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MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
October 30, 1991
Present : Lewis Harms, Chairman; Ernest Upthegrove; Richard J.
Haft ; Nina Huston, Chairperson of the Ladies ' Golf
Ass ' n. ; Joe Schwartz; Joe Obermeyer; and Chuck Hart .
Village Manager Gail MacDonald also attended.
Absent : Dick Thornton (out of town) and Ms. Agnes Aspinall ,
who replaced Jim Meyer .
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms.
I . Report of Mr . Hart :
2 . Due to the enormous amount of rain since our last
meeting, not too much progress toward final
completion of the golf course has been made.
Although the course is playable, it looks like it is
still under construction. The new bunkers which are
being added were discussed. Landscaping has been
installed at the Clubhouse and around the course.
Hopefully, the problem of standing water at the
starter desk, with flooding in the Pro Shop and men' s
locker room, has been solved with the installation of
a large pump.
2 . The Golf Learning Center ( "GLC" ) is not as successful
as anticipated due to the rain, but management is
still optimistic once the weather settles .
3 . The Virginia Parsons matter was concluded as
indicated in the last minutes. As to the railroad
crossing, one meeting with FEC has taken place, aided
by one of the Advisory Board members, and the matter
should be resolved favorably.
4 . As to trail fees, no further work has been done on a
Pro Forma for presentation to the Village . Walking
Pull carts have not been permitted during the rains.
Again, once the weather settles, data will be
available for compilation in this report .
5 . Membership: 6 golf members who walk did not renew due
to trail fees. 85% of golf members and 80`K of other
categories have renewed. Management anticipates that
golf will be approximately equal to last year , with
social memberships declining. Many non-residents are
still to be heard from.
6 . Food and beverage: the operation is being well
received and getting closer to break-even.
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7 . Proposed mini-golf facility for area nort of driving
range: Inasmuch as this idea was not well received, Hart
will recommend not to proceed with the project and will
explore other ideas to generate revenue in respect of this
property.
8 . Tennis lights: Based on a plan involving mandatory
assessments of tennis members over four years, management
has obtained bids to do the work. (See below re: tennis
report . ) Presently, the contractor will be MUSCO, with a
cost estimate of $62 , 000 .
II . Tennis report by Joe Schwartz:
A meeting was held recently attended by 60-70 tennis
members, who approved a four-year mandatory assessment of
approximately $200 . per year per member . Mr . Schwartz
reminded Mr . Hart of the need to include lighting for the
parking area at the tennis courts.
III . Remarks by Chairman Harms:
1 . In response to his question, Mr. Harms was advised
that it is Club policy not to issue rainchecks for 45
minutes after play stops. The Head Pro has authority
to waive this requirement , but the assistant pros do
not .
2 . The Head Pro was complimented on his handling of the
members.
3 . The bag boys appear to be doing a better job and are
very polite.
IV. Ladies ' Golf Ass'n. report by Mrs. Huston:
24 ladies participated in first tournament . The next
event , for team play, is scheduled for November 7 , 1991 , and
the Ass 'n. hopes 40 will enter .
The Ass 'n. members enjoyed a round of golf and lunch
recently at LaGorce and are invited next to Riviera. The
Ass 'n. will host a similar event later in the year .
In response to her inquiry, Mrs. Huston was advised that
the ladies ' pars have been changed in accordance with USGA
criteria.
The members set TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1991 at 5 : 30 P.M. as
the date and time for the next meeting, so as not to conflict
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with the Thanksgiving weekend.
The meeting was adjourned at 6: 15 P.M.
Respectively submitted,
RICHARD J. HAFT
RICHARD J. HAFT
9325 Park Drive
Miami Shores, FL 33138
(305) 758-2310
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