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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1981-04-14 MeetingThe possibility of giving retired council members who have served more than twenty years an annual pension of $20.00 for each year served was discussed. The council decided against this suggestion. Mr. Krez said that the last four years have been an ex- citing time for him while serving on the council. He learned that no matter which way you vote you will loose some friends. He is comforted by the fact that he has learned a great deal about local government, and it has been a pleasure for him to serve. On motion of Mr. Krez, seconded by Mr. Taplin, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk Mayor COUNCIL MINUTES April 1.4, 1981 March 31, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 14, 1981 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Krez, Printup and Tapline and Miss Gray Absent: Mr. Beatty Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village Attorney. Mr. Maley informed the council that he had checked with Dade County officials regarding the manner they have been award- ing cable television franchises to various companies and assign- ing service areas in different parts of the County. He was ad- vised that these areas are not exclusive. After study, Mr. Maley said he would recommend awarding the Bal Harbour franchise to UltaCom of Dade County, Inc. for the following reasons: The proximity of their main offices in North Bay Village which will allow our citizens easier access to their offices and broadcast studio; better coordination with local utilities; familiarity with the area which would permit dispatchers to route emergency calls to the proper agencies; being served by the same company as our neighboring communities will allow us to band together to ensure better programing and service. Mr. Charles Hermanowski April 14,1981 The Village Clerk reported that at the April 7, 1981 Council Election, 390 voters, being 19.2% of 2,036 registered voters took part in the erection either in ptrson or by absentee ❑a11ot. The rEsults were: District 1, John S. Sherman, 331; District 4, John F. Beatty, 192; and District 5, Hale Printup, 253, Mary D. Stahl, 78. Thereby, Mr. Sherman and Mr. Printup will serve For four years and Mr. Beatty for two years. of Cable/Satellite Associates explained the two-way security system to be used by his firm. Mr. Jesse Riebman of UltraCom reviewed the progress their firm is making in se]erting a two-way security system. (Miss Gray arrived at the meeting at this point). He said that the Bay Harbor Islands franchise stipulates that they must have a security system when the town is energized. After discussion by those present, Mr. Maley reviewed his comments for Miss Gray. Mr. Gold summarized a letter from the County Manager's office stating that Ba.1 Harbour was free to grant a franchise to any qualified applicant. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Kr.ez and voted that U1trCom of Dade County, Inc. be Owarded the franchise for Bat Harbour. Mr. Gold was authorized to prepare an ordinance for the first read- ing at the April 28, 1981 meeting incorporating the franchise terms. Mr. Maley said that a meeting would be held today with Southern Bell Telephone Co. to discuss the joint installation of new telephone lines and TV cable in the residential section. Mr. Maley said he had interviewed representative from the three Trust Companies that had submitted proposals to manage the Employees Pension Trust. He is recommending the Security Trust Company due to their expertise in the management of private trusts. Their reputation is excellent, he reported. He is recommending that the Pension Trust be turned over as July 1, 1981, and that the custodial responsibilities for the Trust also be performed by Security Trust Company. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Security Trust Company be awarded custodial and investment responsibilities for the Bal Harbour Village Employees Pension Trust for one year and that Mr. Gold draft the agreement in accordance wit the Pension Trust. Mr. Maley said he had talked to the city of Atlanta and they do have a fund known as the "Atlanta Police Bureau In- vestigative Fund". Mr. Gold said that a gift to this fund would not violate our charter provisions and any law of the State. It was moved by Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that $500.00 from the Mayor's Fund be sent to the City of Atlanta. Mr. Maley reported that the Balmoral tax suit case had been settled out of court and that we will receive approximately $170,000 in back taxes, including interest at eight per cent a year for three years. The settlement is being formalized at this time to be presented to the Court. The Village Clerk reported that at the April 7, 1981 council election 390 voters, being 19.2% of the 2,036 registered electors, took part in the election, either in person or by absentee ballot. The results were: District ]., John S. Sherman, 331; District 4, John F. Beatty, 192; and District 5, Hale Printup, 253, Mary D. Stahl, 78. Thereby Mr. Sherman and Mr. Printup will serve for 4 years and Mr. Beatty for 2 years. On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin, the election results were approved. April 14, 1981 Mr. Printup said that Chief Eugene Griffith of Bay Harbor Islands was retiring and that a dinner was being held in his honor on April 24, 1981. Inasmuch as he has been a good friend of the Village he would like to see Bal Harbour contribute to his retirement gift. It was moved by Mr. Krez, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that *100 be sent to Bay Harbor for their Chief. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray the meet- ing was adjourned at 11:00 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 1981 April 20, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Monday, April 20, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of inducting the newly elected council members into office. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Krez, Printup and Miss Gray Absent: Mr. Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and John S. Sherman, Councilman -elect. E4.Fcr(-0 2PPr/.5er p1Tine4.o zD) 7 Messrs. Beatty, Printup and Sherman were sworn into office by the Village Clerk. Mr. Printup requested Mr. Sherman to act as temporary chair- man of the meeting. Nominations for the office of Mayor were opened. It was moved by Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that Mr. Printup be elected Mayor. Mr. Printup was sworn into office by Miss Wetterer. Nominations for the office of Assistant Mayor were opened. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that Mr. Taplin be elected Assistant Mayor. Mr. Taplin will be sworn into office at the April 28, 1981 council meeting. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that the official meeting dates will be the last Tuesday of eachmonth, with an alternate date of the second Tuesday if April 20, 1981