HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-06-21 Regular MeetingBAL HARBOUR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 21, 2011
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011,
at the Bal Harbour Village Hall Council Chambers (655 — 96th 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
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done at the
Council Budget Workshop Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUEST FOR DELETIONS/ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Officer of the Month for March 2011: This item was not
presented, since the Officer was not in attendance.
Officer of the Month for Apri12011: This item was not presented,
since the Officer was not in attendance.
Presentation of Historic Structure DRAFT Report — Janus
Research: This item was presented later in the meeting.
5, CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Treppeda requested the removal of Tab J and Tab N.
Brian Mulheren requested the removal of Tab L and Tab P.
Mr. Treppeda requested approval for the following remaining items on the Consent
Agenda:
Tab C: May 17, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Tab D: $42,006.10 in Police Federal Forfeiture Funds ($3,978.72 Returned Lease
Charges, $10,000.00 Donation for Crimestoppers Phone -Tip Program, $12,554.00
Professional Network Solutions for Police 75% portion of replacement of server,
$7,087.50 Franklin Investigations Inc. for long-term police investigation, $3,000.00
2011 Tour de Force Bicycle Ride to co-sponsor a team, and $5,385.88 De Luca Air
Conditioning Inc. to replace condensing unit at new Patrol Station)
Tab E: $2,742.49 in Police Budgeted Funds (Returned Lease Charges)
Tab F: $73,500.00 in Resort Tax Funds ($37,500.00 for 15-month extension of DLX
Contract for public relations and sales support in Chile and Argentina, $30,000.00 for
15-month extension of SPOKE Communication Contract for public relations support
in Brazil, and $6,000.00 for European Sales Mission in the UK, Germany, and
Switzerland partnering with the GMCVB)
Tab G: Ratify Village Manager's appointment of Valerie Rennert as a Special Master
for a one-year term
Tab H: Re -appoint Daniel Gold to serve another two-year term on the Bal Harbour
Police Retirement Board
• Tab I: Three -Party Agreement with VPSI, Inc. to Replace Existing Vanpool Vehicle
at $555.00 per month (monthly fee is $955.00 less the $400.00 Federal/State
subsidy)
Tab K: $8,500.00 for Gabriel, Roeder Smith & Company (General Employees
Retirement Plan Actuary) to conduct two pension studies
Tab M: $4,480.00 in Security District Funds to purchase a new eGO pass reader
from Florida Integrated Systems
Tab O: $4,184.75 for the installation and configuration of a new computer server for
Village Hall (split of 25% - Police paid for 75%)
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
approve the items on the Consent ARenda, except for Tabs J, L, N, and P. The motion carried (5pjz
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Tab J — Motion Approving Study for Garbage Outsourcing:
The request was for approval of a proposal from Pro Resource Solutions LLC for a Solid
Waste Outsourcing Feasibility Study. Mr. Treppeda distributed options to either do a
market feasibility study for $4,850.00 or to provide specifications to go out to bid for
$19,800.00.
Chris Wallace, Finance Director, explained the proposals. Mr. Treppeda explained that
prices would also be received from two other companies.
A motion was offered by Councilman Sanz and seconded by Councilman Packer to approve Tab
J. to spend up to $19,800.00 to prepare the specifications to Ro out to bid!
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, discussed the possibility of laying off employees. Mayor
Rosenfield clarified that the Village was looking into the best way to handle the garbage
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either externally or internally, but it didn't mean that anyone would be laid off. Mr. Holder
noted that the Village employees who handled the garbage did a lot of other things also,
which he wanted the Council to consider. Mayor Rosenfield explained that most of the
companies used for outsourcing would hire employees as .part of the contract. Assistant
Mayor Blachar noted that the issue was discussed at the Budget Workshop Meeting, at
which time it was explained that some of the companies would hire the employees. She
clarified that it was not the Village's intention to let employees go.
Councilman Packer questioned the time limit on the bid documents. Mr. Wallace will advise
the companies of the Village's request for a short turn around, due to the budget cycle.
The motion carried (5-0).
Tab L —Motion Approving Change Order. #1 for Sewer Main
Pro'ect: The request was for approval of $448,926.99 ($722,389.60 Change Order to
extend the point of connection further south as required by Miami Beach, $448,462.61
credit due to the pipe specification being changed to a thinner -walled pipe that was less
expensive but adequate to handle Bal Harbour and Surfside, and $175,000.00 as an
incentive if the project was completed in a timely manner).
Brian Mulheren, 10245 Collins Avenue, spoke against the $175,000.00 incentive for
completing the project on time, since he felt it should be for completing the job early.
Bill Landis, Village Engineer — Craig A. Smith & Associates, discussed the goal to
complete the job prior to the Florida Department of Transportation starting the
milling/surfacing project for Collins Avenue, which would commence in April. He explained
that if the job was completed on time the company would not receive anything additional,
but would receive an incentive if it was completed fifteen days early ($150,000.00),
completed one day early ($10,000.00), or a $10,000.00 per day early incentive for the last
fifteen days. He explained that it wasn't considered to be a big incentive, since the contract
was for approximately $3 million. He clarified that the company would have to pay
liquidated damages, if they finished the project late.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve Tab
L. The motion carried (5--0).
Tab N —Motion Approving Injection Treatments, of Coconut
Trees in Gated Area: The request was for approval of treatment for 1,104 Village palms
($25,668.00) and 230 Gated Area Coconut palms ($8,050.00).
BM O'Leary, Landscape Architect, discussed the problem with the spiraling white fly,
which the Village was infected with. He showed a sample of a leaf infected with spiraling
white fly. He explained that once treated the fruit from the trees could not be eaten. He
discussed treatment methods and options including doing nothing, a combination of ground
spraying and aerial spraying (may result in some complaints from over -spray), or ground
spraying and injections (best alternative). He reviewed a proposal for $8,050.00 to treat
/inject 230 Coconut palms in the Gated Area and a proposal for $25,668.00 to ground
spray/inject 1,104 palms (beach, Collins Avenue, 96th Street, the Village Park, etc.)
throughout the Village. He explained that Spray Pro would warranty the process for six
months and if there was any re -infestation they would re -treat the palms, at no additional
cost.
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Brian Mulheren,10245 Collins Avenue, discussed the need for treatment to be done on
a county wide basis. He spoke in favor of spraying, in addition to injections, for the entire
Village. Mayor Rosenfield noted that the gated area would be paying for its own area to be
treated.
Mr. O'Leary reported that the trees in Bal Harbour did have some infestation but looked
pretty good, due to spraying that had been done. He agreed that some sort of educational
program would be good.
Councilwoman Cohen clarified that the Coconut Palms and Medjool Palms on Collins were
also included. Mr. O'Leary agreed.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, suggested that individual residences be able to buy into
the contract at a group price or be encouraged to treat. Mayor Rosenfield explained that
the Village could only educate and suggest treatment, but that it would be up to the
individual homeowners to treat their own properties. Mr. Holder suggested that residents
contact Spray Pro. Assistant Mayor Blachar and Mr. O'Leary agreed that could be done.
Mr. Treppeda clarified that the $8,050.00 for the trees in the gated area would be charged
to the gated area assessment (once it was in force) and the $25,668.00 for the Village
trees would be charged to the General Fund Beautification & Maintenance Fund.
Mr. O'Leary clarified that the Royal palms in the gated area would continue to be treated
via aerial spraying, since they were out in the open and not near any homes.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blachar to
approve Tab N..The motion carried (5-01
Tab P - Motion Approving Engineering Fees for Design of a
Sewer Force Main from Bat Harbour to Sewage Treatment Facility at NE 163r`'
Street_ The request was for approval of $995,000.00 for Craig A. Smith & Associates to
design the sewer line to the north, to be effective when Miami -Dade County and Bal
Harbour Village entered into an agreement guaranteeing the Village $1 million from the
General Obligation Program (GOB). The Village had $6.5 million approved in the Building
Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program to construct the sewer line.
Brian Mulheren, 10245 Collins Avenue, questioned the time frame for completion.
Bill Landis, Village Engineer— Craig A. Smith & Associates, explained that the project
was originally estimated to be completed in 2020; however, County Commissioner Sally
Heyman, on behalf of the barrier islands, persuaded the County to accelerate the start of
the program. He anticipated a year to design, some permitting, and then the Village could
go to the County for the funding to build it. He estimated completion in two years (a year to
design, etc. and a year for construction).
Mr. Treppeda explained that Craig A. Smith & Associates would not be authorized to begin
the design work, until the Village had an agreement with the County for the $1 million to be
paid from the General Obligation Bond Funds. He clarified that no taxpayer money would
be used.
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A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve Tab
P. The motion carried (5-0).
Appointment of Members to the Gated Residential Section
Advisory Committee: It was the consensus of the Council to take this item out of order.
The following residents submitted resumes for consideration: Betsey Bystock, Kathleen
Cooper, Daniel Gold, Gabriel Groisman, Daniel Holder, Israel Kopel, Ira Lelchuk, John
Montgomery, Stephen Scheinman, Sarah Sheridan, Stuart Sobel, and Daniel Sragowicz.
Ms. Cooper and Mr. Montgomery were not in attendance.
Mayor Rosenfield disclosed that Daniel Gold was a Member of the Police Retirement
Board.
Mr. Weiss explained that the existing Ordinance required that members own real property
and if the Council wanted to include renters or owners of co-ops, then the existing
Ordinance would need to be changed.
Councilman Packer spoke in favor of one member being a co-op owner. Councilman Sanz
thought that allowing crop owners to serve should have been included in the Ordinance.
Gabriel Groisman,145 Bal Bay Drive, reported that he didn't own title to his home, but
that it was his permanent/primary residence. Mr. Weiss explained that the Ordinance
language provided for ownership, so Mr. Groisman would not be eligible to serve, unless
the Ordinance was changed to include renters.
Mayor Rosenfield noted that Committee members would need to be present in July and
August to attend meetings.
Sarah Sheridan, 160 Bal Cross Drive, requested clarification on the meeting dates.
Mayor Rosenfield explained that would be up to the Committee Chair.
Mr. Weiss explained that the new Committee would need to adhere to the Sunshine law
and other rules.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct Mr. Weiss to prepare an Ordinance to allow for
owners of co-op units to serve on the Committee
Mr. -Weiss clarified that the Council should vote for four members, since Assistant Mayor
Blachar served as the fifth member, and if one was a co-op owner then their appointment
would not be effective until an Ordinance was passed on second reading allowing them to
be appointed to the Board.
The Council discussed whether or not to allow renters to serve.
Doug Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of leaving the membership to owners
and not include renters.
Ira Lelchuk,169 Camden Drive, discussed the possibility of needing to request resumes
again, if renters were allowed to serve. Mr. Weiss did not think that it was legally necessary
to do so.
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Mayor Rosenfield offered the applicants the opportunity to speak.
Ira Lelchuk,169 Camden Drive, spoke on his qualifications to serve on the Committee.
Sarah Sheridan, 160 Bal Cross Drive, discussed the possibility of her not being able to
attend meetings in July and August. Assistant Mayor Blachar did not know when the
meetings would be held until the Committee met and discussed meeting dates.
The Council provided ballots showing the following results:
Ira Lelchuk
Daniel Gold
Stuart Sobel
Daniel Holder
Sarah Sheridan
Daniel Sragowicz
5 votes
4 votes
4 votes
3 votes
3 votes
1 vote
Another ballot was provided for the Council to select either Mr. Holder or Ms. Sheridan (tied
at 3 votes during the first vote). The Council provided ballots showing the following results:
Daniel Holder 4 votes
Sarah Sheridan 1 vote
The following Members were appointed to the Gated Residential Section Advisory
Committee, with Assistant Mayor Blachar serving as the Chair: Ira Lelchuk, Daniel Gold,
Stuart Sobel, and Daniel Holder (appointment pending adoption of the amended Ordinance
on second reading).
Mrs. Horvath will schedule Special Council Meetings, for the two readings required to
amend the existing Ordinance, to allow co-op owners to serve on the Committee.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Quasi -Judicial Public Hearings: None.
Zoning Hearings/Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:. None.
Ordinances Second Reading/Public Hearings: The following Ordinance
was read by title by Mrs. Horvath:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA AUTHORING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $10,000,000 OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR. A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION
SETTING FORTH THE DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Rosenfield opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Rosenfield
closed the public hearing.
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A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to approve
the Ordinance. The motion carried (5-0), with the roll call vote as follows: Mayor Rosenfield yes;
Assistant Mayor Blachar yes; Councilwoman Cohen yes; Councilman Packer yes; Councilman
Sanz yes; thus becoming Ordinance No. 2011-550.
Ordinances First Reading/Public Hearings: None.
Resolutions/Public Hearings: The following Resolution was read by title by
Mrs. Horvath:
A RESOLUTION OF '1VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION FEE. FOR A VACATION RENTAL
CERTIFICATE; ESTABLISHING A NO SHOW INSPECTION • FEE;
ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR EACH REQUIRED CODE
• ENFORCEMENT INSPECTION OR RE -INSPECTION; AND FURTHER
ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR APPEALS RELATED TO
REVOCATION OF VACATION RENTAL AGENT STATUS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Rosenfield opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Rosenfield
closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Cohen questioned how violations would be handled. Mr. Weiss explained
that they would be handled through the code enforcement process addressed in the
Ordinance.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve the
Resolution. The motion carried (5-0); thus becoming Resolution No. 2011-741.
7. ORDINANCES FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
8. RESOLUTIONS: None.
9. REPORTS:
A. VILLAGE MANAGER:
Discussion of Prohibition of Flat Roofs — Yankee
Andrusier: Yankee Andrusier,150 Camden Drive, explained that he was a resident and
also a representative for several owners in the Village. He reported that the Architectural
Review Board did not have a problem with flat roofs, but had explained that the Village.
Code didn't allow for them. He urged the Council to allow flat roofs for modem style homes,
which neighboring communities already allowed. He explained that it was an important
issue for the younger generation that wanted to move into the Village.
Mr. Weiss confirmed that fiat roofs were not currently allowed, per a Village Ordinance.
Mrs. Horvath explained that there was not a formal motion by the Architectural Review
Board, but that they had expressed that their hands were tied because flat roofs were not
allowed. Mr. Weiss suggested that it be placed on an Architectural Review Board agenda
for the Board to provide the Council with a recommendation on whether or not flat roofs
should be allowed.
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Dan Nieda, Building Official, reported that the Architectural Review Board endorsed the
use of flat roofs and noted that Board Member Jaime Schapiro wrote an email to that
affect. He explained that the current Ordinance was enacted to avoid the post modemism
homes, which weren't particularly attractive. He discussed the use of flat roofs in MIMO
and art deco style architecture, which was a part of Florida architectural heritage.
Councilwoman Cohen reported that she also received the email from Mr. Schapiro
endorsing the use of flat roofs. Councilman Sanz questioned if any of the older single
family homes had flat roofs. Mr. Nieda reported that a lot of the multiple family buildings
had flat roofs.
Assistant Mayor Blachar questioned why someone would want a flat roof, due to the
accumulation of rainwater. Mr. Nieda explained that the water issue could be addressed
through proper drainage and slope, but.the issue was that not allowing flat roofs tied the
Board to a certain style of architecture. Assistant Mayor Blachar spoke in favor of allowing
the homes in the Village to look different. Councilwoman Cohen agreed.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to direct Mr.
Weiss to draft an Ordinance, to amend the Code to allow flat roofs. The motion carried (5-0).
B. VILLAGE CLERK:
Lobbyist Registration Report: As of June 21, 2011: A list of
Lobbyists registered with the Village was provided in the agenda.
Presentation of Historic Structures DRAFT Report — Janus
Research: Emily Sheckels-Ahouse, Architectural Historian Janus Research,
explained that the goal of the project was to document and evaluate the historic residential
resources within the Village limits, as part of the requirements per the Comprehensive
planning process. She reviewed a Powerpoint presentation. She explained that the report
was available on the Village's web site and any input needed to be provided before June
28, 2011, when the report would be finalized. Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse reviewed the
recommendation to consider the national register of historic places designation of
structures identified in the survey (list provided in the report). She clarified that listing in the
national register was mostly an honorary designation and unless the owner was utilizing
State or Federal funding or permitting it didn't carry any restrictions. Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse
explained that another recommendation was to consider Miami -Dade County local historic
designation (list provided in the report). She provided information on tax exemption
programsavailable through the County.
Councilman Packer questioned if the Council needed to request anything or if the owner
did and if the Village would lose tax money. Ms. Sheckels=Ahouse explained that it would
only be a County tax exemption, not a Village tax exemption. Assistant Mayor Blachar
questioned the restrictions once a property was designated historic. Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse
explained that there was a process that needed to be followed.
Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse explained that another recommendation that they had was to make
the materials from the survey accessible, which the Village already started by providing the
DRAFT Report online. She recommended that once the FINAL Report was completed that
the Village consider placing it on file at History Miami and with the Florida Room of the
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Miami -Dade County Public Library, so that a broader audience could access the
information. She explained that recommendations were also made within the survey to
raise community awareness regarding some of the architecture in the Village through
walking tours, lectures, partnerships with historic preservation organizations, etc.
Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse finalized that the final recommendation was to conduct periodic
evaluations of the historic structures.
Mayor Rosenfield noted that a copy of the report was available at Village Hall.
Ms. Sheckels-Ahouse.distributed the Miami -Dade County Frequently Asked Questions list
regarding Historic Designation of Properties and Ad -Valorem Tax Exemption Program for
Designated Historic Structures.
Gabriel Groisman,145 Bel Bay Drive, thought that there would be a significant backlash
from the neighborhood to a proposal of local historic designation that would hinder the
ability of residents to buy/demolish older homes and build new ones.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, cautioned the Council on the hoops needed to go through
to designate something historic. He questioned if the buildings were designated as
historical and people were taking tours how it would affect the Security -District. Mayor
Rosenfield advised that would be up to the Gated Residential Section Advisory Committee.
Doug Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, questioned what the Village's intention was to
proceed. Mayor Rosenfield explained that the Village was accepting the report. Mr.
Rudolph requested that the Council be careful about designating anything historic.
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY: No items.
D. MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Appointment of Members to the Gated Residential Section
Advisory Committee: This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.
Discussion of iPads for Councilmembers — Councilwoman
Cohen: Councilwoman Cohen discussed Councilmembers in other communities using
laptops/iPads and spoke in favor of issuing each Councilmember an iPad. She highlighted
positive aspects including better communication, easier work, ease of material transport,
use of better technology, ecological aspects, etc.
Doug Rudolph, 212 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of giving the Council the tools they
needed to do the best job possible and to move the Village forward in technology and
green initiatives.
Assistant Mayor Blachar spoke in favor of the iPads and questioned the cost analysis. Mr.
Treppeda reported that the amount to provide paper agendas was approximately
$1,500.00 (not including special meetings or new Committee meetings) and the cost for
five iPads would be $3,145.00 (plus the cost for wireless service).
Councilman Packer agreed that it should be done, if the public was in favor of it.
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Daniel Sragowicz, 275 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of the iPads and discussed the
importance of green initiatives and being on top of the current technology.
Mr. Treppeda reported that the money would be taken from the Contingency line item in
the budget.
Daniel Gold,182 Bal Bay Drive, agreed that the Council needed iPads and reported that
Apple offered incentives/discounts to cities.
Mr. Weiss reported that for years some cities had either offered their Council laptops,
iPads, or a technology allowance.
Gabriel Groisman, 145 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of the iPads as a technological
necessity, not a luxury.
The Council discussed whether or not the Councilmembers should select individually if .
they wanted a laptop or an iPad. Councilman Packer spoke in favor of uniformity for better
pricing, etc. He pointed out that a laptop would be more expensive. Mayor Rosenfield and
Councilwoman Cohen spoke in favor of the members having an option.
Daniel Gold, 182 Bal Bay Drive, explained that the tablet format, iPad or other, was all
the same, to alleviate bulk, etc.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, suggested that the Council meet with someone before
hand to find what would be involved, so the members could select the technology that they
were comfortable with. He also suggested that training be included in the budget.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blachar to
purchase an iPad for each Councilmember, Mr. Treppeda, and Mrs. Horvath.
Mr. Koplowitz,151 Bal Cross Drive, suggested that the purchase be uniform, since the
Village would own them and it would cost less for troubleshooting, maintenance, etc.
Mr. Weiss clarified. that the Village should own the iPads, not the Council.
A motion was offered by Mayor Rosenfield and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to amend the
motion to also allow the option of a laptop. The motion on the amendment carried (4-1), with
Councilman Packer voting no.
The motion, as amended carried (4-1), with Councilman Packer yotinz no.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
Public Comment:
Discussion of Bal Harbour Park — Lisa Groisman:
Gabriel Groisman, 145 Bal Bay Drive, on behalf of his wife Lisa Falic-Groisman,
explained that the mothers in the neighborhood would like the Village Park enhanced, to
provide a better playground for kids of all ages.
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Mayor Rosenfield suggested that Mrs. Groisman meet with Mr. Treppeda and Park Director
Michael O'Quinn, to provide suggestions.
Councilwoman Cohen discussed the possibility of a workshop meeting on the issue.
Councilman Packer discussed the need for a larger park and how that could tie in with the
Shops expansion.
Assistant Mayor Blachar agreed that Mrs. Groisman should meet with Mr. Treppeda and
Mr. O'Quinn in the meantime. Mr. Weiss suggested that notice be placed at the Park
inviting other mothers to also attend the meeting.
Dan Holder, 24 Bal Bay Drive, requested that the Park not be any closer to the 24 Bal
Bay Drive property, due to the noise. He suggested some separation for the different ages
and better control of that. He noted that allowing the Park to be used for birthday parties
excluded the public from using it at times.
Michael O'Quinn, Park Director, clarified that residents were always able to use the Park,
even during private parties.
Solid Waste Study for Special Assessment: Mr. Wallace requested
approval of up to $12,000.00 to study a special assessment methodology for solid waste, if
the Council wanted to keep its option open to put the solid waste fees on the tax bill. He
noted that the Council had already been given authorization by the County to place it on
the tax bill, if the Council decided to do so. Mr. Wallace explained that separating the
garbage and placing it on the tax bill would lower the millage rate. The Village does not
currently charge a separate fee for solid waste services. The Council was comfortable with
Mr. Wallace's firm conducting the study, if they provided the best price to do so.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to approve up to
$12,000.00, to study a special assessment for solid waste. The motion carried (5-0).
Security District Traffic Agreement: Mr. Weiss reported that the
Village had received 34% of the Traffic Agreements.
11. ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion was offered by
Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilman Sanz to adjourn. The motion carried (5-0) and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Attest:
Ellisa L. Horvath, , Village Clerk
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