HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986-01-28 Meetingand Village Council and Louise and Mary. He has seen many municipalities
over the State in various ways and that Bal Harbour is well run. It was a
pleasure to have worked with all. He feels very comfortable in passing the
position on to Mr. Weiss and wishes the Council and Village much success in
its endeavors.
Mr. Sherman said as this is the last meeting in 1985 he wishes the Council,
Manager and employees very happy holidays. It has been a pleasure working
with the new Manager.
On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the meet-
ing was adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
COUNCIL MINUTES
January 28, 1986
December 10, 1985
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, January 28, 1986 at 9:30
A.M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Mrs. Antiles, Messrs. McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin
Absent: Mr. Laikin
Also present were Louise Miller, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village
Clerk and Richard Weiss, Village Attorney.
On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and voted the minutes
of December 10, 1985 were approved as submitted.
Mayor Sherman said that four months ago the council agreed to the concept
of having smoke alarms connect to a central annunciator panel in high rises.
Mr. Sherman introduced our new village attorney, Richard Weiss. Mr. Weiss ex-
plained the provisions of the proposed ordinance. The council discussed with
George Desharnais, Building Official, the results of meeting held with the rep-
resentatives of the buildings involved, the method of placing the detectors,
and number of companies providing the system. The proposed ordinance would
be amended to reflect its application to buildings of four or more stories,
provide for installation within six months, and a schedule reflecting time
periods for fines. Mrs. Miller said the ordinance should provide for a one time
permit fee for the initial inspection by our inspector. On motion of Mr. Taplin,
seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted the ordinance, as amended above,
was passed on first reading.
Mr. Sherman explained that suits against public officials have escalated
and steps must be taken to protect the officials. Finance Director, John Kelly
said that we need additional insurance as our official's liability policy does
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The Village was finally able to get insurance up to $1,000,000. Mr. Weiss
explained that the proposed ordinance is to indemnify officials as stated
under the Florida Statutes in their normal scope of duties. On motion of
Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted the ordinance
was passed on first reading.
Mr. William Gavigan stated that he objects to the proposed resolution
to create a taxing district for security as this will be a continuing
expense. Mr. Sherman reviewed the background for the assessments, the
meeting held with the Civic Association and petitions from 75% of the
residents requesting security. Mr. Weiss said that Mr. Gavigan would have
an opportunity to be heard at the Fublic Hearing. Discussion followed on
the mailing by the Village of Mr. Gavigan's proposal to the residents.
Mr. Weiss said an ordinance had been passed to allow creation of a security
assessment and explained the proposed resolution by sections. He said that
he would contact Alan Gold to get clarification of counting co-op owners
separately as they are stockholders in the corporation. This meeting is to
consider the resolution, not a change in the ordinance. Mr. Sherman asked
for a count of the petitions. Ms. Wetterer said that the Association was
lacking one signature to make the 75%. The meeting was then recessed at
10:40 A.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:50 A.M. with all the above present.
The Village Clerk reported that during the recess one signature had been
obtained and there were now 206 petitions, being 75% of the property owners
in the assessment district. Discussion took place on the training of the
security guards and laison between the police department and members of the
Civic Association. Mr. Gavigan again stated that he is objecting to the
resolution based on what he considers an improper petition form, an unfair
assessment as commercial property will be assessed the same as a single
family home and the nature of the service should be taxed on an ad valorem
basis and not as a special assessment. Mr. Weiss stated that according to the
petitions the people have made it clear that they want a special taxing district.
The people who signed knew what they were doing. Mrs. Miller said the pro-
posed assessments are for eight months and the cost will be $308.00 for an
improved lot. The budget will be prepared annually based on the village's
fiscal year. It was moved by Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and
unanimously voted that
RESOLUTION NO. 303
creating a special taxing district be adopted.
Mrs. Miller said the demolition ordinance will be ready for the next
meeting and provide for landscaping vacant property and a time limit.
Mr. Kelly reported that the preliminary audit was finished. Following a
recommendation by the auditors the village will no longer invest funds in
repos. Reviewing the first quarter statements he said all was in line except
shortfall in resort taxes. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles
and unanimously voted the reports were filed for audit.
Mrs. Miller said that the third Monday in January has been declared a legal
holiday by the Federal government in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King's
birthday. Inasmuch as the police department has it in their union contract
she feel it would be appropriate for the general employees to have the
holiday also. As this is another Monday holiday Mrs. Miller said the public
works department would arrange a garbage pick up schedule. It was moved by
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Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Taplin, and unanimously voted to grant the
holiday for the general employees.
Mayor Sherman said the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is honoring
John Greene, Assistant to the County Manager, as "Man of the Year" at their
annual dinner. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and unani-
mously voted a Resolution was passed honoring John Greene.
Mr. Sherman advised that Phase 3 of the Beautification Project would
be the mini -park north of the Sun Bank. The approximate cost will be
$260,000. Mrs. Miller stated the Village has some money for this project
and the State Department of Transportation will help with the money for
the sidewalks. Mr. Sherman said the bank will fund the balance in exchange
for a lease for the parking spaces north of the bank. He said they are
planning on some art for the park.
Mr. Desharnais said that we need some studies for beach renourishment.
We have a bid for $5,300 for engineering. Studies are needed for the jetty
repair and sand profiles for renourishment in order to qualify for federal
funds in the amount of 50% and state funds, 40%. Mr. von Oesen the original
engineer has been contacted and he suggests the jetty be redesigned to
stop the leaching, this would cost $1,750.The groins also need repair as
the lumber has rotted away. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs.
Antiles and unanimously voted that contracts be let for the sand profile
engineering and the jetty redesign.
Mayor Sherman reported that Sunny Isles has asked the county for a
special taxing district for generating $2,000,000 to improve the area.
The association needs $10,000 for preliminary studies. Golden Beach has
donated $1,000 and North Miami Beach will donate $1,000 providing Ba1 Harbour
makes a like contribution. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs.
Antiles and unanimously voted to contribute $1,000 toward the Sunny Isle
improvement renderings.
Mrs. Miller reported that tourism is so important to the area that in
addition to the two agencies working on bringing people to this area the
village is interviewing for a person to arrange stimulating attractions
and events to our area. There might also be a television show from the
Sheraton. We will have more details later.
On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mrs McKeehan and voted the meet-
ing was adjourned at 12:25 P.M.
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Attest:
Village Clerk
January 28, 1986