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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1979-04-24 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES April 24, 1979 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 24, 1979 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messers Beatty, Krez and Printup and Miss Gray Absent: Mr. Taplin Also present: Fred Maley, Village Manager, Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk and Alan Gold, City Attorney On motion of Mr. Krez and seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the minutes of March 27, 1979 and April 16, 1979 were approved as submitted. Mr. Maley explained to Miss Gray the distribution of Resort Tax monies under theMatching Grant Program, an item that appeared in the March 27, 1979 minutes. Mr. Maley referred to Resolution No. 266 which had asked Dade County to re- move the bus stop in front of the Admiralty Apartments. Letters from the Ivanhoe, Beau Rivage and Regency were read objecting to the removal. Residents from the Camelot Hall also said it would be a great inconvenience to them not to have it there. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and voted to defer the matter until Dade County reports to us their findings from the survey they are doing on the matter. The Council discussed the renovation of the residential street lighting system and methods of financing. It was suggested that monies could be appropriated each year until the full cost could be realized as an alternative to a special tax district or through a bank loan, due to our limit on borrowing except by referendum. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted to defer the matter until next month. Mr. Gold explained what happened at the meeting with the City of Miami Beach on April 23, 1979, with regard to water rates and service. He reported that the settlement offer of Miami Beach was not acceptable to any of our representatives and outlined the cost data supporting that conclusion. Mr. Gold said the Metro Water and Sewer Board has had jurisdiction over the rates since 1972, it is a matter for that Board to determine what Miami Beach is entitled to from our Escrow Account, and what the rate should be in the future. The second matter was the supply question. He said we find it unacceptable for the City of Miami Beach not to let us go elsewhere for water if they cannot supply enough water for us and Bay Harbor Islands. Mr. Gold said our rate consultants are developing a counter -proposal. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Messrs. Maley and Krez, along with Mr. Gold, be appointed as a committee to negotiate with Metro Water and Sewer Authority on alternative courses of action. Mr. Maley explained that Bay Harbor Islands has bids to install a new 24" water line on the south side of 96th Street during the street widening project and wants us to share the cost from Byron Avenue to the bridge as this would be part of the new water line from Miami Beach if this materializes. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that Mr. Gold prepare a Resolution saying that we would pay for one-half the cost of the line from Byron Avenue to the bridge, at such time as we make use of it. Mayor Printup asked the Village Clerk to read a Resolution from the Dade County League of Cities objecting to Dade County taking over the operation of taxi cabs. The Council reviewed the six months operating statements for all depart- ments and on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez they were filed for audit. Mr. Maley explained the Vial -of -Life program being promoted by the Red Cross.It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that we partici- pate in this program. Mr. Maley explained that Mr. Jack Jones, Chairman of the Library Advisory Committee reported that the Library needs a one-time upgrading and renovation at a cost of $40,000, to be financed by the three municipalities on the same basis as our participation in library operation. He said he would meet with the other two Managers and report back for next year's budget. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted that Miss Gray should work with Mr. Maley on re- viewing our needs and the appointments, to the Library Advisory Committee and make new appointments or affirm the present appointments. Mr. Maley said he had a contract proposal from Mr. Frasuer Knight, the architect selected for the Department of Tourism Offices. His maximum fee for plans, specifications and supervision through construction would be $12,000 and $2,500 for the mechanical engineer doing the air conditioning portion. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray that we execute the contracts. On vote Miss Gray and Messrs. Krez, and Printup voted "yes"; Mr. Beatty "no" as he said he had not seen any sketches. It was moved by Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Krez that the meeting be ad- journed at 11:50 A. M. Mayor Attest: Village Clerk April 24, 1979