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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-10-18 Regular Meeting175 COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 - REGULAR MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, October 18, 1988 at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 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: Richard J. Weiss, 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. Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 14, 1988 Budget Hearing as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the motion carried and the minutes were approved as submitted (5-0). A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 20, 1988 Regular Meeting as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the motion carried and the minutes were approved as submitted (5-0). A motion was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mrs. Stern to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 24, 1988 Special Meeting as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the motion carried and the minutes were approved as submitted (5-0). A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Boggess to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 30, 1988 Special Meeting as submitted. There being no changes or corrections the motion carried and the minutes were approved as submitted (5-0). III. Presentations: none. IV. Public Hearing: none. V. Ordinances: none. VI. Resolutions: A resolution was read by title by the Village Clerk authorizing the Village Manager to execute an agreement with Candid Productions to produce "The Superstars" in Bal Harbour. Mrs. Morris reminded the Council that this resolution had been tabled from the prior meeting. A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern to enact this resolution and seconded by Mr. Taplin. There being no further discussion the motion carried 176 unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION NO. 371 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CANDID PRODUCTIONS INCORPORATED FOR PRODUCTION OF "THE SUPERSTARS" IN BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. VII. Reports and Recommendations - Mayor and Council: Mayor Olsen read a letter from Robert Hamel, General Manager of the Sheraton Bal Harbour, expressing gratitude to employee Lee Neivert for her assistance in registering him to vote. Discussion then turned to appointment of a Village Manager. Mayor Olsen noted that the psychological evaluations had been received from Dr. Truss as well as the applicants' salary and benefit requirements. Mr. Blank then opened the discussion by reading from Miami Herald articles critical of Mr. Lebrun. Mayor Olsen responded that he had spoken to former Coral Gables mayors, both of whom spoke highly of Mr. Lebrun. Mr. Taplin added that he felt the Council would be remiss in hiring Mr. Lebrun without looking into this matter. After some further discussion a motion was offered by Mr. Boggess to appoint Carole Morris as Village Manager. This motion was seconded by Mr. Blank. The motion carried unopposed (5-0). Discussion then turned to compensation for Mrs. Morris. A motion was offered by Mr. Blank to salary Mrs. Morris at $40,000, with the same benefits as current, with an evaluation in one year. Mrs. Stern seconded this motion. Mr. Boggess then offered an amendment to the motion, accepted by Mr. Blank and Mrs. Stern, that Mrs. Morris be paid the new salary retroactive to her appointment as Acting Village Manager and that her evaluation also occur one year from that date. The question was then called and the motion carried unopposed, thus becoming RESOLUTION NO. 372 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,M FLORIDA, APPOINTING CAROLE S. MORRIS AS VILLAGE MANAGER; ESTABLISHING TERMS OF COMPENSATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Sidney Feldman inquired as to the value of Dr. Truss' services in evaluating the applicants. Both Mr. Taplin and Mr. Boggess concurred that this was a valuable exercise and should be done, when the need arises, in the future. VII. Reports and Recommendations - Village Attorney: Mr. Weiss reported that his firm has been corresponding with Louise K. Miller's attorneys relative to her claim for severance pay. After some discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Weiss would be authorized to negotiate this matter. Regular Meeting 10/18/88 2 177 VII. Reports and Recommendations - Village Manager: Mrs. Morris explained that at their last meeting, the Resort Tax Committee had recommended termination of Eleanor Miller's contract. Instead they advocated use of a graphics firm to place the advertising and employment of a public relations person on a per event basis. Mr. Stan Whitman explained that Mrs. Miller has not achieved the desired results and that an individual with hi -powered contacts is needed. Mr. Herb Kaplan concurred, noting specifically the lack of special events generated by Miller and the lack of national publicity. Mayor Olsen responded that Miller was hired at the recommendation of the Resort Tax Committee. No complaints were heard from the Committee prior to the last meeting. Moreover, Mayor Olsen read a memorandum from Mrs. Miller, outlining the duties performed by her. After some further discussion, it was suggested that this matter be returned to the Resort Tax Committee for further discussion at their next meeting. A motion directing the Resort Tax Committee to meet with Mrs. Miller and attempt to come to a joint resolution was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Blank. The motion carried unopposed (4-0)1. Mr. Blank suggested that it would be appropriate for the Council to attend this meeting. Mrs. Morris noted that a letter from the law firm of oertel and Hoffman had been distributed to the Council prior to the meeting. The letter outlined the current status and options facing the Village relative to our sewer grant application. At this juncture, it appears that there is little chance of receiving grant funds. The plans submitted as of 9/30/88 have been determined by the Department of Environmental Regulation (D.E.R.) to be incomplete. Our only option is to request an administrative hearing on this issue. If successful, our grant application would remain alive - with a hearing before the Environmental Regulatory Committee to follow as to the final ranking of our project. If unsuccessful, our other option is to apply for a loan from D.E.R. After some discussion, a motion was offered by Mrs. Stern to proceed with the administrative hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Boggess. There being no further discussion the motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mrs. Morris noted that a proposal has been received from Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Authority relative to purchase of our water and sewer system. As yet this proposal has not been reviewed by staff or legal counsel. It was recommended and agreed that this proposal should be deferred until the sewer grant issue is settled. It was noted by Mrs. Morris that several requests have been received from Village residents regarding installation of 1Mr. Taplin was absent from the room when the question was called. Regular Meeting 10/18/88 3 178 satellite dishes. There is currently no provision in the Code for such dishes. While we cannot prohibit satellite dishes, the Village may chose to place certain aethestic limitations on them. A copy of the Town of Surfside's Ordinance was provided for the Council's reference. Mr. Blank suggested that this matter be deferred until a meeting can be scheduled with an acquaintance of his, Ben Webster, who is an expert in this field. It was agreed that such a meeting would be scheduled and that the Village Manager would report back at the next meeting. An agreement with Butler National was presented for consideration. This agreement would provide for the continued maintenance of our pumping stations by Butler National. Mrs. Morris noted that staff recommended the renewal of this agreement. A motion to approve the renewal of this contract was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Finally, Mrs. Morris explained that funds are included in the current budget for the beautification of the 96th Street/Bal Bay Drive entrance to the Village. Cost of the materials for this project are estimated at $8,500 - the labor would be provided in-house. With the Council's approval, work will begin during the next 3 weeks. VIII. Other Business: Mr. Bob Maute complained that Bal Cross Drive had been damaged recently by a firm working in the Village. He requested that repairs be made before the arrival of seasonal residents. It was requested that further development of the Sun Bank median area be placed on the Council's agenda for the next meeting. Plans submitted should address the cost constraints involved. IX. Adjourn: A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern and seconded by Mr. Taplin to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: Regular Meeting 10/18/88 4