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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1980-12-09 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES December 9, 1980 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, December 9, 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 T. Dimond, representing the Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Krez and voted the minutes of November 25, 1980 were approved as submitted. Mr. Herb Kaplan of the Sheraton Bal Harbour and Mr. Williams of American Sightseeing Company discussed with the counci]. the problem of sightseeing busses parking on Collins Avenue and some possible solutions to the problem. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the hotel and sightseeing company be given until the next meeting on January 27th to come up with a solution. Mr. Maley reported that Mr. Gold has filed an appeal of the Dade County Zoning Board of Appeals' decision to allow a permanent heliport at Bakers Haulover Park. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted Mr. Maley was authorized to hire experts to conduct noi>e tests of beachfront helicopter operations in pre- paration for the appeal. Mr. Maley said there have been several inquiries from cable television companies regarding applying for a franchise to serve Bal Harbour, including Ultra-Com who had originally shown interest in serving the Village. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted Mr. Maley was authorized to advertise for bids for cable television franchises. The council also discussed the operation of "Home Box Office" in the village and requested the village attorney to see if these services should be regulated by the village. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted Mayor Printup was authorized to sign the matching fund advertising contracts for our hotels and restaurants as provided for in the 1981 Tourism Department advertising budget. The Council discussed the appearance of the exterior of the oceanfront buildings and discussed the possibility of passing an ordinance governing use of storm shutters and other features. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that an architectural firm be hired to review the shutter problem. Also discussed was the advisibility of setting up an architectural re- view board for Collins Avenue properties. Mr. Maley said he had discussed with Dade County Fire Department their programs regarding building inspections and hold- ing fire drills and giving lectures to building residents. He said he is preparing a letter to various buildings. It was sug- gested that the chairman of the Tenant's Associations invite the fire department to lecture at their buildings. Mr. Krez said he had received many complaints on the in- terruption of telephone service to the residents for long periods. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that the Mayor should send a letter to the President of Southern Be11 Telephone protesting the poor telephone service to the residents. The council discussed the delay in completing the reno- vations to the village hall due to the omission of a penalty clause in the contract. It was moved by Mr. Krez that any contract over $25,000 be submitted to the Mayor or Assistant Mayor for checking. The motion died for a lack of a second. Mr. Maley reported that the street light contract has been delayed due to the failure of the supplier to deliver the custom made brackets. He said that the contract penalty will start after December 17th and he believes that the contractor will ask for a time extension due to the fixture brackets not being received. The Village Manager said that Mr. Howard Branston will be in town tomorrow to discuss the highway, sidewalk, and the center landscaping lighting for Collins Avenue. He said his fee for presenting several alternative plans will be $2,750 and for an additional $1,000 he will study 96th St. also in the initial scheme. His total fee for this project will be approximately $8,500, plus expenses. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that Mr. Branston be retain- ed to work with Stinson and Martinez, the local engineering contractor to prepare lighting plans for Coll.insa Avenue and 96th Street. Mr. Maley said that a suggestion was made at the last meeting regarding additional police. Chief Staubesand ex- plained a survey he had made showing man hours for the pre- vious years, and hours needed after the addition to the Bal Harbour Shops is completed. The Chief said that at present he could use a civilian to take reports and do follow up so that police officers could be on active duty. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that a public service aid be hired for the police department. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Mr. Maley get prices on an outside police consultant and bring it up at the next meeting. Mr. Krez left the meeting at this point and was not present for any of the following items. Miss Gray said that an alarm from one of the Bat Harbour Shops had rung all day Sunday. Mr. Maley said he would see if an ordinance could be drafted covering shut off systems on alarms. On the alternate savings benefit plan for key employees, the council felt that they did not care to institute a plan for all employees named, but only the Manager. It was moved December 9, 1980 by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that Mr, Maley would get a statement from Mr. Gold on the legality of this idea. Mr. Maley was excused from the meeting and on motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the Manager was granted a $1.000 Christmas bonus as he does not share in the employees fund contributed by the residents. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Taplin the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk Mayor COUNCIL MINUTES December 9, 1980 January 27, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, January 27, 1981 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 the meeting of December 9, 1980 were approved as submitted. Mr. Herb Kaplan of the Sheraton Hotel explained that they have assigned personnel to expedite the movement of sightseeing busses on Collins Avenue and have received a letter from the Balmoral Condominium Association thanking them for resolving the problem. Mr. Gold reported that the Dade County Commission has voted in favor of our appeal, and overturned the Zoning Board's decision to a llow a heliport at Bakers Haulover, therefor, he does not be- lieve there will be a hearing by the State Department of Trans- portation. The council did not deem it necessary to proceed with a noise survey at this time. Mr. Gold said he had discussed the alternate savings plan benefit with Mr. Maley and that he would be concerned about it being retroactive. The plan Mr. Maley has for a future arrange- ment has his approval and that it would be a policy matter of Council. Mr. Maley was instructed to get costs for the council on the plan to provide him with a minimum termination benefit of $3 for every $1 he has contributed to the retirement plan. January 27, 1981