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COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 20, 1987 - REGULAR MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village
Council was held on Tuesday, October 20, 1987 in the Council
Chamber at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at
9:30 a.m. by Mayor Richard H. Olsen. The roll was called and
those present were:
Mayor Richard H. Olsen
Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Absent: Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present: Louise K. Miller, Village Manager
Carter McDowell, representing Village
Attorney Richard J. Weiss
Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk
As a quorum was present the meeting was commenced.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mi. Blank and
seconded by Mrs. Stern to approve the minutes of the following
meetings as submitted: September 8, 1987 Workshop Meeting,
September 8, 1987 Budget Hearing, September 14, 1987 Budget
Hearing, and the September 15, 1987 Regular Meeting. There being
no changes or corrections the motion carried and the minutes were
approved.
Presentations: Officer of the Month: Deputy Chief Glenn
Grundy read a memorandum outlining the efforts of Detective
Robert Moruzzi, recognized as Officer of the Month for August
1987. Det. Moruzzi received a plaque and a check in the amount
of $100 in recognition of his achievements.
Public Hearing: Mrs. Miller explained that a request for
variance has been received from the developer of property located
at 9999 Collins Avenue, Kovens Enterprises. The applicant is
requesting variance of Appendix A, Section 6-9 n.1 and n.2
relating to placement of sales trailer prior to issuance of a
building permit and placement of said trailer 30' from the front
property line rather than the 50' required by Code. Courtesy
notices have been sent to adjacent property owners and the
variance has been advertised in accordance with the requirements
of the Village Code. Administration recommends approval of this
request.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. George
Desharnais (Building Official) noted that application for permits
has been made and the plans are under review. Further, variances
similar to this one have been granted in the past. Mr. Cal
Kovens, developer of the site, indicated that completion of the
sales sign and sales trailers should be approximately 4-6 weeks,
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in time for the beginning of the season. In response to further
questioning, Mr. Desharnais explained that the trailer must be
abandoned no later than receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the building.
Mayor Olsen requested that the record reflect only 3
responses had been received to the courtesy notices/advertising.
Letters had been received from Mr. Larry Cliff (Sea View) and Mr.
Ralph Cades in support of the variance. A letter had been
received from Mr. Curtis Green (Bel -Mar Farms) opposing the
variance application.
A motion was then offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr.
Blank to approve the variance request. There being no further
discussion the motion carried unopposed, 4-0. Thereby Resolution
No. 340 was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 340
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA
APPROVING NON-USE VARIANCE OF APPENDIX A,
SECTION 6-9 n.1 AND n.2 PERTAINING TO
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9999 COLLINS AVENUE (LOT
9 AND 1/2 OF LOT 8, OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT);
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Boggess further requested that the Village Manager send
Mr. Green copies of the letters, in support of the variance, from
the Sea View and Mr. Cades.
Resolutions: The Village Clerk then read a Resolution in
support of the 1987 United Way Campaign. Mayor Olsen then
recognized Mr. Richard Schulman and Mrs. Josie Kennon, present to
accept this resolution. Mr. Schulman thanked the Council for
their cooperation and support.
RESOLUTION NO. 339
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR,
FLORIDA COMMENDING THE UNITED WAY OF DADE
COUNTY ON ITS ACHIEVEMENTS; URGING SUPPORT
OF THE 1987 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN.
Reports and Recommendations - Village Attorney: Mr.
McDowell reported that codification of the recommendations
stemming from the Harland Bartholomew report was underway.
Ordinances should be ready for the Council's consideration at
their November meeting.
Reports and Recommendations - Village Manager: Mrs. Miller
reported that the deadline for compliance with the Village's
smoke detection ordinance was October 1, 1987. A11 of the
applicable properties, save the Tiffany, have either installed a
system in compliance with this portion of the code or entered
into a contract for installation of such a system and are now
requestinJ an extension of the deadline - as provided for by the
code. A motion was then offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by
Mrs. Stern to extend the deadline for those properties complying
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with the provisions of the code. The motion carried unopposed,
4-0. With respect to the Tiffany, Mayor Olsen noted that the
code provides for penalties for non-compliance.
Mrs. Miller noted that the Village and the Police Benevolent
Association have reached agreement for their contract, retro-
active to October 1, 1987. The contract is currently being
reviewed by the Village Attorney. Mr. Blank expressed concern
about several portions of the contract including the salary
supplement for detectives, and the additional holiday. It was
agreed that the Village Manager and Finance Officer would meet
with Mr. Blank to review the increased costs of the new contract.
Mrs. Miller noted that the jetty repairs have been completed
and the Village is now proceeding with Ebsary Foundation on the
groin repairs. The cost of these repairs is not to exceed
$60,000. Mr. Blank noted that since the recent storm, the
jogging path is in extremely poor condition. Mr. Desharnais
explained that when the storm hit, the work crews were in the
process of rolling the path. The storm brought additional beach
sand up on to the path which must be removed before the crew may
begin rolling the path again. However, these repairs are
underway.
Mrs. Miller reported on the compromise reached between the
Village and the Department of Transportation relative to the
fence installed by the Village underneath the Haulover Bridge.
The compromise will allow the fence to remain in place, however,
it will be unlocked from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily.
Hopefully, closing the fence at that hour will eliminate the
night-time noise problems for nearby residents. Mrs. Miller
expressed thanks to John Lang Looby, Sidney Feldman and Carol
Jacobs for their support in this matter.
Other Business: Mayor Olsen then recognized Mr. John Bruno,
50 Park Drive, who had requested agenda time to address the issue
of garbage assessments. Mayor Olsen reminded Mr. Bruno that this
matter has been rehashed on numerous occasions and requested that
he limit his remarks to new issues. Mr. Charles Borneham, 39
Camden Drive, then read a statement addressing this matter and
noting specific reductions made in charges to east side
properties. He called on the Council to consider similar
reductions for west side residents. Mrs. Miller responded that
the only reductions were cases where errors in assessment had
occurred, i.e. miscalculation of dumpster size, error in number
of units, etc. Further, she noted that 98.5% of the assessments
have been paid as of this date. Discussion then turned to the
matter of reductions in the charge to the Regency Hotel Spa due
to their closing 6 months out of the year. Both Mr. Blank and
Mr. Boggess requested the record reflect their belief that this
reduction was in poor judgement. Mr. Bob Maute, 9800 Collins
Avenue, called on the Council to appoint 1 member to review the
garbage assessments. Mr. Blank volunteered to review said
assessments. Mr. Boggess called on the council and residents,
noting that the garbage assessment had been eliminated - instead
being returned to the millage rate, to put this issue into the
past and move ahead, expending energies in a constructive manner.
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Mr. Herb Davis, 10230 Collins Avenue, noted that Bay Harbor
Islands is considering moving the toll booths on the Broad
Causeway. Mr. Davis requested that the Village take advantage of
this opportunity to suggest that Bay Harbor consider use of a
"tag" system for regular causeway users. This would not
facilitate use of the causeway for residents but might even
reduce their manpower costs. Mayor Olsen agreed that this is an
excellent idea and requested the Manager contact Bay Harbor
regarding it.
There being no further business a motion was offered by Mr.
Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Mayor
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