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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.
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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