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On notion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Brush, Mr. Maley was voted
a Christmas bonus of $600.00.
Dr. Lewis Elias appeared before the Council and asked that he be
allowed to construct a residence on Lot 9 Block 11, Residential District, with
a septic tank, until the building moratorium is lifed for sewer hook-ups.
Dr. Elias outlined his service to the community and explained that he was unable
to find another rental property for his family. Mr. Beatty suggested that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended to permit septic tanks for single family dwellings.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Brush, seconded by Mr. Scott, that Dr.Eliss
be granted a variance to construct a temporary septic tank in conjunction with a
single family residence on lot 9. Block 11, until he In permitted to hook up to
the Bal Harbour sewer line. The notion was passed by Messrs. Brush, Printup,
Scott and Taplin voting "yes "; Mr. Beatty "no ".
Mr. Anderson reported that he had obtained an opinion from Secretary
of State Shevin stating that municipalities in Dade County were not bound by
the Home Rule Powers Act, which runs it will. not be necessary to publish our
intent to pass various ordinances.
Chief Staubesand told the Council that the trial work schedule for
the police department utilizing 9 hour shifts each day would terminate on
December 15th. Individual approval of the program was about 50% and it did
not appear to be workable on a permanent basis.
By common consent Village employees were granted Monday, December
24th as a legal holiday for 1973.
There being no further business on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded
by Mr. Scott and voted, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Mayor
January 26, 1974
The Council of Sal Harbour Village met Saturday, January 26, 1974
at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Brush, Printup, ' Scott and Taplin
Also present were Fred W, Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetter,
Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village attorney.
On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Brush and voted, the minutes
of the previous meeting of December 8, 1973 were approved as submitted.
The Council considered three proposals from the First At Orlando
Corporation for the purchase of $2,750,000 Bal Harbour Village Excise
Tax Revenue Bonds to cover the cost of the sand and groin portion of the
beach restoration project pending reimbursement from the Federal Government.
Mr. Maley discussed the Discount, Net Premium and Par Bid proposals and
recommended that the Council accept the Par Bid proposal. It was moved by
Mr. Brush, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted that a Resolution
be adopted to accept the Par Bid of the First At Orlando Corporation to
purchase the $2,750,000 Excise Tax Revenue Bonds at a net interest cost of
5.623% over the ten year period and Mayor Printup and M. Wetterer, Village
Clerk be authorized to execute this Resolution and furnish a certified copy
to the First At Orlando Corporation.
Mr. Neil Orange, Engineer for the water pumping station improvements,
discussed their recommendations for the award of the contract after reviewing
the bids which were opened January 9, 1974. Mr. Pickle of Widell Associates,
the low bidder was also present. He told the Council that if the Peerless
pump costs would be in line with the Johnston pumpa, as specified in their bid,
that there would be no problem in using the Peerless pumps. It was the
Council's decision that Mr. Orange should determine if the Johnston pump is
equal to the Peerless product and also asked Widell Associates to check on a
new quotation from Peerless. Final action on the bids will be taken at the
February meeting.
Mr. Maley said the extended time for signing the contracts for the
beach dredging and groin construction would expire on February 11,1974 and
he would like the Council to authorize the signing of the contracts with
Great lakes Dredging Corporation and Construction Aggregates Corp., pending
the outcome of the bond validation hearing on February let. It was moved
by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Brush and unanimously voted that Mayor
Printup and Village Clerk Wetterer be authorized to sign the contracts con-
tingent upon the validation of the bonds.
The Council and Mr. Maley reviewed the comments made by Barton- Aschman
on Lot 1, Ocean Front District and the Bal Harbour Shopping area. It was
the Council's opinion that Mr. Maley, Mr. Whitman and the Barton- Aschman representa-
tive give the shopping center development further study.
Mr. Maley read a proposed ordinance which would permit septic tanks to
be installed on a temporary basis in conjunction with construction of a single
family residence. Mr. Anderson asked that the passage be held in abeyance
until he could redraw tbh ordinance.
The Mayor explained he had asked Mr. Anderson to prepare an ordinance
covering lot cleaning and other unsightly conditions. Afrer consideration of
the pertinent sections of the Dade County Minlnn Housing code, it was the
opinion of the Council that Mr. Malay should try to enforce the provisions
now in effect before any other formal action is taken.
Financial statements for all departments for the first three months
operation were reviewed and on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin
and voted, were filed for audit.
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Mr. Taplin said that the new jetty still under construction was being
used by fishermen and also he noticed that young people were monkeying around
the crane. He said he thought that "No Trespassing" signs should be erected at
the jetty and enforced as much as possible; also that the Council should start
considering what type of fence will be constructed to block passage on to the
jetty after completion. It was agreed that "No Trespassing" signs would be put
up at the job site.
The Bal Harbour Employees Pension plan was discussed and the Council
felt they would like a better understanding of the basic workings of the plan
before making any decisions on the financial management of the funds.
There being no further business on motion of Mr. Brush, seconded by
Mr. Scott and voted the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Mayor
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