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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1969-03-29 Meeting67 March 29, 1969 The Council of Bal Barbour Village met Saturday, :larch 29, 1969 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Ball. Present were: Messrs. Beatty, Hart, Printup, Taplin and White Also present were Fred W. Maley, Acting Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attor- ney; and George Whittaker and Jay Roth, Village Engineers. In connection with the planned widening, recurbing and re- surfacing of Collins Avenue, Mr. ,Anderson explained to the Council the provisions of the contract submitted by the State Road Depart- ment in regard to the Village's liability in moving the utilities on Collins Avenue. On motion of Mr. Bart, seconded by Mr. Beatty, the Acting Village Manager was authorized to sign the contract. The Village Clerk read to the Council ORDINANCE N0. 142 amending Ordinance No. 37, providing for the content of signs. On motion of Mr. hart, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted the Ordinance was adopted. Mr. Maley said the application had been prepared to submit to the Corps of Engineers for the dredging of the sand from the ocean in front of the harbour house and building a sand bag groin at 96ht Street 200' from the bulkhead seaward. After discussion it was the Council's decision that the Acting Village Manager and Engineers should file this application and proceed with the con- struction of the groin. Mr. Maley read to the Council a, proposal from Beach Dredging Company outlining their fees and the availabil- ity of their dredge .on May 31, 1969. No action was taken on this proposal. It was moved bt Mr. Bart, seconded by Mr. Beatty and unanimously voted that the Acting Village Manager with Bill Webb and the Village Engineers work up a firm program for restoration of the beaches and set up a budget for a permanent program. The budget to include an expenditure of $5,000 to Dr. Dean of the University of Florida for the construction of a model of our oceanfront for study and recommendations to the Village on methods .of sand retention. Mr. Maley reported to the Council that he and Mr. Taplin and Mr. Anderson had appeared before the Dade County Commission and had been assured that the County Commissioners would not let a contract for the new Lighthouse Restaurant before consulting with Bal Barbour Village regarding its location in relation to the proposed sand transfer station. Mr. Maley said that Mr. Robert Hall and Mr. William Bozas of Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates were present to give the Council a presentation on plans that would encompass the total landscaping and beautification of Collins Avenue, and the north right-of-way area on 96th Street from Collins Avenue to the waterway. Mr. hall showed the Council slides of various projects undertaken by their March 29, 1969 68 firm and certain existing conditions in Bal Harbour. He proposed that his firm would develop and presnet a master plan concept for the entire project, including design development studies (plans, sections and perspective sketches) including materials, street furniture, bus stops, drive details, cross walks, park- ing areas under the haulover Bridge, landscaping conditions and other considerations as required to illustrate design solu- tions. Preliminary cost estimates will be included for the sum of $10,000. Also outlined were fees for additional work, in- cluding detailed plans and contract documents, $9,000 and inspections, $3,600. It was explained that the new landscaping plans would be incorporated with those now being used by the State Road Department. On motion of Mr. Talpin, seconded by Mr. Printup, it was unanimously voted to contract for the master plan in the amount of $10,000. Mr. Beatty explained to the Council that he ,would like to be included again in the Village's group hospitalization plan and that he had discussed the matter with other councilmen who were under 65 years old and they had also indicated they would like the coverage. Mr. Maley explained the terms of the group policy and that it also provided for a Medicare supplement for those over 65. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Beatty, lgeconded by Mr. Printup and unanimously voted that the Village group insurance would be amended to include councilmen under 65 in the regular plan and councilmen and appointed "officials over 65 in the Medicare supplement plan. The cost of the insurance for the councilmen to be paid by the Village with any family cover- age paid by the individuals desiring family coverage: The Village Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that Bal Harbour Village be represented at the annual dinner this year honoring Dr. John Yenches, founding pastor of the Church By The Sea. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Printup, it was unanimously voted that any of the Council or officials and wives who wished to attend would attend as guests of the Village. The Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 14+1 providing for the experimental use of voting machines for the - April 1, 1969 election. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Printup, the ordinance was adopted. There being no further business on motion of Mr. hart, seconded by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 A.M. Attest: 1414/7:(.0 Mayor Village Clerk