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enter into an agreement with Health Options and terminate the agreement with
IMC. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Antiles and carried unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Sherman also requested administration review the possibil-
ity of increasing the parking meter cost at Haulover lot to 25C per hour.
Mrs. Miller agreed to look into this. Mr. Bob Maute suggested that all
lots should have the same parking costs.
As there was no further business, the Council meeting adjourned
to a Pension Committee meeting at 11:55 p.m.
Attest:
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Village Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL MINUTES
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December 9, 1986
The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, December 9, 1986 in the Village Hall. The meeting was
called to order at 9:30 A.M. by Mayor John S. Sherman. The roll was
called and those present were:
Mayor John S. Sherman
Councilwoman Estelle Antiles
Councilman George Laikin
Councilman C. B. "Burt" McKeehan
Also present: Village Manager Louise K. Miller
Village Attorney Richard J. Weiss
Village Clerk Carole S. Morris
Absent: Asst. Mayor Sol Taplin
Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to approve
the minutes of the November 25, 1986 regular meeting as submitted and
seconded by Mr. Laikin. As there were no changes or corrections, the motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
Presentation - Officer of the Mayor Sherman read a letter from
Police Chief Robert Baquero commending Lt. Victor Valladares on his performance
with respect to a case of bank fraud. Lt. Valladares has worked quite clocel.y
with the FBI in prosecution of this case and a letter from the FBI has been
received by the Village complimenting Lt. Valladares on his fine performance.
Chief Baquero then introduced Lt. Valladares and_presented him with a
plaque as "Officer of the Month" for November 1986. Mayor Sherman also
presented a check from the Village in the amount of $100 as recognition
of this honor.
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Public Hearing: Variance Request 9929 Collins Avenue: Village Manager
Louise K. Miller updated the Council on the progress of evaluation of this
request to date. The application for variance was submitted on November 4, 1986
and scheduled for consideration at this meeting in order to allow time for
proper consideration. Legal notice has been placed in the newspapers and
courtesy notices sent to residents within 300 feet of the site. This
building, if approved, would become the tallest structure on Miami Beach
and would require both side set -back and height variances. The variance
requests have been referred to David Plummer and Associates and to Dean
Thomas Regan of the University of Miami, both of who are serving as consultants
to the Village. Mrs. Miller added that to date, because of a delay in ob-
taining the model from the developer, only partial results of the shadow
study commissioned from Dr. Regan were available. Consequently, it was
being recommended that the Council postpone consideration of this request
to their January 1987.meeting. A public hearing would be held today to
to obtain comments from interested citizens present.
Dean Regan explained the purpose of his shadow study. Noting that it
would be a comparative study, including the projected impact of this building
and the projected impact of a building that would conform to current zoning
requirements. Dean Regan again reiterated that his study is incomplete
at this time and would be completed for the January meeting.
Jim Cambell of David Plummer and Associates was then introduced by
Mayor Sherman. Mr. Campbell noted that his firm has worked with the Village
in the past. Mr. Campbell explained that he was asked to evaluate traffic
patterns with relationship to the Bal Harbour Park site. Mr Campbell stated
that the driveway should align with existing median openings and recommended
installation of a southbound left turn lane while no right turn lane should
exist. He also noted that the security gate should be located far enough
onto the site such that there is storage room for 2 or 3 cars (2 entering
lanes should exist) and also ample space for turn around of those cars re-
jected entry should exist.
Cal Kovens, the developer of the site, then took the floor. Mr. Kovens
explained that it is his intention to build an exceptional, world -class
property. Units would cost between $800,000 and $2,000,000 and would have
between 4,000 and 6,000 square feet. Mr. Kovens indicated a desire to work
with the Village, or a committee appointed by the Council, to attempt to
resolve any problems relating to the proposed structure. Mayor Sherman in-
quired as to the possibility of building the same structure but with fewer
floors. Mr. Kovens replied that this would not be economically feasible
and that when the shadow study is completed, it may show that the results ar^
not as extreme as many expect. The meeting was then opened to a public hear-
ing so thoszpresent could be heard. Herb Sugarman, 9801 Collins Avenue,
spoke ,,dust the variance voicing concerns over shadows that the building
might cause. Charles Engelbach, 9801 Collins, joined Mr.Sugarman in speak-
ing against the variance request. Betty Goldfarb, 10155 Collins Avenue,
spoke against the variance expressing concerns as to setting of a pre-
cedent in the event other property on Collins Avenue should sell. Edith
Hellcooper spoke on behalf of Joseph Hart, 182 Bal Bay Drive. Miss Hell -
cooper opposed the variance request stating concerns about the hardship
it would cause property owners within the Village. Mark Hammer, 9801 Collins
Avenue, expressed concern that only rough plans had been made available
to the public and called on the developer to furnish more concrete plans.
Mark Matthews, of 10155 Collins Avenue, noted that their residents had met
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the night before this meeting and that only 2 were in favor of the re-
quested variance. Mr. Kovens took issue with this stating that after the
meeting many people expressed their support to him on this request.
Sidney Feldman, 9801 Collins, requested that the Village obtain some type
of assurance that this project will be completed noting that in neighbor-
ing communities several structures st ylincomplete due to a lack of fund-
ing. Village Attorney Richard Weiss agreed to look into this matter
and see if the Village can levy ; uch requirements. Mr. Kovens also ask-
ed to respond to this question and explained that this project will be
fully financed prior to breaking ground. Mattie Blank, 9801 Collins
Avenue, spoke against the height variance request, noting that if the
building were cut to 17 stories, he would have no objections. Dr.
Andrew Hirschl, 176 Bal Bay Drive, spoke against the variance requests
calling Bal Harbour the last "oasis" in Dade County. Jim Feyko,
speaking for Lou Brandt owner of the Regency$pa,stated that Mr. Brandt
is in favor of this project. Dan Paul, attorney representing the Sea
View Hotel, spoke against the variance request stating stating that the
proposed building is too tall, too wide, too close to the ocean. The
public hearing was then closed. A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to
table this question until the January meeting and seconded by Mr. Laikin.
As there was no discussion the motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Ordinances - Second Reading: John Kelly, Finance Officer, briefly
recapped the history of this ordinance. He explained that prior to this
fiscal year Bal Harbour had been rather unique in the fact that we did not
bill separately for garbage pickup. By funding these costs, partially,
through garbage fees, we were able to arrive at a more equitable way of
raising the dollars required to offer this service. Additionally, it allows
the Village more flexibility as in recent years we have frequently been
affected by mid -year rate increases from Metro -Dade County. Mr. Kelly also
noted that the Village has begun to investigate the privatization of this
service. Bernie Burke asked if it would be possible for commercial accounts
to obtain private haulers. Mrs. Miller replied that this is one option
open, but that the Village is in the process of forming an ordinance
which would provide for administrative review of any contracts with out-
side haulers. Mayor Sherman then read the ordinance, by title. which
would allow for quarterly billing of this service. A motion was offered by
Mrs. Antiles to enact this ordinance and seconded by Mr. Laikin. There
being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) thus
becoming:
ORDINANCE 301
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 290
TO PROVIDE FOR QUARTERLY BILLING OF GARBAGE FEES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
By acclimation, Council decided to waive any first quarter penalties.
Reports and Recommendations: Mayor Sherman reminded those present
that the beachfront jogging path is to be dedicated on Saturday, December
20th at 10:00 A.M. He urged those present to take advantage of this beauti-
ful path.
Mayor Sherman also announced that tentative plans for the Fashion
Show are moving ahead. No letters of confirmation have been received
from designers as yet.
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Mrs. Miller requested confirmation of the Council's appointments to
the Resort Tax Committee. Those to be confirmed ard: General Manager of
the Sheraton Bal Harbour, Sea View General Manager Larry Cliff, Bernie
Burke of the Singapore, and Stanley Whitman of the Bal Harbour Shops. A
motion was offered by Mr. McKeehan to confirm these appointments and seconded
by Mrs. Antiles. As there was no further discussion, the '7.ctin
unanimously (4-0).
Mrs. Miller requested that Council approve the award of a bid agree-
ment with Mid -town Plumbing in the amount of $20,200. This is for the
replacement of the underground fuel tanks at public works. This expenditure
was not provided for in the current operating budget but due to the nature
of the problem repairs should proceed immediately. A motion to approve
this bid award was offered by Mrs. Antiles and seconded by Mr. Laikin.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unopposed (4-0).
Mrs. Miller asked that Council expand the membership of the Budget
Committee to include Mr. Stanley Whitman of the Bal Harbour Shops, Mr.
John Alden of the Sheraton Bal Harbour, the Harbour House General Manager,
the Civic Association President, Mr. Charles Merwitzer and Mr. Sidney
Feldman representing the ocean froliresidents. Mrs. Miller also noted
that the roll of this committee ,„ „een expanded such that they will
meet year-round. A motion to approve these appointments was offered by
Mr. McKeehan and seconded by Mrs. Antiles. There being no further dis-
cussion, the motion carried unopposed (4-0).
Mayor Sherman noted that the Village Manager is not included in the
Employees Holiday Fund. He requested that the Council vote to award Mrs.
Miller one week's salary as a Christmas bonus. A motion to approve this
bonus was offered by Mr. McKeehan and seconded by Mrs. Antiles. There
being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0).
As there was no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned to a Pension Committee meeting at 11:25 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 16, 1987
December 9, 1986
A workshop session of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on
Friday, January 16, 1987, at the Bal Harbour Village Hall. The meeting
was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by Mayor John S. Sherman. Those present were:
January 16, 1987