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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1987-02-24 Regular Meeting22 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 1987 The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, February 24, 1987, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Mayor John S. Sherman and the roll was called. Those present were: Mayor John S. Sherman Councilwoman Estelle Antiles Councilman George Laikin Councilman C. B. "Burt" McKeehan Tardy: Asst. Mayor Sol Taplin Also present: Louise K. Miller, Village Manager Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk Approval of the Minutes: A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to waive the reading of the January 27, 1987 regular meeting and the February 10, 1987 workshop meeting and accept the minutes as submitted. This motion was seconded by Mr. Laikin. There being no changes or corrections, the motion carried unanimously (4-0). Presentation - Officer of the Month: Mayor Sherman read a memo from Police Chief Robert Baquero naming Officer James Cooper as Officer of the Month for January. Officer Cooper's investigative skills and persistence were illustrated in his diligent investigation of a crime committed in the Village which led to closing of several cases in the County, as well as in Bal Harbour. Mayor Sherman congratulated Officer Cooper and presented him with a check in the amount of $100 from the Village as recognition of this achievement. Lt. Victor Valladares also presented Mr. Cooper with a certificate recognizing him as Officer of the Month. Ordinances - Second Reading/Public Hearing: An ordinance increasing the parking meter charge at the north municipal parking lot (Baker's Haulover) was read, by title, by the Village Clerk. Mayor Sherman explained that the low cost of these meters currently was leading to the increase of undesirable persons in the Village. Mayor Sherman opened the public hearing on this ordinance and, as there were no comments, closed the public hearing. A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to enact this ordinance and seconded by Mr. McKeehan. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) becoming 24 ORDINANCE 302 ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 19-4 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO CHANGE THE PARKING METER RATE AT LOT NUMBER 3, UNDER BAKER'S HAULOVER BRIDGE, FROM TWO HOURS FOR $0.25 TO ONE HOUR FOR $0.25; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Village Clerk then read, by title, an ordinance which would place prohibitions on certain lump sum pension payments. Mayor Sherman reminded the Council of the need for this ordinance, noting the large lump sum settlements incurred recently. He reminded the Council that the purpose of a pension fund is to do just that, provide a pension. Mayor Sherman then opened the public hearing on this ordinance. As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. A motion was offered by Mr. McKeehan that this ordinance be enacted and seconded by Mrs. Antiles. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) becoming ORDINANCE 303 ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 13-18(8) OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO PROHIBIT LUMP SUM PAYMENTS OVER $3,500 TO EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER JANUARY 25, 1985; AMENDING SECTION 13-26(1), 13-26(4), AND 13-29(8) OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO ALLOW EXCESS PORTIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO VILLAGE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE RETURNED TO THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An ordinance was then read, by title, by the Village Clerk which would repeal the Village's existing identification card law. Mayor Sherman noted that private services are available which can perform this function for residents, at a fee, if they so desire. Information as to these vendors can be obtained from the Police Department. Mrs. Miller also noted that this ordinance is being submitted as a "housekeeping" function, since such laws are now illegal. Mayor Sherman opened the public hearing on this ordinance and as there were no comments, closed the public hearing. A motion to enact this ordinance was offered by Mr. McKeehan and seconded by Mrs. Antiles. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) becoming ORDINANCE 304 ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE REPEALING SECTION 12-25 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE WHICH PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An ordinance was then presented that would make the Village the exclusive agent authorized to collect solid waste in the municipality. Mrs. Miller explained that the purpose of this 25 ordinance is to ensure that garbage pick-up within the Village is continued at our high standard, without loss of control as to frequency and quality of pick-ups which could result in numerous health hazards. Mr. McKeehan called on the Village administration to review the current rate structure for solid waste fees. Finance Officer John Kelly noted that such a review is in progress and that a new rate proposal would be offered with the upcoming budget. Mayor Sherman then opened the public hearing on this ordinance. Mr. John Bruno, 50 Park Drive, stated that he would like to work with a committee in review of this rate structure. Mr. Bob Maute, 9800 Collins Avenue, expressed doubts in the legality of such a restriction. Further, Mr. Maute voiced problems with trash collection that are occurring to west -side apartment owners. Specifically, he noted that since the closing of the security district, residents of the west side are unable to utilize the residential disposal area and are not provided with regular trash pick-up. Mrs. Miller indicated that she is reviewing this problem and hopes to provide an adequate solution in the near future. Public Works Director Bob Wheldon explained that the closing of the disposal area to west -side apartment owners occurred as a result of gardeners using the Village facility to dispose of waste from other areas. Any new provision for disposal would have to address this problem. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sherman closed the public hearing and requested the Village Clerk read this ordinance, by title. A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to enact this ordinance and was seconded by Mr. Laikin. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (Mr. Taplin arrived during the public hearing on this ordinance, 5-0) becoming ORDINANCE 305 ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE PROVIDING EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BY THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinances - First Reading: Mayor Sherman distributed copies of an ordinance for first reading which would place certain requirements upon developers and contractors aimed at assuring that the plaque of unfinished buildings standing idle would not occur in the Village. Building Official George Desharnais explained that provisions do exist in the South Florida Building Code for removal of idle construction as unsafe structures. However, the procedure is extremely time-consuming. Mr. Weiss noted that this ordinance is aimed at avoiding this type of proceeding. Moreover, it provides certain assurances to the Village that the funding to complete the construction project does exist, prior to the construction. Mr. Ralph Cades, 10155 Collins Avenue, and Chairman of the Beautification Committee, urged Council to enact such an ordinance. Mr. Sidney Feldman, 9801 Collins Avenue, also spoke on this ordinance - noting Wall Street Journal reports of a failed development in the Ocala area - and his desire to see that this does not occur in the Village. Mayor Sherman also read to the Council letters from several area 26 bank officers noting the importance of such a requirement, especially in view of the high number of incomplete buildings in south Florida. Mrs. Miller suggested that the ordinance be amended such that this will apply to all new construction. A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin to enact this ordinance and seconded by Mr. McKeehan. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) becoming ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 7-10.1 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE; REQUIRING THAT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, APPLICANTS MUST SUPPLY THE VILLAGE WITH EITHER A COMPLETION BOND OR A BANK OR INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE INSURING THE COMPLETION OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.* Additionally, Mr. Weiss was requested to prepare an ordinance for the next meeting amending the South Florida Building Code such that unsafe structure/removal proceedings may begin after a building has stood unmanned for a period of 90, rather than 180 days. Resolutions: The Village Manager requested the Council adopt a resolution authorizing one signature only on checks up to $2,500. This would be the same as the purchasing limit adopted in a recent charter amendment. A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to adopt this resolution and seconded by Mr. Laikin. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) becoming RESOLUTION 327 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE REQUIRING ONE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON CHECKS NOT GREATER THAN $2,500; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Miller then requested that the Council approve a resolution authorizing her to execute an agreement with the State Department of Community Affairs. This agreement would allow the Village to receive funding to help defray costs associated with revisions to the comprehensive plan. No matching funds are required. A motion was offered by Mrs. Antiles to adopt this resolution and seconded by Mr. McKeehan. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) becoming RESOLUTION 328 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPRE- HENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Miller presented a resolution authorizing her to enter into an agreement with Strovne Brothers for maintenance of 27 parking meters. Mrs. Miller introduced Mr. Stroyne. This agreement is aimed at achieving better maintenance of meters without removing public works employees from other assignments. Additionally, this agreement should provide better maintenance and increase collections. A motion was offered by Mr. McKeehan to adopt this resolution and seconded by Mr. Taplin. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (5-0) becoming RESOLUTION 329 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STROYNE BROTHERS FOR MAINTENANCE OF VILLAGE PARKING METERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Reports and Recommendations: Mayor Sherman introduced Eleanor Miller who, with the approval of the Resort Tax Committee, has been retained as the Village's new Public Relations Director. Mrs. (E.) Miller has been actively involved in the planning of the Village's Beautification/Birthday celebration and is involved in retaining either a television show origination or a gala fashion event for Bal Harbour. Mrs. (E.) Miller replaces Al Wolfe & Associates, our previous agent, and will be paid similarly, $3,000 monthly (as provided for in the budget). The Council welcomed Mrs. (E.) Miller to the staff. Mayor Sherman noted that election notices have been posted and a Council election will occur on April 7 1987, at the Church -By -The -Sea. Absentee ballots and candidate information are available from the Village Clerk. Mr. Weiss reported that an ordinance restricting golf carts is being prepared and will be presented at the March Council meeting. Mrs. Miller requested Council approve the following items: purchase of benches and trash cans for the Jogging Path from Landscape Structures in the amount of $3,779; an emergency sewer pump repair completed by Lauderdale Services in the amount of $3,977.28; award of Bid #87-1 for janitorial services to Royal Services for $16,483.32 annually; and a planning services agreement with Harland Bartholomew & Associates in the amount of $3,200 (to review the ocean front zoning code - as per Council Workshop meeting February 10, 1987). A motion to approve these items was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mrs. Antiles. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously (5-0). As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. ATTEST: Village Clerk Mayor *At the March 31, 1987 Council Meeting, Mr. Taplin requested that the minutes be amended to reflect that the bonding requirement would be satisfied by naming the Village as a party to an existing bank bond - a separate bond -being unnecessary.