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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1978-09-26 MeetingG 11 COUNCIL MINUTES September 26, 1978 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, September 26, 1978 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Krez, aid Printup Absent: Mr. Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the minutes of the meeting of August 29, 1978 were approved as submitted. Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity were presented for Irene Bennett and John Jospeh Bennett. After dis- cussion on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez the applications were denied. Messrs. Davis,-Krez and Printup,voting "yes"; and Mr. Beatty, "no". t Mr. Larry Cliff of the Bal Harbour Resort Association told'the council that their recommendation is that the Village hire a Pub1314 Relations Agency in addition to the Advertising Agency. After inter- viewing firms during which the Mayor and Village Manager were present they would like to recommend Bill Kofoed of Bill Kofoed, Inc. at a cost of $15,000 per year. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that Bill Kofoed, Inc. be retained and absorbed in the .$3009000 advertising budget unless it becomes apparent that we need extiza, money. Mr. Maley discussed the status of the business district rezoning and the Public Hearings to be held on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Gold read RESOLUTION NO. 262 extending the moratorium on the business district for thirty six days through October 31, 1978. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 261 recommending Rose Gordon for the Florida Public Service Sommission was passed on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted. RESOLUTION NO. 260 setting the millage for 1978 at 5.95 mills was passed on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted. ORDINANCE NO. 206 amending the 1977-78 General Fund Budget was read by the Village Clerk. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the Ordinance was adopted. The Village Clerk requested the transfer of funds from the Police and Miscellaneous Departments to balance Mayor and Council, Law and Finance, Streets and Sanitation and Parks and Public Buildings. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the transfers were authorized. -2- IL 3 Mr. Maley discussed the proposed collective bargaining agree- ment with the Dade County Police Benevolent Association. The council approved the agreement with the exception of substituting a 4% minimum raise instead of 5% during the three year term of the agreement, on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the Mayor was authorized to sign the Comprehensive Planning Grant with the State of Florida for one half the amount of the Comprehensive Plan study. The councilmen present received their salaries of $1.00'ea6h for the 1977-78 year. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez, a request from Hialeah Race Course requesting the council to pass a resolution against Casino gambling was denied as the council felt trey could not speak for the residents. Mr. Gold said he and Mr. Horowitz had met regarding the'City of Miami Beach raising the water rate to 58¢. He reported that Bal Harbour, Bay Harbour Islands and North Bay Village have succeeded in obtfiining an injunction against the establishment of this rate. An additional contingency rate is not recommended at this time. 17 The possibility of having uniform signs on the west side of Collins designating the apartment buildings was discussed. Mr. Maley was asked to get opinions from the owners to see if they would like this. Mr. Maley said he had contacted Bade County Parks Department and they are cleaning the beach according to their contract. He feels however that we should continue the supplemental service. Mr. Maley reported that the Balmoral is protesting their 1977 tax bill and owes the village $118,000. Mr. Gold was authorized to join Dade County in trying to get the taxes released as the village needs this money for our cintiuued operations. 'fi There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 A. M. Mayor Attest: Village Clerk I September 26, 1978