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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. ATTEST: / <C : < 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. ATTEST: c C/ 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.