HomeMy Public PortalAbout1980-05-27 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES
May 27, 1980
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, May 27,
1980 at 9:30 A. M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Messrs. Printup and Taplin and Miss Gray
Absent: Messrs. Beatty and Krez
Also present were: Fred Maley, Village Manager; Alan Gold,
Village Attorney; and Betty Carver, Deputy Village Clerk.
On motion by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray, the minutes
of the Council Meeting of April 29, 1980, were approved as
submitted.
A Public Hearing was called for proposed Ordinance Nos.
215 and 216. All interested parties were invited to comment.
None were received.
Ordinance No. 215, requiring Civilian Registration of all
persons employed in Bal Harbour, as amended on first reading,
was read by Mr. Gold, by title only. It was moved by Mr. Taplin,
seconded by Miss Gray and voted to adopt Ordinance No. 215 as amended.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 216, establishing new
beach rules and regulations was read by Mr. Gold. On motion by
Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted, Ordinance
No. 216 was adopted as amended.
Mr. Maley stated that Mr. Gold has recommended that we offer
the City of North Miami Beach, through Rules of the Court, a
settlement on the water rate case. He further stated that the
offer has been approved by Bay Harbor Islands administration.
The recommended settlement offer should be 4W 1.,000 gallons,
in lieu of the 2W1,000 gallons which we have paid, and the
60</1,000 gallons which North Miami Beach wanted. Mr. Gold
stated that it would be necessary to prepare "an Offer of
Judgement", to be presented by the City of North Miami Beach,
in which they have 60 days to accept. Mr. Gold stated that
from his informal discussions with the City Attorney for North
Miami Beach, it would appear that the Offer would be accepted.
The offer, with interest, would amount: to approximately $586,000,
of which our portion would be $315,516. The offer was approved.
Mr. Maley stated that Dade County would be opening bids
on June 12, 1980, for the purchase of water pipe for the proposed
new water line for Bay Harbor Islands and Bal Harbour, and later this summer
they would open bids for the laying of the water pipe.
The Council considered the statements for the first six
months' operation of all departments. After discussion, on motion
of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin and vote, the statements were
filed for audit.
Mr. Maley stated that bids for the street lighting improve-
ments for the Residential District were opened at 9;30 A.M.,
May 27, 1980
Friday, May 20, 1980 in his office. Three bids were received.
They were: Tri-State Electric - $195,000; Superior Electrical
Contractors - - $197,500; and Astor -White Electric - $227,000.
Mr. Maley explained that the specifications for the bid re-
quired a particular fixture and bracket, both manufactured by
the same manufacturer, thereby eliminating competition on the
type of fixtures and brackets which could be installed. The
engineers are now looking into possible alternates, as the fix-
tures amount to $57,000 of the bid. Mr. Emmett Holloway of
Stinson & Martinez, P. E., stated that their firm is contacting
the manufacturer to see if the cost of the fixture and bracket
can be reduced. After discussion, Mr. Taplin stated that unless
the manufacturer specified will reduce the price, the fixture
and bracket protion of the job should be re -bid. Mr. Maley
was instructed by the Council to see what he could do about
the price. The bid was awarded to the low bidder, pending re-
solution of the best price on the fixture.
A variance was granted to Kenilworth, Ltd. to construct
a pool supply room on the existing pool deck, but going into
the south set -back line. Mr. Taplin made the motion to grant
the variance, seconded by Miss Gray, and unanimously voted.
(On June 2, 1980, a letter from the adjacent property owner
was received stating no objection to this construction.)
Mr. Maley was instructed by the Council to contact the
Dade County Delegation to the Florida Legislature opposing
part of the "Surface Transportation Bill, Chapter 323", which
authorizes county wide regulation of vehicles for hire (taxi
cabs) in lieu of municipal control.
The first reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 217, adopting
a new procedure for consideration of non-use variances as part
of our Zoning Code was postponed until the next Council meeting.
Mr. Maley reported on the preliminary findings of Arthur
Andersen & Co., CPA, with reference to the proposed new sewer
rates. He stated that the new rates should go into effect by
August, and thathe would recommend a flat rate rather than a
gallonage use rate. These rates are estimated at $3.00 per
month per hotel room or apartment, and approximately $6.00 to
$7.50 per month for single family residences. A preliminary
ordinance will be presented at the June meeting. The hotels
will be advised prior to the meeting, so they can be informed
of the rate change.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 A.M.
Attest:
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Village Clerk
Mayor
May 27, 1980