HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-04-28 Regular MeetingBAL HARBOUR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 28, 2011
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2011,
at the Bal Harbour Village Hall Council Chambers (655 — 96t Street, Bal Harbour, Florida).
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:07
p.m. by Mayor Rosenfield. The following were present:
Mayor Jean Rosenfield
Assistant Mayor Joni D. Blachar
Councilwoman Patricia Cohen
Councilman Martin Packer
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
Alfred J. Treppeda, Village Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Andrea Greenblatt, Administrative Assistant
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Assistant Mayor
Blachar.
3. AGENDA: REQUEST FOR DELETIONS/ADDITIONS: Mr.
Treppeda distributed and requested the addition of the following to the Consent Agenda:
Motion Approving $4,209.00 for The Brickman Group, Ltd. to remove/replace a Golden
Malayan Coconut Palm and flowers that were hit by a car, to be reimbursed by the driver's
insurance company.
Motion Approving $3,430.00 for Homestead Concrete and Drainage to repair a sinking
drain at 102 Street and Collins Avenue.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve
addinz the items to the Consent kenda. The motion carried (5-0).
Mr. Treppeda requested that the Lease on Tab B (Motion Approving Expenditure of Police
Forfeiture Funds) be changed from three years to four years.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Sanz to. amend
the Lease under Tab B (ConsentArenda) from three years to four years. The motion carried (5
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Recognition Presentations by Chief Thomas Hunker: Chief
Hunker introduced Village resident Fran Marcus. Mayor Rosenfield thanked Officer
Matthews and his mother, Mrs. Jenny Matthews, for assisting Ms. Marcus. Mayor
Rosenfield presented Mrs. Matthews with a plaque in recognition of her compassion in
staying with Ms. Marcus at the hospital, when Officer Matthews had to leave. .Ms. Marcus
thanked Mrs. Matthews.
Presentation by MacArthur South Young Men's Academy
by Mr. Terry Nelson: Chief Hunker introduced Terry Nelson. Mr. Nelson thanked the
Council for the recent contribution to the Academy. He discussed the program and the
students that the contribution helped.
Discussion of License Plate Recognition Project by Captain
Leo Quinn: Captain Quinn reviewed a Powerpoint presentation and explained the
automated license plate recognition project. Chief Hunker requested any feedback be
directed to him or Captain Quinn. He explained that the Department was also testing a
shoulder camera for officers.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Dina Celliny 211 Bal Cross Drive, requested that Tab H be removed.
Mr. Treppeda requested approval for the following remaining items on the Consent
Agenda:
Tab A: March 7, 2011 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes and March 15, 2011
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Tab B: $8,305.00 and $400.00 Monthly for 48 Months in Police Forfeiture Funds:
Federal - $6,305.00 and $400 monthly for 48 months ($400.00 Monthly for 4-Year
Lease of 2011 Dodge Challenger 2-Door Coupe, $5,305.00 ($1,100.00 for down
payment of Dodge, $3,680.00 for covert lighting, and $525.00 for striping), and
$1,000.00 for 4 boxes of LED 360 Eco-Flares to replace current combustible flares)
State - $2,000.00 for Police Officers Assistance Trust Golf Tournament
Tab C: $4,205.00 and $400.00 Monthly in Police Budgeted Funds:
($400.00 monthly for 48 months for 4-Year Lease of a 2011 Dodge Charger V6
Police Vehicle and $4,205.00 ($3,680.00 for lighting and $525.00 for striping)).
Tab D:
Police Memorandum of Understanding with the Glades County Sheriffs
Office for the Glades-Bal Harbour (GBH) Task Force (March 1, 2011 to
March 1, 2016), to maintain a coordinated money laundering/narcotic task
force between the two agencies
Tab E: Police Memorandum of Understanding with the Miami -Dade County Police
Department for Multi -Agency Auto Theft Task Force, to establish and govern
the task force, as well as guide relationships between the agencies to
maximize inter -agency cooperation
Tab F: • Appointment of Gilberto Garcia-Tunon, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
Property Resort Director, to the Resort Tax Committee, for a 1-year term
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Tab G: $15,000.00 from the Beautification and Maintenance Budget for the
Purchase and Installation of 3,000 new Sea Oat Plantings throughout the
beach, from The Brickman Group
Added Items: $4,209.00 for The Brickman Group, Ltd. to .remove/replace a Golden
Malayan Coconut Palm and flowers that were hit by a car, which would
be reimbursed by the driver's insurance company
$3,430.00 for Homestead Concrete and Drainage to repair a sinking drain
at 102 Street and Collins Avenue (under the bridge)
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
approve the items on the ConsentARenda. except for Tab H. The motion carried (5--0).
Tab H — Motion Approving Purchase of eGO Pass Reader for
the Security District: The request was for approval of $4,480.00 in Security District
Funds, to purchase a new eGO Pass Reader from Florida Integrated Systems.
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, requested clarification. Mr. Treppeda explained the
cost of $4,480.00, to purchase a new reader for the vehicle gate near Village Hall, since
the existing one could not be fixed. He explained that the purchase would be from Florida
Integrated Systems, which was the sole source provider of the eGO equipment. Ms. Cellini
questioned if new decals would have to be obtained by the residents. Mr. Treppeda
explained that new ones would not be needed and the cost was paid through Security
District fees.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
approve Tab H. The motion carried (5-0).
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Quasi -Judicial Public Hearings:
Sign Variance Request — Joseph Imbesi, Bal Harbour Yacht
Club (200 Bal Bay Drive): Mrs. Horvath read the procedures for the quasi-judicial
process, as provided in the agenda. Those planning to speak at the hearing were sworn in
by Mrs. Horvath. Mr. Weiss further explained the quasi judicial procedures for the Council.
The following ex-parte disclosures were made: Councilwoman Cohen disclosed that she
had spoken to Guy Kurlandski, Security District resident regarding the item, but he had not
expressed any strong feelings either way. Mayor Rosenfield disclosed that she heard from
Mr. Imbesi that he was presenting the sign.
Dan Nieda, Building Official, presented his staff report and explained that the
Architectural Review Board (April 6, 2011 meeting) provided a unanimous recommendation
to the Village Council, in favor of the proposal as submitted.
Mrs. Orla Imbesi, 200 Bal Bay Drive - Applicant, presented the proposed sign and the
existing red "no trespassing" sign. She also noted that there was another white "no
unregistered motorized vehicles of any kind" sign, which they also wanted to replace with
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the proposed sign. She explained that sign was put in eleven years ago when someone
rode their bike off of the seawall. She clarified that both signs would be replaced with the
one proposed sign.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, understood that Mr. lmbesi had made a strong argument
for the need of the signs, but added that it had been nice to walk through that area. He
hoped that they wouldn't have strict enforcement, if people adhered to not walking their
dogs there. He spoke in favor of the sign aesthetically.
Anamarie Kelly, questioned when the last time was that the Council granted a sign
variance in the Residential District. She discussed the limitation on the signs for the
residences. She spoke in favor of the sign and understood the need for it, but was
concerned about the precedence that the variance would set and the size.
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, agreed that there needed to be a new sign. She noted
that the signs displayed at the meeting were not the ones that were currently at the
property. She objected to the size and the number of signs requested. Ms. Cellini noted
that Mr. lmbesi had said that the residents who disobeyed the signs were the ones who
walked their dogs, so she didn't think that six signs were needed at the entrance/exits,
since most people walking their dogs may not go through the auto entrances/exits. She
thought that the sign was too large and one uniform sign would be sufficient. She reported
that everyone knew that they weren't supposed to walk on the property, if they weren't a
member of the Club.
Guy Kurlandski, 70 Camden Drive, thought the sign was. very tasteful and easy to read
from a couple of feet away. He spoke in favor of the sign aesthetically and thought thatit
was reasonable to have six signs, to cover each of the entry/exit points.
Assistant Mayor Blachar disclosed that she spoke with Mr. Kurlandski on the phone
regarding the signs.
Mrs. lmbesi displayed the red "no trespassing" sign and other white sign that were currently
at the Yacht Basin property.
Mayor Rosenfield clarified that the Architectural Review Board gave a unanimous
recommendation to approve the signs.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blachar to accept
the Architectural Review Board Report and to approve the variance request.
Assistant Mayor Blachar agreed that the signs were needed and the amount of six were
necessary due to the entrances/exits, but -suggested that the signs be a couple of inches
smaller, in height and width. Councilwoman Cohen was not opposed to that and agreed
that a little smaller would be less obtrusive. She thought that the general look of the sign
was nice and the amount of six was okay. Councilman Sanz did not think that the signs
were offensive at all.
The motion carried (4-1), with Assistant Mayor Blachar opposed
Zoning Hearings/Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: None.
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Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearings:
The following Ordinance was read by title by Mrs. Horvath:
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18 "TAXATION AND FINANCE" OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE V "SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS"; CLARIFYING AND REVISING VILLAGE AUTHORITY TO
LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES AND PROVIDING APPLICABLE
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Anamarie Kelly, questioned if the Ordinance would result in additional assessments for
the Security District. She read an Attomey General Advisory Legal Opinion into the record
noting that public funds should not be used for private use.
A motion was offered bvAssistantMavor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve
the Ordinance. The motion carried (5-0), with the roll call vote as follows: Mayor Rosenfield ves;
Assistant Mayor Blachar ves; Councilwoman Cohen ves: Councilman Packer ves: Councilman
Sanz ves; thus becoming Ordinance No. 2011-546.
The following Ordinance was read by title by Mrs. Horvath:
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING DIVISION
III "GATED RESIDENTIAL SECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE" OF ARTICLE
III . "BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS" OF CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION"; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE GATED
RESIDENTIAL SECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHICH SHALL BE
CHARGED WITH MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND EXPENDITURE OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FUNDS COLLECTED FROM PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE
RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. .
Anamarie Kelly spoke against the Village usurping the rights of the landowners. She read
the service agreement between the Police Department and the Bal Harbour Civic
Association, which didn't have any authority. She spoke against the creation of a
Committee appointed by the Council. She discussed the Attorney/Client Sessions from the
Raheb litigation and discussed Mr. Weiss' comments at that time that the area was a
group ownership. She explained that there. needed to be a 100% vote of the people in the
District, in order for a Committee to be formed.
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, spoke in favor of imposing term limits, transparency,
an Attorney at the Committee meetings, and minutes to be provided. She discussed the
problem with the same people being entrenched in a Committee, if no term limits were
provided.
Doug Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, disagreed with Ms. Cellini. He spoke in favor of the
Council selecting the best qualified people. He clarified that the Board would only make
recommendations to the Council and not approve them. He noted that the meetings would
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be noticed, open meetings, etc. and the Committee would decide on behalf of those in
attendance at the meeting on what would be presented to the Council. Mr. Rudolph pointed
out that if the Council was happy with the way the members were serving on the
Committee, then they should be able to remain on the Committee. He spoke regarding the
importance of continuity, etc. He noted that if the members were doing a good job then
they should be able to stay, but if not, then the Council wouldn't appoint them again.
Assistant Mayor Blachar thanked Stuart Sobel for his great service as the Civic Association
President in the past few years. She spoke in favor of having five members on the
Committee. She suggested that the Attorney be directed, if the Ordinance passed, to work
on qualifications for the members, so that the resumes could be received and reviewed
possibly as early as the next Council meeting. She requested that the Committee .be in
place for the next budget, so that those residents could start paying for the landscaping
inside the Residential Area.
A motion was offered by Assistant Manor Blachar and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to
approve the Ordinance. The motion carried (5-0), with the roll call vote as follows: Manor
Rosenfield yes; Assistant Mayor Blachar yes; Councilwoman Cohen yes: Councilman Packer ves;
Councilman Sanz yes; thus becominff Ordinance No. 2011-547.
Mayor Rosenfield directed Mr, Treppeda to come up with a list of qualifications. She
requested that the process be completed by the end of the summer and to have everything
in effect as of October 1, 2011. Mr. Treppeda will send out postcards to the residents in the
Security District seeking resumes.
Ordinances First Reading/Public Hearings: None.
Resolutions/Public Hearings: None.
7. ORDINANCES FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
The following Revised Ordinance was read by title by Mrs. Horvath:
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2011 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $500,000 OF FUND BALANCE RESERVED
FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT IN THE TOURISM FUND TO PROVIDE FOR
SAND TRANSFER STATION EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
CTIVE
DATE.
Brian Mulheren, 10245 Collins Avenue, didn't see the need to spend the money on the
sand transfer station, or to take the money from reserves for it, He thought that the existing
renourishment plans provided by the County, State and Federal govemments were
sufficient, which were at no cost to the Village.
Mayor Rosenfield explained that the sand transfer station had been an ongoing discussion
and the Council had agreed to investigate it, with input from the residents. She clarified that
tourism funds, not the Village reserve funds, would be used.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve the
Ordinance
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Councilman Packer discussed the responsibility of the resort tax fund to maintain the
beauty of the beaches, which was one of the reasons that people came to Bal Harbour. He
explained that the sand would be transferred consistently, instead of waiting for the
renourishment projects. He noted that the Village had already invested alot in the system
and spoke in favor of proceeding.
The motion carried (5-0), with the roll call vote as follows: Mayor Rosenfield ves; Assistant Mayor
Blachar ves; Councilwoman Cohen yes; Councilman Packer ves; Councilman Sanz vet
8. RESOLUTIONS:
The following Resolution was read by title by Mrs. Horvath:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A MAST ARM MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AND THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT • OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING FOR VILLAGE
MAINTENANCE OF PAINTED MAST ARMS LOCATED WITHIN THE LIMITS
OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, INCLUDING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 96rH
STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, requested clarification. Mr. Treppeda explained that
the Village had painted the traffic mast arms black in the past and there was not an
agreement in place, so since a new one was being added to 96th Street, the Florida
Department of Transportation had requested that an agreement be provided requiring the
Village to continue maintaining the paint color on all of the mast arms within the Village.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve the
Resolution. The motion carried (5-0); thus becominz Resolution No. 2011-737.
9. REPORTS:
A. VILLAGE MANAGER:
Quarterly Financial Update Provided by . Finance
Director Christopher Wallace: This item was discussed later in the meeting.
Presentation of Audited Financial Statements for
2009/2010: Chris Wallace, Finance Director, explained the addition of forfeiture items to
the audit.
Michael Fuderman, Marcum LLP - Audit Partner, reviewed the audit.
• Assistant Mayor Blachar reviewed page 3 and questioned the decrease in property tax
revenue of only $80,000. Mr. Fuderman reconfirmed the amount. Mayor Rosenfield pointed
out that people were still appealing their property taxes. Assistant Mayor Blachar thought
that the decrease was pretty good considering the economy.
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Quarterly Financial Update Provided by Finance
Director Christopher Wallace: Mr. Wallace reviewed the Update provided in the
agenda.
Discussion of Budget Process: Mr. Wallace suggested that
the first budget workshop be done in June, since the revenue forecast from the Property
Appraiser was received on June 1" and the State also released statements for
intergovernmental revenue at that time. He reported that $2,315 was the estimate given for
State revenue, but explained that he was looking into that amount, which showed a
decrease in the Village's population. He recommended the first budget workshop meeting
be held on June 21 , prior to the Council meeting.
Bill Landis, Village Engineer, reported that the census figures were for permanent
residents, which showed 3,305 for the year 2000 and 2,513 for the year 2010 for the
Village. He discussed possible reasons for the decrease, including the implosion of the
Harbour House North, reconstruction of the Harbour House South, ONE Bal Harbour
having a different mix than the prior building, and the. Bellini replacing the Kenilworth.
It was the consensus of the Council to have the first Public Budget Workshop Meeting, prior to
the Regular Council Meeting, on June 21, 2011.
Discussion of Section 71 of Bal Harbour Village Charter
Regarding Zoning Board of Appeals: Mr. Treppeda explained that Village resident
Dina Cellini had inquired about Section 71 of the Bal Harbour Village Charter, which
required a Zoning Board of Appeals. He reported that no such Board currently existed and
requested Council direction.
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, noted that the Village did not have the Board that was
outlined in the Charter.
Mr. Weiss confirmed that it was in the Charter and the Village needed to either form the
Board or remove the language from the Charter. Councilman Packer questioned if anything
had come up that a Board would be needed for. Mr. Weiss could not recall any items
coming up that needed the Board. Mr. Treppeda agreed. Mr. Weiss explained that a
Charter amendment could be done by a mail ballot.
Ms. Cellini requested clarification on the purpose of the Zoning Board and if the Planned
Development District would have gone before them. Mr. Weiss explained that The Zoning
Board of Appeals could be set up any way the Council wanted. He read the duties under
the Charter and explained that it was a recommendation body and that Council decision
would be final. Councilman Packer questioned the current appeal process.
Daniel Nieda, Building Official, reviewed the responsibility of the Building Department.
He discussed the vehicle of appeals through the County, which had the ability to overturn
the decisions of a Building Department. He discussed the Architectural Review Board
process.
Councilman Packer spoke against having another Board of lay people that wouldn't have
the knowledge that the Building Department had.
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A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blachar to
approve placing, a Charter Amendment, removing the ZoninnBoard of Appeals from the Charter.
on the next Maze Election Ballot The motion carried (5-0).
Request to Grant the Village Attorney Authority to Take
All Actions Necessary to Collect Overdue Security Assessments: Mr. Treppeda
requested • authorization for the Village Attorney to take the appropriate action, in
accordance with Section 18-120 of the Village Code, to collect overdue Security District
Assessments. He explained that the total monetary amount of the overdue security
assessments was approximately $52,000.00 for 17 properties.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to approve.
The motion carried (5-0).
B. VILLAGE CLERK:
Lobbyist Registration Report: As of April 28, 2011: A list of
Lobbyists registered with the Village was provided in the agenda.
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Mr. Weiss announced the 20th Anniversary of
the law firm. He explained that in honor of their anniversary, the firm was holding an essay
contest, with a $1,000 scholarship for high school students (grades 10 through 12), who
lived in the Village. He requested a Council volunteer to help judge the contest and
authorization for the information. to be posted on the web site and Information Channel.
Mayor Rosenfield agreed to serve as the Council volunteer. Mr. Weiss reported that the
deadline would be June 2, 2011.
Mr. Weiss requested an Executive Session forthe red light camera litigation, on a date to
be determined.
D. MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Discussion of Budget Process —Mayor Rosenfield: This item was
discussed earlier in the meeting.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
Public Comment:
Dina Cellini, 211 Bal Cross Drive, questioned if staff had rlesearched providing a cable
channel on AT&T U-verse, since the Village did not have a channel on it. Assistant Mayor
Blachar agreed that it should be looked into. Councilman Packer agreed and noted that the
Village also didn't have a satellite channel. Mr. Treppeda suggested that the Village's
channel be placed on the Internet. Ms. Cellini noted that the elderly residents would not
have access to that. Mr. Treppeda reported that Jay Smith could look into different
possibilities.
Nina Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, discussed the recent power outage in the Village and
the inability to contact the front gate. She suggested that residents provide their email
addresses to: distribute to the front gate, etc. for communication purposes. Mr. Weiss
explained that any email addresses given to the Village would become public record. Mr.
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Treppeda explained that the Village did have an email list and would continue trying to
increase the number of people on it. Councilwoman Cohen agreed that should be done.
Mrs. Rudolph suggested that a letter be sent to residents requesting their email addresses.
Assistant Mayor Blachar agreed and suggested that the postcard being sent to the
residential area seeking resumes include a line requesting residents to submit their email
addresses to the Village.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, discussed the whitefly issue and questioned what the
Village was doing in response to it. Mr. Treppeda explained that the Village was treating its
own landscaping and the Security District could approve funding for their own treatment
also. Mr. Holder questioned if the Village was requiring treatment/removal of landscaping
that was severely affected by the whitefly. Mr. Treppeda reported that the Village had been
actively enforcing that through code enforcement. He suggested that Mr. Holder contact
Code Enforcement if there was affected landscaping that hadn't been addressed.
Mr. Treppeda reported that Senate Bill 476 was brought to his attention by a prior Mayor,
which would prohibit municipalities from regulating vacation rentals, if passed by the Florida
Legislature. He explained that if the Village adopted an Ordinance, on or prior to June 1.,
2011, then it could continue regulation of vacation rentals. He requested that the Council
direct the Village Attorney to create an Ordinance, to be approved prior to June 1, 2011.
Mr. Treppeda reviewed the proposed Bill. Councilman Packer discussed the difficulty in
enforcement. It was the consensus of the Council for Mr. Weiss to prepare an Ordinance for
consideration.
Mr. Treppeda introduced Gilberto Garcia-Tunon . as the new Resort Tax Committee
member.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, suggested that when the mailing was sent to residents
requesting resumes for the Gated Residential Section Advisory Committee that it also
include the requirements of when the meetings would be held, etc. .
Councilman Sanz discussed the recent power outages. Mr. Treppeda will contact FPL
(Florida Power & Light Company) regarding the outages.
Brian Mulheren, 10245 Collins Avenue, discussed the major problem with the FPL
electrical feeders and the need for the system to be greatly enhanced.
Councilwoman Cohen requested that FPL not chalk up the streets anymore. Mr. Treppeda
explained that the Village's engineers would be meeting with FPL to request that they use
the temporary paint. He explained that the Village couldn't require that but it could ask.
Assistant Mayor Blachar requested a status report on the minimum amount for the water
bills, which was discussed at an earlier meeting. Mr. Treppeda explained that the item was
being worked on and would be placed on a future Council agenda.
11. ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion was offered by
Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Sanz to adjourn. The motion carried (5-0)
and the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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Attest:
Ellisa L. Horvath,
Maga Clerk
or Jean Rosen
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