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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1959-04-20 Meeting42 A letter from Mr. Ira Willard, City 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. ATTEST: Clerk March 28, 1959 Mayor APril_20i 1959 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at the Village Hall on Monday April 20, 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. 43 Mayor Brown called the meeting to order and asked for a report of the election of April 7, 1959 by the Village Clerk. Miss Wetterer reported that 69 percent of the registered voters cast a total of 119 votes, counted by herself and election clerks, Nancy B. Meagher and Nellamae Brown, in the presence of witnesses. The results were as follows: Mr. Broeman — 90 votes; Mt. White — 78 Votes, Mr. Faulkner — 70 votes; Dr. Torrado — 46 votes. On the vote for the Library there were 93 votes cast for the Library and 22 against it. A motion made by Mr. Hart and seconded by Mr. Faulkner was unanimously approved that the report of the election be accepted. At this time Mayor Brown addressed the Council and expressed his thanks for their work and cooperation during the past two years when he has served as Mayor of Bal Harbour. At the request of Mayor Brown motion was made by Mr. Hart and seconded by Mr. Faulkner to adjourn the old council and install the new Councilmen. Mr. Herbert White then came forward and took the anti — communistic oath, administered by the Village Clerk. After all councilmen had taken the oath of office, Assistant Mayor Frank Hart was appointed as temporary Chair- man for the purpose of the election of a Mayor on motion of Mr. Broeman and seconded by Mr. Beatty. Mr. Hart then called for a motion for nominations for office of Mayor. Motion was made by Mr. Broeman nominating Frank Hart as Mayor of Bai Harbour Village. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Faulkner. Mr. Beatty then moved that it be unanimous. Mr. Frank Hart was then sworn in as Mayor by the Village Clerk. After being seated as Mayor, Mr. Hart then called for nominations for Assistant Mayor, whereupon motion made by Mr. Faulkner and seconded by Mr. Beatty, Mr. Dwight W. Broeman was unanimously voted to the office of Assistant Mayor and was duly sworn in by the Clerk. It was the decision of the Council that this meeting be considered as the April meeting and that future meetings of the Council be held on the fourth Saturday morning of each month at 9:30 a.m. A motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of March 289 1959 was made by Mr. Faulkner and seconded by Mr. Beatty. The next order of business was the appointment of two persons as members of the Library Committee. Mr. Webb and Mr. Faulkner were appointed to this committee by the Mayor after motion by Mr. Beatty and second by Mr. Broeman. Mr. Webb read a letter received from Surfside regarding the library contract with Surfside, Bay Harbor Islands and April 20, 1959 M the City of Miami. Each member of the council was given a copy of the proposed contract so that they might study it and make their recommendations at the May meeting. The next item under Old Business was a letter from Mr. Wolf, attorney for the owners of Tract C, regarding the temporary buildings on said Tract C and Tract E. Mr. Webb read this letter to the Council and explained that the owners of Tracts C. D, and E are planning to build a smaller building similar to the Carlton Terrace on Tract C and they have asked for an extension of time for removal of the non- conforming temporary buildings. Motion was made by Mr. Broeman and seconded by Mr. Beatty that they be given 60 days in which to take out a permit and start building on the new project on Tract C and that the building on Tract E be moved to Tract C. The Whitman building on Area 5 will be given the same 60 day extension. If permits are not issued in that time, then the buildings must be removed. Mr. Webb made a recommendation to the Council that they authorize the expenditure of necessary funds for Mr. Lippack, the Village Engineer, to make a trip to Gainesville on April 22nd to make further study of the Baker's Haulover model at the University of Florida. This recommendation was approved by motion of Mr. Broeman and second by Mr. Beatty, and unanimously voted. The only item under New Business was Mr. Broeman's motion that we adopt a resolution designating the Community National Bank of Bal Harbour and the Community Federal Savings and Loan Association as the depositories for village funds and valuables. This motion was seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously approved by the Council. Mayor Hart presented ex —Mayor Brown with the gavel used by him during his tenure of office and thanked him for the excellent job he has done over the eight years on the Council and serving as Mayor the past two years. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: ------------------ - - - - -- Clerk April 20, 1959 Mayor