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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1965-05-29 Meeting207 water company. He asked that the members be cognizant - o£ the fact that at some future time we may have to put in an additional water line and advised that the Town of Bay Harbor Islands has employed engineers to try and find another source of water, perhaps from North Miami. Mr. Hart asked the Village Attorney to prepare the proper resolutions for the retiring Councilmen and thanked them for their time and efforts in the past. Mr. Faulkner advised of a letter and resolution received from Mayor Robert King High regardingtthe Dupont interests in Florida and asked for an expression from the members on this matter. Mr. Landis moved that the matter be given further study. Motion seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously voted. Mr. White moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously voted. ATTEST: Village Clerk ;.COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 29, 1965 Mayor The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at 9:30 A. M. Saturday, May 29, 1965 at the Village Hall. Present: Messrs: Faulkner, Hart and Taplin. Absent: Messrs: Landis and White. Also present were W. H. Webb, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney. Upon motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously voted, the minutes of the previous meeting of April 19, 1965 were approved as submitted, without being read. May 29, 1965 208 Mr. Webb reported that he, Mr. Anderson and several of our Councilmen appeared before the Dade County Commission meeting nn May 4th and appealed to the Commission for a county appropriation to provide annual beach nourishment in Ba.l Har- bour. The County Commission agreed to have the County Manager, Mr. Porter Homer, check into the matter and see if an amount could be appropriated in the new budget on October 1, 7965. Mr. Webb further advised that he had written Mr. Homer for an appointment, but as of this date nn reply had been received. Mr. Anderson reported that pursuant to the authorization by the Village Council, the transaction with Mrs; Gifford for the purchase of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1. Residential Section of Bel Harbour has been practically completed. The mortgage and note have been executed, a cheek drawn for $24,680.65 representin,* the balance down. and the dent will he closed on .Tune 1, 1965. RESOLTUTTON NO. 126 IONORING Mkt. BEATTY and RESOLUTION NO. 1.27 HONORING MR. SANDERS were read to the members. Mr. Faulkner moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 126 and Resolution Nn. 127. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously adopted. Unon motion of Mr. Faulkner, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted, the signature of the Mayor or the Village Manager was approved for bank accounts and safety deposit box at the Community National Bank & Trust Company and Chase Fed- eral Savings & Loan Association. The six months audit was then presented to the members and after consideration, on motion of Mr. Fnnikner, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted, the audit was accepted as presented. The Village Manager informed the members that upon un- animous votes of both the Police and Fire Departments, the members elected two men from each department to serve as Trustees for the Police Retirement Fund and the Fire Depart- ment Pension Fund and asked the Council for confirmation of these appointments. Mr. Faulkner moved to accept the appoint- ments of Benton F. Chambers and Alan P. Harold as Trustees for the Police Officers' Retirement Fund and John R. Flood and John Taaffe as Trustees for the Firemen's Pension Trust Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. Mr. Anderson read RESOLUTION NO. 128 May 29, 196.5 209 requesting the Florida State Legislature to give full con- sideration to the critical beach preservation needs and act favorably on Senate Bill No. 380 and House Bill No. 1028. Mr. Taplin moved to adopt Resolution No. 128. Motion second- ed by Mr. Faulkner and unanimously voted. Mr. Anderson read RESOLUTION NO. 129 urging the Florida State Legislature to reapportion Dade County into Legislative and Senatorial districts. Mr. Faulkner moved to adopt Resolution No. 129. Motion second- ed by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. Mr. Webb showed the members a tentative sketch of the parking layout on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Residential Section of Bal Harbour and asked permission of the Council to move the barricade one block to Bal Bay Drive and Park Drive. Mr. Faulkner made a motion to permit the Village Manager to move the barricade back one block to Bal Bay Drive and Park Drive. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. The Village Manager advised that 88 new voting precincts have been added to Dade County and Bal Harbour has been assign- ed Precinct No. 252 which will comprise all of Bal Harbour and Haulover Park. In view of the fact that we now have our own precinct, he has advised the Supervisor of Registration that our Fire Station can be used as a polling place for future elections if they so desire. Mr. Webb informed the members of a Dade County resolu- tion regarding governmental agencies exchanging or acquiring public land and after discussion, the Council tabled this item. The Village Manager advised that on January 23 through January 26, 1966, the Americana Hotel is having a convention of Food Processors in conjunction with the National Canners Convention and have requested permission to erect a small tent about 1401 x 401, with center poles, and 18 feet high, outside the hotel. He informed the hotel that Council per- msion would have to be granted and since then numerous letters and wires, directed to our Mayor, have been received requesting a favorable response by the Council inasmuch as this convention will bring into our area between five and seven thousand persons. After discussion, Mr. Faulkner moved to allow the Americana Hotel to erect a tent, on a temporary basis, for the duration of the convention in January, 1966. Mr. Webb was also instructed to inform the Americana that this would not be permitted in the future. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and "unanimously voted. Mr. Webb read a letter from Mr. Bogdahn of the Americana Hotel requesting permission to use the lower garage area as an exhibition hall for six conventions during the period of May 29, 1965 210 July 15, 1065 through December 3, 1965. After discussion, Mr. Faulkner moved to allow the Americana Hotel to use the lower garage area for the conventions listed in their Letter providing all fire requirements are met. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted, The Village Manager rend a letter directed to Congress- man Claude Pepper and Dr. Irving Muskat from Councilwoman Gladwin of the Town of Surfside objecting to the proposed House and Senate Bill under consideration which would allow the State to build a hotel. -motel industry within the Interama property. She also requested that Bal Harbour go on record opposing this industry. After consideration, the Council authorized the Vtl.l;Ige Manager to direct a letter to Con- gressman Pepper and Dr. Irving Muskat expressing our opinion as being against this proposed industry. Mr. Webb appraised the members of the fact that Dade County is considering the building of a series of incinerators to do away with the land fill nperati.nn in Dade County and the first one to be built will he in the northwest section, near the Veldn Dairy nrnperty nn Route 9. When and if this is completed, the County will order all the north end cities to bring their garhape to this incinerator., in this connection, the Town of Surfside is opposing the incinerators as their revenue from the dump. presently being used, will be eliminat- ed. The County estimates the cost will be about $3.00 per ton as ai-ainst the present rate we are now paying Surfside of 8.22 per cubic yard. This amount. Mr. Webb advised, would he about four times the rate we nre currently paving, but the haul would he shorter thereby reducing the wear and tear and tire upkeep nn our garbage trucks. The Village Manager advised of a letter received from Mayor Board of ?Inv Harbor Islands asking our Council to Pass a resolution, joining with them, as being opposed to the City of North Miami acquiring the spoil Lands in the bay, After discussion, the Council requested the Village Manager to direct a communication to the Internal Improvement Board to deteru;ine the staters of this mntter.at nrosent and then Council action would he taken at n future meeting. Mr. Wehh advised that Mr. Whitman had approached him regarding interpretation of our liquor zoning ordinance wherein it is stated that nn liquor run he sold within ';(ln air line feet of any church. In this connection, Mr, Whitman is cons ].dering *dnein(r n restanpm] t,-eralrohn]ir hemer- a,,.,.., in P'ilding of the •.a.. fl ntei, ;4h1°l ice, adineent to tier Cln rch By The Spa. After discussing, the Council mritnnlly agreed Clint Mr. Fn.ulknr a;.arnnrh the Churria Trustees and ehtnin their opinion befnro tl,e rnunril renders a derision. The Village Manager rend a letter from Mr. Richard A. Gerstein, State Attorney. asking the Vi11a:re Council to pass an ordinance entitled "Step and Frisk" which would allow our May 20, 1065 211 Police Officers to search a suspicious person without mak- ing an arrest. Mr.'Anderson stated he is definitely against any such 'ordinance .pointing out this particular ordinance was too 1oose1ywored and stating that this type'ordinance has been declared unconstitutional in many areas of the country. tAfter discussion, the Village Manager was in- structed to obtain a recommendation from our Chief of Police and submit same at the next meeting. Mr. Faulkner made a motion to adjourn. Motion se- conded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. Mayor ATTEST: �Gi7 �l.�l�GrJ Village Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES June 26, 1965 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met at 9:30 A. M. Saturday, June 26, 1965. Present: Messrs: Hart, Taplin and White. Absent: Messrs: Faulkner and Landis. Also present wire W. H. Webb, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney. Upon motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. White and unanimously voted, the minutes of the previous meeting of May 29, 1965 were approved, without being read. Mr. Webb reported receiving a reply to his letter to the Internal Improvement Board regarding the spoil islands in the bay in which they advised that said islands are de- dicated for public parks and recreational use under the supervision of the City of North Miami. The title.will re- main with the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Boar& with a provision for reverting same in the event of non-use. or conversion to other use. It was the Council's recommend- ation that a Resolution be forwarded to the Internal Improve- ment Board stating their views. Thereupon, Mr. Anderson read June 26, 1965