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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1970-01-31 MeetingJANUARY 31, 1970 The Council of Bel Harbour Village met Saturday, January 31, 1970, at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Taplin, Villeneuve and White Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Taplin, and unanimously voted the minutes of the previous meeting of December 20, 1969 were approved as submitted. The Council discussed the possibility of having uniform entrance signs that would blend into the general landscaping plan for the properties on the east side of Collins Avenue. Mr. Maley was instructed to have Edward D. Stone, Jr, and Associates design an entrance sign, which we would present to the Resort Association for their approval. On motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted the non -conforming signs presently at the Camelot Hall would be allowed to remain until a uniform sign could be adopted. On motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted Bal Harbour Shops was granted a variance to contruct the Neiman-Marcus building to a fifty-six foot (56') height and allow a thirteen foot (13') roof overhang beyond the twenty-three foot (23') projection into the set back area for the building granted October 25, 1969; also, that the northwest building, indicated as "Building C" could be extended into the setback area a distance of twenty-three feet (23'). Mr. Maley told the Council that Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates had submitted a bid to put the Collins Avenue Landscape project out for bids and to supervise the construction after the contract is let for a fee of three times their direct labor costs. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted to accept their proposal, but that they wished to limit the overall cost of supervision to $3,O1i0.00. An Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Bal Harbour Village modifying the April 9, 1969 agreement to provide that the Village shall perform the landscaping work and that the $20,000.00 commitment by the Department for this work shall offset a sum of $20,000.00 pledged by the Village for paving and reconstruction of Collins Avenue (A1A) was presented to the Council. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted, Mayor John F. Beatty and Village Clerk M. T. Wetterer, were authorized to execute this Agreement. Mr. Maley explained that he wished to build one large trash bin behind the sewer station to replace the smaller bins now located throughout the village which are very unsightly. He said that the Bal Harbour Club is willing to give us an easement on the Yacht Club property and that he had contacted members of the Whitman family, the adjacent property owner, and they have na objection to the location. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. White, and unanimously voted Mr. Maley was authorized to secure the proposed easement from the Bal Harbour Club and construct a central trash bin to permit removal of the small bins from their present locations. The Village Manager told the Council that Miami Beach had requested that Bel Harbour pass a Resolution endorsing the Corps of Engineers' report "Beach January 31, 1970 Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection". the Council that this would be deferred which would pay for Bal Harbour's share instructed to consult with mr. Webb and in beach erosion and report at the next After discussion it was the opinion due to the uncertainty of the Resort Tax of the project. The Village investigate engineering firms meeting 83 of Manager was that specialize Mr. Taplin said he had been approached by the Miami Helicopter Service, Inc. asking that we endorse their proposal to establish a heliport at Haulover Park for service to Miami Airport. He said that he and Mr. Maley had witnessed their operation and that he (Mr. Taplin) did not think it would become a nuisance to the Village, but would be an asset to the many commuters. It was the opinion of the Council that the Village Manager should check with Dade County to determine the status of their negotiations with the County and report back at the next meeting. Mr. Maley read a letter from the Resort Tax Committee requesting that contribute $2,000.00 from Resort Tax Funds to the Miss Universe Pageant. of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. White, and unanimously voted the donation authorized. the Council On motion was The Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1969 was considered by the Council and on motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. White, was unanimously accepted. The Council reviewed the financial statements for the first three months' operation. After discussion on motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Taplin, and unanimously voted the statements were accepted and filed for audit. The request of the Americana Hotel to use the garage area for convention purposes through July 1970 was approved subject to all fire and building department regulations on motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Printup, and unanimously voted. The condition of the water supply being received by the Village was discussed and Mr. Maley was instructed to find out the cost of installing a filter system at our distribution point to improve the water supply. There being no further business on motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Villeneuve, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk May i C r February 28, 1970 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Saturday, February 28, 1970 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Taplin, Villeneuve and White Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney. February 28, 1970