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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1967-06-01 Meeting21 be gone for several months this summer, thus leaving the village with only one available person for check signinc. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted that Mr. Hart's signature would be continued to be honored until such time as Mr. White's signature is substituted. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Taplin, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: 'Village Clerk May 27, 1967 mayor On the occasion of the holding of the regular Council meeting on May 27, 1967 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall, there were present Mayor Herbert W. White and Councilman G. Hale Printup. A quorum not being present, it was agreed by those members present that the meet- ing be adjourned until 9:00 A. M. on Thursday, June 1st, 1967 for the transaction of any business to come before the meeting. June 1, 1967 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Thursday, June 1, 1967 at 9:00 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present were: Messrs. Beatty, Hart, Printup, Taplin and White. Also present were W. H. Webb, Village Manager; Helen C. Stahl, Deputy Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Printup and unanimous- ly voted, the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 1967 were accepted as presented. On motion of Mr. Hart, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted the minutes of the meeting of April 22, 1967 were accepted without being read. Mr. Anderson reported that he talked with Judge Dekle and the injunction suit on the taxi permits is set for a hearing later this month. On motion of Mr. Hart, seconded by Mr. Printup and unanimously voted, the six months audit was accepted as presented. The Village Manager reported that the negotiations with the June 1, 1967 22 actuary on our pension plan were held in abeyance due primarily to the fact that Mr. Faulkner said he wanted the actuary for Equitable to look over our plan. Mr. Faulkner would like to recommend to the Council that the Village leave this plan with- in an insurance company. However, Mr. Webb reported that at the present time there is a bill before the Legislature (House Bi11 No. 1979) and if it passes, it would allow municipal em- ployees to come under the State Employees' Pension Plan. Said plan would provide for equal contributions of 4% of the monthly compensation for both employee and employer for regular employ- ees, and 6% for high hazard employees, such as Police and Fire- men. He asked the Council to wait and see if this bill passes and if so, Bal Harbour would be eligible to go under the State plan. The Council agreed to table this matter until such time as it is known whether the Legislature accepts or rejects this bill. Mr. Webb then reported on the status of the beach erosion negotiations and in this connection read a report from Mr. Turner Wallis on his accomplishments to date. He also informed the members that Mr. Wallis has used up all of the $2,500.00 appropriated by the Council, although he has not received an itemized bill. Mr. Taplin asked Mr. Anderson for his opinion as to what else we can do with the County from a legal standpoint. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that the County has no contractual liability to restore these beaches, but the question has arisen as to the legaility of the County's action in appropriating public funds for the maintenance of the beach and, he stated, he subsequently wrote to the County Attorney advising that they had appropriated monies in the past and asked for a further discussion on this matter, but has not received a reply. Mr. Anderson cautioned the Council that if they are thinking of appropriating further funds for Mr. Wallis' use, they should consider that only a small section of the beach in Bal Harbour is being hit with erosion and they are taking money from all the taxpayers in the Village to improve that section and thought it advisable for the Council to get some indication of the public's attitude. The Village Manager was requested to write Turner Wallis asking for an itemized bill covering the $2,500.00 and request him to appear at the next Council meeting, June loth, 1967 to give a verbal report to the members. Mr. Hart moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 152 requesting Governor Kirk and members of the 1967 legislature to support the financial needs to combat the beach erosion problems. Motion seconded by Mr. Beatty and unanimously voted. Mr. Anderson read RESOLUTION NO. 153 expressing the Council's gratitude to Mr. Fred Faulkner for his past service to the Village. Upon motion of Mr. Printup, second- ed by Mr. Beatty and unanimously voted, Resolution No. 153 was adopted. June 1, 1967 Mr. Anderson read RESOLUTION NO. 154 requesting the Board of County Commissioners, Governor Kirk as Chairman of the Florida Board of Conservation, and the member- ship of the Dade County delegation to the 1967 legislature to support financial and administrative measures to combat beach erosion. Upon motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously moved, Resolution No. 154 was adopted and copies are to be sent to the County Commissioners, Governor Kirk and the Dade County delegation to the 1967 legislature. Mr. webb advised the members that the City of North Miami Beach forwarded the final figures on the cost of the new water line. The total project cost $236,086.44 which is very close to the original figure. This will amortize in 46* months and we will then be on a sliding scale on our water charges. The original contract price called for amortization in 47 months. Mr. Hart moved that the tapes of the Council meetings be retained for a three month period instead of a two year period. Motion seconded by Mr. Printup and unanimously voted. Mr. Webb advised that an application for a liquor license for Frank G. Shattuck Co., d/b/a Schrafftts Restaurant, was received. A11 principals had been fingerprinted and cleared. Mr. Hart moved to grant the issuance of a liquor license for Frank G. Shattuck Company. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. The Village Manager read a letter from the Americana of Bal Harbour requesting Council permission for use of the lower garage area for exhibition purposes for four meetings from August 1st to December 15th, 1967. Mr. Printup moved to grant permission to the Americana provided all security and fire re- quirements are met. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted. Mr. Hart moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Taplin and the meeting adjourned. Attest: Village Clerk �r r. Mayor June 1, 1967