HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-07-17 Regular MeetingBAL HARBOUR
- VILLAGE -
Mayor Gabriel Groisman
Assistant Mayor Seth E. Salver
Councilman David J. Albaum
Councilwoman Patricia Cohen
Councilman Jeffrey P. Freimark
Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
Village Clerk Dwight S. Danie
Village Attorneys Weiss Serota
Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Bal Harbour Village Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 17, 2018
At 7:00 PM
Bal Harbour Village Hall • 655 Street • Bal Harbour • Florida 33154
CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Groisman called the meeting to
order at 7:02 PM.
The following were present:
Mayor Gabriel Groisman
Assistant Mayor Seth Salver
Councilman David Albaum
Council Jeffrey Freimark (video conference)
Councilwoman Patricia Cohen
Also present:
Jorge Gonzalez, Village Manager
Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk
Susan Trevarthen, Village Attorney
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor Groisman.
REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS AND DEFERRALS
There were no requests.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PA1
Presentation by the Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
SMART plan.
Ms. Eileen Boucl6 (Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization) provided a
presentation of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan and proffered a
resolution for the Council's approval. The Council agreed to place the resolution on the
next meeting's agenda.
Mr. Gonzalez said that a route study coordinated with Village of Bal Harbour, Surfside and
Bay Harbour Islands is currently in process, and will seek to join the three circulator
systems, making it easier to navigate the area.
PA2
Presentation to Detective Paul Eppler, Bal Harbour Village Police Department
Acting Chief Raleigh Flowers recognized Detective Eppler who will be retiring from the
Village after twenty-five years of service.
PA3
Presentation to the Recipients of the Chief Mark N. Overton Legacy Memorial
Scholarship Fund by the Bal Harbour Police Department in conjunction with the
Rotary Club of Bal Harbour
Acting Chief Flowers presented scholarship checks to Darline Auguste and Adan Pupo.
CONSENT AGENDA
C6 - COUNCIL MINUTES
C6A
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 12, 2018
C7 - RESOLUTIONS
C7A
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE
AND AS THE PRIMARY, AS THE SECONDARY AND AS THE THIRD
RANKED DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
SERVICES PROVIDERS AS NEEDED; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A FORMAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION BY
THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7B
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN GIORDANO AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING
SERVICES AS NEEDED; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANNUAL
RENEWALS OF THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A FORMAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION BY
THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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C7C
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING A CONTINUING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHEN
MOORE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING AND
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AS NEEDED, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ANNUAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS NOR THE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS
OF FLA. STAT. §287.055; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: A Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was moved by Assistant Mayor Seth
Salver and seconded by Councilman David Albaum.
VOTE: The Motion was passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R5 - ORDINANCES
R5A
Business Tax Receipt Ordinance Second Reading
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. SECOND READING
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item stating that State statutes allow municipalities to
increase business taxes once every two years and no more than five percent, and that the
net increase to the Village would be approximately $30,000.
Councilwoman Cohen suggested the lower amount collected at the Bal Harbour Shops
due to lower inventory be researched, and asked if anybody verifies or audits and what is
self -reported by business owners.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Ordinance on first second was moved by Assistant
Mayor Seth Salver and seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen:
ROLL CALL:
ROLL CALL
YES
NO
Councilman Albaum
X
Councilwoman Cohen
X
Councilman Freimark
X
Mayor Groisman
X
Assistant Mayor Salver
X
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).
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R5B
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADDRESS SIGNAGE BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-191 "SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES" TO CLARIFY PENALTIES FOR
SIGN CODE VIOLATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5.5-5 "CRITERIA FOR
APPEARANCE" TO INCLUDE STYLE AS A SIGN DESIGN CRITERIA; AMENDING
SECTION 6-35 "BUILDING PERMIT FEES" TO REVISE SIGN BUILDING PERMIT
FEES; AMENDING SECTION 11-1 "POSTING OF ADVERTISING MATERIAL' TO
AMEND THE SECTION TITLE AND REVISE THE PROHIBITION; AMENDING
CHAPTER 15 "SIGNS" BY DELETING THE CHAPTER AND ADOPTING NEW SIGN
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE; AMENDING SECTION
17-3 "WRITING ON, DIGGING IN STREET, SIDEWALK; PLACEMENT OF SIGNS,
BANNERS," TO DELETE ABILITY TO PLACE SIGNS AND BANNERS IN PUBLIC
STREETS OR SIDEWALKS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Second Reading
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item, and Ms. Trevarthen presented a summary of the
ordinance and uniform sign plan, highlighting changes made following
recommendations from the first reading, which included signs below the level of a
perimeter wall, allowing illumination of ID signs and not regulating statuary or sculptures
in the residential area, and providing a notice of fifteen days, instead of seven, for
hearings.
Ms. Trevarthen reviewed the decision -making responsibilities of the Council, the
Architectural Review Board and the Administration and requirements for variances. She
added that upon surveying the Village, existing signs would be treated as legal and that
moving forward, non -conforming signs would not be created and all new signs would
have to comply with this ordinance. She then described the sign requirements for each
of the Zoning districts.
Ms. Trevarthen then described the procedures pertaining to the Uniform Sign Plan.
Councilwoman Cohen suggested that the notice requirements for a hearing be 15 days
instead of 7 days. There was a general consensus to accept a 15-day notice.
Assistant Mayor Salver clarified for members of the public that existing government and
wayfinding along Collins were not covered by this ordinance and he asked that staff
conduct an inventory of existing signs that would be grandfathered. Mayor Groisman
suggested that existing wayfinding signs should be updated and redesigned.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Ave.) asked for clarification of Delivery Trucks Only sign at
her property, to which Ms. Trevarthen responded that it sounded to her like a compliant
traffic control sign.
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Dina Cellini (21 1 Bal Cross Dr.) asked for clarification of what would be changing in the
gated residential community, to which Mr. Gonzalez responded that 100 square inch non-
commercial speech are now allowed. Mr. Trevarthen further explained that decorations
would not be regulated.
MOTION: A motion to amend the notice requirement for Uniform Sign Plans or
Amendments to 15 days was moved by Mayor Groisman and Seconded by Assistant
Mayor Seth Salver.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Ordinance as amended on second reading was
moved by Assistant Mayor Seth Salver and seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen:
ROLL CALL:
ROLL CALL
YES
NO
Councilman Albaum
X
Councilwoman Cohen
X
Councilman Freimark
X
Mayor Groisman
X
Assistant Mayor Salver
X
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).
R5C
AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 2-75 "PROCEDURE FOR
CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS AND
APPLICATIONS SUBJECT TO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD REVIEW" AND
SECTIONS 5.5-2 "DEFINITIONS" AND 5.5-5 "CRITERIA FOR APPEARANCE" OF
CHAPTER 5.5 "APPEARANCE CODE" TO DEFINE AND AUTHORIZE THE
SELECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF A PAINT COLOR PALETTE; AMENDING
SECTION 6-35 "BUILDING PERMIT FEES" TO REMOVE THE PERMIT FEE FOR A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PAINT PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS,
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, CONFLICTS, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (First Reading)
Mr. Gonzalez described the item explaining that this ordinance will expedited the process
a resident undertakes when painting the outside of their house, by allowing them to select
paint colors from a pre -approved pallet.
There were no comments from the public.
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MOTION: A motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading was moved by Assistant
Mayor Seth Salver and seconded by Councilman David Albaum:
ROLL CALL:
ROLL CALL
YES
NO
Councilman Albaum
X
Councilwoman Cohen
X
Councilman Freimark
X
Mayor Groisman
X
Assistant Mayor Salver
X
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).
R7 - RESOLUTIONS
R7A
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE
AND SUNSTATE METER & SUPPLY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER
METERS, INSTALLATION PARTS, AND METER BOXES AS DETAILED WITHIN
PROPOSAL NO. 58856 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($298,048); PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez described the item stating that as a result of the Village's water meters being
old and 12% of the water payed for by the Village per year was not being billed to users,
the village had begun to replace meters. He said that this was a sole source agreement
because this was the only one provider of this meter in the state of Florida.
Mayor Groisman asked would it be ensured that the pricing was reasonable, to which Mr.
Gonzalez responded that the Village was committed to the Neptune meter and that he
could ensure that the Village was not overpaying for this type of meter.
Mayor Groisman suggested that the Administration proactively work with residents
during the implementation of the transfer to new meters.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Ave.) requested that meters for the buildings on the west
side of Collins Avenue be installed on the east side of the wall separating the Gated
Residential Community.
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MOTION: A motion to approve the Resolution was moved by Assistant Mayor Seth
Salver and seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen:
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R7 B
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
PERFORMANCE, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY OF ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND
LABOR NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT STORM WATER DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SANITARY LIFT STATION (PS-1) AND THE ADJACENT
AREA IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($284,970); PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item stating that it was before the Council following a
selection from an RFP process and it was for work to be done at Pump Station One (PS-1)
and fixing the adjacent catch basin.
Mayor Groisman asked if the firm was going to be able to "hit the ground running" to
which Mr. Gonzalez stated that after the signature process and a notice to proceed, the
firm was reading to begin work. Mayor Groisman than asked how long the project would
take expressing his concern for the upcoming hurricane season, to which John Oldenburg
(Director of Park and Public Spaces) responded that the project would be four months
overall.
Dina Cellini (211 Bal Cross Drive) commented on flooding in the northern part of the
gated community to which Mr. Oldenburg responded that a Park Drive project was in
design and will go out to bid at the beginning of the fiscal year with start date aimed for
February of 2019.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Resolution was moved by Assistant Mayor Seth
Salver and seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen:
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R7C
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALVIN GIORDANO AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SANITARY PUMP STATION NO. ONE, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AS
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DETAILED WITHIN PROPOSAL NO.17-9868.8, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FORTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY THREE DOLLARS ($41,993);
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item. There were no comments from the public.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Resolution was moved by Assistant Mayor Seth
Salver and seconded by Councilman David Albaum:
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R7D
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE BAL HARBOUR PARK ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL AND VILLAGE MANAGER ON THE DESIGN OF THE BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE PARK, AND ADOPTION OF A CHARTER FOR THIS COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item stating that this committee, as proposed, would consist
of 5 members, each approved by a member of the Council, plus 2 additional members
approved by the majority of the Council, and this committee, formed under the Village
Code, would be bound by the Sunshine laws of the State of Florida.
Councilwoman Cohen expressed her concern that such a formal structure might inhibit
creativity, and that the requirement that committee members not communicate outside
of a public hearing, would prevent people traveling to other parks together to explore
ideas.
Mayor Groisman agreed and asked the Village Attorney for advice on a committee
structure that would be less formal, to which Ms. Trevarthen responded that the
administration could seek public input, and that the public could organized themselves,
at a grass roots level. Mr. Gonzalez added that as decision points for the project arose,
he could invite public input in a way that provides everyone an opportunity to participate.
MOTION: A Motion to defer this item was moved by Mayor Gabriel Groisman and
seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen.
Thomas Noel (10240 Collins Avenue) expressed his interest to be involved in the park
design project and suggested that the selection of the architect should follow the input
for design, to which Mr. Gonzalez stated that the next step was to flesh out the approved
site plan, not to overturn decisions already made by the Council.
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Raj Singh (53 Camden Drive) commented that a committee was not the way to go, that it
was impossible to get attendance, and that the administration should determine what
people want, and then professionals should provide ideas to the Council for approval.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) stated that Bernard Zyscovich was not a park
architect and that the second site plan was lacking and needed to be rethought. Mr.
Gonzalez stated that the park design by Mr. Zyscovitch was paid for through the
development agreement and that seeking a new architect and new design would greatly
increase the cost of the project and the time required to finish it.
VOTE: The Motion was passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R7E
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA; APPROVING THE RANKINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS FOR
THE RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF
TOURISM/CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE WITH TOP RANKED FIRM SEARCHWIDE IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO
EXCEED FORTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($42,000); IF NOT SUCCESSFUL
WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND RANKED FIRM
DIVERSIFIED SEARCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000); IF NOT SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATE WITH THE THIRD RANKED
FIRM KORN FERRY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ($50,000); PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item stating that three providers had responded through a
bid process, and the top ranked (Searchwide) was well known within the industry. Ramiro
Inguanzo, Assistant Village Manager, provided an explanation of the fee structure and
breakdown of three firms' bids. Mr. Gonzalez added that this position more typical of the
private -sector and the fee structures were reflective of that, to which Councilman Freimark
add that the fees were in line with that of the private sector.
Raj Singh (53 Camden Drive) commented that all three firms could do the job and that it
was importantto put comprehensive thought into writing the job description that they will
use to in their search.
Councilwoman Cohen asked if the Council would get the opportunity to have input in the
job description, to which Mr. Gonzalez responded that it was the Manager's responsibility
to hire the professional, and that the Council and the Resort Tax Committee had given
him guidance.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) thanked Mr. Inguanzo for his leadership with the
Resort Tax Committee. She stated her opinion that hiring this position was premature and
was being pushed by the powers -that -be, the Shops, and that mistakes have been made
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with firms hired for branding and design. Mayor Groisman responded that
representatives from the St. Regis and the Ritz Carlton had independently urged him to
fill the position, and Assistant Mayor Salver added that the job description had changed
overtime to include the duties of a tourism director and chief marketing officer.
Thomas Noel (10240 Collins Avenue) commented that this was very dynamic position,
and that a key component of the search criteria needed to include digital marketing and
experience with both hotels and retail
MOTION: A Motion to approve the Resolution was moved by Mayor Gabriel Groisman
and seconded my Assistant Mayor Seth Salver.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R7F
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
DETERMINING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE
FOR THE FIRST BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19; AS REQUIRED BY
LAW; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FILE SAID RESOLUTION WITH THE
PROPERTY APPRAISER OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item state that the tax roll had increased about three percent
and if the Village kept the current level (1.9654) it would be able to meet all its service
needs plus add proposed service enhancements.
Dina Cellini (211 Bal Cross Drive) asked the Mr. Gonzalez to describe the proposed
enhancements. Mr. Gonzalez listed the proposed enhancements.
Councilwoman Cohen suggested that that the Village's low millage rate should be
emphasized and touted by the Chief Marketing Officer.
Mr. Gonzalez announced that the agreed upon hearing dates for the budget were
September 12 and September 17, 2018.
MOTION: A Motion to pass the Resolution was moved by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen
and seconded by Assistant Mayor Seth Salver.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
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R9A - NEW BUSINESS AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding a resolution honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule in the
Florida Constitution - Assistant Mayor Seth Salver
Assistant Mayor Salver introduced the item and described a proposed resolution and
then announced the August 16 Florida League of Cities Convention. Mayor Groisman
asked Council members if anyone had an issue with putting aside Council protocol, by
hearing and voting on a resolution presented in a discussion item, to which all Council
members agreed to waive protocol for this issue. The Village Clerk read the title of the
resolution. There was no public comment.
VOTE: A Motion to approve the resolution was moved by Assistant Mayor Seth Salver
and seconded by Councilwoman Patricia Cohen.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
R9B - PUBLIC COMMENT
Ruth Karp (74 Bal Bay Drive) discussed the problem of stray cats in the community. She
commented that there are individuals who capture the cats, have them neutered and
tagged, then release them back into the community, and urged that the Village do
something to help. She added that Village code required cats to wear a bell.
Mr. Gonzalez that he had spoken with the Chief of Police regarding people feeding the
cats.
Dina Cellini (211 Bal Cross Drive) commented feeding the cats was not the problem, that
there needed to be some kind of coordination In dealing with the problem including
informational flyers, to which Mr. Gonzalez said that he would reach out to the Humane
Society to explore what could be done.
Penny Sepler (10275 Collins Avenue) asked about the rules/restrictions on campaign sign
regarding placement and in particular, utilizing the Village's wave design, to which Ms.
Trevarthen read the County code governing campaign signs and of potential problems
in trying to over regulate them. Ms. Sepler then asked for the status of the Quarzo, to
which Mr. Gonzalez responded that their business goal is to be operational by the end of
the calendar year.
Beth Berkowitz (10160 Collins Avenue) commented that she hoped thatthe Village would
find a way to keep the utilization of the Village wave design from being used, to which
Mayor Groisman cited a federal law statute prohibiting the trade mark registrations of
flags and coat of arms.
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R10 - VILLAGE MANAGER REPORT
R11 - VILLAGE CLERK REPORT
R11A LOBBYIST REPORT
R12 - VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 PM.
r Gabriel Groisman
Attest:
DwighDanie, Village Clerk
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