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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-07-19 Regular Meeting]52 COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, July 19, 1988 in the Village Hall Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern and the roll was called. Those present were: Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern Councilman Matthew B. Blank Councilman James E. Boggess Councilman Sol M. Taplin Also present: Gerald Heffernan, representing the Village Attorney Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk/Acting Village Manager As a quorum was found to be present the meeting was commenced. II. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin, and seconded by Mr. Blank, to waive the reading of the June 21, 1988 regular meeting minutes and to approve them as submitted. The motion carried and the minutes were approved (4- 0). III. Presentation: The Asst. Mayor then recognized Police Chief Robert Baquero. Chief Baquero read, from a memo, outlining the accomplishments of Officer of the Month for June 1988, Officer Pamela Adlet. Officer Adlet was presented with a check in the amount of $100 in recognition of her achievement. The Council joined in congratulating Officer Adlet on her achievement. IV. Public Hearing: None Scheduled. V.A. Ordinances - Second Reading: An ordinance was presented, which would provide for the operation of travel agencies in the condominiums of the ocean front district. The ordinance was then read, by title, by the Clerk. Asst. Mayor Stern opened, and as no one desired to speak, closed the public hearing on this ordinance. There being no discussion, a motion to enact this ordinance was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Blank. The motion carried 3-1, with Mr. Boggess dissenting. ORDINANCE NO. 317 ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING APPENDIX A, SECTION 6-9(a)(9) OF THE BAL 154 HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO INCLUDE TRAVEL AGENCIES AS CONVENIENCE ESTABLISHMENTS PERMITTED WITHIN THE OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An ordinance was presented, for second reading, calling for a special charter election concerning amendment of the Village charter such that all council members would be elected to four year terms and a vacancy, in the council, would be filled by council appointment. This ordinance was read, by title, by the Clerk. Mrs. Stern spoke sharply of her disapproval of this measure - as it is the first step in providing for single member district elections - stating that such an action would result in a "loss of voting privileges". After some further discussion a motion to enact the ordinance was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried, 3-1, with Mrs. Stern dissenting. ORDINANCE NO. 318 ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA PROPOSING A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOUR-YEAR TERMS FOR ALL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. V.B. Ordinances - First Reading: An ordinance was read by title, by the Clerk, for first reading that would provide for establishment of water and sewer rates by resolution, after a public hearing. Finance Officer John Kelly reported that, after reviewing the current water and sewer rates, he recommended that the current system be left in place, with adjustments made for existing inequities. Mr. Kelly explained that to switch to a consumption based system would be difficult due to random metering prevalent in the residential district. Mr. Boggess was critical of this suggestion, expressing the opinion that this would only "force an inequity on someone else." Mrs. Morris explained that the ordinance, as proposed, would provide the flexibility to further review the system and report back to Council prior to the commencement of the fiscal year 1988/89 budget year. It was requested that establishment of a consumption based system, square footage system, ad valorem base be reviewed. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 21-1(a), 21-2(a), AND 21-4 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT WATER RATES, WATER METER DEPOSITS AND WATER TAPPING July 19, 1988 - Regular Meeting 2 15f CHARGES SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. VI. Resolutions: A resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk, providing that Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Authority would serve as the technical recipient of a grant for sewer rehabilitation in Bal Harbour. The agreement also outlines terms of the construction and financial responsibilities of both parties. The Village Attorney requested that the agreement be amended to provide for transference of title to the Village, at no cost to the Village. A motion to adopt the resolution was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried unanimously and the resolution was adopted unanimously (4-0) RESOLUTION NO. 363 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE PUMPING SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A resolution was read, by title, by the Village Clerk which would call upon the National League of Cities to hold is 1993 Annual Convention in Miami Beach. A motion to approve the resolution was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). RESOLUTION NO. 364 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BAL HARBOUR URGING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TO HOLD ITS 1993 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA. VII.A. Reports and Recommendations/Mayor and Council: In accordance with their decision, at the June 21 meeting, Mrs. Morris read the names, submitted to her, for consideration as the new Village Manager. Mayor Olsen submitted that names of: Donald Lebrun, B. Max Royle, and William T. Powers. Mrs. Stern selected: Donald Lebrun, B. Max Royle, and Ralph Bentley. Mr. Boggess selected: Donald Lebrun, Steve Odem, B. Max Royle, Robert L. Norris, and Edward C. Smith. Mr. Taplin selected: Matthew B. Galligan, Donald Lebrun, Bert S. Moffatt, and Barbara D. Bramblett. Mr. Blank asked the Council to permit the Acting Village Manager, Carole S. Morris, to submit a resume, noting her qualifications and familiarity with the community. Under the July 19, 1988 - Regular Meeting 3 156 circumstances, the remainder of the Council concurred.1 A motion was offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mr. Boggess to omit the August council meeting. This motion carried unanimously (4-0). VII.B. Reports and Recommendations/Village Attorney: Mr. Heffernan reported that his firm was working on the required pension plan amendments and that they have been forwarded to the actuary for review. VII.C. Reports and Recommendations/Acting Village Manager: Mrs. Morris requested that the Council award the bid for installation of the perimeter sidewalk at the Sun Bank mini -park to Homestead Concrete and Drywall. The cost for this project is $49,261.30 and will be charged to account 101.552.630. A motion to approve this bid award was offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mrs. Morris introduced landscape architect Bill O'Leary and explained, that before any further development could occur relative to the mini -park, some design direction was required. Mr. O'Leary displayed slides of fountains used in other areas. It was agreed that Mr. O'Leary would prepare two preliminary designs, one reflecting the park with a sculpture and the other reflecting a fountain in the park - terraced landscaping would be used in both. Mr. Taplin suggested that the availability grant funds for art should be investigated. VIII. Other Business: Mr. Blank suggested the Council should review an amendment to the code which would provide for more varied use of resort tax funds. Mr. Taplin reviewed the evolution of the tax, noting that our use of these dollars is restricted both by our code and state statutes.2 Finance Officer John Kelly was then recognized. Mr. Kelly reviewed the Village's quarterly financial statements. He expressed the opinion that, overall, the Village is in good financial shape. Mr. Boggess requested that the installation of decorative sidewalk be enlarged to include the southern boundary of the Singapore. This would be the only remaining area in the Village with a plain concrete sidewalk. The remainder of the Council concurred and it was agreed that this project could be completed 1Following the council meeting, Mr. Blank submitted a full list of candidates, they include: Carole S. Morris, Edward C. Smith, B. May Royle, M. Chris Bezruki, and Barbara D. Bramblett. 2Mr. Taplin excused himself from the meeting at this time. July 19, 1988 - Regular Meeting 4 157 with the Sun Bank area. IX. Adjourn: A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mr. Boggess. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: Village letif 'j ��(( July 19, 1988 - Regular Meeting 5