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COUNCIL MINUTES
INDUCTION MEETING
APRIL 20, 1987 - 10:00 A.M.
The Induction Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Monday, April 20, 1987 at the Bal Harbour Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mayor Sol M.
Taplin and the roll was called. Those present were:
Mayor Sol M. Taplin
James E. Boggess
Richard H. Olsen
Estelle Stern
Also present: Louise K. Miller, Village Manager
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk
Report of Election Results: The Village Clerk was
recognized and she reported to the Council on regarding the
Village Council Election held on Tuesday, April 7, 1987. Some
745 ballots were cast - for a 40% turnout. The winners of the
election were as follow: District 2 - Estelle Stern;
District 4 - James E. Boggess; District 5 - Richard H. Olsen.
As Mrs. Stern and Mr. Boggess received the highest vote totals,
they will serve 4 year terms, Mr. Olsen will serve a 2 year term.
Adoption of Resolution Certifying Results: A motion was
offered by Mr. Taplin to adopt a Resolution certifying the
election results and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried
unopposed (4-0) becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 330
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ANNOUNCING
COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS; CERTIFYING COUNCIL
ELECTION RESULTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Temporary Meeting Chairman: It was agreed by all present
that Mr. Taplin would serve as Temporary Meeting Chairman.
Election of Mayor and Assistant Mayor: A motion was offered
by Mrs. Stern that Mr. Olsen serve as Mayor and seconded by Mr.
Boggess. As there was no discussion the motion carried
unanimously (4-0). Mr. Olsen was thusly elected Mayor. A motion
was then offered by Mr. Boggess that Mrs. Stern serve as
Assistant Mayor. As there was no discussion the motion carried
unanimously (4-0). Mrs. Stern was thusly elected Assistant
Mayor.
Oath of Office to New Council Members: The Village Clerk
swore each of the newly elected officials into office. At this
time Mr. Vincent Santucci, 100 Bal Bay Drive, was recognized.
Mr. Santucci read, for the record, a letter which each candidate
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had been asked to sign by the Balmoral Condominium Association.
The letter expressed opposition to any movement of the entrance
to the Shops and to the expansion of Saks Fifth Avenue (a copy of
this letter is on file in the Village Clerk's Office). Mr. Weiss
and Mr. Taplin requested that Mr. Santucci hold his remarks until
later during the Special Meeting which would follow this session.
Selection of a Meeting Date: Mr. Taplin offered a motion,
which was seconded by Mr. Olsen, that the Council meeting date
remain the last Tuesday in the month at 9:30 a.m. There being no
discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Vacant Council Seat: Mr. Olsen offered a motion that the
Council formally accept the resignation of John S. Sherman, as
Mayor and Council member. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggess
and carried unanimously (4-0). Mr. Taplin announced that the
Council would be accepting resumes from persons interested in
filling this seat. Resumes should be directed to the Village
Clerk. A tentative deadline of May 15th was set.
There being no further business the Induction Meeting was
adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
illage Clerk