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APRIL 17, 1989 - INDUCTION MEETING
The Special Induction Meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council
was held on Monday, April 17, 1989 in the Village Hall. The
meeting was called to order at 10:00 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 Sol M. Taplin
Councilman James E. Boggess
Also Present: Andrew R.-Hirschl, Councilman Elect
Steven Helfman, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager
Marilyn P. Kreger, Village Clerk
Having a quorum present, Mayor Olsen called the first item.
Item 2. Report of April 4, 1989 Election Results by Village
Clerk.
Marilyn Kreger, Village Clerk reported that an election was held
on April 4th by the Village electorate to select council
representation for Council districts 1, 3 and 5. She continued
that 759 votes were cast, including absentee ballots, which
represents 41% of the registered voters. The results were:
District 1 - Matthew B. Blank (unopposed) 284
District 3 - Sol M. Taplin (unopposed) 323
District 5 - Andrew R. Hirschl 372
Richard H. Olsen 349
Therefore, Matthew B. Blank, Sol M. Taplin and Andrew R. Hirschl
are declared to be the winners. She then presented Council with
a Resolution for adoption to certify the election results.
Asst. Mayor Stern moved and C/M Blank seconded a motion to adopt
the Resolution certifying the results of the April 4, 1989
election.
Vote Taken: All Voted Aye Resolution No. 385 Passed
The Village Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the
newly elected councilmembers simultaneously.
Asst. Mayor Stern presented a plaque to Mayor Olsen on behalf of
the Council and stated that their association during the past two
years has been a rewarding experience. She wished him continued
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success and happiness.
C/M Taplin stated that in the 24 years he has been on the
Council, there has never been a mayor who has conducted the
the Village business and meetings with such efficiency and
candor. He is sorry to see him go.
Mayor Olsen stated that he hopes in leaving office that he is
leaving it in better shape than when he took office. It has been
a rewarding experience, he has enjoyed working with everyone
and hopes to see the progress made in the past two years continue
into the future. He gave one word of caution which he believes
to be very important that being that the Mayor has to keep a
handle on maintaining an even balance. The Mayor must go down
the middle, without leaning one way or the other.
5. Appointment of Temporary Meeting Chairman.
C/M Taplin moved and C/M Boggess seconded a motion to appoint
Estelle Stern as temporary chairman.
Vote Taken: All Voted Aye
Mrs. Stern welcomed C/M Hirschl to take his seat on the dais with
the other councilmembers.
6. Election of Mayor
Mrs. Stern opened nominations for Mayor. C/M Blank, in using
experience in fact as the criteria for such an appointment,
nominated Estelle Stern to be Mayor for the ensuing two years.
C/M Taplin nominated C/M James Boggess for Mayor.
Nominations were then closed.
Vote Taken: C/M Blank for Estelle Stern
C/M Hirschl for Estelle Stern
C/W Stern for Estelle Stern
C/M Taplin for Estelle Stern
C/M Boggess for Estelle Stern
7. Election for Assistant Mayor
Mrs. Stern opened nominations for Assistant Mayor by passing the
gavel to C/M Hirschl and nominated Matthew Blank for Assistant
Mayor.
C/M Taplin nominated C/M Boggess.
Nominations were closed.
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Vote Taken: Mayor Stern for Matthew Blank
C/M Hirschl for Matthew Blank
C/M Blank for Matthew Blank
C/M Boggess for Matthew Blank
C/M Taplin for Matthew Blank
The Village Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Stern
and Asst. Mayor Blank.
Mayor Stern stated that she is overwhelmed, deeply honored and
knows that this is an honorary position. Responsibilities are
shared by all councilmembers and with their help and that of the
excellent staff - Village Manager and Village Clerk and staff,
and hopefully all will continue in the good work of the previous
Mayor.
9. Selection of Regular Meeting Date.
C/M Boggess moved that the Council continue with the same meeting
date used for the past two years - third Tuesday of the month.
C/M Hirschl seconded the motion.
Hearing no objection and absent a voice vote, the motion passed.
10. Adjourn. There being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Villagelerk
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