02-04-1975 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 4, 1975
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , February 4, 1975, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor James W. Condit
Dean R. Claussen
Raymond L. Clement
Elwood Jones
Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
Absent: None
Mr. David Peace, Village Manager, and Mr. Richard M. Lund,
Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Marion
Prather of the Miami Shores Christian Church.
Minutes of the work session of January 14, 1975, were approved
by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1975 were also approved by motion
made by Mr. Smenner, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried.
Planning Board minutes.
The Board recommended approval of the request for a Montessori
school in the Advent Lutheran Church, 10390 N. E. 2nd Avenue. This approval
was for the operation of a kindergarten school (permitted by ordinance, in a
church for a 5 year term), as requested by Mrs. Victoria T. Peach, with a
limit of 20 students and four persons operating the school. Mrs. Agnes Conlon,
10290 N. E. 2nd Ave. , Mrs. Ann Rothrock, 166 N. E. 103rd St. , and other
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neighbors, were present to protest the use of the church for a school because
of the nuisance and problems that were encountered with the Bassett School,
formerly in this church. Rev. Kerestes of the Advent Church strongly supported
the school. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain the action of the
Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Condit and passed 3/2
with Councilmen Jones and Clement dissenting as they did not approve of a
commercial school in a church that is in a residential zone.
The next item listed in the Planning Board minutes was a description
of the proposed operation of the "Village Fair", an unusual department store to
be located in the old Food Palace building at 9636 N. E. 2nd Ave.
Village Manager's status report and recommendations on the
Country Club.
(a) Resolution authorizing extention of a short term loan on the
Country Club: A resolution was presented to refinance a short
term loan from Peoples First National Bank, the balance of which in the
amount of $45, 000 was due and payable January 25, 1975. Upon motion made
by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Clement, RESOLUTION NO. 577 was
passed and adopted, same being:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SHORT-TERM
LOAN OF $45, 000. 00 FROM THE PEOPLES FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI SHORES FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB.
(b) Status report: Village Manager Peace reviewed some of the
work done by Mr. Landis, Club Comptroller, in analyzing and charting
comparisons of our club with other clubs throughout the country in regard to
types of revenue and dues, indicating our dues are low and the money spent
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by our members over a year's time was comparable to the average spending
in other clubs 20 years ago. Mr. Peace also reported that with the 15% gratuity
and the requirements of the Fair Labor Law costs are going up on fringe benefits
of employees to about $1200. 00 per employee per year, - in accumulated leave,
vacation, sick leave, pension, hospitalization, etc. Mr. Peace warned that we
will probably have a deficit of $100, 000. 00 by the end of the year and that action
should be taken along the following recommendations:
1. Increase prices.
2. Revise membership structure so it is fair and equitable to all members.
3. Open Membership to businessmen and civic group members who
do not live in the Shores.
4. Require a minimum monthly charge on food and beverage to
guarantee cash flow.
5. Have a one time assessment on all members.
6. Credit card use only and assess a monthly charge.
7. Tighten accounts receivable to 30 days.
8. Interest rate on accounts over 30 days.
9. Quarterly dues payments.
The Mayor asked for a work shop meeting to discuss these points.
Request from Planning Board to spend up to $1, 000 in attorney's
fees with the Village Attorney to review sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
Upon motion made by Mr. Smenner, seconded by Mr. Jones and
passed unanimously, this request was approved with the money to be taken from
the Contingent account.
Status report on Automobil-A Inspection Station merger.
The Village Manager reported that the merger had been accepted by
the County Commission and within two weeks the merger would be accomplished.
Recommendation on computer bids.
Mr. Landis reviewed the high points of computer operation, - speed
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of operation, centralization of information and timeliness. Mr. Smenner asked
if our auditors had been asked about this proposal. Mr. Peace reported that
they would give us a recommendation at a cost of from one to three thousand
dollars. Mr. Smenner suggested that we have an expression from Lybrand &
Coopers on this matter and type of equipment and have a consultation in the
matter of an opinion. He stated that their fee might be wel-E spent.
Mayor Condit moved that the Council accept the Village Manager's
recommendation on the computer bid. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen
but failed to carry with Councilmen Clement, Jones and Smenner dissenting.
Unfinished Business:
(a) Alley abutting Mandel property - Village Attorney Lund reported
that Mr. Mandel's attorney stated that his client would not enter into
a proposed agreement unless it would be guaranteed for at least ten
years. The Council would not accept this condition.
(b) Board of Governors for Country Club - consideration of
Councilman Jones' proposed resolution.
Mr. Jones asked that this be deferred.
Mr. John Bergacker, Public Works Director of Miami Beach, and a
resident of Miami Shores, had been attending meetings of the County Mass
Transportation system in which it is proposed that major arterial streets will
be made of N. E. 2nd Ave. , Miami Ave. and N. W. 2nd Ave. Mr. Bergacker
thought the Council should go on record as opposing this plan. It was his
suggestion that only one of these streets be designated as an arterial. Mr.
Clement moved that Mr. Bergacker represent the Village, with the Manager,
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at the meeting to be held on Friday and voice opposition to the plan. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and carried.
Mr. Mike Khoury of the Chamber of Commerce, asked the Council
to acquaint themselves with the County's Comprehensive Development Master
Plan before its final adoption.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p. m.
Village Clerk
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