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Home My Public Portal About2022-11-22 Regular MeetingBAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark Vice Mayor Seth E. Salver Councilman David J. Albaum Councilman Buzzy Sklar Councilman David Wolf Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez Village Clerk Dwight S. Danie Village Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 2022 At 6:30 PM Bal Harbour Village Hall • 655 - 96th Street • Bal Harbour • Florida 33154 This meeting was conducted in -person. In order to minimize exposure to the Coronavirus to Councilmembers and members of the public, the meeting was also broadcast on the Village's website .2 1. Members of the public were also encouraged to participate by email ) or by telephone at 305-865-6449. CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Vice Mayor Salver called the order at 6:32 P.M. The following were present: Mayor Jeffrey Freimark Vice Mayor Seth Salver Councilman David Albaum Councilman Buzzy Sklar Councilman David Wolf Also present: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk Susan Trevarthen, Village Attorney meeting to He then described the events planned for this evening in honoring Gabriel Groisman for leadership of Bal Harbour Village. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS PA1 Mayor Groisman Recognition / Farewell Mayor Freimark congratulated all those who were re-elected and welcomed Councilman Wolf, as a newly elected member of the Council saying that he was look forward to working moving forward. He then expressed is admiration to Gabriel Groisman for what he brought to Bal Harbour and the greater community and how he elevated the Office of Mayor and how he led the Village through difficult times with grace, intelligence and empathy. Councilman Sklar said that he respects Gabriel Groisman for his sage advice and he admired his strong leadership through difficult times and through helping bring about amazing projects, like the Jetty. He thanked Gabe saying that he will be doing much bigger things for the future of his family, Bal Harbour and our country. Councilman Albaum said that, in the future, when his is in a quandary, he would ask himself "What would Gabe Do?" Councilman Wolf said that he admired Gabe's leadership and that he would continue to be a great friend father and community leader and will continue to make us proud. Vice Mayor Salver said when he first met Gabe it was so clear that he had to offer so much for the Village. He said Gabe was a great example of what it is to be Mayor, a councilmember, a public servant, and a family man. Mr. Gonzalez said that Gabe best Mayors that he has had the opportunity to work with and that he should be proud of what he's accomplished, of how he handled himself, and how he has left Bal Harbour in a much better place. He then introduced a short video edited by Village staff showing highlights of his eight years in office. The former Mayor was then presented with first edition of a Bal Harbour Village coffee table book, a Gavel plaque, and Key to the City. Yona Amelie, Rachel Noa, Alexandra Liel, Rebecca Tzofia, and Nira Abigail Groisman then presented a video showing highlights of their father's years of service as Mayor of Bal Harbour, and his leadership and advocacy for the local, national, and international Jewish community, after which they and his wife, Lisa Falic-Groisman, were presented with flowers and a vase. Gabriel Groisman said that anyone can stand up for something once, but if you really want to make a difference, you have to stand up for it over and over and over again. He thanked all for their support and their belief in him. He thanked the police of Bal Harbour for their sacrifice and commitment. He gave special acknowledgment to former police chiefs, Chief Mark Overton and Chief Miguel de la Rosa and their families. Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Pa g e 1 2 He said he felt very accomplished for all the work we have done together and felt that his service to the Community was worth it. He then thanked everyone, after which he led the assembly with the Pledge of Allegiance. REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS, WITHDRAWALS AND DEFERRALS This item was heard at 7:13 PM following the Presentations and Awards. Councilman Sklar asked that Agenda Items R7B, R7C, R7D and R7E be combined and considered as one item with one vote. CONSENT AGENDA C6 - COUNCIL MINUTES C6A Regular Council Meeting Minutes - October 25, 2022 C7 - RESOLUTIONS C7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) MOBI-MAT ADA ACCESS MATS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($26,045) FROM DESCHAMPS MATS SYSTEMS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda, was moved by Councilman David Albaum and seconded by Councilman Buzzy Sklar. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote f5-0). R7 - RESOLUTIONS R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE FY 2021-2022 BUDGET BY REVISING THE 2021/2022 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Page 1 3 Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item saying that this was an annual housekeeping item mainly to amend the Budget for any departments that have exceeded their budget, adding that the Village is still well under on expenditures and well over on revenue in the aggregate Budget. He said the additional inspection services were added to the Building Department's budget, and hires in the Recreation Department started earlier than originally planned. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Buzzy Sklar and seconded by Councilman David Wolf. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R7B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SUZANNE CORBO / CORBO CONSULTING, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,000; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. R7C A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CARMEN FLORIO/ D*LX REP FORA ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. R7D A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ACCOMS LATAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,320 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. R7E A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FLAVIA PACHECO GIULIANO/SPOKE COMUNICACAO FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Gonzalez introduced items R7B, R7C, R7D and R7E saying that these items, were deferred from the September 13th, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda, to provide an Bat Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Page 14 opportunity to connect with the Resort Tax Committee (RTC)to ensure that what the Village was doing was proper and in the best interest of the Village. Councilman Sklar said that, per the request of the Council, he had met with the RTC, and that he was impressed with the Committee. He explained that it was decided to put out an RFP for an overlaying marketing company that will help put an overall plan together and will help with modern marketing techniques. He said that that these items before the Council are intended to maintain momentum while the new marketing company gets up to speed. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: A motion to approve the Resolutions R7B, R7C, R7D and R7E was moved by Councilman Buzzy Sklar and seconded by Vice Mayor Seth Salver. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0). Mayor Freimark thanked Councilman Sklar for taking the lead on this issue. R7F A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS AT VARIOUS VILLAGE EVENTS FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,000 IN YEAR ONE AND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,000 IN THE FINAL TWO YEARS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item, acknowledging Councilman Sklar for bringing up concerns regarding the debris left from fireworks displays and the impact on the environment. Sylvia Flores, Director Recreation Arts and Culture, described the item saying that the vendor agreed to work together with the Village to clean up debris and utilize biodegradable paper -constructed shells. She added that the agreement included displays for New Year's Eve and Independence Day, plus a Waterfront Park opening event. Councilman Sklar said that it is time to begin thinking about displays during Jetty Construction, to which Mr. Gonzalez said that the new design of the Jetty anticipates fireworks displays, but agreed that displays during construction need to be addressed. Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Page 1 5 There were no comments from the public. MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Buzzy Sklar and seconded by Councilman David Wolf. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R7G A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND VERGE INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A DRONE LIGHT SHOW FOR THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item saying that the Village has previously explored utilizing drone displays, but the current technology offers a wider field of options with reputable companies. Ms. Flores said that she has been exploring options to enhance the Independence Day event. She presented a video from America's Got Talent, showing Verge Inc. demonstrating drone light show technology. Councilman Sklar said that he has pushing several years to incorporate this technology for Village events, and that he felt it was important for Bal Harbour to be ahead of the curve, adding that this would set Bal Harbour apart from other communities. Councilman Wolf agreed that the technology was amazing, and the marketing of this for Bal Harbour would be a huge draw. Vice Mayor Salver asked if number of drones shown in the demonstration could be utilized in Bal Harbour, to which Ms. Flores said that the agreement calls for using 125 drones, due to space constraints, and that this number would produce a similar show. She said that vendor as assured here that doing this show in a beach environment is feasible, and that wind contains are similar to those for firework displays. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman David Wolf and seconded by Councilman Buzzy Sklar. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0). Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Page 1 6 R7H A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF $5,000.00 OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF BAL HARBOUR; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF $5,000.00 OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO "DO THE RIGHT THING OF MIAMI, INC."; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $90,388 FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item saying that included life -safety equipment for the Police Department. Chief Raleigh Flowers said that active shooter incidents are nationally on the rise, and that he was recommending the replacement of vests with expired expiration dates, the purchase of additional ballistic shields to accommodate every officer, entry tools for barricaded sites, less -lethal shotguns. Neca Logan (64 Camden Drive) asked is other communities utilized similar equipment, to which Chief Flowers said that they do, but he was unsure if the utilize it for all of their officers. MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved bar Mayor Jeffrey Freimark and seconded by Councilman David Wolf. VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0). R9 - NEW BUSINESS AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION R9A Discussion Item - Meeting Dates - Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez Vice Mayor Salver introduced item saying that it was important for Councilmembers to review their calendars for conflicts. Following a general discussion Councilmembers agreed to consider moving the January meeting to Monday, January 30, 2023 and March meeting to Monday, March 27, 2023 and keeping all other proposed meeting dates as presented. Mr. Gonzalez said that he would explore potential dates for the Council Retreat and present them at the December 13, 2023 Council meeting. R9B - PUBLIC COMMENT Lauren Koplowitz, 177 Bal Cross Drive, thanked Gabriel Groisman for all his hard work as Mayor of Bal Harbour and the Civic Association was looking forward to the new Council as assembled. Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Page 17 Attest: Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk R10 - VILLAGE MANAGER REPORT R11 - VILLAGE CLERK REPORT R11A Lobbyist Report R12 - VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT R1 2A Village Attorney Report END OF REGULAR AGENDA ADJOURNMENT- The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM. effrey Freimark Bal Harbour Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 22, 2022 Pagel 8