HomeMy Public PortalAbout1980-08-26 MeetingIn answer to a question regarding the beach from a
resident it was explained that each ocean-
front owner is responsible for taking care of the private
property behind the dune to the seawall and that the village
crew had removed two truckloads of rock from the shallow
water. Also that busses waiting to load in front of the
hotels will be reminded that they must use their flashers
when parked.
It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Taplin and
voted that $5,000 should be allocated for a lighting design
consultant for Collins Avenue Street lighting and Mr. Maley
should get proposals for the next meeting under Competitive
Negotiations Act.
On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin and
voted the meeting was adjourned at 11:40-A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor
COUNCIL MINUTES
July 29, 1980
August 26, 1980
The council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, August 26,
1980 at 9:30 A.M. in the auditorium of the Church by the Sea.
Present: Messrs. Beatty, Krez, and Printup and Miss Gray
Absent: Mr. Taplin
Also Present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer,
Village Clerk; and Cliff Schulman, representing the Village
Attorney.
On Motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the
minutes of July 29, 1980 were approved as submitted.
Ordinance No. 218
correcting an omission in the Zoning Code was read in full by the
Village Clerk. On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and
voted the Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
Ordinance No. 219
establishing sewer service charges was read in full by the Village
Clerk. On Motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted
the Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
The council considered the nine month's operating statements
and on motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the
August 26, 1980
statements were filed for audit.
The Mayor said he did not have all the information he
needed on the alternate savings plan benefit for key em-
ployees and asked that it be deferred until the next meet-
ing.
Mr. Maley explained that proposed Ordinance No. 220
would provide the mechanics for the village to advertise for
cable television service. He said that UltraCom Inc. was
looking into the cost of installing wire in the village along
with the street lighting work and are willing to put in the
lines at their risk and expense, before having a franchise
with the village. After discussion it was moved by Mr.
Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that UltraCom Inc.
be allowed to lay the cable in the residential district
after furnishing Bal Harbour with a hold harmless agree-
ment stating that they will receive no preferential treat-
ment upon application for a village franchise and the cable
will be installed at no cost to the village. Mr. Schulman
said he would write the agreement. The Village Clerk read
Ordinance No. 220, providing for cable television franchises
and on motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted,
the ordinance was passed on first reading.
Mr. Maley explained the proposed ordinance changing the
Village's voting districts. After discussion on the number
of representatives on the oceanfront, Mr. Hammer of the
Balmoral Apartments asked that the council review the pro-
posed plan again before the next meeting. The Village Clerk
read Ordinance No. 221 by title and on motion of Miss Gray,
seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the ordinance was adopted
on first reading.
Mr. Maley explained that the bid opening for additional
hydrants for fire flow had been delayed and would be opened
next week. He said he preferred not to delay the work until
after September council meeting and suggested he be allowed to
award the contract if the bids were within 10% of the en-
gineers estimate. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by
Miss Gray and voted that Mr. Maley be permitted to sign a
contract for the work if the bid is within 10% of our en-
gineer's estimate.
Mr. Maley said that according to the "TRIM" Tax Act we
must notify the county tax assessor by tomorrow of a pro-
posed millage rate so that the tax assessor can notify all
residents of their proposed tax bills. He requested that
the required budget hearings be held September 30 and October
7, 1980 at 5:15 P.M. and reported that under the proposed budget
we will need 3.79 mills. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded
by Mr. Beatty and voted that 3.79 mills be submitted to the
Dade County Tax Assessor and that budget hearings be set for
September 30th and October 7th. It was the council's decision
to hold the regular council meeting at 9:30 A.M. on September
30th.
Miss Wetterer, Secretary of the Employees Pension Trust,
reported that the Trust has a $130,000 Certificate maturing
August 26, 1980
and our advisory committee had recommended the following in-
vestments:
$50,000 Teledyne Bonds 10.00 of 2004
$25,000 Zapata Bonds 10.25 of 1997
$25,000 MCI stock
$30,000 American Electric Power
It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted
to make the investments.
Mr. Maley said he has learned that private developers
have been soliciting endorsements for a children's theme
amusement park at Bakers Haulover. He said that from the
book of endorsements and park plans that were shown to him,
the park would encompass the wilderness area and Par 3
golf course, and he questions the desirability of this lo-
cation. Mr. Stanley Whitman said that County Commissioner
Ruvin and Park Director Bill Byrd have assured our Resort
Advisory Committee that the existing tennis courts will be
lighted and improvements made at the golf course and also
other recreational activities will be built at Haulover.
He feels that this theme park will not be constructed at
Bakers Haulover. Mr. Gimel said that the Resort Association
does not want it at Bakers Haulover. It was moved by Mr.
Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Bal Harbour go
on record against this amusement park and a letter be sent
to the Dade County Commission and Park Director stating
our position on the matter and that we wish to be notified
on any hearings on this matter.
Mr. Maley reported that the Umbrella policy we have
just purchased brings our liability insurance coverage up
to $1,500,000 , not $1,000,000 as previously reported. He
also reported that the Balmoral tax case has been assigned
to Judge Moie Tenrich and should be heard in October or
November.
Mr. Maley reported that under the proposed Dade County
Special Tax District for fire protection services, to be
voted on September 9, 1980, that Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor
Islands and Surfside will be paying more than their share
of the cost of the County's Fire aid rescue Service, due to
our high assessments. He suggested that the mayors and
managers of our towns contact the county to do something
about tax equity for fire department expenses.
The Mayor reported that he had been contacted by the
Florida Department of Commerce on behalf of the film in -
industry, to see if Bal Harbour would permit movies to be
made in Bal Harbour and under what conditions. It was de-
cided that it would not be in our best interest to approve
this request.
August 26, 1980
Chief Staubesand told the council that the sight-
seeing companies have been contacted and told to have
their busses keep their flashers operating when they are
parked on Collins Avenue. He stated that it was difficult
to keep the taxis and cars from standing over the side-
walk at the Sheraton while waiting for the lights to
change. Drivers have been warned and some citations issued.
On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Beatty the
meeting was adjourned at 11:35. A. M.
Attest:
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August 26, 1980
COUNCIL MINUTES
September 30, 1980
The Council of Bal Harbour met Tuesday, September 30,
1980 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Miss Gray and Messrs. Beatty, Krez, Printup
and Taplin
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary
T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village
Attorney.
On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted
the minutes of August 26, 1980 were approved as submitted.
Mr. Maley explained that Ultra-Com of Dade County, the
cable television company that had expressed an interest in
laying TV cable in the residential section during our street
lighting project, had decided against it. The Village Clerk
read
Ordinance No. 220,
providing for cable television franchises, in full. On
motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the
ordinance was adopted on second reading.
Miss Wetterer read
Ordinance No. 221
revising the council districts. After discussion from the
audience both for and against the proposed ordinance on
motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the
ordinance was adopted on second reading.
The Village Clerk reviewed the status of accounts
at the close of the fiscal year and requested that the
council transfer funds between the departments to balance