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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1987-07-21 Regular MeetingF$ COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 21, 1987 The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1987 in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Mayor Richard H. Olsen and the roll was called. Those present were: Also present: Mayor Richard H. Olsen Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern Councilman Matthew B. Blank Councilman James E. Boggess Councilman Sol M. Taplin Louise K. Miller, Village Manager Gerald Heffernan, representing Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk As a quorum was found to be present the meet aq was commenced. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mrs. Ster_i to approve the minutes of the June 30, 1987 regular meetirr as submitted and seconded by Mr. Boggess. There being no changes or corrections the motion carried unopposed (5-0). Ordinances - First Reading: An ordinance was read, by title, by the Village Clerk which would repeal Article II of Chapter 10 of the Village Code which provided for user fees for solid waste disposal service. Mrs. Miller reminded the Council that they had directed this Ordinance to be drafted at their meeting of the 30th. Mayor Olsen noted that by enactment of this ordinance, the Council would, in effect, be approving an increase in the Village millage rate. As there were no objections, the ordinance was approved on first reading, ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 10 TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An ordinance was read, by title only, by the Clerk which would increase fees charged for variance applications and provide for reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Village. Mrs. Miller noted a correction in the ordinance - the words "multi - residential up to 12 units" should be substituted for the phrase 69 "duplex". A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin to amend the ordinance to reflect Mrs. Miller's corrections and seconded by Mrs. Stern. This motion carried unanimously (5-0). As there were no objections, the ordinance was approved on first reading, ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING APPENDIX A, SECTION 11-1 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE FOR VARIANCES, TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE FEES FOR APPLICATIONS WHICH RESULT FROM A NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND TO REQUIRE PAYMENT BY ALL APPLICANTS OF ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PROCESSING AN APPLICATION INCLUDING EXPERT ADVICE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER AND COMPLETE EVALUATION OF EACH APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An ordinance was then read, by title, by the clerk which would establish three new occupational license categories, increase the fee (in accordance with State statutes) for all licenses, and establish a penalty for delinquency in renewal of licenses. Mayor Olsen noted that this increase would assist, in a small measure, in reducing the impact of increased costs on the millage rate. Mrs. Miller requested the Village Attorney amend this ordinance to reflect a provision for issuing pro -rated licenses for business opened mid -year. A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern to approve this amendment and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion carried unopposed (5-0). As there were no objections, the ordinance was approved on first reading, ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTIONS 11-5 AND 11-7 OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA BY PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BRANCHES, CAR WASH FACILITIES, AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, AN INCREASE IN FEES FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS AND A DELINQUENCY PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Reports and Recommendations - Mayor and Council: A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin that Anne Kelly, the new manager of the Harbour House, be appointed to the Resort Tax Committee and seconded by Mrs. Stern. After some discussion, the question was called and Ms. Kelly was unanimously appointed to the Resort Tax Committee (5-0). Mayor Olsen reminded the Council that the Charter provides for cancellation of the August meeting if the Council so desires. Mrs. Miller noted that no major issues are pending and this cancellation would impose no hardship on administration. A motion was offered by Mr. Boggess to cancel the August Council meeting and seconded by Mr. Blank. The motion carried 70 unanimously (5-0). Mayor Olsen then noted that the Council needed to set dates for budget hearings. The Clerk suggested September 8th and 16th at 5:15 p.m. - as the State requires all such hearings be held after 5:00 p.m. As there were no objections or conflicts, these dates were chosen.* Reports and Recommendations - Village Attorney: Mr. Heffernan reported that certain documents had been requested from Sun Bank relating to the mini -park. No response has yet been received from the Bank. Reports and Recommendations - Village Manager: Mrs. Miller requested authorization from the Council to apply to the Community Service Trust for a library grant. This will entail no additional cost to the Village, but if received, will provide funds to purchase large -type books and establish a home delivery program. Bay Harbor Islands and Surfside have already approved application for this grant. A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern to authorize the Village Manager to seek this grant and seconded by Mr. Taplin. There being no further discussion the motion carried unopposed (5-0). Mrs. Miller noted that the Resort Tax Committee would be meeting on July 22. At that time they will be reviewing the proposed Resort Tax Fund budget. Included in this budget is the employment of Eleanor Miller to manage an in-house advertising program - Mrs. E. Miller will be contracted at $58,000 annually. The budget will provide $35,000 for the American Fashion Gala, additional dollars are being encumbered from the current budget as well - totaling $50,000. Other Business - John Bruno: Mr. Bruno requested to address the Council regarding traffic problems at Bal Bay DRive and 96th Street. He distributed excerpts of copies of minutes from 1977, when this problem was originally addressed. Mr. Bruno suggested that in lieu of placing an additional light, timing of the existing lights through Bay Harbor and into the Village might assist. Mayor Olsen requested the Village Manager look into the situation. Mr. Charles Borneham and Mr. Bruno joined in questioning the Council and Manager as to the garbage user fee. Mr. Borneham addressed his remarks to inequities in the rate system utilized. After some discussion, Mayor Olsen reminded those present that the user fee is being rescinded (first reading of the ordinance rescinding this fee was at this meeting) for the upcoming budget year. The Village Manager has previously advised the Council that any rebate/refund is not possible. As there was no other business to come before the Council, a motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Mr. Boggess. The *Following the meeting, it was determined, by the Village Clerk that these dates were not workable and the second budget hearing was rescheduled for September 14, 1987 at 5:15 p.m. 7] motion was seconded by Mr. Taplin and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: `i�e5a��� llage Clerk