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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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