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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984-09-25 MeetingPresent: Mrs. Antiles, and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan and Taplin Absent: Mr. Sherman Also present was Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk Mr. Taplin asked if there were any comments on the proposed budgets. The council said they had no comments and there were none from the audience. The Village Clerk then read for the proposed ordinances by title only. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the General Fund budget was adopted. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the Water Department budget was adopted. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded Mr. McKeehan and voted the Sewer Depart- ment budget was adopted. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the Department of Tourism budget was adopted. The Village Clerk read Resolution No. 290 setting the 1984 millage at 3.780 mills. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the Resolution was adopted. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr`,MFKeehan and voted the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk September 12, 1984 Mayor Council Minutes September 25, 1984 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, September 25, 1984 at 9:30 A. M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, Sherman and Taplin Absent: Mr. McKeehan Also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk and Alan Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the minutes of August 28, 1984 and the Budget Hearings of August 29 and September 12, 1984 were approved as submitted. Mr. Maley said that he had interviewed three graphics consultants and had proposals from two. Harold Malt submitted a price of $12,000 and Gart Urban, $8,600. The council discussed the qualifications of both September 25, 1984 firms. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted, Gart Urban and Associates were hired to the signage work on Collins Avenue. Mr. Sherman stated that at last month's meeting, the manager of the Admiralty Apartments asked if the designated bus stop in front of their apartments could be moved, as their Board of Directors objected to the erection of the bus shelter. Mr. Maley said he had contacted Dade County Transit Authority and was advised that the County would have no objection to have the Bus Stop moved to a position in front of Lot 4 Block 7 (Bal Harbour Collins Apartments). This would mean relocating the existing paved bus stop area at a cost of $17,000. The Council determined to withhold their decision for sixty days until the Board of Directors from the Admiralty are back in the area and can see the shelters and street furniture as they are now placed in other areas. Mr. Maley said that two bids were received out of seven firms who had indicated they would bid on the 96th Street bus bay. They were: Williams Paving Company; $71,500 and CGB Construction Co., Inc.: $43,376. Mr. Maley stated that both he and the village engineers recommend CGB Con- struction be given the job. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that the firm of CGB Construction Co. Inc. be hired to build the 96th Street Bus Bay adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue within the next sixty day period. In accordance with the Village Charter the proposed budget ordinances for the fiscal year October 1, 1984 to September 30, 1985 were read in full by the Village Clerk. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted ORDINANCE NO. 258 adopting the General Fund Budget was passed on final reading. ORDINANCE NO. 259 adopting the Water Department Budget was passed on motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted. ORDINANCE NO. 260 adopting the Sewer Department Budget was passed on motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted. The council discussed the level of service to be provided by the Department of Tourism. Mr. Sherman said that both the Resort Tax Ad- visory Committee and the new advertising agency, Keyes Martin and Gaby, recommended that the Department be abolished and the council endorsed this recommendation two month'sago. Mr. Maley stated that he had research- ed the telephone and mail inquiries to the Tourism Department under the prior advertising campaigns. Even under the new type of program he feels that someone should be in the department to answer inquiries and pass on names to the hotels. Mr. Maley said that the Village Hall receptionist does not have the time to handle these contacts. (Mr. Taplin left the meeting at this point and was not present for the next item) The Village Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 257 increasing the sanitary sewer charges on all properties in the village. September 25, 1984 On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted, the ordinance was adopted on final reading. Mr. Gold said he had prepared a Resolution stating that the additional revenue generated by an increase in the Resort Tax from 2% to 3% would be used for the specific purpose of beach nourishment. Mr. Gold read Resolution No. 291. The council discussed the possibility of receiving money for beach renourishment from other sources, and if so could the money be used for other tourism purposes. Mr. Gold said this was possible. It was the council's decision that the resolution be re- worded by Mr. Gold for the next meeting. Mr. Whitman of the Bal Harbour Shops said he objects to the additional 1% Tax being levied on food and beverages. He would like the tax raised to 5% on rooms only, the 2% to remain for food. Mr. Kaplan of the Sheraton Hotel said the hotels are opposed to this concept. Mr. Maley explained the State Laws on re- sort tax collections. He said this was not possible under current legis- lation. Mr. Gold said that the issue as stated in the Resolution cannot be changed, as it must be advertised this week to be placed on the November ballot. (Mr. Laikin left at this point) Mr. Slossman of Keyes Martin & Gaby spoke to the council on the national advertising campaign they are starting in November with the theme "Take me to Bal Harbour or Take me Home". The program is generic in nature. The ads will not mention hotels and the brochure will not con- tain any specifics. The material will use an "800" number and address. Any inquiries will be forwarded to the hotels. He said that someone needs to be here to answer inquiries. (Mr. Laikinreturned) Mrs. Kirwin of the Tourism Department explained the various types of information requested by people who already have reservations at our hotels. Mr. Taplin said he felt it was important to continue the momentum built up by previous advertising. Mr. Larry Cliff of the Bal Harbour Resort Tax Advisory Committee said he believed we should keep one tourism employee. It was moved by Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that ORDINANCE NO. 261 be adopted, with the provision that the funds allocated for personal services be spent only on a temporary basis for one employee. Mr. Sherman reported that he had been notified that the Surfside Post Office will be advertised for renovations in forty-five days. Mr. Maley said that Long Associates had been retained for a personnel and salary study. The salary portion may not apply to the police depart- ment as their wages are being arbritated by a Federal Mediator. He said the job classification part of the study was not complete, as Mrs. Long is our of town. She asked that the council be given copoies of the pre- liminary draft for study. Mr. Maley explained that in accordance with the village charter the council may transfer funds between departments during the last ninety days of the fiscal year to balance the budget. Ms. Wetterer requested the following funds be transferred: General Fund; From Dept. 519, $38,500; To be allocated to Dept. 512, $1,500: 513, $35,000; and 524, $2,000. 0n motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the amounts were ordered transferred. September 25, 1984 Mr. Sherman said Mr. Bob Taylor of the City of North Miami Beach was running for Second Vice President of the Florida League of Cities. He has obtained endorsements from other Dade County cities. On motion of Mr. Taplin seconded by Mrs. Antiles, Resolution No. 292 was passed by the council endorsing Mr. Taylor for Second Vice President of the Florida League of Cities. Mr. Sherman said he would like to see a committee formed to judge the landscaping of properties in the village, so recognition could be given to those who take pride in their property. Along that line he said he believes that where australian pines have been used in the village they should be replaced with silver buttonwoods. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted that Mr. Sherman should be part of the committee to represent the oceanfront property and he should appoint some members in the residential district to be on the committee. Mr. Taplin inquired about the status of the Beau Rivage property. Mr. Maley said the building had been gutted, but was still owned by the same firm. He said it might be demolished to avoid being on the tax roll. The council discussed the absence in the area of any auditorium or park. It was the council's feeling that perhaps Mr. Sherman and Mr. Taplin could find out the status of the property and give further thought to its possible use. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antibes, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES October 30, 1984 Mayo September 25, 1984 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October 30, 1984 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village Attorney. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the minutes of September 25, 1984 were approved as submitted. October 30, 1984