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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1983-06-28 Meetingand our engineer explained that the building could not be placed where he indicated due to underground utilities. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Printup and voted that the job be returned to the architect and engineer to see if they can redesign the building so it can be built for a more reasonable price. Mr. Sherman explained that the Legislature has passed an act allowing Counties to levy an additional ,4 gas tax. Under the terms of the Act, each municipality must agree to a revenue sharing formula with the County. Dade County has determined that 26% of the money will be given to the cities and 74% retained by the county. It is estimated that Bal Harbour will receive approximately $21,000 per year under this formula. On motion of Mrs. Antiles seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted RESOLUTION NO. 284 agreeing to the division of monies as proposed by Dade County was adopted. Mr. Maley discussed with the council their guidance in negotiating a new contract for the Police Department with the Dade County Police Benevolent Association. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Printup and voted the meet- ing was adjourned at 4:20 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES June 28, 1983 June 9, 1983 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, June 28, 1983 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Printup, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Clifford Schulman, representing Alan Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the minutes of May 31, 1983 and June 9, 1983 were approved as submitted. Mr. Sherman said that according to the Bal Harbour Resort Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation and the council's action, five landscape architect firms had been interviewed regarding an over-all improvement plan for Collins Avenue and 96th Street. Consideration will be given to use of vacant land north of the bank, bus shelters, evaluation of the present land- scaping, both public and private, signage and lighting. The firm choosen by June 28, 1983 the council was Walter Taft Bradshaw and Associates, whose fee after negotia- tion was $19,000 for an overall design concept, plus a 6% fee for design developement. It was the council's desire that if the design is accepted, at least 50% of the $19,000 cost be credited against the cost of the design development. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Printup that the Manager negotiate with Bradshaw to reduce the fee for the concept design to $14,000, with a portion of this amount to be credited against the job if the council approves of the designs. Mayor Sherman explained that the council had not accepted the low bid for the Public Works facility and that meetings had beer held with the architect and the low bidder to see what could be eliminated from the plans to bring the building in at a lower cost figure. Mr. Maley said that they had marginal success with this by cutting approximately $75,000 from the cost. After reviewing the building's uses and possible deletions, it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that the Village go to another architect or back to Frasuer Knight to review the planned uses of the building and see if a building could be designed at a much lower cost per square foot. Mr. Feyko, Manager of the Regency Spa, read a letter from Mr. Brandt, owner of the property, objecting to the landscaping on the dune in front of the hotel. Mr. Feyko was informed that the landscaping was to stabilize the sand in front of the oceanfront properties. Mr. Feyko was also informed that the hotel had a non -conforming sign in front of the hotel and that it must be removed, also that the barricades at the entrance must be changed to something less decorative. Mr. Schulman presented an opinion from Mr. Gold regarding background investigations of Private Security personnel employed in the Village. He said that based upon their review, FBI criminal records are not available to local governments for this purpose. The only records available are those from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which the employer can request directly. Mr. Gold's recommendation is that the village should not become in- volved due to the liability which could be incurred. The council suggested that building manager's be sent a letter explaining how they could go about checking on their security guards. Mr. Maley explained that he and Mr. Sherman met with a traffic con- sultant, Mr. David Plummer, to observe the traffic conditions on Collins Avenue, at the exits from the Sheraton Hotel and the Bal Harbour Shops. Mr. Plummer advised that he would prepare plans for new signing, signal lights and other improvements for a fee not to exceed $1750. It was moved by Mr. Printup, seconced by Mrs. Antiles and voted to hire Mr. Plummer for $1750 to study the exit problem on Collins Avenue and 96th Street. Mr. Allen Fuller, attorney, introduced Senor De Aragon De Freitas and his sons, Felipe and Concalo, who are requesting permission to operate a private club type restaurant on the second floor of the Bal Harbour Shops. They are also requesting permission to remain open until 3:00 A. M. The De Freitas explained that the restaurant would have music and dancing, but not a night club show. The council and those present in the audience discussed the type of operation, physical facilities, and the partners who would operate the restaurant. It was moved by Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Taplin, and voted that after the names of the partners are submitted to the Village Manager and checked, the Village will approve a 3:00 A.M. closing time, provided June 28, 1983 further that the plans include a minimum of a 200 seat restaurant, minimum kitchen facilities of 1,000 sq. ft., and a dance floor of a maximum ,f 300 sq. ft. Mr. Taplin left the meeting at 12:40 P.M. and was not present for the above vote. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the balance of Agenda items were postponed for the next meeting. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk June 28, 1983 COUNCIL MINUTES July 26, 1983 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, July 26, 1983 at 9:30 A.M.in the Village Ha11. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Printup, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan Dimond, representing Alan Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Printup, seconded by Mrs. Antiles, and voted the minutes of June 28, 1983 were approved as submitted. A Public Hearing was held for the purpose of receiving input from the residents as to the use of $25,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing money in the 1983-84 Budget. Mr. Maley explained that the $25,000 was a two year allo- cation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. In the past the Revenue Sharing money had been budgeted to help fund our portion of the Library every other year. As there were no comments or suggestion from those present, it was moved by Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Printup and voted that $25,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds be allocated to fund a portion of the cost of the Surf-Bal-Bay Library. Mr. Sherman said he would like to have a report from our representatives on the Library Board as to any plans the Board might have to update the library. Mr. Sherman said at the last meeting the Village Manager had been directed to renegotiate with the firm of Walter Taft Bradshaw and Associates to see if they would reconsider allowing a portion of their proposed $19,000 landscaping concept fee to be applied to their 6% design fee. Mr. Maley read a letter from the Bradshaw firm dated July 20, 1983 in which they pro- posed that $4,000 of the $19,000 fee could be applied to the development July 26, 1983