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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986-12-09 Regular Meeting8 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: 4(&t k/C4 Village Clerk Mayor COUNCIL MINUTES C� 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. December 9, 1986 9 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 December 9, 1986 10 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. December 9, 1986 11 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 / �a'yo r 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