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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975-04-29 Meeting1 f R April 29, 1975 The Council of Bat Narbour Village met Tbesday, April 29, 1.975 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrc. Bent -ty, Davis, T'rf.2::tq- i -red 1`aplin Absent: Mr. Villeneuve Also present: were Fred W. *laley, 'Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer. Vitlag3 Clerk; and icarl Hart, representing 14r. Anderson, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted, the milutes of the previous meetings of March 29, April 3rd and April 14, 1975 were approved as submitted. Mr. Maley said the report had arrived from Charles Kober Associates on the Business District Zoning but he did not have sufficient time to reproduce It. and send it to the Council. It was decided that Mr. Maley should get copies to the Council and Mr. Whitman as soon as possible for study. 9s Mr. Kober had indicated that he would be in the area next week, the Council expressed their desire to meet with hi.m to discuss the report. Mr. Haley reported that Great. lakes Dredging Co. had delivered the reports from the geologist to Mr, von Oeseu, together with all other datum on the dredging area and had asked for a meeting with the Village on May 5th. Mr, von Oesan has indicated that he and his staff may be unable to complet their analysis of the reports by that time and the meeting might have to be postponed. Mr. Maley said he would inform the Council as soon as a decision has been reached. Mr. tiara said he. had no Comments to make until he sees just what their position will be. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Dwri.s and unanimously voted that the itesolutions regarding the restdential area i.mprcvaraenrs be held in abey- ance for the next meeting, until it can be ascertained what action the Bat Harbour Club will take regarding a proposed assessment for a new building which would effect the same group of residents. The Village Clerk reported that Ordinance No. 1.74 increasing parking violation fines had been advertized according to law and had been read in full at the March 29, 1975 meeting. The Ordinance was read by title, and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously -rated, passed on final reading. Mr. Maley outlined the items comprising Change Order ill to the water pumping station contract in the amount of $8,097.90. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voters, the Change Order was approved. Mr. Maley suggested that due to the original bid being $119,720. which was over the $1.00,000. original estimated cost, he would like to use some of the accumulated Federal Revenue Sharing monies to fund this project. It: was moved by Mr. Davis,seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, that $20,000.00 be allocated to the project from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account. A letter of resignation from Councilman Clement J. Villeneuve was read to the Council by the Village Clerk. It was moved by tor. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, that the resignation be accepted with regret and that a suitable token of appreciation be presented to Mr. Villeneuve. After discussion It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted, that Mr William Logan be contacted to see if lie would oe willing to servo. Mr. John Oughton and Mr. Steven Smith discussed with the Council the assets of the &nployees Pension Plan held by the Flagship First. National Bank as Trustees. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted, that the approximately $680800. cash surrender val-. E the Annuity Builders Contracts be placed in the Variable Note Fund temporarily, until a more favorable bond market occurs. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted, that $10,000. be transferred from the Variable Note Fund to the Collective Fund. Mr. Beatty suggested that Mr. Davis replace Mr.. Villeneuve 3a an adviaor for the pension fund investments. Mr. Davis was then appointed by the Mayor. Mr. Bd Bicher of the Bal Harbour Resort Association asked the Council for $30,000. from the Resort Tax for overseas :advertising to promote a new group of tourists for the area. He spoke of the possibility of getting match- ing funds from the Federal Government and said Mr. Whitman had offered the services of his office to write the grant if the Council would approve. He said the %sort Aasociation will donate $10,000, of their funds immediately for promotions in Latin and South America and the Village funds would be up'-!d for England, France and Germany. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr.Taplin and unanimously voted, that the funds be taken from the budgeted account in the Department of Tourism and the balance from the. Resort Tax Contingency Fund. After discussion ABSOLUTION NO. 231 requesting that the Legislature pass a law allowing deep ocean current assimil- ation of Sewage was read by the Village Clerk and adopted on motion of Mr.Davi.s seconded by Mr. Taplin, and voted. RESOLUTION NO. 232 requesting the Dade County Commission to extend the regulatory powers of the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Board to include jurisdiction over the rates charged for water by one city to another was read and discussed. On motion of Mr. Taplin seconded by Mr. Davis, the Resolution was unanimously adopted. On Notion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted, the Resolution regarding the Commission on the Status of Women was tabled until next month. The Council briefly discussed the six month's operating statement.. It was decided that any questions would be answered individually by Mr. Maley next week. Mr. Maley asked the Council's opinion on whether or not our disease re- sistant small Malay palms should be placed in the parkways to replace the trees that have been removed due to the palm blight. Mr. Davis suggested that this be left to Mr. Maley's discretion. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted that Mr. Beatty be appointed as Bal Harbour's representative to the Board of Directors of the Dade league of Cities for next year. April 29,1975 Mr. Printup told the Council that Miss Wetterer might be nominated for an office in the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and asked if the Council would have any objection to this. It was the Council's decision that if appointed, Miss Wetterer would be granted the additional time needed to attend the association meetings each year and payment of expenses not covered by the IIMC. There being no further business on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M. X1.4 Mayor ATTUT : Village Clerk April 29,1975 May 5,1975 f � $ a.J A special Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held at 9:30A.M. Tuesday, May 5,1975. Present: Messrs. Printup, Tapli.q, Beatty and Davis AbseerE: - -- Mr. Logan Also present were: Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, Mr. Fred Maley, Village Manager; and Miss Betty Carver, Deputy Village Clerk. The purpose of the meeting was to determine the position of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. Company with regard to finishing their contract on the Sal Harbour Beach Restoration Project. Mr. Henry von Oesen, our consulting engineer, reviewed the position of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Comqany that the authorized borrow area contains rock or unsuitable material, which has caused a decrease in their production and a corres- ponding increase in their cost to perform the work, which they claim is the responsi- bility of the Village. Mr. you Oesen called to Council's attention Sections 1.11 and 3.02 of the "Specifications and Contract Documents ", and stated that the condition of the borrow area was properly represented. Mr. von Oesen pointed out that the contract required work to commence no later than May 30, 1974, when in fact, the contractor did not commence pumping fill material until July 16, 1974. He further stated that the contractor experienced considerable mechanical failure of his equipment, and that the contractor knew he only had a limited period of time in whicl: to perform the work. It was pointed out that the contractor had placed approximately 43% of the fill material. required to date, and has utilized less than 207 of the authorized borrow area. Mr. von Oe�sen further stated that the fill material placed on the beach todate has been accepted, and that payment has been made proportionate to the percentage of the work. performed.