HomeMy Public PortalAbout1977-11-29 MeetingPresentations regarding the Bal Harbour Shops property were given by Mr. James
Yarbourough on traffic impact; Mr. Herbert Johnson, regarding architectural plans;
Mr. Kevin McNaughton on 96th Street traffic plans; Mr. Arnold Ramos on the overall
traffic in Bal Harbour; Dr. Harold Garrish on air polution; Mr. Rick Miller regarding
noise levels; Mr. Lovelace on the original plans for Bal Harbour and the Center; Mr.
Howard Branston on lighting the garage and screening the cars in the garage; Mr. Bill
Bozas on the landscaping of the Center; Mr. Red Langston on the structural foundations
for the Center and garage.
The above were questioned by the council and those present. Mr. Paul said Mr.
Whitman had arranged for the parking staff to lock off the Park Drive portion of the
garage at night and thanked the council for hearing the experts.
Mr. Glasser asked if his clients would be heard at the November 29th council
meeting, which the council agreed upon. Mr. Whitman said Mr. Glasser could have copies
of any reports made for the Center that he wanted.
Mr. Davis suggested that the Taxpayers Association should advise the council in
writing as to their suggestions for the rezoning.
Mr. Gold ordered a transcript of the meeting from one of the reporters present
and said copies would be available to the interested parties, and become part of these
minutes.
There being no further business on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez,
and voted the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
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November 17, 1977
NOVEMBER 29, 1977
Mayor
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, November 29, 1977 at 9:30 A.M.
on the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs.Davis, Printup and Taplin
Absent: Messrs. Beatty and Krez
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village
Clerk; and Alan Gold, Village Attorney.
Mr. Henry von Oesen told the council that the north access was almost completed
and should be completed by December 8th. He reported that due to the change order to
extend the water main through the jetty cap and a slight adjustment on the paving
material the total contract was $161,300.00. In regard to the Great Lakes Dredging
suit, Mr. von Oesen reviewed the work of the engineers from the beginning of the
project and the recommendations they had given to the village. He said they had been
working with Mr. Hart on this case and do not see any basis for the Great Lakes claim.
It was the feeling of their attorneys that the village could bring suit against the
engineers later if necessary, but at present it would be better to have the village
and engineers united. Mr. Hart restated his position giving both sides of possible
action. It was the consensus of the council that a final decision to name the engin-
eers as third party defendents in this suit would be made at the December meeting.
The matter of joining the Dade County League of Cities insurance pool was tabled
until a final contract can be drafted and reviewed. Mr. Gold said he would discuss the
matter with Miami Springs and Hialeah who are considering joining the pool.
Mr. Maley reported that application for Local Government Planning Funds had been
turned down by the State, however, we could apply again next year for a retroactive Grant.
Mr. Davis said that due to the recent public hearing on the Business District re-
zoning that he believed the moratorium now in effect should be continued until suggestions
can be considered for incorporation into the code. Mr. Gold read
RESOLUTION NO. 254
extending the moratorium for 120 days. 0n motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin
and voted the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Maley read a contract prepared by Dade County covering the widening of 96th
Street which will have to be signed by Bay Harbor, Surfside and Ba1 Harbour before work
commences. After discussion on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted
Mr. Maley was authorized to sign the contract after approval by the Vallage Attorney.
Item 1V-B regarding the offer of trees from Bal Harbour Shops was withdrawn from
the agenda by Mr. Davis.
Mr. Whitman requested that the appointment to the Resort Tax Advisory Committee
be deferred as Mr. DePalma from the Americana Hotel was being transferred.
A letter from the Dade County Library offering to provide library service was
discussed. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that Mr. Maley
would respond that the village is interested in discussing this, but only on an actual
cost basis, not through advalorem taxes.
Mr. DePalma and Mr. Howard Lawn presented sketches to the council showing the
use of mechanical parking units to elleviate the parking problem at the Americana Hotel.
Inasmuch as the units would encroach into the front set back area it was requested that
appropriate architecural plans be submitted for consideration by the council.
Mr. Alan Gold said that he had approved the attorney retained by the Chief of
Police and the cost has been confirmed by letter.
Mr. George Smith told the council that he wished to take bids for the beach
landscaping now and start the test plot as soon as possible. It was agreed by the
council that Mr. Smith should advertise for bids for the landscaping.
Mr. Maley said he had been approached by a firm who wished to rent chaise
lounges on the beach. The council suggested that Mr. Maley and Mr. Gold make the
decision on this matter.
Mr. Maley informed the council that he had been asked to serve on the Urban
Administration Committee of the Florida League of Cities but had declined due to
the number of times he would be called out of the village.
Mr. Maley reported that he was still trying to set up an appointment with
Dade County and Mr. Taplin to discuss the beach cleaning.
Mr. Maley was excused from the meeting while the council discussed a Christmas
bonus. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted Mr. Maley is to be
given a $900.00 bonus.
Mr. Gold said he believed that the council should set up an item on the December
agenda for further discussion of the rezoning of the Business District and after that
hearing, begin working on the changes to the ordinances.
On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis, the meeting was adjourned at
11:)40 A.M.
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November 29, 1977
DECEMBER 27, 1977
Mayor
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, December 27, 1977 at 9:30 A.M.
in the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Davis Krez, Printup, and Taplin
Absent: Mr. Beatty
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village
Clerk; and Alan Gold, Village Attorney.