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