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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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