HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975-10-28 MeetingThere 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 30, 1975
Mayors
October 28, 1975
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October 280 1975 at
9:30 A.M. in the VilLs ge Hall.
Present: Masers Beatty, Davis, Logan, Printup and Taplin
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. Davis and voted the minutes
of the previous meeting of September 30, 1975 were approved as submitted.
Mr. Frank Crippen, President of the Bal Harbour Clubs, 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agreement that the variance would be rescinded if hard surface parking and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 Taxi, 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. Andersen finds that this is within.the company's right.
Mr. Thal of the Americana Hotel and Mr. William O'Malley discussed
the possibility of renting Hobie Cats in front of the Imericana Hotel. The
matter was referred to the Village Manager and Attorney for further study.
Mr. Eugene Simm of Lade County; Mr. Joe Rice, Traffic Consultant;
and Mr. Stanely Whitman of the Bal Harbour Shops discussed the proposed
moving of the 96th Street entrance to the Bal Harbour Shops one block West.
After discussion on the possible cost which the developer agreed to assume,
and the question of the street widening to permit a left turn lane, it was
moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that the matter be de-
ferred until Mr. Whitman can work out all the details with Surfaide and the
Dade County Traffic Department.
On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, new By -Laws
for the Commission on the Status of Women were approved.
Mr. Maley explained that the company which made lee granite pavers for
the Collins Avenue and 96th Street beautification project had changed hands and
will no longer accept a small tile order for normal maintenance. After dis-
cussion it was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and unanimously
voted that the Village hire Mr. Douglas Ruth, who had worked on the original
project, to determine the quantity needed to complete the project and maintain
the sidewalks already installed, also to advise the Council on alternate match-
ing pavers and the cost.
The Council was advised that the 30 year contract for an easement for
our water and sanitary sewer lines through Surfaide will expire next year. It
was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty. and voted that the Village
Manager and Villate Attorney start negotiations with Surfaide for renewal of
the contract.
(Mr. Logan left the meeting at 11:45 A.M.)
Mr. Maley told the Council that he would like to hire an architect to
advise on the Village Hall renovations to utilize the space used by the Fire
Department. The Council suggested that Mr. Maley contact the firm that just
designed the new Town Hall for Bay Harbor Islands and a space planner aiid re-
port back to the Council.
Mr. Anderson told the Council that it was his opinion, as stated in
a letter to the Council, that Resort Tax funds could not be used to pay the
legal fees for the Giblin case.
The Village Clerk read
ORDINANCE No. 181
raising the water rate to sixty -five cents per thousand gallons. On motion of
Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the ordinance was adopted as an
emergency measure.
RESOLUTION No. 235
manifesting support for the establishment of a foreign trade zone in the
Greater Miami area was presented and on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by
Mr. Davis, and voted the Resolution was passed.
There being no further business on motion of Mr. Taplin,seconded
by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
111tage Clerk
October 28, 1975
Mayor
November 11, 1975
The Council of Rnl Hn&"ir Village met Taesd.,v, November 11, 7975
nt 900 !.N. in the Vill. *' %17.
Present: Mr ^nnrs. Bn.atty, novfs, Priniu" end T4-11n
Lhs ^nt: Mr. Loran
Also present were Free W. Noloy, Villarn Manager; Mary T. 1?ntterer,
Village Clerk: and Thomas H. AnAerson, Villige Attorney.
On motion of Mr. Beatty, speonded by Mr. Davis, the minutes of the
lrevious waetinr, of Octoh ;er 2£t, 1975 "ov— approved ns s,ibmitted.
Mr. %Arson revtiewed the status of the City of Miami Benc5 `-tat'-
R^tn case and acid thpt the next hearin, before the Metro Water and Sn•.rr
Beard is scheduled for November Qh_ 1975.
Tda-.,nr PrintuTl read a letter from the Villa,e Attorney submitting
his resirnnti.on as of December 31, 1975. The dis,.ursnl th %c ,ntl•
Mr. And ---son and on moti.nn of -i -r. Taplin, snnnndnd by Mr. Beatty, and voters,
Mr.. Anderson's resignation ens accented with tbo provision that Mr. Antler. ^,on
v, �o"1d nonrimae on a per diem or monthly basis if a rnnlacement has not been
chosen by Decembec 31, 1975.
Mr. Maley informed the oonncil that Mr. Jackson, vice - president. of
CYe;t IK'res Dredging had met with him and said they would accent a settlement
of $300,000 for additional expenses they sal: vire incurred in the performance
of the beach restoration project. The Council discussed the possible damages
due Bal Harbour and the retainer we are still holding on the Great Lakes con -
tract. It cons the Council's opinion that Mr. M..lep ahonl.d write the other
govrrnmental agennies asking If finol nevment of the 9etainer should be nsid
with a istnase.
The Coama^il discussed the nse of the beach for rental of sailboats
at the Americann Hot& . Mr. Maley said Mr. William O'M-.l'.ey, owner of the
hont_s, had brought in in Insurance, Rinder nod he 3tirza3ted that if a Bend