HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975-11-11 MeetingThese tiding no further business on motion of Mr. Taplin,seconded
by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
October 28, 1975
November 11, 1975
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The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, November ll, 1975
at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Devis,,Printup and Taplin
Absent: Mr. Logan
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, the minutes of the
previous meeting of October 28, 1975 were approved as submitted.
Mr. Anderson reviewed the status of the City of Miami Beach Water
Rate case and said that the next hearing before the Metro Water and Sewer
Board is scheduled for November 26, 1975.
Mayor Printup read a ;letter from the Village Attorney submitting
his resignation as of December'31, 1975. The Council discussed this with
Mr. Anderson and on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted,
Mr. Anderson's resignation was accepted with the provision that Mr. Anderson
would continue on a per diem or monthly basis if a replacement has not been
chosen by December 31, 1975.
Mr. Maley informed the Council that Mr. Jackson, vice-president of
Great Lakes Dredging had met with him and said they would accept a settlement
of $300,000 for additional expenses they say were 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 was the Council's opinion that Mr. Meley should write the other
governmental agencies asking if final payment of the Retainer should be paid
with a Release.
The Council discussed the use of the beach for rental of sailboats
at the.Americana Hotel. Mr. Maley said Mr. William O'Malley, owner of the
boats, had brought in an Insurance Binder and he suggested that if a Bond
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has been placed with the Americana Hotel that Bal Harbour also be placed
on the Bond. It was decided to finish the ordinance regarding use of the
beach and wtter the boat rental under this ordinance.
jMr. Maley reported that Kendall Fill had started the groin work
and would have time to finish within the coatract period.
The Village Manager said he had contacted the architectural firms
of Severud,Knight,Boerema,Buff; Marchesani and Cohen; and Rencher,Haynes and
Associates, regarding the remodeling of the .Village Hall. The firms will be
present at the next meeting to discuss their services with the Council.
There being no further business on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded
by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
November 11,1975
Mayor
December 9, 1975
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, December 9, 1975
at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall..
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Logan,Printup and Taplin
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer,
Village Clerk; and Phil Newcomm, representing Mr. Anderson, Village Attorney.
On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis, and voted the
minutes of the previous meeting; of November 11, 1975 were approved as submitted.
Presentations were made by the architectural firms of Marchesani and
Cohen; Rencher, Haynes and Associates; and Severud. Knight. Boerema.Buff;
regarding their qualifications to do the renovations to the Village Hall. After
discussion it was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, that
Mr. Maley be authorized to choose the firm and recommend a fee arrangement to
the Council.
Mr. Sigmund Zilber appeared regarding the transfer of stock from the
Greyhound Corporation to his firm, Hurricane Consolidated Taxi Cab Service,
Inc. Chief Staubesand said his application for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity had been checked and found in good order. Mr. Zilber
said all the taxis now operating under the three Greyhound subsidiary companies
would be doing business as Morse Taxi and Baggage Co. if the Council approved.
It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded.by Mr. Taplin and voted that the Certificate
be granted, and the existing permits transferred from Greyhound to Mr. Zilber.
Mr. Douglas Ruth reported to the Council that it is no longer possible
to have pavers made to match the existing Bal Harbour sidewalks. He said an
alternate would be to use the same stone and have the walks poured by purchasing