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BUDGET HEARING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 - MINUTES
A Budget Hearing was held by the Bal Harbour Village Council
on Tuesday, September 12, 1989 at 5:15 P.M. at the Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 by Mayor Estelle Stern
and the roll was called. Those present were:
Mayor Estelle Stern
Asst. Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew Hirschl
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present: Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Manager.
II. Discussion of Millage Rate - 3.7% above Rolled -Bask Millage
Rate: Mayor Stern announced that the proposed millage rate is
3.7% above the rolled -back millage rate. The proposed millage
rate is 3.6
III. Discussion of Proposed Budgets: Mayor Stern opened, and as
no one wished to speak, closed the public hearing on.the proposed
budgets.
IV. Adoption of Millage Rate: Mrs. Morris read, by tile, a
resolution adopting a final millage rate for fiscal year 1989/90.
A motion to adopt the resolution was offered by Dr. Hirschl and
seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0) thus adopting
RESOLUTION NO. 393
RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE ADOPTING A
FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989/90;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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An ordinance was presented for first reading approving the
General.. Fund budget for fiscal year 1989/90. The ordinance was
then read by title. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered
by Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
An ordinance was presented for first reading approving the
Tourism Fund budget for fiscal year 1989/90. The ordinance was
then read by title. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered
by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Dr. Hirschl. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
An ordinance was presented for first reading approving the Water
Fund budget for fiscal year 1989/90. The ordinance was then read
by title. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered by Mr.
Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
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An ordinance was presented for first reading approving the Sewer
Fund budget for fiscal year 1989/90. The ordinance was then read
by title. A motion to enact the ordinance was offered by
Assistant Mayor Blank and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
VII. Other Business: Mrs. Morris noted a memorandum was
distributed prior to this meeting estimating costs for provision
of lifeguard services along the beach. Costs, the first year,
are estimated to be in excess of $700,000 to provide staffing
levels similar to those of Metro -Dade County. Mr. Weiss
explained the liability problems, which might be encountered, by
employing a flag system such as the one discussed at the
September 5, 1989 meeting. He suggested that the Bal Harbour
Condominium Association might wish to take on such a project.
Mr. Taplin suggested that a notation such as "caution - dangerous
undertoe may occur" in red lettering might be added to our
existing "swim at your own risk" signs. Both Dr. Arschl and
Assistant Mayor Blank concurred with this suggestion. Further it
was agreed that such signs should be posted at the 96th Street
and North (Harbour House) entrances to the beach.
Mr. Weiss reported as to the tentative settlement reached with
the Police Benevolent Association Union. It is anticipated that
the union will ratify the contract and that the contract will be
on the October agenda for Council consideration.
Mr. Boggess noted that the CPI (consumer price index) is used
errantly as a justification for cost -of -living increases. He
noted that this index bases consumer prices against 1972 prices.
He, along with Assistant Mayor Blank, expressed concern that
employee salaries are continuing to compound and escalate. 'Mr.
Boggess requested the Village Manager review this situation and
return to the Council with alternatives.
VIII. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before
the Council a motion was offered by Dr. Hirschl and seconded by
Mr. Boggess to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
6:00 p.m.
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