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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1987-10-20 Regular Meeting90 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, 91 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 92 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. 93 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 ATTEST: /I l F._.k t v-;) Village Clerk