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Home My Public Portal About2015-09-21 Second Budget HearingBAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - Mayor Martin Packer Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen Councilman Gabriel Groisman Councilman Seth E. Salver Councilman Jaime M. Sanz Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez Village Clerk Dwight S. Danie Village Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. VILLAGE COUNCIL SECOND BUDGET HEARING M INUTES SEPTEM BER 21, 2015 AT 5: 02 P.M . Bal Harbour Village Hall • 655- Wh Street • Bal Harbour Florida 33154 CALL TO ORDER — Being that Mayor attended the meeting remotely, Assistant Mayor Cohen chaired and called the meeting to order at 5:02 P.M. ROLE CALL The following were present: Also Present: Mayor Martin Packer Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen Councilman Gabriel Groisman Councilman Seth E. Salver Councilman Jaime M. Sanz Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk Richard Jay Weiss, Village Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant Village Manager Ramiro Inguanzo led the Pledge of Allegiance. BUDGET HEARING AGENDA R7 — Resolutions/Public Hearings Mr. Gonzalez announced the proposed millage rate (1.9654 mills), the rolled -back rate (1.8221 mills), and the percentage that the proposed millage rate differs from the rolled - back rate (4.64% reduction). R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR Agenda Item C6C CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Hearing (FINANCE DEPARTMENT) A Motion to Approve was Moved by Councilman Seth Salver and Seconded by Councilman Jaime M. Sanz. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the resolution and explained that the proposed millage rate was identical to that set during the First Budget Hearing held September 8, 2015 and was consistent with the rate set during the July 21 Regular Council Meeting a 4.64% reduction of the previous Fiscal Year. Mayor Packer commended Mr. Gonzalez and the Village Staff for their work on the 2015-2016 Budget. Vote: The Motion carried by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R7B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR, VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Hearing (FINANCE DEPARTMENT) A Motion to Approve was Moved by Councilman Seth Salver, and Seconded by Councilman Jaime M. Sanz. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the Resolution highlighting the proposed enhancements for recreational programing, and capital projects, including a shade structure and a restroom facility, and reiterated that these items would return to the Council for final approval. He then commended the work done by the Budget Review Committee and by Finance Director Amber Riviere. Mr. Raj Singh, Chair of the Budget Review Committee related his experience with the Committee and stated that the Committee made sure that funding for enhancements were in the budget, but the final approval would be that of the Council. He commended the other members of the Committee and the Mayor. Assistant Mayor Cohen and Councilman Sanz also commended Mr. Singh, the Committee, the Manager and all others involved in the Budget process. Public Input: Bal Harbour Village Second Budget Hearing Minutes — September 21, 2015 Page 12 Dina Cellini (211 Bal Cross Dr.) spoke regarding the past process utilized for the budget for the Gated Community, specifically in regards to the line item regarding electricity. She emphasized that policy changes should be conducted with public discussion. Mr. Gonzalez, referring to Ms. Cellini's example, explained that the expressed policy was that costs for the Gated Community should be borne by the assessment of the Gated Community and that expenditures mistakenly made counter to that policy were corrected by journal entries. Councilman Groisman and Assistant Mayor Cohen commented that issue presented by Ms. Cellini brings to light a need to clarify procedures. A general discussion ensued with all agreeing that anything else of a similar nature will be brought to Council for public discussion. Vote: A Motion to approve R7B carried by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R7C A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER AND WATER RATES FOR THE 2015-16 FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Hearing (FINANCE DEPARTMENT) A Motion to Approve was Moved by Councilman Jaime M. Sanz, and Seconded by Councilman Seth Salver. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the Resolution stating that increased water rate was a result of increased wholesale rates of Miami -Dade County and the pass -through fee charged by Miami Beach, and that the Village's costs remain the same. Vote: A Motion carried by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R7D A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF FEES IMPOSED BY THE VILLAGE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Hearing (FINANCE DEPARTMENT) A Motion to Approve was Moved by Mayor Martin Packer, and Seconded by Councilman Seth Salver. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the Resolution stating that all fees remain the same except for water (previously discussed) and off -duty police officers. Bal Harbour Village Second Budget Hearing Minutes - September 21, 2015 Page 13 Council Groisman asked the Chief Mark Overton to comment on whether the increase of the fee would affect police officers being hired, to which Chief Overton responded that this would be a prudent move. Mr. Gonzalez clarified that the agreement with the Consultatio would remain intact. Vote: The Motion carried by unanimous voice vote (5-0). REGULAR AGENDA R5 - ORDINANCES R5A AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS," BY AMENDING THE POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION PLAN AT SECTION 13-40 "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 13-41 "ELIGIBILITY," SECTION 13-42 "SAME -RETIREMENT DATES AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS", SECTION 13-46 "SAME -CONTRIBUTIONS," CREATING A NEW SECTION 13-54 "PLAN CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS; PARTICIPATION IN FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM"; CREATING A NEW SECTION 13-55 "SHARE PLAN"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. FIRST READING. (VILLAGE MANAGER) Mr. Gonzalez briefly described the ordinance. Public Discussion - None A Motion to Approve the Ordinance on First Reading was Moved by Councilman Seth Salver, and Seconded by Councilman Jaime Sanz. Vote: The Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (5-0). Yes No Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen X Councilman Gabriel Groisman X Mayor Martin Packer X Councilman Seth E. Salver X Councilman Jaime M. Sanz X R7 — RESOLUTIONS R7E A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF THE COLLECTIVE Bal Harbour Vllage Second Budget Hearing Minutes - September 21, 2015 Page 14 BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION [POLICE OFFICERS, SERGEANTS AND DETECTIVES] AND BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE IN EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SIGN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (VILLAGE MANAGER) A Motion to Approve was Moved by Councilman Seth Salver, and Seconded by Mayor Martin Packer. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the Resolution and described the history of the process in negotiating with the Police Benevolent Association, emphasizing that all new employees would be enrolled in the Florida Retirement System which, overtime, will generate significant savings, while current employees would have the option of moving to FRS or remaining in their current plan. Brett Schneider (Labor Attorney from Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman) explained the collective bargaining process that culminated in a 3-year contract. He then described the elements of the proposed agreement. Mr. Gonzalez commented that this was a good agreement that provides savings to the Village and maintains positive morale. Vote: The Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote (5-0). Councilman Groisman, Assistant Mayor Cohen, and Mayor Packer commended all those involved in the negotiations of the agreement. Councilman Salver expressed that he would be in favor of setting a timeline for the moving the process along regarding the Bal Harbour Shops expansion. Mayor Packer commented that pending changes could significantly affect the timeline. Councilman Groisman asked if a new plan had been submitted to the Village, to which Mr. Gonzalez replied that he had not received a new plan. Councilman Groisman stated that he had received a new plan and it should be discussed after it is submitted to the Village The Council then conducted a brief discussion on setting a timeline for a public discussion on the Bal Harbour Shops expansion Motion to Adjourn: Moved by Councilman Gabriel Groisman, Seconded by Councilman Jaime M. Sanz. Bal Harbour Village Second Budget Hearing Minutes - September 21, 2015 Page l 5 ADJOURN — the meeting was adjourned at 5:57 P.M. Atte0- 7 Dwight S. , illage Clerk (ity a_c-----rt Mayor Ma ' Packer Bal Harbour Mllage Second Budget Hearing Minutes - September 21, 2015 Page 16