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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1981-10-27 Meetingreported that the current situation in Bat Harbour does not violate the U.S. Supreme Court's guidelines for "one man, one vote". However, the current allocation of voting districts is contrary to the provisions of the Village Charter. The council and those present discussed the opinion and alterna- tives to the present voting districts. Mr. Gold said the alternatives are to either change the Charter or redistrict. In his opinion if the council decides to redistrict he could defend a situation of three seats on the oceanfront, 1 seat for the small apartment units and Business District west of Collins Avenue, and one seat for the single family homes. After comments from those present both for and against re- districting the village, it was suggested that the council study the matter further and make their recommendations. On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 A.M. /\(0 CS_ Mayor Attest: ��lr�,AW Vil`1 ge Clerk October 6, 1981 COUNCIL MINUTES October 27, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October 27, 1981 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Miss Gray and Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Cliff Schulman, representing Alan Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the minutes of September 28, 1981 and October 6, 1981 were ap- proved as submitted. Mr. Arnold Goldman, P. E. representing Mr. Zoltan Lefton, appreaed to request a variance to enclose a 10'5" by 21'8" area of the patio at PH 2 of the Balmoral Apartments. After discussion during which Mr. Sherman stated that the Balmoral Condominium Association had only approved closing in an indentation of approxi- mately 7 5 , it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Sherman that Mr. Lefton be allowed to enclose only the indented portion of the patio with glass, with plans to be submitted to the Building Department for approval. (Mr. Beatty arrived at the meeting at 9:50 A.M. just prior to the motion) October 27, 1981 Mr. Maley reported that bids have been received and opened for the residential district storm drainage project. Eleven contractors had taken out plans but only two bids were received in the amounts of $144,180 and $178,700. The engineers feel the bids should be rejected due to the fact that the work was es- timated at approximately $65,000. He suggested that the work be delayed until spring and alternate methods be explored for working in easements. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that the two bids be rejected. Mr. Maley said the Dade County Traffic and Transportation Department had prepared sketches to construct a bus bay on Collins Avenue at the north end of the Sheraton property, to permit tour and regular Metro busses to pull off Collins Avenue. He feels that the bus bay is too long and should be modified. The cost to build this should be about $16,000, plus land- scaping. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that before the bus bay is constructed that we request Dade County to restripe Collins Avenue to desig- nate the right hand lane for bus and right turn traffic into properties. Mr. Gutenstein from the Sheraton agreed that they would try to accomodate two sightseeing busses on their property when necessary. Mr. Maley said that Mr. Brandston, the Collins Avenue Lighting designer and Stinson and Martinez, the electrical engineers, are proceeding with the plans for the new lighting, which should be finished by the November meeting. The Council discussed the proposed Dade County Police Benevolent Association contract. Mr. Maley pointed out three changes in the contract, including a 3% raise in April 1982; tuition reimbursement to a maximum of $600 per year; and a formal examination procedure for promotions. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Sherman and voted that the con- tract be ratified. The Council discussed the proposed redistricting plan for council seats with those present. Suggestions were given for either changing the Village Charter to conform to the present districting or alternate ways of allocating council districts. The council requested Mr. Schulman to have Mr. Gold prepare an ordinance changing the wording of the Village Charter, and an ordinance allocating three seats to the ocean front section and two seats on the west side of Collins as outlined in his legal opinion of October 5, 1981 for discussion at the November council meeting. Mr. Gerry Gutenstein of the Sheraton Bal Harbour said that their application for reimbursement for cooperative advertising funds for 1980-81 had not been properly submitted before Sept- ember 30, 1981. He asked the council if they would consider allowing the application. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that the application be allowed and any monies due be taken from the Tourism Department Fund Balance. Mayor Printup siad there is a vacancy on the on the Resort October 27, 1981 Tax Advisory committee and he would like to appoint Mr. Gerry Gutenstein of the Sheraton to the position. It was moved by Mr. Beatty, seconded by Mr. Sherman and voted that Mr. Guten- stein be appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Maley reported that the litigation in the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock suit had ended after five years and the attorneys for both sides were preparing Findings of Fact for the Judge who will rule the end of November. He said that our attorneys and Mr. von Oesem would like to appear at the November council meet- ing. Mr. Maley said the Voyce-Legier, Inc. our sound engineers, are taking readings in the village at four locations to give Mr. Gold necessary information to revise our noise ordinance. On motion of Mr. Beatty, seconded by Miss Gray the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M. Mayor Attest: yevlillage Clerk October 27, 1981 COUNCIL MINUTES November 24, 1981 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, November 24, 1981 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Sherman, Taplin and Miss Gray 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 Miss Gray and voted the minutes of October 27, 1981 were approved as submitted. Mr. Alvin Cassel, attorney and Mr. Mike Cornwall, architect, for the conversion of the Camelot Hall Apartments to "The Plaza of Bal Harbour" condominium, appeared to request a variance to construct an entrance canopy 12 feet into the front set -back area and to construct patio canopies into the rear set-backarea a distance of 42 feet. Sketches of the proposed con- struction were presented. Mr. Maley explained that the new owners have made every effort to provide landscaping in the front set -back area to try to conform to the new zoning regulations. He also stated that the adjoining property owners were contacted and they have no objections. After dis- cussion it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted that the variances be approved subject to final plans to be approved by the Building Department and the Village Manager. November 24, 1981