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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1980-04-29 MeetingMr. Russell K. Thirkell, Vice President of the Intercontinental Bank, appeared before the councilto ask that their bank be considered for the village's bank- ing services, no action was taken. On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Taplin the meeting was adjourned at 7.0:30 A.M. Attest: illage Clerk Mayor March 25, 1980 COUNCIL MINUTES April 29, 1980 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 29, 1980 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Taplin and Miss Gray Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village Attorney. Mayor Printup reported that Mr. Krez has resigned from the Council insasmuch as he has sold his home and moved to another district in the village. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted, that Mr. Krez be appointed to fill the vacancy on the council, for the unexpired term ending in 1981. Mr. Leonard Krez was then sworn into office by the Village Clerk. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted, the minutes of March 25, 1980 were approved as sub- mitted. Mayor Printup opened a Public Hearing on the proposed expansion of the Bal Harbour Shops parking structure, lo- cated in the Business District. Mr. Gold read the traffic survey requirements from the zoning code, and said that this hearing would be to con- sider the traffic survey submitted by Bal Harbour Shops. Mr. Maley said that the traffic survey, prepared by Harland Bartholomew & Associates, shows that the traffic level will not be at level "D' or worse and that the proposed plans for the second and third deck comply with the set back requirements. The plans for the parking garage show a future department store over the west mall building, pro- jecting into the setback line, however, these plans are not being considered at this time. After discussion by those present on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the traffic survey and the plans for the expansion of the parking garage at Bal Harbour Shops were approved. Mr. Gold explained the background and some of the pro- visions for the civilian identification ordinance being considered. Mr. Gold then read the ordinance and it was suggested that a three year history of an applicant's em- ployment would suffice. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that Ordinance No. 215 be passed on first reading. Miss Wetterer read Ordinance No. 216 which establishes new beach regulations. After suggestions regarding work vehicles on the beach and the rights of riparian owners on motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the Ordinance No. 216 was adopted on first reading. Mr. William Beckham, the insurance agent for Bal Harbour, reviewed the two acceptable quotes his firm received for our Police Liability Insurance. He recommended one pro- posal, in the amount of $500,000, €, based on an occurance basis, be purchased for $6,200.00. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that the police liability insurance be purchased at this time. Mr. Maley and Mr. Beckham discussed a suggested umbrella policy in the amount of $500,000 on the General Liability Insurance and Fiduciary Insurance for the pension board. It was agreed that the umbrella policy should be purchased effective July 1, 1980. No decision was reached on the fiduciary insurance as quotes were being received. Mr. Maley discussed the results of the study done by our pension actuaries regarding earlier retirement for police officers and long term employees. Also included were provisions for the date of participation into the plan, normal retirement based on both age and length of service, working beyond the normal retirement date, final average compensation, and contribution of the state monies by the police department. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that these changes be in- corporated into our plan and the necessary work be per- formed by our actuaries. Mr. Gold reviewed the North Miami Beach Water case, including the findings of Coopers and Lybrand, Warren Silverman, and the Dade County Water and Sewer Board. He requested authority to file an Offer of Judgement along with Bay Harbor Islands wherein they would have 60 days to answer. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted that the Village Attorney be authorized to file the Offer of Judgement. Mr. Maley explained that the Library Advisory Committee has recommended that Bal Harbour increase its proportion- ate share of the library operating cost to equal that of Bay Harbor Islands and Surfside. Mrs. Silverman, one of our representatives on the Advisory Committee, explained their reasons for the recommendation. Mr. Maley told the April 29, 1980 council that he believes that a new contract is nec- essary to insure majority control over library policy and budget. It was moved by Miss Cray, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted to approve the Committee's recommendation subject to a new agreement. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, the Sheraton Bal Harbour was granted use of the garage space for convention purposes through October 1980. Mayor Printup reported that he had been contacted by Florida International University requesting that Bal Harbour endorse implementation of a lower division program at the University. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Bal Harbour Village endorses this con- cept. Consideration of the six months operating statements was postponed until next meeting. Mr. Maley explained Dade County's new "Dial -a -Ride" program to the council and it was decided to put this in- formation in the next Newsletter. Mr. Maley said the street light renovation plans are ready for bid and that bids will be accepted in his office on May 23, 1980 to be presented to the council at the May meeting. Mr. Ralph Gimel of the Resort Tax Board said that the Tourism Department activities have been reviewed and that occupancy rates are up in the hotels. Mayor Printup presented a plaque to Miss Gray for her participation in the Easter Parade held by the Tourism Department. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk L . ^i(.1. Mayor April 29, 1980