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REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 21, 2014
The Regular Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on January 21, 2014, at the
Bal Harbour Village Hall Council Chambers (655 — 96th Street, Bal Harbour, Florida).
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor
Rosenfield. The following were present:
Mayor Jean Rosenfield
Assistant Mayor Joni D. Blachar
Councilwoman Patricia Cohen
Councilman Martin Packer
Absent: Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, Village Clerk
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was previously done, at the
General Employees Retirement Board Meeting.
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS, AND
DEFERRALS: Mr. Gonzalez requested the removal of Item R7B (Kent Security
Agreement).
Anamarie Kelly — 77 Camden Drive, objected to the removal of the item.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer, to
remove Item R7B from the Regular Agenda. The motion carried (4-0).
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
PA1 - Oath of Office — Police Chief Mark N. Overton: Miami -Dade
County Judge Betty Capote administered the Oath of Office to Chief Mark Overton.
Matti Bower, former Miami Beach Mayor, congratulated Chief Overton.
PA2 - Officers of the Month for January 2014: Chief Overton
announced that Sergeant Raul Martinez and Detective Paul Eppler were selected as the
officers of the month for January.
Claude Bergeron, who was rescued by the officers, presented the Officer of the Month
plaques and thanked the officers for their heroic efforts.
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PA3 - Update on Beach Renourishment - Brian Flynn, Miami -
Dade County: Brian Flynn — Miami -Dade County, provided an update on the current
renourishment project, estimated to be complete by February 5th. He discussed the
upcoming Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging project. Mr. Flynn explained
that the sand transfer station, which the Village was working on plans for, would pump
sand on a regular basis, to address sand loss. He clarified that the funding for the sand
transfer station would be from Bal Harbour ($1 million), the State, and the County. He
reported that the current $7 million beach renourishment project used Federal (50%),
County (25%), and State (25%) funds, with the sand supply from off the Haulover Inlet.
Mr. Flynn explained that sand was piled up on the beach, due to inclement weather, which
would be graded after the weather improved.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Brian Mulheren —10245 Collins Avenue, requested the removal of Item C7J (Agreements
with the Village's Marketing and Public Relations Representatives).
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to
approve the Consent Agenda Items, except for Item C7J. The motion carried (4-0); thus
approving the following items:
C6 - Council Minutes
C6A Regular Council Meeting December 17, 2013
C7 — Resolutions
C7A RESOLUTION NO. 2014-785: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PROPOSAL FROM THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE LIBRARY OF VILLAGE RECORDS; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7B RESOLUTION NO. 2014-786: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH FOR DELIVERY OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7C RESOLUTION NO. 2014-787: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR DELIVERY OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7D RESOLUTION NO. 2014-788: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MEARS MOTOR LEASING;
APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL
WITH STAGG WORLDWIDE FOR INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7E RESOLUTION NO. 2014-789: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A RENEWAL OF THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP. FOR THE ELEVATOR IN VILLAGE HALL;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7F RESOLUTION NO. 2014-790: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN SEWER EQUIPMENT SALES TO PROVIDE
RESTORATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON VILLAGE VEHICLE #311
(STREET SWEEPER); PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7G RESOLUTION NO. 2014-791: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM THE BRICKMAN GROUP TO PROVIDE
AND INSTALL SEA OATS ON THE BEACH; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7H RESOLUTION NO. 2014-792: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM THE BRICKMAN GROUP TO PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT WITHIN THE VILLAGE PARK AND ON 96TH
STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C71 RESOLUTION NO.2014-793: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM SPRAYPRO TO PROVIDE WHITEFLY
PREVENTION INJECTIONS TO VILLAGE OWNED TREES; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REGULAR AGENDA:
R5 - Ordinances: The following Ordinance title was read, by Mrs. Horvath:
R5A AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 21-322 "SITE PLAN REVIEW" AND
CREATING SECTION 21-323 "AESTHETIC REVIEW" OF DIVISION 11 "B BUSINESS
DISTRICT" OF ARTICLE III "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 21 "ZONING" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO REVISE THE REVIEW PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA
FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE B BUSINESS DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. First Reading
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
approve the Ordinance.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the Ordinance, which had been unanimously approved by the
Architectural Review Board.
Susan Trevarthen - Village Attorney, reviewed a presentation and explained the changes.
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Mr. Weiss explained the burden for the Developer to prove that the application did not
require a major site plan review. Ms. Trevarthen explained the first determination of
whether or not a site plan review would be required and then if a minor or major review
would be required. Mr. Gonzalez clarified that any decision could be appealed to the
Council.
Mayor Rosenfield opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Dan Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive
Howard Weiss — 9801 Collins Avenue #10P
David Paul — 9801 Collins Avenue (Co -Chairman of the Balmoral Legal Committee)
Dina Cellini — 211 Bal Cross Drive
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue
Brian Mulheren — 10245 Collins Avenue
Judith Rogers — 9801 Collins Avenue (Co -Chair of the Balmoral Legal Committee)
Arthur Gellman — 9801 Collins Avenue
Sybille Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive
The comments provided will be reviewed by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Gonzalez viewed the Ordinance as a positive step, to implement requirements for
public input and review that didn't currently exist.
There being no additional comments, Mayor Rosenfield closed the public hearing.
The motion carried (4-0), with the roll call vote as follows: Assistant Mayor Blachar yes;
Councilwoman Cohen yes; Councilman Packer yes; Mayor Rosenfield yes; and Councilman
Sanz absent.
The second reading of the Ordinance was anticipated to be on the February Council
agenda.
Mr. Gonzalez will provide a separate Ordinance, for the public noticing requirements, and
will review how other municipalities addressed the aesthetics of rooftops.
R7 — Resolutions
The following Resolution title was read, by Mrs. Horvath:
R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM PARTNERS &
NAPIER TO PROVIDE MARKETING AND BRANDING RELATED SERVICES; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the Resolution and clarified that some of the work had already
been done. He spoke in favor of approval and to proceed with a public process, for input
on the brand for the Village.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
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approve the Resolution.
Carolyn Travis — Director of Tourism Marketing, explained the branding process and the
selection of Partners & Napier by the Resort Tax Committee. Mr. Weiss clarified that the
Resort Tax Committee was an advisory committee, except for advertising items.
Councilwoman Cohen questioned how the work was done, without Council approval. Ms.
Travis explained that the work started as advertisement, which didn't require Council
approval. Councilwoman Cohen requested Mr. Gonzalez to work with Ms. Travis on the
item, not just the Committee members. Mr. Gonzalez explained that the final brand
decision would be up to the Council. Ms. Travis discussed the close alignment between the
tourism and resident views, for the branding.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Nina Rudolph — 212 Bal Bay Drive
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue
Brian Mulheren — 10245 Collins Avenue
Neil Alter — 9801 Collins Avenue
Mayor Rosenfield suggested looking at requirements for Board/Committee members, to
attend a certain number of meetings annually.
Mayor Rosenfield reported that Councilman Sanz was not in attendance, since he was
at Mt. Sinai hospital.
Councilwoman Cohen encouraged residents to attend the Committee meeting for branding
and requested that it be advertised to residents and snacks be provided.
Councilman Packer suggested that the Committee meetings may need to be changed to
nights, instead of mornings.
The motion carried (4-0), thus becoming Resolution No. 2014-794.
The following Resolution title was read, by Mrs. Horvath:
R7C A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA
ADOPTING THE VILLAGE'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2014 FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez explained the Resolution, which defined initiatives for Village Lobbyist Ron
Book.
Mayor Rosenfield requested that art installations in the center medians be added, since the
State law didn't currently allow that.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
approve the Resolution.
Mr. Gonzalez reviewed the list of items on the Legislative Agenda.
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The following members of the public provided comments:
Anamarie Stoppa — 77 Camden Drive
Dan Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive
Mr. Gonzalez anticipated that the lobbyist services would be reviewed and bid out in the
future, but spoke in favor of moving forward due to the timing of the legislative session.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilman Packer to
amend the Resolution to include art in the traffic right-of-ways. The motion to amend carried
(4-0).
The motion to approve the Resolution, as amended, carried (4-0); thus becoming Resolution
No. 2014-795.
R9 - New Business and Council Reports:
R9A - Public Comment: This item was discussed later in the meeting.
R9B - Discussion of Traffic Light Timing: Chief Overton reported
that he was addressing the issues with the traffic light timing and congestion as follows:
• The County Engineer (Mr. Paz) is fixing the signal loop sensors in front of the Shops
and adjusting the timing at 96t Street
• Coordinating efforts with Surfside Police Chief Allen regarding double parking on
Harding Avenue
• Met with A -Tech (Advanced Transportation Engineering Consultants), which works
with the County to gather data and implement traffic signalization plans
• Providing additional officers during key traffic times
Chief Overton will meet with FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) regarding the no
right-hand turn allowed into the Gated Area (from Collins Avenue South at Harbour Way).
Mayor Rosenfield commended Chief Overton for following up on her request that the
Shops provide a person at their parking ticket machines, to alleviate the backup onto
Collins Avenue.
Mr. Gonzalez concluded that the key traffic factors were being worked on and he would
bring something back to the Council to expend money for the loop, etc.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Doug Rudolph — 212 Bal Bay Drive
Steve Scheinman — 234 Bal Cross Drive
Neil Alter — 9801 Collins Avenue
Brian Mulheren — 10245 Collins Avenue
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue
Dan Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive
In response to comments received, Chief Overton will ensure that FDOT had off -duty
police officers, for their projects in the Village.
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R9C - Appointment of Architectural Review Board Members: The
Council considered six applications, for the five positions on the Architectural Review
Board, including the current four members.
Mr. Gonzalez discussed the possibility of the Council meeting the applicants and/or
establishing term limits.
Councilwoman Cohen expressed her gratitude to the current members and reviewed the
length of service that they had served. She encouraged reviewing the process for selection
and time limits and spoke in favor of opening the positions to additional interested
architects.
Assistant Mayor Blachar agreed and suggested advertising the Board positions in
professional architectural publications, etc.
A motion was offered by Assistant Mayor Blachar and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to
defer the item, for Mr. Gonzalez to explore appropriate time limits, advertise the positions, and
allow time for the Council to meet the applicants. The motion carried (4-0).
R9D - Discussion of Appointment of Resort Tax Committee
Members: The Council considered re -appointing the current seven Resort Tax Committee
members. Mr. Weiss reviewed the requirements for the seven members.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blachar to
look at expanding the Committee for more resident representation and for Mr. Gonzalez to
come back with suggestions and to start advertising for members. The motion carried (4-0).
R9E - Discussion of Letters and Requests from Stanley Tate of
the Village Attorney (Requested by Councilman Packer): In response to the procedure
agreed to last month, Councilman Packer placed the item on the agenda and suggested
that the Village Attorney address the questions in Mr. Tate's letters.
Assistant Mayor Blachar spoke against the Village Attorney rendering legal opinions to
residents. She clarified that the Village Attorney was for the Council and residents needed
to hire their own counsel, if they wanted a legal opinion. She noted that the Village
Manager should be able to answer questions, but legal opinions shouldn't be provided.
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue, explained that his letters were in response to what he
viewed as an illegal opinion, based on State statute, given by the Village Attorney that 50%
of the streets were owned by the abutting property owners. He noted that the State
Attorney General would be investigating the legality of that opinion.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Anamarie Stoppa — 77 Camden Drive
Judith Rogers — 9801 Collins Avenue
Councilman Packer agreed with Mr. Weiss that he is the Village's Attorney and not the
residents' attorney. He suggested that questions from residents be addressed to the
Village Manager and spoke against Mr. Weiss answering questions directly from the public.
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Mr. Weiss briefly reported that the Shops hadn't pursued the action regarding the curb cut,
and the issue was moot. He noted that an opinion had been provided regarding the permit
for the Quarzo entrance feature.
Mr. Gonzalez will follow the procedure set up last month and will answer those questions
that he can, forward necessary legal ones to Mr. Weiss, and will place those needing
further direction from the Council on the agenda.
It was the consensus of the Council to follow the procedure that was set up in December, as
reviewed by Mr. Gonzalez.
R9F - Discussion of Beach Access (Requested by Councilman
Sanz): Mr. Gonzalez explained that the path to the beach at 10201 Collins Avenue had
been closed for construction on the site and the Development Agreement required that the
permanent path (at the south end of the site) be provided, upon completion of the project,
in approximately three years. He discussed a proposed solution, with Consultatio, to create
temporary passage on the north end of the site, in twelve to fourteen months. He further
clarified that, prior to the temporary path, a shuttle would be offered to provide
transportation for residents to the beach.
Marcos Corti — Consultatio Bal Harbour, LLC, reviewed a presentation showing that the
current site logistics did not allow access to the beach. He offered to provide a golf cart at
the Oceana sales center parking lot, to take residents to the beach. Mr. Corti clarified that
Consultatio would prefer to offer the cart, in lieu of residents utilizing a temporary path
during construction, until the permanent path was ready. Mr. Gonzalez noted that the
logistics of the cart would be worked out.
Councilwoman Cohen requested that the cart display a Bal Harbour Beach Shuttle sign,
pick up residents at the guardhouse, and be advertised to the residents.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Dan Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue
Brian Mulheren — 10245 Collins Avenue
Mr. Gonzalez noted that the cart would be provided, at Oceana's expense. He will work on
the use of the golf cart on Collins Avenue, with Mr. Corti.
It was the consensus of the Council that the solution was acceptable.
Mr. Gonzalez will come back with a Letter of Understanding or Agreement, providing the
details.
Assistant Mayor Blachar requested that the Village look into providing information to
residents through other cable providers (U-verse, etc.).
R9G - Discussion of Technology Assistance (Requested by
Councilwoman Cohen): Councilwoman Cohen requested that the item be discussed at
another meeting.
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R9H - Discussion of Building Department Criteria for Establishing
Ownership for Building Permit Applications (Requested by Councilwoman Cohen):
Mr. Gonzalez reviewed the Building Department's procedure for establishing ownership for
issuing permits, which was consistent with State requirements and other municipalities'
procedures.
Assistant Mayor Blachar agreed that the procedure was working and didn't need to be
changed.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Anamarie Kelly Stoppa — 77 Camden Drive
David Paul — 9801 Collins Avenue
Beth Berkowitz — 10160 Collins Avenue
Judith Rogers — 9801 Collins Avenue
Dina Cellini — 211 Bal Cross Drive
Stanley Tate — 9999 Collins Avenue
Mr. Weiss explained the Council's decision to rescind the permit for the Shops curb cut. He
discussed the opinion provided by his office that the permit was improperly issued for the
Quarzo entrance, based on the lack of proper consent. He noted that the permit procedure
followed was standard and those were only two issues that had recently come up.
Councilwoman Cohen discussed the concerns brought up by residents, regarding the
process of determining ownership. Mr. Gonzalez thought that the concerns of residents
dealt with the ownership of the streets and how that was transferred. He spoke against
changing the process and assured that the Village would be sensitive to any future permits
dealing with the streets.
Mr. Weiss clarified that his opinion regarding the ownership of the streets was intended for
the Council, not for the residents, and that if residents wanted a legal opinion, then they
needed their own attorney. He noted that the legal opinion was paid for by the residents in
the Residential Section (Gated Area).
Raul Rodriguez — Village Building Official (CAP Engineering), spoke in favor of the Village's
current process to verify ownership and noted that the requirement of a deed would delay
the permitting process. Suramy Cabrera — Village Structural Engineer (CAP Engineering)
and Building Official, was also in attendance.
It was the consensus of the Council for Mr. Gonzalez to look at the issue.
R91 - Discussion of Bal Harbour Village Representative to the
Miami -Dade County League of Cities: Assistant Mayor Blachar offered to continue
serving as the Village's Representative to the League of Cities.
It was the consensus of the Council for Assistant Mayor Blachar to continue serving as the
Village's Representative to the Miami -Dade County League of Cities.
R9J - Discussion of "Arms with Ethics Initiative" Resolution
(Requested by Mayor Rosenfield): The following Resolution title was read, by Mrs.
Horvath:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE AND ILLEGAL
FIREARMS TRAFFICKING THROUGH MORE RESPONSIBLE FIREARM SALES
AND MARKETING PRACTICES; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
COORDINATE WITH THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO PARTNER WITH FIREARM AND
AMMUNITION SUPPLIERS TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSIDERATION OF SALES
AND MARKETING SAFEGUARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Rosenfield explained the resolution and encouraged support.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to
approve the Resolution. The motion carried (4-0); thus becoming Resolution No. 2014-796.
Item Removed from the Consent Agenda: The following Resolution
title was read, by Mayor Rosenfield:
C7J A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENTS WITH THE VILLAGE'S MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
REPRESENTATIVES; APPROVING "IN MARKET" TRAVEL FUNDING;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Carolyn Travis — Director of Tourism Marketing, explained the agreements.
The following members of the public provided comments:
Brian Mulheren — 10245 Collins Avenue
Mayor Rosenfield clarified that Mr. Gonzalez had reviewed the item. Mr. Gonzalez
explained that the item would implement a process, which was decided during the budget
process, prior to him. He clarified that the concept and the strategy made sense to him. He
would like to study the item further, in the future.
Ms. Travis reported that the item was normally bid out every five years.
A motion was offered by Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to
approve the Resolution. The motion carried (4-0); thus becoming Resolution No. 2014-797.
R10 - Village Manager Report:
R10A - Quarterly Financial Update for First Quarter (2013/2014):
Christopher Wallace — Finance Director, reviewed the Financial Report, included in the
agenda.
Councilman Packer and Assistant Mayor Blachar complimented the Park Department on
the Snow Festival and noted that Mr. Gonzalez and Chief Overton had also attended the
event.
R11 - Village Clerk Report:
R11 A - Lobbyist Registration Report: An updated report, as of
January 21, 2014, was distributed by Mrs. Horvath.
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R12 - Village Attorney Report: Mr. Weiss discussed the positive
transition with Mr. Gonzalez.
R9A - Public Comment:
Dan Holder — 24 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of a new sound system in the Council
Chamber. Councilman Packer and Councilwoman Cohen agreed.
Councilwoman Cohen discussed removing the walls between the Council Chamber and
Conference Room and suggested that the room be re -arranged, so speakers didn't have
their backs to the public. Mr. Gonzalez will look into that.
ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion was offered by
Councilman Packer and seconded by Councilwoman Cohen to adjourn. The motion carried (4-
0) and the meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Attest:
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Ellisa L. HorvMC, Village Clerk
can Rosenfield
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