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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1974-07-27 MeetingJuly 27, 1974 The Council of Bat Harbour Village met Saturday, July 27, 1974 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. ' Present: Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Taplin and Villeneuve Absent: Mr. Brdsh Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, the minutes of the previous meeting of June 29, 1974 were approved as submitted. Mr. Maley said he believed it would be advantageous for the Village to retain an independant auditor who was a specialist in utility rates to represent us in the proposed North Miami Beach Water Rate increase. Mr. Basil Stewart of Coopers and Lybrand explained to the Council their charges and the services they could offer. The Council said they would make a decision later. Mr. Harold Rosenfeld and Jonathan Turk of the Miami Beach Board of Realtors appeared in behalf of "Operation Millage Roll Back" asking that the Council consider keeping the 1974 millage at the 1973 rate. Mr. Stanley Whitman appeared regarding the variances requested at the June 29th, 1974 meeting. It was moved by Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Printup that Bat Harbour Shope be granted a variance to construct a building to the 96th Street Property line as shown on their plans. The motion failed by Messrs. Beatty ' and Taplin, voting "no ", Messrs. Printup and Villeneuve, "ues ". The variance requested for parking requirements was not considered. Mr. James Reeves of Zurwe Ile - Whittaker, Inc, outlined approximate costs for improvements in the residential district. It was moved by Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that Zurwelle- Whittaker should proceed with de- tailed plans and coats for the work that could be presented to the property owners involved for approval. After review, on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Villeneuve and voted, financial statements for nine months operation were filed for audit. The Council considered the tentative budgets for the 1974 -1975 fiscal year for all departments and on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted RESOLUTION No. 224 1 adopting the General Fund Budget was passed. RESOLUTION No. 225 adopting the Water Department Budget was passed on motion of Mr. Taplin,seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted. RESOLUTION No. 226 adopting the Sewer Department Budget was passed on motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted. y ? y RESOLUTION No. 227 adopting the Tourism Department Budget was passed on motion of Mr. Taplin,seconded by Mr. Villeneuve and voted. Mr. Maley told the Council- that the Polution Control Board is going to allow an increase of up to 10% on sewage flow for the Miami Beach outfall and that as soon as we have official word the Council should rescind their action to allow septic tanks in the residential section, and the package treatment plant approved for Lot 1, Block 8A. The Council was informed of the new Financial Disclosure Act for officials, which will require no action until next Spring. After discussioq by general consent, Mr. Maley was authorized to sell the police dog which has not been effective. Mr. Maley told the Council that he had received a letter from Bay Harbor Islands in which they wished to investigate bringing water from Miami via the Broad Causeway. The Council agreed that we would be interested in such a proposal. On motion of Mr. Villeneuve, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. cj Mayor l ATTEST: Village Clerk July 27, 1974 September 13, 1974 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met in special session on Friday, September 130 1974 at 9:00 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Brush, Printup, Taplin and Villeneuve Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, Mr. Anderson told the Council that the Court of Appeals had confirmed the lower court's decision against the Village on the suit brought by Mrs.Giblin to force issuance of a building permit on Lot 11 of the Oceanfront District, and that they felt sure that the Court of Appeals would not rehear the case. Mr. Anderson said that he had a letter from Mr. Sibley in which he stated that his clients would release the Council from all liability if the permit is issued. Mr. Maley explained that the building submitted for permit does not conform to the front set -back requirements, height restriction, lot coverages, floor area