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SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 - BUDGET HEARING
A Budget Hearing was held by the Bal Harbour Village Council
on Tuesday, September 14, 1988 at 5:15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.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: Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk/Acting
Village Manager
II. Discussion of Millage Rate/Percentage Over Rolled -Back
Rate: Mayor Olsen announced that the proposed millage rate of
3.78 exceeds the rolled -back millage rate by 3.8%.
III. Discussion of Proposed Millage Rate: Mayor Olsen
announced that the proposed millage rate is 3.78. No further
comments were offered by Council or the public.
IV. Discussion of the Proposed Budgets: Mr. Blank inquired
as to the reporting of auto allowances paid by the Village.
Mayor Olsen indicated that this matter is up to the election of
the recipient.
V. Adoption Millage Rate: A resolution adopting the
millage rate of 3.78 was read, in full, by the Clerk. A motion
was offered by Mr. Blank and seconded by Mr. Boggess to adopt
this resolution. There being no further discussion the motion
carried unanimously (5-0) thus becoming
RESOLUTION NO. 365
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988/89;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VI. Adoption of Proposed Budgets/Ordinances: An ordinance
was presented and read by title, by the Clerk, which would
provide for adoption of the General Fund budget for 1988/89. A
motion to enact this ordinance was offered by Mr. Taplin and
seconded by Mrs. Stern. There being no further discussion the
motion carried unanimously (5-0)
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1988 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1989 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,393,112; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES;
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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An ordinance was then presented for first reading and read
by the Clerk, by title, which would provide for adoption of a
Water Fund budget for 1988/89. A motion to enact the ordinance
was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Boggess. There
being no discussion the motion carried unanimously (5-0)
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 , 1988 TO SEPTEMBER 30,
1989 IN THE AMOUNT OF $615,053; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
An ordinance was presented for first reading and read by
title, by the Clerk, which would provide for adoption of the
Sewer Fund budget for 1988/89. Mr. Boggess inquired as to when
sewer rates would be considered. Mrs. Morris explained that a
resolution adopting sewer rates would be considered at the
September 20, 1988 regular meeting. A motion to enact the
ordinance was then offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr.
Taplin. There being no discussion the motion carried unanimously
(5-0) thus becoming
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE SANITARY SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1988 TO SEPTEMBER
30, 1989 IN THE AMOUNT OF $816,597;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Finally, an ordinance was presented for first reading and
read by title by the Clerk which would provide for adoption of
the Tourism Fund budget for 1988/89. A motion to adopt the
ordinance was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank.
Discussion of the Tourism Fund budget, as proposed, then ensued.
Mr. Taplin stated that he felt the $25,000 contribution to the
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (hereafter, GMCVB)
was insufficient and expressed support for a larger contribution.
He stated that previously funds had been required for
renourishment and restoration of the beaches, however, the
beaches are now in good condition. Mr. Robert Hamel and Mr. Herb
Kaplan, of the Sheraton Bal Harbour, both spoke in favor of a
larger contribution to the GMCVB, noting that leads have
increased from 38 a year ago to 162 this year and that room
nights have increased to 18,000 - 20,000. Moreover, they added
that a strong convention bureau is essential to the success of
the community. Mr. Blank queried Mr. Taplin as to the reason for
his support of the GMCVB suggesting that it might stem from new
business interests. Mr. Taplin refuted this claim. Mayor Olsen
noted that the contribution had been reduced one year ago and the
GMCVB, at that time, challenged to produce demonstrable results.
No such results - or attention - has been received prior to
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budget time. Mr. Stan Whitman, of the Bal Harbour Shops, stated
that the Resort Tax Committee had recommended a contribution of
$175,000 to the GMCVB. Both Mr. Larry Cliff, of the Sea View,
and Mr. Bernie Burke, of the Singapore, also spoke in favor of
the GMCVB. After some further discussion, a compromise solution
was reached. The Village will terminate the services of
representatives David Green and David Smart, utilizing these
funds, instead, to support the GMCVB. Additional funds, as
required to provide a contribution of $75,000 (total) would be
taken from the special events budget. A motion to amend the
ordinance to reflect this compromise was offered by Mr. Boggess
and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion carried unanimously (5-
0). A motion to enact the amended ordinance was offered by Mrs.
Stern and seconded by Mr. Boggess. There being no further
discussion this motion also carried unanimously (5-0)
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1988 TO SEPTEMBER 30,
1989 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,024,000;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was suggested by Mr. Whitman, and the Council concurred, that
every effort should be made to ensure that Bal Harbour Village be
represented on the Executive Committee. A resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement,
relative to the GMCVB, reflecting the $75,000 contribution was
approved at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 365(A)
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO REPRESENT THE
VILLAGE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE GREATER MIAMI
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND TO EXECUTE
THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
VII. Other Business: Mr. Boggess requested that the
minutes of this meeting be forwarded to Mr. Kirkland.
VIII. Adjourn: A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered
by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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ATTEST:
illage Clerk
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