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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1978-10-31 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES October 31, 1978 The Council of Bat Harbour Vi la-e met Tuesday, October 31, 1978 at 9:30 A. M. in '.he Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, nrez and Pri.ntup Absent: Mr. Taclin Also pre, t nt were Fred W. Maley, Village M;ana;rer; Mary T. ';letterer, Villa e Clerk; and Alan Gold, Villa;te attorney. n motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted the minutes of September 26, 1978 and the Public Hearings of October 3rd and 17th, 1978 were approved as submitted. Mr. Gold reported that in the City of Miami Beach water rate liti- gation, the Courts have ruled that the rates must be reviewed by the Metro Water and Sewer board and Judge Mein had enjoined Miami Beach from rat:i.ng their own rates. They passed a rate ordinance anyway and there will be a hearing Friday for the City of Miami Beach to appear and show cause why they should not be held in contempt. In regard to the pressure problems in Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands, Mr. Gold was asked to write to Miami Beach and ask for an answer as to whether they can supply water at adequate pressure. Mr. Gold told those resont that Ordinance No. 205 was not ready for passage as the matters of clarifying mezzanines and traffic levels of service have not been satisfactorily explained by the consultants. He 130 stated that he ordinance had not been published by title after the Public Hearings and to make certain, we would publish it. The council. may ur,e the alternate meeting. date for November to pass the ordinance after answers from Dr. Wallace, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Kober. Mr. Maley said that the conditions still exist to justify further extension of the moratorium on the Business Listrict and Resoulti.on No. 263 was read by Mr. Gold. On motion of Nr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Hrez and voted. RPSOLUTION NO. 263 was passed extending the moratorium for 30 days. Mr. Paul, attorney for Bal Harbour Shops, said that the Bal Harbour ;hops objects to the extension of the moratorium as previously stated in the recori. Discussion followed. on the need for more advice on the matter of mezzanines and their use in the shopping center. Mr. Maley advised that thr consultants have given us information which exceeded their contracts and he believes they should be paid for this further information. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that up to $2,000 be expended to complete the study on mezzanines. Mr. Gold said that if Mr. Glazer attorney for he Protective Association and Mr. Paul wished to prepare position papers on this matter he would pass them on to the consultants. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that the next meetin of the council would be at 9:30 A. M. on November lit, 1978. ordinance No. 206, regarding landscaping in the Business District was tabled on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voters. Mr. Maley reported that due to the Balmoral not paying their. 1977 taxes, the Village might have to take out a tax anticipation note. Mr. Gold has petitioned the court to join the Dade County suit against the Balmoral, but Judge Ferguson has asked if Bal Harbour should be allowed to enter. Mr. Gold said he would like to be appointed as sdecial counsel for Dade County on the matter. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that Mr. Gold be allowed to act as special counsel. Mr. Maley said Mr. Hart has requested the council to allow him to hire other consulting engineers to evaluate the work done on the beach re — nourishment job by our own engineers in view of the Great Lakes Dredge suit. It was moved by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that Mr. Hart be authorized to hire engineers to do a study of the plans and an ocean survey at a cost of $7,750. Aailications for renewal of their taxi permits were considered for Morse Taxi and Baggage, Inc., 31 permits; and AAA Auto Leasing d/b/a White Cab, 15 permits. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the permits were granted. n motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty and votdd the Americana Hotel was granted permission to use the garage space for convention purposes through May 6, 1979. On motion of Mr. Davis, seoonded by Mr. Beatty and voted Mr. Dan Gifford, Manager of the Americana Hotel, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Resort Tax Advisory Committee. The matter of granting CATV franchises in the Village was postponed until more information could be gathered on the matter, Mr. Maley said that although the council cannot speak for the resi— dents on the issue of casino gambling he thought they should take an indivual stand to let the rest of the State know that all of Dade County is not for the issue. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Davis and voted that the council, as individuals, are opnbsed to casino gambling;. Mr. Maley said he would like permission to have the landscape architect who has done the preliminary plans for the fountain park noi;th of the Sun Bank complete the plans to be ready to let bids. He said the amount needed was .$8,120 which would include letting the bids and supervision of construction. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted, Messrs. Beatty, Davis and Printup voting "yes";Mr. Krez, "no", Mr. Douglas "uth was authorized to complete the fountain plans. Mr. Maley s.id n council to alloy him seconded by Mr. Krez, On motion of Mr. adjourned at 11:50 A. Attest: Village Clerk ctober 31, 1978 is vehicia ha; 73,000 miles on t and asked the to purchale o. new car. On motion of Mr. Do.vifi, and voted, the peiniaPior, was granted. Erez, seconded by Mr. Beatty, the meeting was M. Mayor COUNCIL MINIJTES November 14, 1978 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, November 14, 1978 at 9:30 A. M. in the Villa,-e Hall. resent: Messrs. Beatty, Davis, Krez, Printup and Taplin also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan Gold, Village Attorney. Mr. Gold said he will read Ordinance No. 205 as presented at first reading and then consider several questions that have been raised since that time. Mr. Gold then read ordinance 205. He outlined the two proposed amendments regarding Floor Area Ration and Traffic Requirements. He also addressed the question of rebuilding non -conforming structures in case of accidental destruction. Discussion followed on these items and on motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted an amendment to be known as Section 4 covering the rebuilding of non -conforming structure was passed and the subsequent sections of the ordinance renumbered. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Davis ant voted, the definitions of Level of Service governing traffic flow as it pertains to the Business District was in- cluded in the ordinance. The last amendment to the ordinance covered whether or not mezzanines were to be included in the Floor Area Ratio.