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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984-06-26 MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES June 26, 1984 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, June 26, 1984 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Clifford Schulman, Esq. representing the Village Attorney. Mayor Sherman asked those present to stand in memory of Mayor Emeritus Hale Printup who died June 9th. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the minutes of May 29, 1984 were approved as submitted. Mr. Sherman said that the actuaries were sending the council a simple language explanation of the pension plan benefits. Mr. Maley said that Kruse, O'Connor and Ling still wants a policy statement on luny sum benefits Mayor Sherman reviewed our intentions to cooperate with Dade County for a unified Convention Bureau. He said that as part of the agreement, Dade County should provide a staff and money for long-term planning, and the City of Miami should participate. The agreement as written, however, does not contain specific language regarding the County's long-range planning, and the City of Miami is not a party to the agreement. Mr. Louis Brandt, owner of the Regency, objected to spending our resort tax money to join with other parties. Mr. Maley said that the Sheraton Hotel and the Bal Harbour Shops, the largest producers of the tax, believe we should join with the other government units to promote all Dade County. It was the decision of the council that the agreement would not be executed until we have a more definite answer from the City of Miami and Dade County provides for long-term planning. Mr. Sherman reported that two residents have expressed an interest in filling the vacancy on the council caused by Mr. Printup's death. He said he had made inquires to both. Mr. Laikin said he had received correspond- ence from Mr. Burt McKeehan who had run for the council previously and would like to propose his name. Mr. Taplin %?lb] Mr. Tom Welstead and Mr. Jim Boggess had also expressed interest. It was moved by Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that Mr. Burt McKeehan be appointed to represent district 5. Mr. Sherman suggested that we should have more dignified signs desig- nating the entrances to the village. Mr. Whitman said that for several years the Resort Tax Advisory Committee has felt we should look into the village signing. It was suggested that a professional graphics firm work with our landscape architect. The firm of Gart Urban and Associates was suggested. Mr. Maley said that the property owners on the west side of Collins Avenue have all approved sketches for signs to match those on the east side. These signs will cost $820 each and there are fifteen buildings. Mr. Taplin said that he feels the east side signs are not exceptional. The council said that ordering the signs should be delayed for thirty days. June 26, 1984 Mr. Sherman said he had been approached by a group from Sunny Isles to see how we feel about having a convention center at Baker's Haulover. He agreed that the Miami center and the enlarged center on Miami Beach will not help our area to any extent. Dade County has approved a study on the feasibility of a conference/a "Aaulover. It was agreed that a center at Baker's Haulover would be an advantage to this area as it could also be used for cultural activities. Mr. Maley reported that the bus shelters will be arriving in two weeks and the areas must be wired for lighting. Two bids have been received. One from J. M. Cdter, $22,650 and the other from Fassbach Electric, $19,835. Both have done work for the village and he would recommend the low bid of $19,835 to install the wiring concurrent with the furniture. It was moved by Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted that the contract be awarded to Fassbach Electric Co. Mr. Maley said he had sent the council a letter regarding the 30" water line to be installed by Dade County over the Broad Causeway in 1987. He said Dade County wants a letter from Bal Harbour agreeing to the new line. Mr. Maley was instructed to write a letter advising we wish to go on the new line. Mr. Maley reviewed the status of the SES contract for the Collins Avenue lighting in 1982. He said the work was 95% completed when the contractor stopped work. They have finally come back and completed the work. However, the village incurred substantial costs during the default. The costs were in the amount of $9,392 including attorney fees, engineering, repairs to landscape shields, and the extra ballasts which were not provided. Mr. Maley suggested that we withhold $14,392, including $5,000 liquidated damagesfrom the $40,000 we are still holding on the contract. We would release the balance to SES Electric with the provision that a one year maintenance bond on the lighting begin now, and they deliver the ballasts for our inventory. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that the council accept Mr. Maley's settlement proposal. Mr. Maley said that an ordinance has been prepared to prohibit ad- vertising and the sale of goods on public property. He said this was needed for racks such as the Real Estate bulletins and other vendors on the streets and on the beach. Mr. Schulman read the ordinance for first reading. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the proposed ordinance was passed on first reading. Mr. Taplin inquired about the beach renourishment fund. Mr. Maley explained that after payment of the landscaping and street furniture there will only be about $50,000 remaining. The council could call for an election to increase the 2% tax. Mr. Maley was asked to prepare a memo for the Resort Association regarding the possibility of raising the tax. Mr. Sherman said he had a meeting in Italy with 12 of their fashion designers and 8 have tentatively approved an Italian Gala for next year. Also, Luciano Pavarotti has agreed to make an appearance for the affair. Mr. Sherman also reported that he visited Deauville, France to see about our hotels holding a French film festival and establishing a sister city relationship. Also suggested was a tie-in with boat races and our beaches. June 26, 1984 Mr. Mauch from the Fairfield Manor asked if something could be done about the Beau Rivage and Regency properties. They have discontinued lighting the property and are not taking care of the landscape. Mr. Maley said he would contact the owners. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mr. Taplin the meeting was adjourned at 11:35. A.M. Attest: Village Clerk June 26, 1984 COUNCIL MINUTES July 31, 1984 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, July 31, 1984 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan 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 Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the minutes of June 26, 1984 were approved as submitted. Mr. Charles Burton McKeehan was sworn into office by the Village Clerk to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Printup until the election in April, 1985. Mr. Gold read Ordinance No. 255 in full prohibiting advertising and sales on public property. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the ordinance was adopted on second reading. Mr. Sherman reviewed the Village's position in regard to the inter - local agreement to establish a unified convention authority in Dade County. He said every effort was made to have the City of Miami join the agreement and also to have the agreement spell out a long range July 31, 1984