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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
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"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
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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.
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motion was seconded by Mr. Taplin and the meeting adjourned at
10:40 a.m.
Mayor
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