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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1982-08-31 Budget WorkshopMr. Gold read Ordinance No. 242, prohibiting underground garbage re- ceptacles, by title. On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Beatty and voted the ordinance was adopted on first reading. Mr. Maley said that Bal Harbour Shops have presented a sketch showing elimination of the bus bay and taxi stand in front of the Shops on Collins Avenue. He said this poses two problems for the village. We need a safe bus -stop area in this location as the road curves at this point. Secondly, the pedestrian crossing should be moved south when this entrance to the Shops is replaced by parking. Mr. Steve Brody of the Bal Harbour Shops said they agree that a bus -stop should remain in the area. Mr. Maley said Dade County Traffic Department should be approached regarding the pedestrian crossing and the Metropolitan Transit Authority should be consulted about the bus stop. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M. Attest: C i %l(6-/ - Village Clerk � 2 7( /%) Mayor August 31, 1982 BUDGET. WORKSHOP MEETING August 31, 1982 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met to discuss the proposed 1982-83 Budgets at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 31, 1982. Present: Miss Gray and Messrs. Printup, Taplin and Sherman Absent: Mr. Beatty Also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager and Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk. Assistant Mayor Taplin called the meeting to order at 5:10 P.M. Mr. Maley said he asked Mr. Martinez, our electrical engineer, to be present to explain the proposed beach lighting system to Mr. Gimel, repre- senting the Bal Harbour Resort Tax Advisory Committee and the Council. Mr. Martinez said his firm had surveyed the beach area and recommends the light- ing fixture he has with him, which would be mounted on a twenty foot fiber glass pole and be placed in the landscaped beds in front of the beachfront properties. This, in their opinion, would be more satisfactory than lights mounted on the various buildings to shine on the beach. (Mr. Printup arrived at 5:20 P.M.) It was decided that a sample light be installed in the landscape area in front of the Beau Rivage to study the effect. The council reviewed the proposed departmental budgets for FY 1982-83. The budget for the police department was compared with the Town of Bay Harbor Islands. Mr. Maley said he would do a comparative study for the council. August 31, 1982 )(, ( manner as appraisal texts. Basically, they are more applicable to com- mercial properties than to residential. One text states: Corner -influence tables do not necessarily apply to residential lots, but an analysis of the sales may indicate that, in some communities, buyers pay a premium for corner residential lots.' The above statement represents the entire reference to the residential value of a corner location in that text. A subsequent publication by the same organization treats the same topic in greater detail: A corner location can also influence residential values, although the degree of influence is much smaller and less clear. On the one hand, property values are enhanced as a result of increased access to light and air, easier access togarages and rear entrances, and better opportunities for attractive landscaping. On the other hand, corner lots generally entail increased maintenance responsibilities, exposure to greater noise and street hazards, and adjitd liability to special assessments for street maintenance and improvements( Given the difficult' of identifying which of tese two directs, of influence is dooginanLletarone by how much3 ate corner-iauence problem liwt residential properties cane Ignored altogether.' • As has been demonstrated, the descriptive literature on the subject of residential corner influence is very limited. A 1970 study done in Birming- i_ ham, Alabama, on corner influence is the only empirical study with pub- lished results, and that study dealt with crenrrripl catnlr inflyenCt-' The absence of empirical research with respect to this question has, almost certainly, contributed to the differences of opinion which clearly exist. This absence of empirical research can probably be explained by the difficulties associated with the establishment of a data base and the need for sophisticated statistical research tools. While the appraisal literature is not clear with respect to corner influ- ence on residential lot value, the International Association of Assessing Officers provides us with one way of determining the impact. Those agencies that utilize multiple regression appraisal models can test corner location as an independent regression variable. Ct should be noted that it is consistent with appraisal theory to have positive orner influence in some neighborhoods, negative corner influence in others, nd no corner influence in still other! The above would indicate that every conceivable effect of corner influ- ence has been covered. There is no evidence of empirical testing of this ' International Association of Assessing Officers, Property Assessment Valmufew (Chicago: IAAO, 1977), p. 91. ' International Association of Assessing Officers, Improving Real Property Assers- most: A Reference Manual (Chicago: IAAO, 1978), p. 208. ' Gene Dilmore, "Comer Influence Factors from the Market,"Real Ettate Appraiser, January -February, 1970, pp. 27-30. ' International Association of Assessing Officers, Improving Real Property Assess- ment, p. 208. 174 KARL L. GIINTERMANN AND CHARLES E. WADE The council discussed using a lower rate for water service than indicated in the proposed Water Department Budget. The council decided and the Mayor announced that the next Budget Hearing would be held on Tuesday September 7, 1982. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk Mayor BUDGET HEARING September 7, 1982 August 31, 1982 The council of Bal Harbour Village held a Budget Hearing at 5:00 P.M. Tueaday, September 7, 1982. Present: Messrs. Printup, Taplin and Miss Gray Absent: Messrs. Beatty and Sherman Also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager and Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk. The council discussed the proposed water rate increase. Mr. Maley said he would like to see a cash reserve in the water department of $100,000 in case of a major water line break and the rising cost of bulk water. After further discussion it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted to reduce the proposed water rate to 92C/1000 gallons vs the proposed 9501000 gallons. The council reviewed the General Fund Budget. Mr. Maley said that the Police Union had rejected the 8% salary increase offer, which the Union bargaining agent had previously negotiated. He said this would have meant a $19,905 starting salary. He said both North Bay Village and Bay Harbor Islands had starting salaries higher than this. He said he preferred not to recommend anything to the council at this time and asked them to consider the matter and decide at the next budget hearing. The council then reviewed the Sewer Department and Department of Tour- ism budgets. On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the proposed 1982-83 Budgets were approved. 0n motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted the council adopted a tentative millage of 3.50 mills. The final budget hearing was set for 5:00 P.M., Monday September 13, 1982. September 7, 1982