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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 1987 - REGULAR MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village
Council was held on Tuesday, December 15, 1987 in the Village
Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:32 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
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 found to be present the meeting was
commenced.
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mrs.
Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank to waive the reading of the
November 17, 1987 regular meeting minutes and accept the minutes
as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the motion
carried unanimously (5-0). A motion was then offered by Mrs.
Stern and seconded by Mr. Boggess to waive the reading of the
November 30, 1987 workshop meeting and accept the minutes as
submitted. There being no change or corrections the motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
III. Public Hearing: The next agenda item was the public
hearing approving the Sun Bank plat and the vacation and closure
of the rights -of -way. Mr. Weiss reported that certain legal and
title issues had arisen and requested the Council continue this
public hearing until one week from today. Mayor Olsen opened the
public hearing on this matter. A motion was offered by Mrs.
Stern and seconded by Mr. Taplin to continue the public hearing
until Tuesday, December 22, 1987 at 9:30 a.m. In response to
questioning by the Council, Mr. Weiss explained that the specific
area of concern is the east parking spaces along Collins Avenue
across from the Sheraton. It had been assumed that these spaces
were owned by Sun Bank, however, further information indicates
that these spaces are, by operation of law, owned by the Bank
subject to the easement. It was noted that no taxes have been
paid on this property. Mayor Olsen then called the question and
the motion carried unanimously (5-0). The public hearing was
thus continued to December 22, 1987 at 9:30 a.m.
IV.A. Ordinances - Second Reading: No ordinances were
presented for second reading.
IV.B. Ordinances - First Reading: An ordinance was read,
by the Clerk by title only, providing for expiration of variances
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and providing procedures for extension of variances. Mrs. Miller
reported that administration recommends approval of this
ordinance. There being no objections the ordinance was approved
on first reading:
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING
APPENDIX A, SECTION 11-4 OF THE BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE CODE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPIRATION OF
VARIANCES; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR
EXTENSION OF VARIANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Village Clerk then read, by title, an ordinance deferred
from the previous meeting providing for various changes in the
ocean front zoning code. An amended (alternate) ordinance was
also presented for the Council's consideration. The major
difference in the two versions is that the amended ordinance
would prohibit cabanas being located in the side setback areas.
Mr. Taplin expressed concern that the ordinances being considered
varied significantly from the recommendations offered by Harland
Bartholomew. He suggested another workshop session be held to
reconsider this matter. Mrs. Stern noted that the only item
different than the Harland Bartholomew recommendations is the
change in setbacks on the 400' lot which instead would be 45%
across the board for all lot sizes. After some further
discussion, it was agreed that an amended ordinance would be
prepared for the January meeting. The amendments will include
the following: item k.6.a. will read 27.5%; item k.6.b. will
refer to side lot lines; item k.7. will be reinserted and read
55' instead of 40'.
V. Resolutions: A resolution was read, in full, calling on
the Florida Pari-Mutuel Commission to grant Hialeah Race Track
the second winter racing period for 1988-89. A motion was
offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess to adopt the
resolution. The motion carried unanimously (4-0 with Mr. Blank
abstaining)
RESOLUTION NO. 342
RESOLUTION OF HAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
TO GRANT THE SECOND WINTER RACING PERIOD FOR
THE 1988-89 WINTER THOROUGHBRED SEASON TO
HIALEAH RACETRACK.
VI.A. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Mr.
Boggess expressed concern that the sign being constructed at the
Bal Harbour Tower sign was not in conformance with the variance
granted by the Council. Mr. Boggess recalled the variance as
permitting the sign to be no more than 3 feet from the ground
whereas the resolution read 3-4 feet. Mr. Weiss instructed the
Clerk to review the tapes of that meeting and work with the
Building Official to ensure proper enforcement.
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VI.B. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: VILLAGE ATTORNEY:
None.
VI.C.1. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: VILLAGE MANAGER:
Approval was requested of Purchase Order 2254 for a taping system
for the Council chamber. The system, installation and a one year
service contract would be purchased from Business Information
Systems, Inc. for a total of $2,623.50. Funds were included in
the present budget for this purchase under account 001.519.640.
A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess to
approve this purchase. There being no discussion the motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
VI.C.2.: Mrs. Miller reported that due to circumstances
beyond the Village's control, repairs to the groins would delayed
until April or May of 1988. This delay will not affect funding
from the Florida Inland Navigation District as long as work is
completed by 9/30/88.
VI.C.3.: Mrs. Miller outlined the Gala Bal Harbour fashion
event slated for January 16, 1988. Ticket sales are being
handled directly by the charity, the University of Miami School
of Medicine.
VI.C.4.: Mrs. Miller reported that the garbage pickup
schedule will remain as usual during the holiday season.
Additionally, Mrs. Miller noted that the annual employee's
Christmas luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 24, 1987 at
11:00 a.m. at the Village Hall. The Council is invited to
attend. Mr. Taplin, noting that Mrs. Miller is not included in
the employees' holiday fund offered a motion that Mrs. Miller be
given a bonus of one -weeks salary. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Boggess and carried unanimously (5-0).
VI.C.5.: Mrs. Miller noted that a grant, in the amount of
$11,598.00, has been received from the Department of Community
Affairs to defray costs related to the Comprehensive Plan.
VII. Other Business: Mrs. Miller introduced Officer Thomas
Burke, newly employed by the Village. Mayor Olsen welcomed
Officer Burke on behalf of the Council.
Mrs. Miller reported that, pursuant to the last meeting, she
had met with Councilman Blank and Bob Hale of Harte Hanks cable
television. Harte Hanks has agreed to bury the cables inside the
Village and supplied the required insurance coverage.
In accordance with the Council's direction at the workshop
meeting on November 30, 1987, Mrs. Miller reported that she has
contacted several space planners regarding renovation of Village
Hall.
Mr. Charles Borneham, 39 Camden Drive, was then recognized.
Mr. Borneham noted that sewer bills for the Shops are based on
consumption whereas other categories are charged on a flat rate
basis. Mr. Borneham called on the Council to bill all Village
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sewer accounts on a consumption basis. After some further
discussion, Finance Officer John Kelly was directed to review the
feasibility of billing the entire Village on a consumption basis
for sewer account and to report back no later than the February
Council meeting.
Mr. Herb Sugarman, 9801 Collins Avenue, called that
Council's attention to the problems encountered by pedestrians in
front of the Sheraton Bal Harbour. It seems that cars are
blocking the sidewalk and stacking up into the driveway making it
difficult for pedestrians to traverse this area. Mr. Boggess
pointed out that vehicles cannot assess oncoming traffic without
pulling into the sidewalk area. Mayor Olsen indicated that the
Sheraton has agreed to install a flashing light which should aid
in resolving this problem. Mr. Sidney Feldman, 9801 Collins,
explained that his building is considering installation of a
mirror to assist drivers in exiting the building. Mr. Desharnais
reported that the Bal Harbour Club has reduced this problem by
moving their hedges back 30' from the street. Mayor Olsen
suggested the Village Manager write to the property owners along
Collins Avenue requesting that they remove shrubbery which
obscures the view of drivers, if cooperation is not achieved, an
ordinance to this'effect may be required.
VIII. Adjourn: There being no further business a motion
was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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