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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1987-11-17 Regular Meeting94 COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1987 - REGULAR MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, November 17, 1987 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Mayor Richard H. Olsen and the roll was called. Those present were: Mayor Richard H. Olsen Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern Councilman Matthew B. Blank Absent: Councilman James E. Boggess Councilman Sol M. Taplin Also present: Louise K. Miller, Village Manager Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk As a quorum was present, Mayor Olsen commenced the meeting. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank to waive the reading of the minutes oT the October 20, 1987 regular council meeting. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Mayor Olsen then inquired as to :toy c',anges or corrections in the minutes. Mr. Lou Brandt, Regencl :spa, was then recognized. Mr. Brandt reported that his (throurl, ::he :_pa manager) requests for copies of meeting minutes, directed k:o Miller and Mrs. Morris, had been ignored. Both Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Morris denied ignoring the request but acknowledged a delay in accommodation of this request. Mr. Brandt then left the meeting (later to return with the Spa Manager Jimmy Feyko). A motion was then offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mrs. Stern to approve the minutes of the October 20, 1987 meeting as submitted. The motion carried unanimously (3-0) and the minutes were approved. Presentations - Officer of the Month: Mayor Olsen then recognized Police Chief Robert Baquero to present the Officer of the Month award. Chief Baquero announced that Officer Hernan Cardeno had been named as Officer of the Month for October 1987. Unfortunately, Officer Cardeno was unable to attend the meeting. Chief Baquero would present his certificate and check to him at roll call that afternoon. Mayor Olsen requested that the Chief also extend the Council's congratulations on this honor. Ordinances: Mrs. Stern offered a motion that first reading on the two zoning ordinances be deferred until the December Council meeting due to the absence of Councilmen Boggess and Taplin. This motion was seconded by Mr. Blank and carried unanimously (3-0). Mayor Olsen also requested that the Village Attorney confer with Mrs. Stern and Building Official George Desharnais to ensure that the ordinances conform with the Council's recommendations. ixtc:k014,0 �t cl 97 Resolutions: A resolution was read, in full, by the Clerk which would approve the Police Benevolent Association contract for the period October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1989 and authorize the Village Manager to execute said contract. Mrs. Miller requested the resolution be amended to reflect the date of the contract. As there was no discussion the resolution was adopted becoming RESOLUTION NO. 341 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR; EXECUTION BY THE VILLAGE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COLLECTIVE DADE COUNTY INC. AND THE AUTHORIZING MANAGER AND Reports and Recommendations: Mayor Olsen reported that the Village is donating a television set to the Surf Bal Bay Library. Mrs. Rose Fox was present, on behalf of the Library Committee, and thanked the Council for their generous donation. Mr. Weiss noted that a memorandum was included in the Council's agenda packets outlining the status of the Sun Bank Park. Mrs. Miller outlined the process for having this property platted. Mrs. Miller request that the Council approve payment of an invoice for services rendered by the Village actuary, Kruse O'Connor and Ling in the amount of $3,150 from account 001.513.315. A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank to approve payment of this invoice. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Mrs. Miller announced that an "Open Enrollment" insurance program has been planned for Village employees. This event will be held on Monday, November 23, 1987 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Council chamber. The Council's participation is invited. An invitation has been received from Miss Phyllis Grey, Librarian for the Surf Bal Bay Library to the opening of the Senior Reading Program. This event is scheduled for December 8, 1987 commencing at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Mrs. Miller requested that the Council select a date for a workshop meeting to be held regarding the Comprehensive Plan. After some discussion, this workshop was scheduled for Monday, November 30, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. The Clerk will arrange the required advertising. Mr. Weiss updated the Council on various matters affecting the pension plan. The attorney is working with the actuary to draft the documents required to update the plan in accordance with governing regulations. Additionally, the request for an administrative hearing requested regarding problems with the police pension fund reports has been placed "on hold". Other cities are in a similar predicament and the Florida League of Cities is proceeding with this matter. There was some discussion regarding the status of the pension fund following recent stock market events. Northern Trust will be asked to report at the 98 next Pension Committee meeting. Mr. Bob Maute, 9800 Collins Avenue, requested the Council look into problems and poor service being received by Village residents by Harte Hanks - the cable television service. Both Mayor Olsen and Mr. John Bruno, 50 Park Drive, concurred that indeed the cable service is less than satisfactory. After some further discussion, it was agreed that the Village Manager would contact Harte Hanks regarding this service and locations throughout the Village where the cable is not properly buried. Mr. Lou Brandt, Regency Spa, returned to the meeting with Mr. Jimmy Feyko. There was some further discussion surrounding the delay experienced by Mr. Feyko in receiving minutes of certain September meetings - the Clerk explained that this delay had been precipitated by the work created through the budget process. Mr. Brandt charged that the proposed ocean front district zoning changes and the Harland Bartholomew Report constituted discrimination against the Regency Spa. Mayor Olsen attempted to respond to Mr. Brandt's charges but Mr. Brandt refused to yield the floor. After being ruled out of order, Mayor Olsen requested the Police Chief remove Mr. Brandt from the chamber. When the meeting returned to order, Mr. Bruno related flooding problems being encountered in the north residential section of the Village following rain storms. Mayor Olsen replied that this problem is addressed in the capital improvement element of the comprehensive plan - to be reviewed at the November 30th workshop. Mr. Bruno inquired as to whether all Village tax assessments were increased. Mrs. Miller explained that this process is handled by the County - independent of Village control. Mr. Maute queried as to whether or not former Council members received tokens for their service. Mayor Olsen noted that, as only Mrs. Antiles attended the Induction Meeting when they were presented, plaques were delivered to each of the remaining council persons. Mr. Bruno inquired as to the status of reductions in solid waste bills. It was agreed that Finance Officer John Kelly would discuss this matter with Mr. Bruno. There being no further business a motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. ATTEST: i.Y illage Clerk Mayor