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Home My Public Portal About1981-04-28 Meetingnecessary. The meeting will commence at 9:30 A.M. Mr. Krez said his four years as councilman had been exciting and memorable. He thanked the other members of the council for their advice and counsel. He mentioned the dedication and stability of both the elected and appointed officials of the Village. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk L; / Mayor�c April 20, 1981 COUNCIL MINUTES April 28, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 28, 1981, at 9:30 AM. Present: Miss Gray and Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Sherman and Taplin. 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 meetings of March 31, April 14, and April 20, 1981 were unamiously approved. Mr. Sol Taplin was sworn in as Assistant Mayor by Betty Carver, Deputy Village Clerk. A public hearing was held with regard to a request for a non-use vari- ance from the Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel, to encroach 21 feet into their north tower building. This elevator is to be enclosed by a masonry wall to match the existing exterior of the building. A letter on file from the Dade County Fire Department indicates that there will be enough clearance for their equipment. The Balmoral Condominium Association, the property most directly affected, asked that they be able to approve the plans for aesthetic value, before a permit is granted. On motion by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty, and voted, the variance was granted, subject to the above conditions. Miss Gray had been called from the Council chambers and did not note on this issue. Because the Notice of Publication for the second reading of Ordinance No. 228 did not arrive at the "Miami Herald" until April 22, there was not sufficient publication time before the April 28th Council meeting. It was recommended by Mr. Gold that the Ordinance be held over until the next Council meeting, giving proper publication time for the second reading. April 28, 1981 Mr. Stephen Mortenson, Vice President of Security Trust Company, introduced Mr. Dean Coleman, Vice President and Investment Officer, who will be directly involved with the investment of the Bal Harbour Village Employees Pension Trust, and Mr. Robert Burke, Vice President -Administration, who will be responsible for the administration of the Trust, once it is turned over to Security Trust Company. Mr. Mortenson advised that Security Trust will require a trust document, prepared by our attorney. Mr. Gold advised that the discussion of the contents of the contract be held at either a regular meeting or special meeting of the Council, but no later than the May 26th meeting, in order that it may be finalized by July 1, 1981. Mayor Printup appointed a committee of Messrs. Taplin, Sherman and Maley to work with Security Trust Company on the contents of the contract. Mr. Gold further advised that because of the nature of the contents of the meeting, it be held at the Village Hall, so that any interested employee may attend and contribute any input if they so desire. Mr. Sherman stated that he had contacted the Department of Trans- portation and had found that during 1979 there had been 76 accidents in the area of the Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel, and 22 in the first three months of 1981. He further stated that, at his own expense, he had con- tacted a Louisville, Ky. traffic engineering firm to request a professional study of the traffic and tour bus parking situation along Collins Ave. He passed out copies of the report to the Council. The report indicates that the problem is intense and should receive immediate action. Mr. Sherman further stated that he had contacted Mr. Henry Rather of the Shera- ton Bal Harbour, who indicated that the Sheraton would attempt to the best of their ability to accommodate the tour busses coming to the hotel for the shows on their property. The Sheraton is undergoing a great deal of renovation, included changing the front entrance of the hotel, at which time they will be able to accommodate three tour busses on their own property. After discussion from the audience, Mr. Gold advised that Collins Avenue is a State road and that Bal Harbour Village is limited in jurisdiction and control other than to enforce what existing regulations are in effect. He further stated that since "no parking" and "no standing" signs are posted on Collins Avenue, the Chief of Police is responsible for seeing that the laws are enforced. He suggested that Mr. Maley and Chief Staubesand meet with Dade County Department of Transportation and the State Department of Transportation representatives to see if there could be alternatives for the situation. He further advised that the Council would have serious legal liabilities if the Chief of Police is instructed to do anything other than carry out the intent of the State Law, and that steps must be taken to reach a solution which would be acceptable to the County, the State and the Village. Mr. Maley explained that when the highway was widened several years ago, at his request, signs were posted reading "no stopping or standing", which he felt were more stringent than the '"no parking" signs. Mr. Sherman again stressed the seriousness of the situation, and stated that in his judgement the Police Department was not enforcing the law with regard to parking on Collins Avenue. It was suggested by Mr. Beatty that after a meeting with the State and County Departments of Transportation that this subject be brought up again at the May 26, 1981, meeting, when more information will be available. Mr. Beatty left the meeting at 11:00 A.M. On motion by Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin, it was moved that this matter be brought before the Council at the next regular meeting, May 26, 1981. Mr. Rocky Pomerance and Mr. Merritt Kanner of Rocky Pomerance & Associates outlinedtheir proposal for an operational study of :the.. Police Department, as had been requested by Council. This will be primarily a utilization report. On motion by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray, it was voted that the study be done, at a cost of $6,800.00. Mr. Gold advised that if utilities maintained by the Village fail and damage occurs to private property, the Village should reimburse the property owner, but that each case should be treated individually. Mr. Taplin moved that the Beach Club Apartments be reimbursed $440.00 for plumbing charges, seconded by Mr. Sherman, and voted. In reviewing the six months operating statement, Mr. Maley explained that because of the late mailing of property tax bills by Dade County, our actual tax collections are running behind the estimated tax revenue for the six month period, ending March 31, 1981. Mr. Maley requested authorization to expend funds allocated for a future Public Works garage or from an unexpected delinquent real estate tax payment to have engineering drawings made for storm drain repairs on Balfour Drive and at the north end of Park Drive. Miss Gray moved that the authorization for the plans be granted, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted. Mr. Stephen Brust, Resident Manager of the Bal Harbour Colony and Bay Colony Apartments appeared before the Council to outline the problems the apartments are having with respect to trespassers on the property, littering and general destruction created by people parking and fishing under the Haulover Bridge adjacent to their property. Mr. Printup suggested that Mr. Maley and Mr. Looby meet to work out a sugges- tion to be broughtbefore the Council. Mr. Maley stated that the Heliport at Bakers Haulover Park had been cancelled, since the State refused to issue a license to the helicopter operator, and consequently Dade County cancelled his lease. The Regency Spa Hotel requested permission to place a temporary, non -conforming sign on their property announcing the re -opening of the hotel on June 19, 1981. Mr. Maley was instructed to approve the sign for size and appearance, and grant the temporary permission. On motion by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray,and voted, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 A.M. Mayor Attest: Lc p Village Clerk _� GLL li-2r/) i April 28, 1981