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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984-10-30 MeetingMr. 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: Vi I - Clem 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 Mr. Sherman requested a change in agenda order to consider the matter ofthe arbitration board finding regarding former police officer William Ayotte, Lieutenants Rothlien and O'Neil, members of the arbitration panel, ere introduced to the council. Lt. Robinson, the third member of the panel was not present. Lt. O'Neil reviewed the details of the case and charges against officerAyotte. He reported that after a six hour hearing the panel felt that some excessive force was used against the prisoner, but they did not believe it was enough to terminate the officer. It was their recommend- ation that Mr. Ayotte should be suspended for thirty days without pay and that he receive a written reprimand for failing to assist a citizen in another matter. Mr. Sherman questioned the letter Mr. Maley wrote to our labor attorney, Mr. John Gronda, regarding the possibility of filing crim- inal charges against Mr. Ayotte. Mr. Maley said he was determining what our position could be if the council wished to take the matter any further. He said that the board had failed to consider the false statements of Mr. Ayotte and his accusations against the witnesses. It was moved by Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted that the decision of the ar- bitration board be accepted and that Mr. Ayotte be rehired and given his back pay after the thirty day suspension. Discussion followed on the Village Manager's action on this case and it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and voted that in cases where a decision is made by a com- mittee if the manager does not agree with that decision that he consult the mayor and/or the council before taking any further steps. Mr. Sherman said he does not want the Village Manager making comments to newspaper reporters on council items. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and voted that the Manager would not express opinions con- trary to the council. A copy of these minutes is to be placed in Mr. Maley's personnel file. The council discussed with Chief Staubesand the increase in false alarms being generated by the shops and businesses. It was noted that other cities have a fee schedule for over a certain number of alarms. The matter was referred to the Village Attorney for his consideration. Mrs. Carolyn Long of Long Associates explained that on the portion of their report regarding salary scales, they used Labor Market surveys for external comparability; job factors and level of responsibility, for internal comparability. They checked with various cities and Bal Harbour Shops for their pay plans. Mrs. Long felt that our pay scale range of approximately 27% is too restrictive and suggested a 34%-35% spread. The council said they wished to study the report and discuss it at the next meeting. Mr. Maley explained that the proposed wage scale in the 1984-85 budget called for a 5% raise for most employees. The budgets were passed by the council, but the raises were not implemented. The Manager said a decision should be made, as contributions to the retirement plan, which are governed by salary amounts, must be made. It was moved by Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted that the 5% raises be implemented retroactive to October 1, 1984. Ms. Lorraine LaCombe Franc of Gart Urban Associates presented sketches of their proposed treatment of the entrance signs to Bal Harbour on 96th Street and Collins Avenue. Also viewed were improvements suggested for the bus shelters which would provide flower boxes and new lettering; hotel and apartment entrance signs; possible plantings at the base of the light October 30, 1984 poles; fountains surrounding the Village entrance signs; painted light poles and traffic signals with louvers. The council further discussed upgrading the landscape on the east side of Collins Avenue in front of the older buildings. Mr. Maley said he would have a cost proposal at the next meet- ing. Mr. Gold read RESOLUTION NO. 291 expressing the council's intent to amend the Resort Tax ordinance and specifically allocate additional monies if the referendum is successful. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the Resolution was passed. Mr. Kelly, Finance Director, reviewed for the council the pre - audited figures for the close of the fiscal year. It was noted that the village is in a strong financial position. Mr. Maley explained to the council the difficulty in finding com- panies to bid the employee's hospitalization insurance. He said we are trying to get back into the State League of Cities Health Insurance Trust, which we feel is the best package for the money. Mr. Maley mentioned that Bay Harbor Islands pays for the part of the employee's dependent coverage and that he would report at the next meeting. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M. Attest: i, yy Village Clerk BUDGET HEARING October 30, 1984 October 30, 1984 In order to fully comply with the State of Florida provisions for advertising Budget Hearings, the Council met 5:05 P.M. Tuesday, October 30 1984. Present: Mrs. Antiles, and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager and Mary T. Wetterer, Village Clerk. The Village Clerk explained that the Notice in the Miami Herald, publishing the Budget Hearing, had been placed in the "legal section" of the newspaper, in error. They must be placed in a general readership section. The Ordinances to adopt the budgets for the General Fund, Tourism Department, Water Department and Sewer Department were presented. As there were no comments from anyone in the audience, on motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. McKeehan, and voted the ordinances were readopted. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the Resolution setting the 1985 tax millage at 3.78 mills was readopted. October 30, 1984