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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990-10-16 Regular Meeting43 COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1990 - REGULAR MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Mayor Estelle Stern and the roll was called. Those present were: Also present: Mayor Estelle Stern Councilman James E. Boggess Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl Councilman Sol Taplin Village Manager Carole S. Morris Deputy Village Attorney Steven Helfman Administrative Assistant Teresa M. Smith Absent: Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank As a quorum was found to be present, the meeting commenced. 2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was offered by Dr. Hirschl and seconded by Mr. Boggess to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 11, 1990 Budget Hearing as submitted. There being no changes or corrections, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) and the minutes were approved as submitted. A motion was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Dr. Hirschl to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 17, 1990 Budget Hearing as submitted. There being no changes or corrections, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) and the minutes were approved as submitted. A motion was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Dr. Hirschl to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the September 18, 1990 Regular Council Meeting as submitted. There being no changes or corrections, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) and the minutes were approved as submitted. 3. Presentations: None 4. Public Hearings: None 5. Ordinances - Second Reading: - None 6. Ordinance - First Reading/Public Hearing: An ordinance was presented for first reading and read by title amending Section October 16, 1990 - Regular Meeting 1 44 10-1, 10-7 and 10-8 of the Bal Harbour Village Code and Ordinance 346 modifying the definition of trash, defining vegetation, prohibiting disposal of trash other than vegetation in designated disposal areas and providing reasonable penalties therefor. Mayor Stern opened a Public Hearing to hear comments and there being none, closed the Public Hearing. A motion to approve this ordinance on first reading was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Dr. Hirschl. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) and this ordinance was approved as ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 10-1, 10-7, AND 10-8 OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE AND ORDINANCE 346 ADOPTED MARCH 20, 1990; MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF TRASH; DEFINING VEGETATION; PROHIBITING DISPOSAL OF TRASH OTHER THAN VEGETATION IN DESIGNATED DISPOSAL AREAS; PROVIDING FOR REASONABLE PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Resolutions: A resolution was presented and read by title approving a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Bay Harbor Islands and authorizing the Village Manager to execute same. A motion to adopt this resolution was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0) becoming RESOLUTION NO. 421 RESOLUTION OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Reports and Recommendations: A. Mayor and Council: Mayor Stern again urged everyone to vote in favor of Amendment 3 which would keep local taxes local and prevent the state from mandating municipalities without providing funding therefore. B. Village Attorney: No report C. Village Manager: 1. Award of Bid: Collins Avenue Median Landscape Project: Village Landscape Architect William O'Leary advised Council that at their direction this project was revised to include October 16, 1990 - Regular Meeting 2 45 upgrading of the trees in the medians on Collins Avenue. 104 sabal palm trees will be added, some trees will be retained and others will be relocated on Bal Harbour property. It was noted that the low bidder on this project was Greenside Up, at a cost of $83,372.05. Inasmuch as this work will necessitate the blockage of traffic lanes, Council expressed their desire to accomplish this project in the spring of 1991. A motion was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Dr. Hirschl to award this bid to Greenside Up sub-ject to their approval to beqin this project in the spring of 1991 at no increase in the bid amount. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0). 4. Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA: (This item was taken out of order pending the arrival of representatives from Craig A. Smith & Associates to discuss items 2 and 3.) Mrs. Morris requested Council's approval to enter into an agreement with Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA which will provide the Village with a "jet -mate" watercraft at no cost to the Village other than damage and liability insurance. This vehicle would be used part-time to control jet skiers, for water rescues and investigation of suspicious boats in our jurisdiction. A motion was offered by Dr. Hirschl and seconded by Mr. Taplin to approve this agreement. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. Update: Status of Land Development Regulations: Mrs. Morris stated to Council that in order to comply with state regulations and bring Bal Harbour into compliance with its Comprehensive Plan, we must enact certain zoning -related ordinances, necessitating evening meetings. In order to minimize the number of evening meetings, Mrs. Morris requested and received Council's approval to present these items for first reading at the October 30th Special meeting previously scheduled and provide for second reading on November 13th at 5:15 p.m. 6. Purchase of Postage Equipment: Due to the condition of our present equipment, and the increased volume of mailings, it is necessary to purchase new postal equipment. After reviewing the vendors contacted, a motion was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Mr. Taplin to purchase this equipment from International Mailing Systems at a price of $6,490. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0). 3. Water Station Feasibility Study - Craig A. Smith & Associates: At Council's direction, Village Engineers were requested to submit a proposal for a feasibility study on removal of the water tank and a study of the existing water distribution system. Gene Schriner and James Mullen, representatives of Craig A. Smith & Associates were on hand to answer questions. After discussion, it was determined that it would be too costly at the present time to proceed with the study and incur the costs involved October 16, 1990 - Regular Meeting 3 46 in removing the water tank. It was noted that the water tank at present is in good condition and a necessity to Bal Harbour. A motion was offered by Mr. Boggess and seconded by Dr. Hirschl not to proceed with the feasibility study. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. Report on Storm Drainage - Craig A. Smith & Associates: Mr. Schriner then advised Council that repairs are needed to the existing storm drain system in the residential district, specifically to the main trunk line leaving Harbour Way. However, due to changes in the Department of Environmental Resources regulations, we are unable to repair the existing system without upgrading same to their current standards, which would be extremely costly. These modifications will need to be made at some time in the future, but are not required at the present time. Dr. Hirschl suggested that we request the Department of Environmental Resources Management to analyze our water presently, to possibly avoid some of these costly repairs. 9. Other Business: Mrs. Morris reported to Council that she had received a request from a cellular telephone communications company to place a transmission tower in Bal Harbour. Council was not in favor of granting permission to do so. 10. Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mr. Boggess to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0) and the meeting adjourned at 11 a.m. i ,! MAYOR' 2 ATTEST: VILLAGE CLERK October 16, 1990 - Regular Meeting 4