HomeMy Public PortalAbout1983-05-31 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES
May 31, 1983
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, May 31, 1983 at
9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Printup and Sherman
Absent: Mr. Taplin
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer,
Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village Attorney.
On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the minutes
of the meeting of April 26, 1983 were approved as submitted.
A Public Hearing was held for the purpose of considering a non-use
variance to permit a residential patio trellis to encroach 8' to 11'
into the 40' waterfront set back Lot 17, Block 12 Residential Section Bal
Harbour. Mr. Desharnais, the Village Building Inspector, presented sketches
of the proposed trellis. It was moved by Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr.
Laikin and voted that the variance be granted contingent upon approval in
writing from the adjoining property owners.
Mr. Maley said that sealed bids were received and opened for the Public
Works facility on May 26, 1983. The Bids from four contractors for the
building, not including the emergency generator, ranged from $458,000 to
$497,800. The low bidder was Bob Poppiro,Inc. The council discussed the
uses of the building and the placement of the building on the site. Inasmuch
as an alternate plan for the site had just been presented by Mr. Whitman,
it was the feeling of the council that the project should be reviewed. It
was moved by Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that a meeting
should be held with Mr. Whitman, Mr. Maley and Mr. Sherman to further dis-
cuss and review the plans for the building.
Mr. Maley reported that he had interviewed five professional landscape
architect firms according to the council's direction. Of the firms interviewed
Strassau, Smith and Strassau have withdrawn their name. Each of the firms saw
the project in a different manner. His recommendation in order of preference
are: Taft Bradshaw and Associates; Douglas Ruth and William O'Leary in a joint
venture, and Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates. After discussion on the
items to be covered by the firm selected, it was moved by Mrs. Antiles,
seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted that Mr. Sherman and Mr. Maley negotiate
with the firm of Taft Bradshaw and Associates on a fee to present a scheme
for the overall improvements to Collins Avenue and 96th Street.
The council discussed with those present the problem of cars block-
ing the sidewalks while waiting to enter on to Collins Avenue and 96th Street.
Also mentioned was the problem of bicycles on the sidewalks. Mr. Maley ex-
plained that State Law states that bicycles are to ride on the sidewalks.
It was moved by Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that Mr. Maley
and the Chief of Police consult with a traffic consultant on this problem.
Mr. Gutenstein of the Bal Harbour Resort Tax Advisory Committee said
that overseas visitors are almost non-existant and more money is needed to
advertise in the Northeast,Mid-States and locally. He said the advertising
May 31, 1983
budget had been cut this year and they are requesting another $50,500. Mr. Maley
advised that this money would have to come from the Resort Tax Fund Balance.
It was moved by Mr. Printup, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that an
additional $50,500 be allocated for summer advertising.
The Village Clerk advised that Items IV-B and IV-C had been withdrawn
from the Agenda at the originator' request.
Mr. Maley reported that all but nine of the residential street re-
surfacing assessments have been paid. Mr. Gold advised that Certified
letters should be sent on the outstanding bills, and the next step will
be to file liens against the property.
Mr. Sherman said that the Village Attorney has been researching the
legality of investigating the background of security personnel working
in the Village. Mr. Gold advised that he would have a written opinion
for the council at the next meeting.
Mr. Maley said the Chief of Police has done a survey on the fines
levied in neighboring communities and he believes we should raise our
parking fines from $3.00 to $6.00 in the new budget. No action was taken
on the matter.
On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the
meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
May 31, 1983
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COUNCIL MINUTES
June 9, 1983
A Special Meeting of the Council was held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday,
June 9, 1983 in the Village Ha11 for the purpose of reviewing the pro-
posed Public Works Facility and other items.
Present:
Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Printup, Sherman and Taplin
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager and Mary T. Wetterer,
Village Clerk.
The Council and Mr. Maley discussed the Public Works facility with
the Village Engineer, Mr. Don Ditzenberger and the architect, Mr. Fraseur
Knight. Items considered were the possible relocation of the building,
proposed uses, reducing the square footage and lowering the cost by
changing the exterior design. It was the council's feeling that inasmuch
as Mr. Ditzenberger's firm and Mr. Knight had spent so much time on the
project that they should restudy the job and see what can be done to lower
the cost. The council considered Mr. Whitman's diagrams for site location
June 9, 1983