HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-09-13 First Budget HearingBAL HARBOUR
Mayor Martin Packer
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
Councilman Seth E. Salver
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
- VILLAGE -
Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
Village Clerk Dwight S. Danie
Village Attorneys Weiss Serota
Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
VILLAGE COUNCIL
FIRST BUDGET HEARING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
AT 7:00 P.M.
Bal Harbour Village Hall • 655 - 96th Street • Bal Harbour • Florida 33154
CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Packer called the meeting to
order at 7:01 P.M.
The following were present:
Mayor Martin Packer
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
Councilman Seth Salver
Councilman Jaime Sanz
The following were not present:
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
Also present:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk
Richard Weiss, Village Attorney
Stephanie Marquez, Deputy Village Clerk
Mayor Packer asked Council Groisman to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and
congratulated him on the recent birth of his daughter.
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS AND DEFERRALS
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mr. Danie, and Richard Carmenaty, IT Support, provided a brief demonstration of the
newly upgraded and audio/video equipment for the Chamber and Mr. Gonzalez
commended Ramiro Inguanzo, John Oldenburg and the rest of Village Staff for Council
Chamber renovations.
CONSENT AGENDA (7:26 PM)
C6 - COUNCIL MINUTES
C7 - RESOLUTIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE FIRST BUDGET HEARING)
C7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (THE "FDOT") AND THE VILLAGE FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PATTERN PAVEMENT CROSSWALKS AND
AGGREGATE TEXTURED SIDEWALKS PLANNED FOR AND CURRENTLY
INSTALLED ON COLLINS AVENUE AND NW 96 TH STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS
OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS IF
OFFERED BY FDOT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES DEPARTMENT)
C7B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE VILLAGE'S GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE POLICY WITH FLORIDA BLUE; AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE
VILLAGE'S GROUP DENTAL POLICY WITH METLIFE/SAFEGUARD; AND
RENEWAL OF THE VILLAGE'S VISION POLICY WITH METLIFE/SAFEGUARD;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(HUMAN RESOURCES)
MOTION: A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was moved by Councilman Seth
Salver and Seconded by Councilman Gabriel Groisman.
VOTE: the Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (4-0).
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R5 - ORDINANCES (TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE FIRST BUDGET HEARING)
R5A AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING DIVISION III
"ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD" OF ARTICLE III "BOARDS, COMMITTEES
AND COMMISSIONS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" AUTHORIZING A
FEE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD; AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS"
AMENDING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST
READING)
(BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
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Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item, stating the the current fees are out of balance fees,
in that they do not cover the costs of the Building Department, resulting in the need for
the General Fund to subsidize the costs. The current fee structure includes a $100
minimum permit fee and 1% of the value of the construction. He stated that the
recommendation to the Council is: to increase the minimum permit fee to $150; to
raise the percentage of the value of construction from 1 % to 2% for the first $1 million
and, after $1 million, leave the percentage at 1 %; and to eliminate the surcharge for
construction inside the Gated Community. He stated that this new structure is fair and
would generate sufficient fees to cover the costs of the Building Department.
MOTION: The Ordinance was moved for discussion by Councilman Seth Salver and
seconded by Mayor Martin Packer.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Groisman commended Suramy Cabrera, Building Official, and Jorge
Gonzalez. He commented that it was important to point out that the single family
homes District has subsidized at least 20% of the cost of the Building Department. He
stated that the suggested 150 lower and still not cover expenses recommend raise to
$250
MOTION: A Motion to to amend the proposed ordinance to raise the minimum permit
fee from $150 to $250 was Moved by Councilman Gabriel Groisman and seconded
by Councilman Jaime Sanz.
David Guela (10175 Collins Ave.) spoke against raising the minimum permit fees.
Councilman Salver stated he was reluctant to further raise the fee in that it might
become a barrier to compliance.
VOTE: The motion amend failed by a tied voice vote (2-2) Mayor Martin Packer and
Councilman Seth Salver voting in the positive and Councilman Jaime Sanz and
Councilman Gabriel Groisman voting in the negative.
VOTE: The ordinance passed on first reading by roll call vote (4-0).
ROLL CALL
Yes
No
Mayor Martin Packer
X
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
----
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
X
Councilman Seth E. Salver
X
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
X
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R5B AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE II
"LOCAL BUSINESS TAX" OF CHAPTER 9 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND
BUSINESS TAX" OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN BUSINESS TAXES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
MOTION: The ordinance was moved for discussion by Councilman Seth Salver and
seconded by Councilman Gabriel Groisman.
Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item explaining that the Florida Statutes allow
municipalities to amend business tax receipts, but only every other year, and if
increasing, no greater that 5%. He stated that all of the fees would be increasing 5%.
VOTE: the ordinance passed on first reading by roll call vote (4-0)
ROLL CALL
Yes
No
Mayor Martin Packer
X
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
----
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
X
Councilman Seth E. Salver
X
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
X
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FIRST BUDGET HEARING AGENDA
R7 - RESOLUTIONS
R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2017, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez read the State required millage rate statement into the record, stating
that the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, while maintaining the
existing rate, is 1.9654 mils, which is 11.45% higher than the State rollback rate of
1.7635 mils. He stated that this is the third lowest millage rate in Miami -Dade County
and that the millage rate is set appropriately for the fiscal year.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved my Councilman Gabriel
Groisman and seconded by Councilman Seth Salver.
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R5B AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE II
"LOCAL BUSINESS TAX" OF CHAPTER 9 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND
BUSINESS TAX" OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN BUSINESS TAXES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
MOTION: The ordinance was moved for discussion by Councilman Seth Salver and
seconded by Councilman Gabriel Groisman.
Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item explaining that the Florida Statutes allow
municipalities to amend business tax receipts, but only every other year, and if
increasing, no greater that 5%. He stated that all of the fees would be increasing 5%.
VOTE: the ordinance passed on first reading by roll call vote (4-0)
ROLL CALL
Yes
No
Mayor Martin Packer
X
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
----
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
X
Councilman Seth E. Salver
X
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
X
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FIRST BUDGET HEARING AGENDA
R7 - RESOLUTIONS
R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2017, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez read the State required millage rate statement into the record, stating
that the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, while maintaining the
existing rate, is 1.9654 mils, which is 11.45% higher than the State rollback rate of
1.7635 mils. He stated that this is the third lowest millage rate in Miami -Dade County
and that the millage rate is set appropriately for the fiscal year.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved my Councilman Gabriel
Groisman and seconded by Councilman Seth Salver.
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There were no public comments and no discussion by Councilmembers.
VOTE: The motion passed by roll call vote (4-0).
ROLL CALL
Yes
No
Mayor Martin Packer
X
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
----
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
X
Councilman Seth E. Salver
X
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
X
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R7B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR, VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17; PROVIDING FOR
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item stating that the proposed budge for Fiscal Year
2016-2017 is $14,767,000 for the General Fund, $3,706,000 for Resort Tax, $7,804,500
for the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund: $26,880,000 overall. He added that the
goals are to enhance community policing efforts, to improve the beauty of public
spaces, continue to invest in information technology, expand communication with
residents and visitors establish and keep sustainable fiscal policies and plan for future
capital.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved my Mayor Martin Packer
and seconded by Councilman Gabriel Groisman.
Councilman Groisman commended the members of the Budget Advisory Committee
for their efforts and input into the formulation of the budget.
There were no public comments.
VOTE: The motion passed by roll call vote (4-0).
ROLL CALL
Yes
No
Mayor Martin Packer
X
Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen
----
Councilman Gabriel Groisman
X
Councilman Seth E. Salver
X
Councilman Jaime M. Sanz
X
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R7C A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS IN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE RATE
OF ASSESSMENT; IMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST
ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; CONFIRMING THE INITIAL
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC
HEARING
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item stating that the assessment remains the same and
would be $224.74 for multi -family dwellings, and $480.32 for single family, which
would generate $655,000 to the Solid Waste Fund.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved my Councilman Seth Salver
and seconded by Mayor Martin Packer.
There were no public comments and no discussion by Councilmembers.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (4-0).
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R7D A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF SECURITY AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS IN THE GATED RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; IMPOSING SECURITY
AND LANDSCAPE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE GATED RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; CONFIRMING THE
INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC HEARING
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez - Summarized the item stating that the proposed unchanged rate would
be $1,802 per single family residence, $901 for unimproved property and $7,208 for
private recreational facilities, generating $424,000.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Gabriel
Groisman and seconded by Councilman Seth Salver.
David Guela (10175 Collins Ave.) inquired why residents outside the Gated Community
could not walk their dogs in the Gated Community, to which Mr. Weiss responded that
the streets in the Gated Community were determined by the plat to be private.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (4-0).
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
R7E A RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER RATES FOR THE 2016-17 FISCAL YEAR;
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item stating that the water rate would remain the same,
but the sewer rate would be increased 2.3% as resulting from increases by the City of
Miami Beach.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Seth Salver
and seconded by Councilman Jaime Sanz.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (4-0).
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R7F 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.
(FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Mr. Gonzalez summarized the item stating that this item consolidated fees dispersed
throughout Village Code. He indicated that most fees would remain unchanged, with
the exception of the fees for Business Tax Receipts, which would be increasing 5%, as
allowed by Florida Statues, and the elimination of the fee for alarm permits.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Gabriel
Groisman and Seconded by Councilman Seth Salver.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (4-0).
R9 - NEW BUSINESS AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION
R9A Public Comment
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Councilman Groisman asked the Village Attorney to request an executive session for
pending litigation, to which Mr. Weiss responded that he would individually contact
each Councilmember after which, if need be, an executive session would be called for
those requiring further Council direction.
Mr. Gonzalez described the State required budget approval process.
There was no public comment
R10 - VILLAGE MANAGER REPORT
R10A
(VILLAGE MANAGER)
R11 - VILLAGE CLERK REPORT
R11A Village Lobbyist Registration Report
(VILLAGE CLERK)
R12 - VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
(VILLAGE ATTORNEY)
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM
J
Mayor Martin acker
Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk
Bal Harbour Village First Budget Hearing Minutes— September 13, 2016