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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1977-12-27 MeetingMr. George Smith told the council that he wishedto 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 t' 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. , t,. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the minutes of the previous meetings of October 25, 1977 and November 29, ]977 were approved as submitted. Approval of the minutes of November 17, 1977 was withheld pending the receipt of the transcript which will become a part of the minutes. Mr. Gold explained that the hearing for consideration of the zoning changes for the Business District had been continued so that those interested could review the transcript and the meeting will be continued until January so that the transcript can be studied. After discussion concerning traffic studies, architectural drawings for the purposed expansion of Bal Harbour Shops, and various surveys it was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that the public hearing be continued to the next meeting. Mr, Maley was requested to compile a summary of the Bal Harbour Shops proposed expansion. Mr. Cal Kovens informed the council that the Bal Harbour 101 building would resume construction after January 1st. He said all financing has been arranged and the project is now under one owner. He expects a completion date by September for the 170 unit condominium. Mr. Neu of the Dade County League of Cities self insurance program explained how the plan would be operated. He said there was nine cities interested in joining the pool. Mr. Joseph DePalma and Mr. Howard Lawn showed engineering drawings for a mechanical parking structure at the Americana Hotel. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted to grant a variance for the structure to extend into the front setback area as shown on the preliminary plans; final plans showing architectural treatment of the stack units are to be submitted to Mr. Maley. ORDINANCE NO. 198 increasing council salaries was read by title by the village clerk. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the ordinance was adopted on final reading. The council considered the ramifications of bringing our consulting engineers into the suit brought by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted that the engineers would not be brought into the suit. The village Clerk told council a request had been made by Sky -Chutes to operate in front of the hotels. After consideration it was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that no commercial activities would be permitted on the public beach. It was moved by Mr. Davis, sconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that the request for reimbursement for expenses incurred by a representative from the Four -on -the -Bay Comm- ission on the Status of Women be denied, as the trip had not been authorized. Mr. Maley presented a new Agreement with Dade County for Workmen's Compensation Insurance which includes a 2z'% administration fee. On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Davis, and voted the agreement was accepted. Mr. Printup said the village had been asked to submit names for nominations for the Board of Directors of the proposed Community Mental Health Center and that Mr. Taplin had agreed to have his name submitted. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that the village submit Mr. Taplin's name. Mr. Maley presented suggested rules and regulations to govern use of the public beach. The council agreed to study these for discussion at the next meeting. In order to invest the pension plan contribution before the end of the year it was agreed that the council would be contacted and advised of the investment committee's recommendation. An amendment to the Y.B.A. contract covering holiday pay was presented. On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted the amendment was passed. Mr. Maley advised that the beach landscape plans were ready to be bid and that bids would be opened on January 20th and awarded at the January meeting. Test planting would begin in February. Mr. Taplin asked if it would be feasible to have additional parking spaces under the Haulover Bridge. Mr. Maley said this had been considered, but due to the traffic pattern it was not feasible due to possible accidents. Mr. Maley said the letters for the reverse side of the Bal Harbour sign at the north end of Collins Avenue had been ordered. There being no further business on motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Taplin the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 P.M. Mayor ATTEST: <1;4(, December 27, 1977