HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984-04-24 MeetingAttest:
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Village Clerk
March 27, 1984
COUNCIL MINUTES
April 24, 1984
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 24, 1984
at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Mrs. Antiles, Messrs. Laikin, Sherman and Taplin
Absent: Mr. Printup
Also present were Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk and Alan S. Gold,
Village Attorney.
Ms. Wetterer reported that the minutes of March 27, 1984 were not
ready for approval.
Mr. Desharnais, Building Inspector, was not present to report on the
status of the Public Works facility. It was noted that the piles had been
driven and the foundation was underway.
Mayor Sherman informed the council that delivery of the Collins Avenue
and 96th Street bus shelters nad furniture shoudl be in about two weeks.
Mayor Sherman also advised that the 96th Street bus -bay is being worked
on and should be completed within four months.
Mr. Tom Whitsett, of U1traCom of Dade County, appeared to explain that
Harte-Hanks Communications was exercising their option to buy outstanding
capital stock of their parent company U1traCom, Inc. There will be no
change in ownership and operation of U1traCom of Dade County. Mr. Gold
advised that under our ourdinance the village should schedule this matter
for a public hearing on May 29, 1984. It was suggested that Mr. Kelly re-
view the financial statement of Harte-Hanks Communications. Mr. Sherman
asked Mr. Whitsett if were possible to get copies of the tapes of the
French Fashion Gala. Mr. Whitsett said he would check, but usually the
tapes were not kept.
Mr. Sherman said he wished to appoint committees to review the
proposed budget and our advertising and public relations contracts.
He contacted Messrs. Jay Litt, Sheraton Bal Harbour, and Steve Bobby,
Bal Harbour Shops, who have both agreed to serve. It was moved by Mrs.
April 24, 1984
Antiles, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that the appointments be
approved. Mr. Sherman said he had asked our Tourism Advisory Board
to also review the advertising and public relations contracts.
Mayor Sherman stated that one of our police sergeants had been
injured while assisting the Immigration Service in pursuing an illegal
alien. He asked Mr. Gold if the restaurants hiring aliens could be re-
sponsible for the bills. Mr. Gold said that the main issue would be to
prove liability inasmuch as our polce department was cooperating
with the INS. Also to be considered would be the cost of the litigation
vs the results. After consideration the council suggested that Mr. Maley
be advised to send a letter to all businesses and residents regarding
the hiring of illegal aliens and advise them of our civilian registration
requirments. Mr. Gold was asked to check with the police department to
see if the employees in question were registered and write the restaurants,
Tiberio and L'Ambiance, regarding this matter.
Mr. Kelly, Finance Director, explained his answer to Arthur Andersen's
comments on the 1982-83 audit and noted that the new purchasing system was
being implemented.
The council reviewed the six month's operating statement and on motion
of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the statements were filed
for audit.
The Village Clerk advised that appointments for representatives to
the Dade County League of Cities are necessary. It was moved by Mr. Taplin,
seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that Mr. Sherman be the Bal Harbour rep-
resentative. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted
Mr. Taplin was named as alternate.
The council discussed the recent French Fashion Gala and read a letter
from Governor Bob Graham. Also mentioned were letters from France and local
residents. It was agreed that this event generated world wide coverage on
television and should lift up tourism to the area.
The council discussed the flag decorations on the light poles during
the gala and after discussion on motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs.
Antiles and voted, it was decided that American and Florida State Flags
should be flown on Collins Avenue and 96th Street light poles on legal
holidays.
It was noted by Mr. Bob Haute, manager of the Fairfield Manor that
the village employees were cutting the grass in the easement between the
sidewalk and the street on the east side of Collins Avenue. He said he
thought that the hotels and apartments should take care of this. Mr.
Sherman suggested that he take the matter up with Mr. Maley on his return.
The council briefly discussed the progress being made on uniform signs
for the apartment buildings on the west side of Collins Avenue.
On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs tiles and voted the meet-
ing was adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
Attest:
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Village Clerk
April 24, 1984