement. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Award of Bid for 96th Street Landscaping Project: Mr. Treppeda
explained that the following bids were received:
Vila & Son Landscaping Corp.
Arazoza Brothers Corp.
$598,630.00
$738,021.20
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Mr. Treppeda explained those amounts include the center median and both sides (includes
Surfside). He is waiting for an answer from Surfside on if they will be making a contribution
to the project. Mr. Treppeda reported that $550,000.00 was received from WCI to do this
project and $70,000.00 of that has been spent on design and engineering fees, which
leaves a balance of $480,000.00. He advised that shows a shortfall of $118,630.00. Mr.
Treppeda reported that the cost to do Surfside's portion is $136,322.56. He explained that
if the Village does not pay for Surfside's portion, then there is enough money budgeted.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to award the bid to
Vila & Son, with the understanding that the Village Manager will eliminate the south side if
Surfside decides not to pay for the project, or if Surfside does not provide aii answer in enough
time to prevent the Village's permits from expiring and/or jeopardizing the Village's ability to
enter into an agreement with Vila & Son for the bid price. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Change of Bid Award for Water, Sewer, &
Drainage Work: Mr. Treppeda requested that the Council consider changing the bid
award from Boys Engineering II, Inc. to Metro Equipment Service. He advised that the
Council previously awarded the bid to Boys Engineering, but they are too busy and are
unable to perform the work. Mr. Treppeda explained that the Village Engineers have
recommended awarding the bid to Metro Equipment Service, which will do the work for the
same bid price that was awarded ($66,100.00).
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve. The
motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Change of Bid Award for Replacing Gravity Sewer
Pipe: Mr. Treppeda explained that this is the same situation with the same company. He
requested the Council consider changing the bid award from Boys Engineering II, Inc. to
Metro Equipment Service, Inc. ($55,250.00).
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve. The
notion carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Approval to Replace Plants on the Beach: Mr.
Treppeda explained that a lot of fragile plants were placed on the beach during the original
project, which are being replaced as they die, with plants that will last longer in that harsh
environment. He requested approval up to $5,380.00.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Councilman Jacobi to approve.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Approval to Enter Into Lease Agreement for
Public Works Pickup Truck: Mr. Treppeda requested authorization to enter into a lease
agreement to replace a 12 year old truck (public works vehicle #186). He explained that the
lease is through Mears Motor Leasing for 5 years, at $263.16 per month.
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A notion was offered by Councilman Jacobi and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Police Forfeiture Expenditures: Mr. Treppeda
explained that Chief Hunker is requesting authorization to expend forfeiture funds as
follows:
Police Activity League Crime Prevention Event at Bay Harbor Elementary $5,000.00
TOTAL: $5,000.00
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve. The
motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Request for Approval of Funds for Retirement Reception for
Peg E. Gorson: Mr. Treppeda advised that a retirement reception is being planned for
Peg Gorson, who retired from the Council. He requested approval up to $7,500.00.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve. The
notion carried unanimously (5-0).
Discussion of Contribution Request Survey: Mr. Treppeda
reviewed a survey of Miami -Dade County municipalities. He reported that of the 31 cities, 9
have a policy of no contributions and the other 22 consider requests on a case -by -case
basis. Mr. Treppeda advised that Bay Harbor was the only city that had a form for people to
fill out.
Assistant Mayor Berlin advised that he has historically taken the position that it's
inappropriate for municipal government to make charitable donations. He explained that it's
not part of the Village's Charter. Assistant Mayor Berlin advised that it's the people's
money and doesn't think that it's in the Council's care to make charitable donations. He
thinks that if the Council is interested in going down the path of only giving to organizations
that have a direct benefit to Village residents, then he would ask for a better explanation of
what a direct benefit is.
Mr. Weiss reported that the cities that use that phrase would exclude things like various
diseases. He stated that it has to be of particular benefit. Mr. Weiss explained that if the
Boy Scouts on Key Biscayne want to do a program at the library to re -do some planting,
then they would do that. He believes that the Key Biscayne Charter requires a unanimous
vote of the Council. Assistant Mayor Berlin questioned if the FIU program that the Village
did would be an example. Mr. Weiss advised that it would be. He explained that rather than
giving out grants, a lot of the cities enter into agreements. Mr. Weiss stated that Key
Biscayne does an agreement with the Key Biscayne Athletic Association for them to do
some sports for the kids of the Key. He advised that some cities just do pure charitable and
do the diseases, etc. because they feel that it's worthwhile.
Councilman Rosenfield thinks that it's a difficult issue. She reported that the Dade County
School Board only collects for the United Way. Councilman Rosenfield doesn't think that
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she has the authority to choose which charity the citizens of Bal Harbour should give to.
Councilman Jacobi also thinks that the Council needs more specifics on the meaning of
direct benefit.
Mayor Roth thinks that the Village has basically been giving to Bay Harbor Elementary,
FIU, a letter writing program, etc. He doesn't think that that the Village has given to
charities such as American Cancer Society, Red Cross, etc.
Mr. Raheb stated that the Village spends money on marketing for people to come to Bal
Harbour and thinks that contributing to the Sunami Relief would be marketing Bal Harbour.
Assistant Mayor Berlin requested that Mr. Treppeda work with Mr. Weiss and come back
with a better explanation of what the direct benefit concept would be.
Resort Tax Committee Recommendations: Mr. Treppeda
reviewed the following items that were recommended for approval by the Resort Tax
Committee, at their meeting on April 12, 2005:
Additional Advertising Opportunities
Greater Miami CVB Annual Travel Planner ($3,750.00)
New York Times Sophisticated Traveler ($12,000.00)
Robb Report's Annual Best -of -the -Best ($15,000.00
Greater Miami CVB State of the Tourism Industry Event
(To Support the Sheraton to Host this Event)
$30,750.00
$ 5,000.00
TOTAL: $35,750.00
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Berlin and seconded by Mayor Roth to approve
$35,750.00 for the above listed items. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
12. OTHER BUSINESS:
Babak Raheb, resident— 128 Balfour Drive, discussed the Surfside Workshop Meeting
and their Engineer's Report. He reported that if Surfside closes their streets, then their
report indicates that it would only reduce traffic by 5%. Mr. Raheb reviewed the Traffic
Flow Modification/Street Closing from the County and their procedures. He thinks that the
Village can challenge all of the steps that Surfside hasn't done and reverse the closure of
their streets.
Dina Cellini, resident — 211 Bal Cross Drive, discussed the synopsis that Bay Harbor
gives on their agendas of what their ordinances mean and how it will impact the Town and
residents. She thinks that the Village Manager should put something similar on Bal
Harbour's agenda, so that everyone knows what the ordinance means. Mr. Treppeda
doesn't think that a synopsis is appropriate on the agenda, but if the Council directs him to
do that, then he will. Mrs. Horvath advised that every city does whatever their Council
directs them to do, so it would be up to the Council. She offered to give copies of Bay
Harbor's agenda to the Council to Zook at as a sample before they decide. Ms. Cellini
offered to meet with Mr. Treppeda. Mayor Roth suggested that Mr. Treppeda and Ms.
Cellini try to work this out.
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Marty Logan, resident— 64 Camden Drive, questioned why developers are allowed to
put fencing at the curb, because it blocks traffic from U-shaped driveways. She thinks that
it should be placed 10 feet back. Ms. Logan discussed problems getting out of the
driveway. Mr. Treppeda will have the Building Official and Code Enforcement Officer look
into that.
Brian Mulheren, resident — 10245 Collins Avenue, advised that Surfside's Engineer
(Miller) states that Surfside did not get permission to close those streets. He stated that
they did something illegally and thinks that should be stopped. Mr. Mulheren discussed the
Harbour House and how the residents are being mistreated. He requested that the Council
see what they can do.
13. ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council, a
notion was offered by Mayor Roth and seconded by Assistant Mayor Berlin to adjourn and the
meetinti' adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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Ellisa Horvath, CMC
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MayJ6r Seymour Roth
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