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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1978-03-14 MeetingCOUNCIL MEETING March 16, 1976 The Council of Bad Harbour Village met Tuesday, March 14, 1978 at 9:30 A.M.; in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Krez and Printup Absent: Mr. Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan Gold, Village Attorney. Mr. Gold explained that under Bat. Harbour Village Code, Section 6-9a (7a) the council, after hearing from all parties concerned, must consider whether the Longevity Center operating at the Americana Hotel is a permitted business activity in the oceanfront district. If not, they could consider an amendment to permit this type of operation or decide what other action they wish to take. He reviewed previous actions of the council regarding business operations in the oceanfront district. Mr. James Sabatino, attorney for the ,Americana Hotel, said that the Americana Hotel had not intended to violate any ordinances. Mr. Joseph Weil, attorney for Dr. Wagner, spoke on behalf of his client who claimed he had tried to locate his cardiac center in Bal Harbour and was told by the hotels that this was not a permitted use. Mr. Shepard Broad, attorney for the Longevity Center, and Mr. Arthur Breakstone, owner of the Center, explained how the Center operates. After hearing from Dr. Wagner who reviewed his attempts to locate in Bat. Harbour, Mr. `sold said each case should be judged on its own merit. Dr. Lehr, explained the Priti.kin system, which is being; used at this Longevity Center as opposed to the one which was formerly operated in Orlando. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted, (Mr.. Printup abstained due to a conflict of interest) that, the Longevity Center could continue to operate pending receipt of the contracts between the Center and the Americana Hotel and the Center's franchise from Mr. Priti_ki.n for the council to study before a final decision is made at the March 28th meeting. Mr. Maley said he had proposals from five firms to review the Business District zoning. Presentations were made in person .for the firms of McHarg Roberts and Todd, and James Duncan & Associates. Mr. Maley read proposals from Charles Kober Associates and Reynolds, Smith and Hills. He noted that the firm of Charles E. Cawthra did not have a staff sufficient for our needs. After discussion, Mr, Maley told the council he was not ready to make a recommendation, but would do so at the next meeting. Mr. Gold suggested the council hold a special meeting to extend the building moratorium inasmuch as the present resolution will expire on March 28th. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that a special meeting be held at 9:30 A.M., March 21sti 1978 for the purpose of con— sidering an extension of the building moratorium in the Business District. Mr. Maley said the Governor's Cabinet had approved the contract with Bad Harbour for beach landscaping and asked for authority to execute the con— tract with Gaston Landscaping Company. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded b;; Mr. Krez and voted that thn proper authorities be authorized to sign the contract. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was adjourned at 12:0 P.M. Attest: 6'iG L( C ( C Village Clerk March 1fa, 1978 March 21, 1978 Mayor. A Special Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held Tuesday, Marsha, 1978 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 William Berger, representing the Village Attorney. Mayor Printup said the purpose of this meeting was to consider an extension of the building moratorium in the Business District. Mr. Maley explained that the first moratorium began May 31, 1977 and had been extended for professional review. This review is not complete or adequate in his and Mr. Gold's opinion. Tt is on this basis that the manager is certifying to the council that the need exists for an additional 120 day moratorium. Mr. Maley then read Resolution No. 256 extending the moratorium for 120 days. Mr. Berger read Mr. Gold's legal opinion and recommendation concerning an extension of the moratorium. Mr. Veyersberg and Mrs. Rowe of the Bal Harbour Enviromental Protective Assoc— iation requested that the moratorium be extended for 360 days to conduct an polution study.