HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975-05-27 Meetingnot a video tape of the bottom would be necessary, Motion was carried
unanimously. The findings are to be reported at the Regular Counc:t
Meeting to be held May 27, 1975.
Mr. Maley read a letter from the District Engineer, U.S. !army of
Engineers, with reference to our application of a permit for an alternate
borrow area nearer to shore. Based upon the position taken by the District
Engineer, it was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin, and unanimously
voted that the application be withdrawn.
Mr. Anderson stated he has filed a Petition for He- Hearing in the
Florida Supreme Court, re: Giblin vs. Bal Harbour Village.
It was requested that the Negular Meeting of the Bal Harbour. Village.
Council, scheduled for 9:30 A.M., Tuesday May 27,19750 be postponed until
2:00 P.M. on that date, in order for Mr. von Oesen and Dr. Duane to be able tc
attend. Request approved by Council.
Mr. Maley advised that May 15, 1975 was the deadline for filing
Public Officials' Financial Disclosure statements.
There being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Davie,seconded
by Mr. Taplin, and unanimously voted, that the meeting be adjourned at 12:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
May 15,1975
Mayor
May 27, 1975
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday May 270 1975 at 2:OOP.M.
in the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Davis, Printup and Taplin
Absent: Messrs. Beatty and Logan
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Watterer,
Village Clerk; Messrs. Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney and Karl Hart.
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, the minutes
of the previous meetings of April 29th, May 5th and May 15th, 1975 were approved
as submitted.
Mrs. Connie Morrow reported on the action taken by various municipali-
ties comprising the local Commission on the Status of Women. Mrs.Morrow said
there were some points to be clarified in the proposed resolution setting up the
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May 29,1975
A Special Meeting of the Council was held Thursday, May 292 1975
at 3:45 P.M. in the Village Hall for the purpose of discussing the law
suit regarding lot 11 of the Ocean Front District.
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Logan, Printup and Taplin
Alm present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer,
Village Clerk; Mr. Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney; William Simmons; and
Mr. R. Patterson, Building Inspector.
The Council and Village Attorneys discussed with Mr. Joseph Jacobs
and Robert Angerer of the firm of Erwin, Vern, Jacobs and Odom of Tallahassee,
the status of the litagation and possible alternatives depending on the
ruling of the Florida Supreme Court.
Mr. Simmons suggested to the Council that Mr. Jacobs' firm should
handle all new matters in the case and Shutts and Bowen will cooperate from
here.
In regard to the matter of fees, Mr. Jacobs said that their costs
would be $100.00 per hour for his time and $50.00 for an associate, until we
reach a decision. If further litigation is decided upon then the fee will be
on a different basis.
There being no further business on notion of Mr. Beatty, seconded
by Mr. Taplin, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
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ATTEST:
Village Clerk
May 29, 1975
June 24, 1975
The Council of Bat Harbour Village met Tuesday, June 2. 1975 at
9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Logan, Printup and Taplin
Also present were Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; Thomas H. Anderson,
Village Attorney, and R. W. Patterson, Building Inspector.
On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted, the minutes
of the previous meetings of May 27th and May 29th, 1975 were approved as submitted.