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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 121-2015 - Bal Harbour Village Newsletter (LTC 021-2015)MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE ART ACCESS PROGRAM 2015 HURRICANE SEASON PREPARATION STAFF SPOTLIGHT COUNCIL ACTION ON THE POLICE BEAT P.02 P.03 P.04 P.06 P.06 P. 07 IN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2015 LOGO & MARKETING STRATEGIES WILL STRENGTHEN THE BAL HARBOUR BRAND As Bal Harbour Village (BHV) continues its vibrant growth and recognition as a world-class global destination, BHV has updated its brand identity to reflect its evolving image. The Village contracted with a marketing firm that specializes in the development of luxury brands to assist in identifying its target audience and unifying our branding and marketing efforts. Village staff worked closely with a creative agency to develop a new brand and a long-range marketing plan. The new Bal Harbour look will unify all our communication products with a comprehensive message that strategically represents BHV at all levels. An integral part of the new long-range marketing plan was the development of a new logo. After several options were presented to the Village’s Resort Tax Committee (made up Bal Harbour residents and business representatives), the refined logo in the above newsletter banner was selected. The logo matches the tone and style of the new advertising campaign and the overall brand that Bal Harbor Village will present locally, nationally and internationally. VILLAGE UNVEILS NEW LOOK VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1 STAYING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR VILLAGE Can it be that we have already reached the mid-point of 2015? The first half of the year has proven to be both active and productive for Bal Harbour Village as we move forward on a variety of programs and projects. In tandem with our Village website, we are re-purposing our Village newsletter to be a key communication tool to update our residents on the status of Village activities. This issue includes: a story about our Unscripted Art Access Program, an excellent cultural and lifestyle benefit for our Village residents; Hurricane preparation suggestions; and a summary of some recent actions taken by the Village Council. The newsletter and website will also provide promotions on our upcoming happenings; profiles on officials and staff; and other important information regarding life in Bal Harbour Village. We also encourage you to sign up to receive e-mails and/or text updates from the Village at: www.balharbour.org. If you ever have any questions or need any information, feel free to call Village Hall at 305-866-4633. Normal operating hours for Village Hall are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Finally, we hope that for those of you who attended our Independence Day celebration that you enjoyed the sand sculptures and demonstrations as well as the spectacular fireworks show. Have a great rest of the summer and safe travels. MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL THE VILLAGE OFFICIALS Patricia Cohen Assistant Mayor District 3pcohen@balharbour.org Gabriel Groisman Councilman District 5ggroisman@balharbour.org Martin Packer Mayor District 2mpacker@balharbour.org Seth E. Salver CouncilmanDistrict 1ssalver@balharbour.org Jaime M. Sanz Councilman District 4jsanz@balharbour.org Jorge M. Gonzalez Village Managermanager@balharbour.org Dolores M. Mejia Interim Village Clerkdmejia@balharbour.org Richard J. WeissWeiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman Village Attorneyrweiss@wsh-law.com B H 2 ART ACCESS PROGRAM OPENS THE WORLD OF ART TO RESIDENTS Have you taken advantage of Bal Harbour’s exclusive Unscripted Art Acess Program? Launched in Fall 2012, this successful program gives Village residents the opportunity to fully enjoy and engage in South Florida’s dynamic and inspiring arts scene. Since its inception, Unscripted Bal Harbour has organized a series of temporary public art commissions, provided exclusive access to Art Basel events, as well as some of Miami’s most significant museums and private collections, and coordinated the Unscripted Bal Harbour Art Chat series featuring invited art experts. Most recently, on May 26, South Beach’s Wolfsonian-FIU Museum opened its Annex for Village residents as part of a private guided tour of collections not available to the public. On April 30, an Unscripted Art Chat focused on “Rethinking Nature and Urbanity in Today’s Architecture,” and featured WORKac’s Principal Dan Wood and curator Cathy Leff. In addition to access to museums such as the Perez Art Museum Miami, the Bass Museum of Art and others, Unscripted allows residents and hotel guests free access to renowned private collections, such as the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO), the Rubell Family Collection, the de Ia Cruz Collection and the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse. The Village is working to add several other venues, including: Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden; Vizcaya Museum and Gardens; MDC Museum of Art + Design; and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum, among others. The Unscripted Art Access Program, provides a valuable and enriching amenity to Bal Harbour residents and hotel guests. To activate your Bal Harbour Access Card, please visit www.balharbourflorida.com and click on Unscripted Access Program. RESIDENT BENEFITS Bal Harbour residents recently enjoyed a private guided tour at the Wolfsonian-FIU. BAL HARBOUR HOSTS THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIIES Bal Harbour Village was the host site of the Miami-Dade County League of Cities (MDCLC) monthly meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Sea View Hotel. The organization consists of elected representatives from all Miami-Dade municipalities and works to promote pro- grams and issues that will ensure a high quality of life for all residents. Participation in the MDCLC allows elected officals to share ideas of mutual benefit.At the MDCLC meeting are (L-R) Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez, Mayor Martin Packer, Assistant Mayor Patricia Cohen and Councilman Seth Salver. PART OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY Former Vice President of Arts for the Knight Foundation Den- nis Scholl (far right) spoke to renowned photographer Zoe Strauss at an Art Chat event. 5K WALK/RUN THROUGH THE VILLAGE SUPPORTS RELAY FOR LIFE South Florida runners and walkers enjoyed the tropical beauty of Bal Harbour as they com- pleted a 5K Run/Walk course that included the Village neighborhoods and beach. The event was part of the annual Surf Bal Bay Relay for Life campaign, which raises funds to support awareness, research and cures for cancer. Mayor Martin Packer congratulates finishers of the Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk. 3 BEFORE THE STORM Now is the time to make a plan for you and your family. If you are going to be away during the hurricane season, make sure that you have arrangements in place to secure your home. Purchasing supplies once a storm is threatening is expensive and strenuous. Shopping for items a little at a time before an event eliminates stress and avoids long lines/empty shelves. IMPORTANT DETAILS PETS: In addition to food, make sure pets (cats/dogs) have proper identification tags and properly working pet carriers and leashes. SHELTERS: Keep maps and numbers of your nearest shelter listed in case of emergency evacuations (If you have pets call ahead to locate shelters that allow pets). PHOTOS: Take pictures of your property before and after the storm for insurance purposes. LANDSCAPE Pruning trees and shrubs before a hurricane can reduce the debris that may become airborne. Proper pruning also increases the likelihood that a tree can weather a storm. Consult or hire a certified, licensed arborist prior to tree pruning. Landscapers hired to maintain residential and commercial properties must remove all vegetation. Do not begin pruning or cleanup activities or place trash on the curb during a Hurricane Watch/Warning. IF A STORM IS IMMINENT Protect the areas of your home where wind can enter. Secure windows and doors, preferably with permanent County-approved storm shutters. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” plywood. The boards should already be cut to fit and ready for installation. Tape does not prevent window damage. Bring in lawn furniture, garbage cans, bins and other items that are not secured and could become airborne. If you own a boat, use double lines at the marina. If it is trailered and cannot be garaged, stake it to the ground with rope and fill the hull with water. Monitor the storm’s progress regularly. Visit www.miamidade.gov or call 311 for updates on services. Depending on conditions, bus, rail, garbage and recycling services, as well as airport and seaport operations could be affected. If an evacuation order is given, you must leave the area and move to a location outside the evacuation zone. Make sure you take your local identification, so you can return after the storm. Turn off your electricity at the main breaker. Unplug appliances. FLOODING Bal Harbour Village is a coastal community. Storm surge and flooding is possible during a hurricane. Do not walk or drive near areas of standing water – there could be dangerous debris and uneven depths that will cause injuries. *From June 1 through November 30 everyone should always be prepared for a storm. *Before the storm approaches make sure you have the following items: Food Water Store enough water for drinking, bathing, cooking for all family members and pets Health & First Aid Storage Protect important documents in zip locked bags such as: birth certificates, social security cards, insurance documents, etc. Cleaning & Supplies disposable eating utensils, mosquito repellent, gloves, liquid soap Tools Flashlights, batteries, pliers, hammers, goggles, dust mask, screwdrivers, etc.) Generator Battery Operated Radio Special Items Spare eye glasses, diapers, wipes Auto fuel Make sure your gas tank is full Money ATMs could be down during and after a storm, make sure you have cash on hand if needed 2015 HURRICANE SEASON PREPARATION 4 BAL HARBOUR CONTACTS Bal Harbour Building Department(305) 865-7525 Bal Harbour Parks and Public Spaces Department(305) 866-4633, Ext. 368 Bal Harbour Police Department(305) 866-5000www.balharbourpolice.org Bal Harbour Security District Guardhouse(305) 861-8488 Bal Harbour Village Hall(305) 866-4633www.balharbour.org Miami-Dade Fire Station #21 (Haulover Park)(305) 513-7921www.miamidade.gov/MDFR Miami-Dade Police Department(305) 595-6263www.miami-dade.gov/MDPD WEATHER National Hurricane Centerwww.nhc.noaa.gov South Florida Weather Forecast Office(305) 229-4550www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl ELDERLY/SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES Miami-Dade County Special Transportation Services (305) 630-5300 / (305) 263-5439 TDDwww.miamidade.gov/transit Alliance for Aging–Helpline(305) 670-4357www.allianceforaging.org American Red Cross(305) 644-1200www.redcross.org Florida Division of Emergency Management(850) 413-9969www.floridadisaster.org Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)(800) 621-3362 / (800) 462-7585 TDDwww.fema.gov Florida Relay Service(800) 955-8770 / (800) 955-8771 TDDwww.ftri.org/floridarelay Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center(305) 468-5900 / (305) 468-5402 TDDwww.miamidade.gov/oem National Flood Insurance Program(800) 638-6620 / (800) 447-9487 TDDwww.fema.gov/business/nfip CONSUMER RESOURCES Miami-Dade County Consumer Services (305) 375-3677 / (305) 375-4177 TDDwww.miamidade.gov/csd Humane Society(305) 696-0800www.humanesocietymiami.org Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension(305) 248-3311 UTILITIES Florida Power and Light(800) 468-8243 / (800) 251-5325www.fpl.com AT&T(888) 757-6500 / (305) 780-2273www.att.com Comcast(800) 266-2278www.comcast.com TECO/Peoples Gas(877) 832-6747 For further information, call 3-1-1 or visit www.miamidade.gov EMERGENCIES Call 911 only for life-threatening situations. After the danger of the storm is passed, call police or utility companies immediately to report hazards such as downed power lines (STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED POWER LINES), broken gas or water mains, overturned gas tanks, etc. Do not drive or walk through standing water. For non-emergency general information, call 3-1-1 for 24-hour information during emergency events such as hurricanes or natural disasters. CALL 9-1-1 only for urgent emergencies like a crime in progress, a burning building or medical emergency. MAKE SPECIAL PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Individuals within Miami-Dade County who have special needs – and may require additional assistance during evacuations – can register with the County’s People with Special Needs & Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (PSN/EEAP). The PSN/EEAP is registration driven and the locations are not published. Upon qualifying for the program, a letter of confirmation will be mailed to the special needs client that will identify their shelter location. The Special Needs Evacuation Centers (SNECs) are staffed with medical personnel from the Department of Health and/or Jackson Memorial Hospital nursing staff. The needs of infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities must be included in your overall plan to be fully prepared for an emergency. 2015 STORM NAMES ANA BILL CLAUDETTE DANNY ERIKA FRED GRACE HENRI IDA JOAQUIN KATE LARRY MINDY NICHOLAS ODETTE PETER ROSE SAM TERESA VICTOR WANDA 5 JOHN OLDENBURG KEEPS THE VILLAGE BEAUTIFUL John Oldenburg has joined the Bal Harbour administrative team as the Director of Parks and Public Spaces. He comes to the Village with more than 25 years of experience in parks and recreation administration. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation in Miami Beach. In this role, he was responsible for the administration of landscape maintenance for more than 520 acres of parks and facilities. He is a certified arborist and nursery expert, ensuring that our landscape maintenance and design will be professionally managed. John also previously served on the Miami-Dade County Community Image Advisory Board. John can be reached at 305.866.4633 ext. 336 or by email at joldenburg@balharbour.org. STAFF SPOTLIGHT John Oldenburg Parks and Public Spaces Director RECENT COUNCIL ACTION ORDINANCE PROHIBITS USE OF STYROFOAM IN THE VILLAGE The Bal Harbour Village Council has passed an Ordinance which prohibits the use of polystyrene products in the Village. Polystyrene is a petroleum by-product commonly known as Styrofoam. It is neither readily recyclable nor biodegradable and can have serious impacts to human health, wildlife and the aquatic environment. Styrofoam is the most common litter found on Village streets, beaches and public spaces. The Village seeks to reduce the use of Styrofoam and encourage reusable, recyclable or compostable alternatives. The prohibited items include Styrofoam plates, bowls, cups, containers, trays and ice chests. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry Styrofoam onto any beach within the Village. Business in the Village and outside vendors serving the Village will be prohibited from serving Styrofoam beverage or food items to patrons on Village property. ORDINANCE ALLOWS DOGS ON BEACH HARD PACK AREA The Bal Harbour Village Council recently amended the Village Code to permit dogs on the area of hardpack sand west of the sand dunes (on the service road near where approved vehicles travel). The Ordinance dictates that individuals walking dogs must maintain them on leashes and pick up after them. For the convenience of dog walkers, there are several dog waste / pooper scooper stations located all along the path on the hardpack sand. At the con- clusion of a one year period (the period ends on March 31, 2016), the Council will reevaluate the program and if it is deemed successful (meaning that the beach has remained clean and free of dog poop), the Village Council will discuss extending the privilege accordingly. According to Florida Statutes, an Ordinance is an official legislative action of a governing body and a regulation of a general and permanent nature and enforceable as a local law. 6 BAL HARBOR OFFICERS RECOGNIZED Each year, hundreds of police officers and civilians are nominated for the prestigious Law Enforcement Organization (LEO) Awards. Sponsored by the Chiefs of Police of Miami-Dade County, the award honors outstanding performances by law enforcement personnel. In 2015, three Bal Harbour Police Department officers were finalists. Sgt. Raul Martinez and Officer Paul Eppler for Officer of the Year and Det. Hector Gonzalez for Support Services Category 1, recognizing a significant training development. Det. Gonzalez was the winner in this category. Early last year, Sgt. Martinez and Off. Eppler rescued a 71-year-old man who had fallen from the Haulover Inlet jetty and was swept out to sea. The officers, in the marine unit, miraculously located the victim in rough seas, pulled him into the patrol vessel and transported him to the awaiting Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel. The officers’ quick actions are credited with saving the man’s life. In 2011, while attending the annual conference of the Autism Society of Orlando, Det. Gonzalez realized there was very little training for police officers in the awareness of autism. Current training did not describe the condition or how to communicate with and assist an someone with autism. He combined his significant law enforcement experience with being the father of a young man with autism to develop a training course titled Autism Awareness Training for Law Enforcement Officers. The course has increased police safety across Florida and given officers the knowledge to effectively communicate with persons suffering with autism. The training includes scenario-based and live interactions with men and women afflicted with autism in a controlled environment. Eventually, he included his son, Christopher, to help educate officers about autism. Det. Gonzalez and Christopher have provided the training to over 4,500 law enforcement officers from over 69 different agencies. TWO SEASONED LIEUTENANTS JOIN DEPARTMENT The Bal Harbour Police Department had added two experienced Lieutenants to enhance the level of management over all police operations. Lieutenants Oscar Amago and Raleigh Flowers began with the department earlier this year on the night shifts. Both are highly trained law enforcement professionals with decades of policing experience, including management, planning, organizing, motivating and coordinating in the public safety arena. The two new Lieutenants will greatly enhance the Chief of Police’s ability to employ a new philosophy of high visibility, proactive community policing. With seasoned managerial personnel on all shifts, the Department will be able to improve communication between the Police Department and the community. This will have a positive impact on the level of service and ensure a more uniformed level of response and follow-up. (L-R) Police Chief Mark Overton, Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez, Detective Hector Gonzalez and his son, Christopher Gonzalez, holding the LEO award. Lt. Oscar Amago (L) and Lt. Raleigh Flowers. ON THE POLICE BEAT NEW PERSONNEL 7 VILLAGE CONTACTSNormal operating hours for Village Hall are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village Hall(305) 866-4633 Police Department(305) 866-5000 Parks and Public Spaces(305) 866-4633, Ext. 368 Tourism Marketing(305) 866-4633, Ext. 337 Village Finance(305) 866-4633, Ext. 329 WEBSITES Balharbour.orgBalharbourflorida.com (Tourism)Balharbourpolice.org (Police) @balharbourGov@balharbourPD BalHarbourGovBalHarbourPoliceDept Bal Harbour Village Hall 655 96th Street Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 2783