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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1972-03-25 Meeting128 should be changed to permit this type of sign on a permanent. basis. After dis- cussion it was moved by Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Beatty and unanimously voted that the pole sign be allowed to remain as a var.ience to tLe .ign ordinance until the second story of the shopping center is constructed, unless they abandon plans to construct a second story, and that the $500.00 the Bal harbour Shops deposited with the Village for the sign removal be refunded to them. 0n motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Brush and unanimously voted the Americana was permitted use of the garage space for convention purposes through May 31, 1972. Mr. Beatty inquired about the Rescue Vehicle that would be operated by the Metro Fire Department and Mr. Maley said that Dr. Block was trying to get the Town of Surfside to participate in the purchase of the vehicle with Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands. After discussion on density zoning and the present requirements for multiple family dwellings in Bal Harbour the Council asked Mr. Haley to work with the Building Inspector to study the possibility of raising the minimum square footage requirements for each dwelling unit. Mr. Maley repored that the Beach Project: Releases for the oceanfront properties had been received from Tallahassee and that we were in the process of having the titles searched for ownership and mortgage holders on the pr.opertiee. :Here being no further busines on motion of Its. Brush, seconded by Mr'. Beatty and unanimously vetel the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 A.M. AYTcST: ���/0,4 illage Clerk March 25, 1972 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Saturday, March 25, 1972 at 9:30A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Brush, Printup, Taplin and Villeneuve Absent: Mr. Beatty Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Miry T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney. 29 On motion of Mr.. Brush, seconded by Mr. Villeneuve and unanimously voted the minutes of the previous meeting of February 26, 1972 were approved as submitted. Mr. Maley said he had appeared before the Florida Cabinet on March 7, 1972 and the State of Florida has allocated $250,000 as an initial contribution to the beach Restoration project, with the stipulation that construction must begin by January 1, 1972. He said that as soon as the project is out for bids, the Council, by Resolution, may request the funds. Mr. Maley also stated that on March 21, 1972 the Dade.County Commission voted unanimously to endorse and guarantee to the U.S.Corps of Engineers the payment of the local cost for restoration of the entire Miami Beach project. Mr. Maley explained that Dade County had prepared an agreement, which had been approved by Mr. Anderson, in which Dade County agrees to contribute approxi- mately $307,000, being 71% of the Federally approved portion of the beach project. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Villeneuve, and unanimously voted Mr. Printup, as Mayor, and Miss Wetterer, as Village Clerk, were authorized to sign the Agreement between Ba1 Harbour Village and Dade County. Mr. Maley reported that Snrfside, Bay Harbor Islands and Indian Creek Village had agreed to participate in the purchase of the Rescue Vehicle and that he would work with Chief Bullock of the Metro Fire Department and report at the next meeting as to just what type vehicle should be purchased and the list of the equipment needed. The Village Manager said he and our Building Inspector had considered increasing the number of square feet in tnultiple family dwelling units in regard to upgrading our land use. After discussion it was the opinion of the Council that Mr. Maley should contact Harland Bartholomew and Associates and other recognized Planning firms and receive proposals for zoing improvements on the oceanfront. After discussion it was the Council's decision that Mr. Anderson should prepare a Deed transferring Engine #9 to Dade County with. a. reverter clause that if the County does not house and display the Engine at the new Baker's Haulover Station and does not use it for ceremonial purposes that it would be returned to Bal Harbour. Mr. Maley On motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Brush and unanimously voted was authorized to take bids on an additional refuse packer truck. Mr. Taplin asked if the hotel and apartment security guards could be placed under the jurisdiction of the Police Department. Mr. Maley explained that under. the Florida Police Standards Law they could not be deputized. Mr. Maley said that due to the time involved for pulling plans for copying for architects and real estate brokers he felt it necessary to charge the individuals at the rate of $7.50 per hour with a $5.00 minimum. The Council agreed to these charges. Mr. Maley reported that the Fire Underwriters had been surveying the village this week and that the rating would remain the same due to a lack of water volume. He suggested that at some future date we should consider building a new water pumping station with larger pumps. be noted the Underwriters felt the man power and fire equipment war very satisfactory. There being no further business on motion of Mr. Taplin, ded by Mr. Brush, the meeting was ndiourned :It 10:50 A.M. ATTEST: Mayor March 251 1972