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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1959-06-27 Meeting47 June 271_1959 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at 9:30 a.m. on June 27, 1959 at the Village Hall. Those present were Messrs. Hart, Beatty, Faulkner and White. Absent: Mr. Broeman Also present were Thomas H. Anderson,t Village Attorney; W. H. Webb, Village Manager; and Mary T. Oetterer, Village Clerk, Mayor Hart called the meeting to order and after hearing the roll call, the minutes of the meeting of May 2nd were accepted as submitted on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously approved. The first item considered under Old Business was the adoption of the City of Miami Beach Fire Code which shall be known as Ordinance No. 70 of the Bal Harbour Village. Thereupon ORDINANCE NO. 70 AN ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA was adopted upon motion of Mr. Faulkner and second by Mr. Beatty and unanimously voted by the council. The next item was a report by the Village Manager on replies to letters written to those property owners concerned with the proposed construction of sidewalks along Park Drive, Mr. Webb advised the council that Messrs. Edson, Marquardt, Gifford, DuPree and Collins all stated in their letters that they were not in favor of the sidewalk construction. The next item was a discussion on Ocean Front Erosion and Baker's Haulover Report at which time Mr. Webb gave the Council and ocean front property owners a summary of the Baker's Haulover Inlet study and advised that Prof. Bruun has completed his study and made a report to the Army Engineers. Mr. Art Unpack, the Village Engineer, was asked to make a report on the beach erosion problem and his recommendations. This report was read by Mr. Webb. Pictures of the Haulover Model study were presented and explained to those present. The Village Manager again reminded the council and ocean front owners that there are 2 entirely separate projects: 1. Actual re —construction of the Haulover Works, and, 2. Artificial nourishment of private beaches. Letters have been written to Senators Smathers and Holland and Congressman Fascell since the last meeting and replies received from them. The government report 48 has been given to Congress and a wire received from Mr. Fascell on June 15th advised that the Budget Bureau had approved the Baker's Haulover project and it was ready for transmission to Congress via Army Secretary. Mr. Webb again advised that the Federal Government is not interested in the nourish— ment of the private beaches and that it may be as long as 2 years before any reconstruction work is actually begun on the Haulover Inlet. If any sand is pumped onto our beaches it will have to be done by the people in Bal Harbour. The County has never committed themselves, except verbally, as to just what they will do in helping in this matter. Mr. Webb urged that Mr. Lippack's recommendation of building a third jetty south of the Cut and pumping of approximately 20,000 to 30,000 cu. yds. of sand should be done at once before the hurricane season. The cost of the jetty is estimated at approximately $35,000. and pumping sand from the bay at $1.00 per yard. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Beatty made a motion that Mr. Webb contact the Village Engineers and prepare a report for the council as to the accomplishment of the beach erosion preventatives and the means of paying for same. If the recommend— ation is that it be done by special assessment, then the assess— ments as to the ocean front property owners, and the Village share should be recommended. A meeting should be held as soon as possible after these figures are available, so that work can be done before the hurricane season. This motion was seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously approved by the council. The last item under Old Business was the removal of the non— conforming buildings on Tracts C 8 E and Area 5. Mr. Webb explained that the 60 days extension that was granted at the last meeting had expired and he asked the owners of the build— ings what their plans were in regard to either their building permits or the removal of the buildings in question. Mr. Stanley Whitman stated that at the last meeting the Council had urged him to give his permission for the removal of the building on Area 5. He gave his permission at that time and had no desire to change it. Mr. Sanson, one of the owners of Tracts C and E stated that in his opinion the building on Tract C is not bothering anyone and is not an eyesore so he did not see any reason for having it removed since they would need some type of construction shed when they begin con— struction on their proposed apartment building. Mr. Webb replied to him that the building is not on footing, but blocks, and does not meet the building code and there would be a defi— nite hazard if we should have a hurricane. Mr. Sanson stated that they expect to be able to start their building within 90 days and asked that a further extension be given. Mr. Beatty made a motion that if they have not taken out a building permit and begun actual construction by October 1st, the building will be demolished. This motion was seconded by Mr. Faulkner and was unanimously approved. At this time Mayor Hart requested that Mr. Webb secure a letter from the owners agreeing to the above conditions and also to make arrangements to have the building on the Whitman property removed. June 27, 1959 49 The first item under New Business was a request for per— mission to cancel delinquent personal property tax bills which are un—collectable. Mr. Beatty made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Faulkner and approved by the council, that the uncollectable personal property tax bills as listed below be cancelled in accordance with recommendation of the Village Manager and charged to the Tax Discount and Abatement Account. Item A Amount 2-13 Mary Raye & Naldi Dance Studio .41 4-1 Ethel Joseph 6.19 4-2 Sea View Hotel Children's Shop 3.30 5-1 Beau Rivage Hotel Barber Shop 9.90 5-6 Esper—Claire 8 Roger Basha .41 7-2 Deborah Regal 4.95 12-11 Russe H. Hartman 16.50 12-66 Harry A. Schwartz 16.50 7—B Phil Wodd — Boat 24.75_ 82.91 Mr. Webb advised the Council that the City of Miami Beach Sewer Pumping Agreement had been duly signed by Mr. Hart thus extending the agreement for five years. The appointment of a permanent library committee was brought before the council and upon recommendation of Mayor Hart and motion by Mr. Beatty, the members of the permanent library committee are Mr. Faulkner representing the Council and Mrs. Elizabeth Row from the Village. This motion was seconded by Mr. White and unanimously approved. Mayor Hart then discussed with the Council a letter from the United Towns Organization. It was the decision of the council that Bal Harbour is not large enough to partici— pate in this organization. Resolution No. 60 commending ex —mayor Harry A. Brown for his past service on the Bal Harbour Council as suggest— ed at the previous meeting was then passed by the council, a copy of which is to be framed and presented to Mr. Brown. The last item of business was a motion made by Mr. Faulkner and seconded by Mr. White that the Board of Equali— zation meeting be held on July 22, 1959 at 9:30 a.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: alerk Mayor June 27, 1959