09-24-1959 Special Meeting 161
SPECIAL MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 24, 1959
A special meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 8:30 A.M. , September 24, 1959, at the Village Hall, with the following
Councilmen present:
Dean R. Claussen, Mayor
Spencer W. Rudnick
Michael J. Franco
John F. Saxon
Joseph H. Walker
Absent: None
The Finance Director and the Maintenance Superintendent were
also present. The Village Manager was absent on vacation.
This meeting was called by the Mayor for the purpose of taking
some action on the bids recently received for the purchase of golf carts
by the Village.
Before proceeding with the selection of golf carts to be purchased,
Mr. Walker proposed that the Council consider a one-year extension of the
Golf Enterprises, Inc. contract with certain revisions. It was his thought
that this would enable the Village to have more time to consider the matter
before converting the cart concession to a municipal operation. He also
stated that due to vacations and illness of several members of the Council
there was still considerable misunderstanding over the facts and figures
that were being used as a basis for the decision to change ownership of the
carts to the city. Attached is the copy of the Golf Enterprises' proposal.
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After considerable discussion Mr. Walker moved that a one-year
contract be let with Golf Enterprises, Inc. with the changes as stated by their
letter of September 23rd. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and failed to
pass on a 2/3 vote with Messrs. Rudnick, Franco and Claussen dissenting.
Mr. Walker then asked that since there was such a divergence of
opinion in regard to the fiscal advantages to the city under municipal operation
that those proposing this plan submit a comprehensive letter to the Village Manager
giving a full breakdown,of estimated income and expenses for the coming year.
Mr. Franco and Mr. Claussen agreed that they would present their estimates
(Amended by Minutes of 10/6/59)
as suggested.
The Mayor then asked for discussion and decision concerning the
purchase of golf carts by the Village. Mr. Walker then moved that the former
golf cart committee composed of the Mayor, as Chairman, Mr. Franco and the
Village Manager be authorized to proceed with the selection and purchase of
the carts and equipment which, in the committee's opinion, are necessary to
begin operations upon the termination of the present contract with Golf Enter-
prises, Inc. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The meeting was then adjourned.
As reported to me:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC.
527 NORTH 21sT AVENUE HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
P. O. Box 401 OFFICE TELEPHONE WA 3-4913
GOLF CAR RENTALS EDWARD S. HILL, PRESIDENT
SALES AND SERVICE J. R. MCCOY, SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Mr. T.H4ftlker Sept 23, 1959
Miami Shores
Florida
Dear Mr. Talker:
During our conversation Tuesday you expressed an opinion that it
would be to 'the advantage of the Village to make a comprehensive
study of electric golf car concessions throughout the country
before undertaking municipal ownership and operation of same at
the Miami Shores Country Club.
To gain time for a survey you suggested that possibly the Village
Council would view favorably a one year extension to the contract
it now holds with Golf Enterprises, Inc. providing terms were
found acceptable.
We are pleased to submit a proposal for a one year extension
based upon a percentage division of the rental receipts.
(1) Fifty-five percent (550) of the gross rental recei is
to the Village of Miami Shares. .. . Forty five (45%�
to Golf Enterprises, Inc.
(a) Rental rates and all particulars of the present contract
shall necessarily remain the same excepting Clause 8
which can be omitted as no longer pertinent.
Very Truly Yours,
Golf Enterprises, Inc.
of Miami Shores
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