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Mr. Brown then called on Mr. Webb to make a report to
the Council and the gentlemen from the Hotel Assn. who were
present of his trip to Gainesville regarding the Baker's
Haulover situation. Mr. Webb gave a description of the scale
model of Baker's Haulover as it is being studied at Gainesville
under the direction of Prof. Per Bruun, world wide authority
on beach erosion. They are calibrating tides and during the
next 3 months they are going to put sand in the model to see
why sand moves in different directions at different times
of the year. Dade County appropriated $12,000. 00 of County
funds toward the study at the University of Florida. We can
take steps immediately to do some dredging if temporary measures
are established to protect property at the south end. Mr.
Webb then stated that he felt that, after they have completed
the study, Prof. Per Bruun will recommend a 500' opening
in the cut. He also recommended that a meeting be held sometime
in the near future to discuss the financing problem to get
some dredging done. Mr. Webb will set up a meeting date for
a joint meeting with hotel men and Council so that they can
go into this more thoroughly.
Miss Wetterer advised the Council that an Election
Schedule had been placed in each folder for their information.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Clerk
February 28, 1959
March 28i_1959
Mayor
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at 9:30 a.m.
on March 28, 1959 at the Village Hall.
Those present were Messrs. Brown, Broeman, Beatty, and
Faulkner.
Absent: Mr. Hart
Also present were Tom H. Anderson, Village Attorney;
W. H. Webb, Village Manager; and Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk.
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Mayor Brown called the meeting to order and after
hearing the roll call, the minutes of the meeting of February
28th were accepted as submitted on motion of Mr. Beatty,
seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously approved.
The first item considered under Old Business was Mr.
Webb's report to the Mayor and Council re beach erosion meet-
ings. Mr. Webb read the report to the council and said the
committee suggests the following means of financing: "To
finance this work it was the committee's recommendation that
1/3 of the contract price (now estimated at $108,000.) be
paid by the County; 1/3 be assessed against the property
owners lying within the north 1500' of Bat Harbour Ocean
Front by direct assessment in accordance with the Bal Harbour
District plan; and the last 1/3 to be paid out of village
surplus. Mr. Lipp agreed to recommend to his council that
Miami Beach contibute towards the Village's share an amount
equal to $10,000.00 in two payments — $59000.00 to be paid
this year and $5,000.00 to be paid on next year's budget,
and a like amount annually towards the perpetual nourishment
of approximately 15,000 cu. yd. per year whether it be re-
quired on an annual basis or bi— annually. Mr. Bowen, at
this point, agreed to consult with his council and will report
whether or not they feel 'they can also enter into such an
annual nourishment plan as suggested by Mr.Lipp. It is the
opinion of the writer that the council, at its earliest
convenience, take action in accordance with the recommendation
of this committee ". During the discussion that followed Mr.
Broeman stated that he felt since the history of Baker's
Haulover shows that the cut was originally the result of the
county's feeling that it was necessary to provide proper
drainage from a health standpoint; it was not done to benefit
Sal Harbour and in fact has hurt the Village property through
the loss of sand on the beaches; therefore, the County should
be asked to pay for the work to be done and that every means
should be exhausted before spending taxpayers money forthis
work. Mr. Anderson, the Village Attorney, advised the council
at this point that the Village Manager has made a report to
the council and now he should make his recommendation of what
he feels should be done and that the council should not take
any action until they have received the recommendation of the
Village Manager. Mr. Beatty then made a motion that the report
be referred to the Village Manager for his recommendation as
to what proper action should be taken. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously approved.
The next item under Old Business was regarding the
removal of the temporary buildinns. Mr. Whitman, owner of the
Business Section, again requested permission from the Council
to allow the temporary building on his property to remain since
he is definitely nearer to the building of the shopping area
and since the Church —By— The —Sea is planning an addition this
summer. He stated that he would allow the church to use the
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building as a construction shack. As it was the consensus of
all present that the temporary building must be removed as
originally agreed, Mr. Vvhitman then asked the Council to tear
down the building. Mr. Faulkner and Mr. Broeman expressed
their opinions that the Village should pay the expense of
the removal of the temporary building on the Whitman property
since the building was used by the Village for offices and
more recently for storage space at no cost to the Village.
Mr. Webb then read a letter from Mr. Sol Taplin, one
of the Owners of Tracts C, D, 8 E, requesting an extension
of time for the removal of the buildings on their property.
Mr. Webb reminded the council that one of the buildings in
question is located on Tract "C" and the apartment building
which they propose to build is to ne on Tract "E" and that
the building should be moved to Tract "E ", the proposed
construction site. Daring the discussion Mr. Broeman suggested
that a letter be written to Mr. Taplin telling him to either
move the building, or remove it, or the Village will move it.
At tois point, Mr. Anderson advised the council that if the
Village forcibly takes the buildings from the property that
they could be held liable for damages. Mr. Faulkner moved
that the previous direction of the Council that the temporary
buildings on Tracts "C" and "E" be removed from their respective
property be modified to the extent that the Village Manager
is authorized to extend the time for 30 days on the following
conditions:
1. That the owners of Tracts C. D, and E agree in
writing to move the building from Tract "C" to
the location of the actual proposed construction
site, namely, Tract "E ", within 30 days or tear
it down or grant the Village, in writing, permission
to tear down the building at the owners' expense,
and
2. That if the building is moved to Tract "E ", unless
construction is commenced on that property within
90 days from the date the building is moved thereon,
then both the buildings must be removed from Bal Harbour.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Beatty and unanimously carried.
Mr. Webb was directed to write Mr. Taplin advising him of the
decision of the council.
The first
possible amendment
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March 28, 1959
item under New Business was a discussion on
to Ordinance No. 8 regarding fingerprinting
etc. This item was tabled until the next
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A letter from Mr. Ira Willard, i;ity Manager of Miami,
suggesting that Bal Harbour join the Tri— County Governmental
League (Dade — Broward —Palm Beach) was discussed briefly. Mr.
Webb explained the purpose of the Tri— County League and
recommended that the Village join. Mr. Broeman then moved
that the Village of Bal Harbour join the Tri— County League
provided that the dues not exceed $50.00. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Beatty and passed unanimously when voted.
A letter from the Florida League of Municipalities
regarding action on 1959 Legislature program was discussed.
It was explained to the Council that the Florida League keeps
the municipalities informed of various items being presented
in the Legislature and asks that the municipalities cooperate
in advising their legislators of their feelings in such cases.
The Mayor recommended that Bal Harbour cooperate with the
League and if any questionable items are presented that the
Village Manager talk it over with the council before taking
action.
The Village Clerk then asked for verification of the
Voting Registration List for April 7th elections. Mr. Beatty
made a motion to accept the registration list as of March
20, 1959. Mr. Faulkner seconded this motion and it carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
ATTESTt
Clerk
March 28, 1959
r
Mayor
April-20y. 1959
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at the Village
Hall on Monday April 209 1959 for the purpose of inducting
the new members into office.
There were present Messrs. Beatty, Broeman, Brown,
Faulkner, Hart, and Councilman —elect White.
Also present were W. H. Webb, Village Manager; Mary
T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village
Attorney.