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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975-09-30 Meetingwould have to be passed. The Village Clerk read Ordinance No. 179, amending the General litnd Budget for 1974 -75 by title and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted the ordinance was passed on first reading. Mr. Maley said that Mr. von Oese:i had met with the principals of Great Lakes Dredging Co, in Atlanta last Monday and it would appear that Great Ickes is substantially reducing the amount of additional ex- penses they claim are due them. However, we have had no official word from them and we are still holding their retainer. Mr. Maley said that the Bal Harbour Resort Association had finally finished the brochure that was authorized by the Council in July, 1974 and presented the bill for $9,835,00. Due to an appropriation in the new Tourism Budget for promotion and advertising, he would like to hold payment until the next budget. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted that payment would be made after October Ist. It was noted that no taxpayers were present during the meeting and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M. ATTEST: Village Clerk September 17, 1975 t yor September 30, 1975 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, September 30, 1975 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Printup and Taplin Absent: Mr. Logan Also present were Mary T, Wetterer, Village Clerk; Karl Hart, representing the Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr, Davis and voted, the minutes of the previous meexings of August 26th and September 17th, 1975 were approved as submitted. The Council considered an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity submitted by Taxi, Inc. d/b /a Friendly Checker for the operation of limousine service. After discussion on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the application was denied. .'y The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who desired to speak on the Tax Millage Increase. There being none RESOLUTION No. 233 setting the 1975 millage at 6.50 was read by the Village Clerk and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the resolution was adopted. Mr. Hart told the Council that Mr. Anderson had contacted Mr. Sibley, who said he would contact his clients and get their answer regarding the Contempt Order. Mr. Printup said that Kendall Fill had secured their insurance cover- age and would begin the groin work shortly. The Mayor reported that the Board of Directors of Bal Harbour Club had turned down the suggestion by Wilbur Smith and Associates to open Bal Cross Drive for right turns only. It was the decision of the Council that someone from Wilbur Smith should come to the next meeting to explain their report further. Mr. Hart explained that Mr. von Oesen had decided not to offer Great lakes Dredge and Dock Company the check for final payment after his meeting with the company officials. He said that Great Lakes did not know how to make a claim and Mr. von Oesen had written them suggesting that the claim be made in writing so that he could review it and advise. On motion of Mr, Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted RESOLUTION No. 234 setting up a• Commission on the Status of Women with Bay Harbor, Islands, North Bay Village and Surfside was adopted. The Council requested that the Village Manager contact Barton Aschmann for their opinion on the size of buildings on the ocean front lots. The Village Clerk explained that certain transfers would have to be made to amend the 197475 Budget to cover the over - expenditures. ORDINANCE No, 179 amending the General Fund Budget was read and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted was adopted. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted, funds were authorized to be transferred betwen Departments to balance the accounts. ORDINANCE No. 180 amending the Village Code to conform with the Dade County Taxi Ordinance and the new meeting day was read by the Clerk and on motion of Mr, Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted was adopted. Mr. Whitman requested a panel on his Collins Avenue Pole sign which would read "Open Tonight ". After discussion it was moved by Mr.Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted, that a panel in accordance with the sketch submitted today be permitted on a temporary basis with the permission subject to recall on thirty days notice. ,I , K There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M. ATTEST: Village Clerk September 309 1975 Mayor October 28, 1975 The Council of Hal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October 28, 1975 at 9:30 A.M. in the Vila ge Hall. Present: Messrs Beatty, Davis, Logan, Printup and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Thomas H. Andersons Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted the minutes of the previous meeting of September 300 1975 were approved as submitted. Mr, Frank Crippen, President of the Bal Harbour Club, Inc., requested a variance to eliminate the lighting a nd paving requirement for a parking lot in conjunction with the new Beach Club building. He stated that inasmuch as the Beach Club is open only two or three times a year during the evening, that to provide hard surface parking and lighting for this would be a financial hardship. Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Crippen to put this request in writing. After discussion on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Logan and unanimously voted the Bal Harbour Club was granted the variance, subject to a written agreement that the variance would be rescinded if hard surface parking and lighting is determined to be required by the Village. (Mr. Taplin arrived at the meeting at 9:40 A.M. and was not present for the above vote). Taxi permits were granted to the following on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted. AAA Auto Leasing d /b /a White Cab, 15; Morse Taxi and Baggage Transfer, Inc., 11; Surf Cab Company d/b /a Morse Taxi, 10: North Beach Yellow Cab, d/b /a Morse Taxis 10. Mr. William Beckham explained to the Council the increase in the liability insurance for the Village, which was understood to be a three year fixed rate. Mr. Anderson was instructed to check into the matter and see if they would have a right to cancel the three year rate, It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis, and voted that the increased premium be paid if Mr. Anderson finds that this is within.the company's right.