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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986-04-29 MeetingAttest: Village Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES April 29, 1986 March 25, 1986 The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles, Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Louise Miller, Village Manager; Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Richard Weiss, Village Attorney. Mr. Weiss explained that our original ordinance requiring smoke detectors in high rise buildings did not include hotels. The proposed ordinance now will include hotels, which will move up the State Sprinkler Law requirements. Also the hotels will have until November 28, 1986 to comply. Mr. Desharnais said that compliance by the hotels to this ordinance will mean that they will not have to install sprinklers under the State Fire Regulations, however, this does not include condominiums. It was decided to wait until the Building Official has word on the condo provisions before considering the amending ordinance. Mayor Sherman explained that the State is considering a 2% tax on library books and materials which would only be refunded to libraries serv- ing over 20,000 people. This is unfair to the libraries operated by smaller cities. Mrs. Miller explained that there is a grant available from the Ben Franklin Society to survey how small libraries could pool their books and materials and still remain independent. Dr. Antiles from the Library Board said this would benefit our library as the three towns have no space to store books. Mr. Sherman said Dade County had approached Bal Harbour to join the County system, however, it would be based on a millage levy of .456, this could cost the individual taxpayers a total of $216,000. The advantages and dis- advantages of this should be studied. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted RESOLUTION NO. 307 requesting the State to include independent libraries in the proceeds of the proposed 2% tax on library materials was adopted. Mr. Desharnais reported that hotels are exempt from the Fire Law under certain conditions, such as a one hour fire separation between apartments and use of non-combustible materials. Condominiums are not exempt from the sprinkler law effective October 1, 1990. The Village Clerk read the proposed ordinance by title. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Laikin and unanimously voted to pass the ordinance on first reading including hotels in the smoke detector ordinance. April 29, 1986 Mrs. Miller said that the attorneys are preparing documents on the owner- ship of the land for the mini -park so that the Sun Bank can participate. The Department of Transportation have given a contribution pledge and we are trying to increase the contribution. Ludovici and Orange, Village Engineers have been contacted and they estimate their cost to be $19,700 to prepare specifications and engineering drawings of the final design of the park so it can go out for bids. This should take four or five weeks. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted to contract with Ludovici and Orange to prepare bids and specifications for the mini -park. Mrs. Miller said that the Hal Mar Realty case has been settled, the results of the settlement are that the firm will serve Balmoral residents only and deal in residential sales. They will remove their offices by March 1, 1988. It was moved by Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Taplin and unanimously voted to accept the settlement. Mr. Sherman reported that the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills has offered to review the items concerning residential district construction i.e. building heights, lot coverage, etc. at no cost to the village . Mr. Kelly, Finance Director, reviewed the six months operating statements. He discussed with the council the recent breakdown at one of the sewer stations and pending the results of engineering and other findings it may be necessary to raise sewer rates, and possibly water rates. The resort taxes are now as estimated due to March returns being up. Expenses are in line. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin and unanimously voted the statements were filed for audit. Mr. Sherman said that the village has a problem getting people who have burglar alarms to file for a permit. He said the Manager and he have sug- gested that a penalty be instituted for those not filing. This is provided for in a suggested ordinance. He is also suggesting that the graduating penalties be instituted for false alarms. Mr. Weiss said he had prepared an ordinance incorporating these suggestions. The ordinance also provides a per day penalty for not filing for a permit. The Village Clerk read the ordinance by title only. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted the ordinance was passed on first reading. Mayor Sherman said that he is asking Messrs. John Alden, Steve Bobby and Gerry Orange to serve on the Budget Committee. Mr. Sherman reported that we had a 25% response from the gambling survey. 69% said "no gambling" in Bal Harbour, and 60% said "no" for Dade County. There were many comments both for and against. Some said they would change their vote under certain stipulations. Our results were compared to a Dade County survey which showed a 50-50%. Mrs. Miller said our Charter provisions are to low, stating a $500.00 purchase limit by the Manager without Council approval. A more logical amount would be $2,500.00. Mr. Weiss said he would prepare an ordinance for next meeting stating the ballot question to be placed on the ballot for the General Election. The Village Manager reported that the State of Florida needs extra in- formation regarding our plans for a jogging path on the oceanfront on the east side of the planting beds. On May 15, 1986 we intend to make a pre- sentation for a grant for the construction. Mr. Desharnais described the path which will be ten feet wide with a surface of lime rock over sand contained April 29, 1986 inside boards. We are also getting prices for stainless steel equipment for the Vita Course. The cost of the path will be approximately $40,000.00 to be paid from the Grant and the Tourism account. Mrs. Miller said that the security firm for the residential section had made some suggestions and requests which the village took care of. A new maintenance firm, Cincinnati Gate Company has been hired to maintain the back entrance gate. There have been some comments from those assessed re- garding the method of assessment. Mr. Sherman said this can be considered by the budget committee and Mr. Kelly for next year's budget. The council discussed the problem of people on jet skis coming too close to the swimmers. Chief Baquero outlined the problem involved in trying to contact the skiers. It was suggested that the police department contact the rental agent for the skis at Haulover and ask for their cooperation in ad- vising the renters of the skis about marine regulations for the skis. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk COUNCIL MEETING May 27, 1986 April 29, 1986 The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 1986, in the Village Hall. Present: Mrs. Antiles, Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin. Also present: Village Manager Louise K. Miller, Deputy Clerk Carole Morris, and Village Attorney Weiss. Approval of Minutes: The Mayor requested that the minutes of the April 29, 1986 meeting be amended to show that information stated at that time regarding fire safety requirements was incorrect. Further research has indicated that if buildings install smoke detection systems as described by Village Ordinance, neither condominiums or hotels will be required to install sprinkler systems - except in public areas. There was some dis- cussion as to where a system such as the one required by the proposed Ord- inance could be seen in operation. Building Official George Desharnais indicated that the Ba1 Harbour 101 has a similar system. After some further discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Antiles and seconded by Mr. Taplin to accept the minutes as amended. The motion carried unopposed. Smoke Detection Ordinance, Number 278: It was requested by Mr. Bernie Burke of the Singapore Hotel that this Ordinance be tabled until the next meeting so that the hotel owners would have ample time to investigate the ramifications of the Ordinance. Village Attorney Weiss explained that this May 27, 1986