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07-20-1976 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 20, 1976 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 7:30 p.m., July 20, 1976, at the Community Center, 9617 Park Drive, with the following Councilmen present: James W. Condit W. Alfred Davis Dean R. Claussen Jon E. McLeod Absents Mayor Donald W. McIntosh Mr. Earl K. Andersen, Village Manager, Mr. William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney, and approximately 250 citizens were also present. The meeting was moved to the Community Center because of an antic— ipated large audience interested in the proposed ordinance removing restric— tions on non—resident members of the Country Club. Dr. Floyd Folsom of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, gave the in— vocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the meeting of July 20, 1976 were approved by motion made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried, At the request of one of the Villagers the minutes were read. Opening bids on tennis courts repair. The Village Manager reported that invitations to bid on the repair of six clay courts had been sent to four companies but only one bid had been received, from the Garan Company. This bid was in the amount of $2,000 for the work specified. Mr. Claussen moved that the bid be referred to the Village Manager for a recommendation at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried. Bills — July 7 thru July 20. Upon motion made by Mr. McLeod, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried, the bills were approved as presented. 7/20/76 -2- Village Attorney's report. Mr. Fann stated that he had prepared a resolution at the direction of the Village Manager to be presented if the ordinance on memberships is passed. This resolution indicated that "there shall be no admission of new non-resident members to the Miami Shores Country Club until adequate study has been made and the Miami. Shores Village Council has adopted appropriate guidelines to be followed in granting new non-resident memberships." There was objection to this resolution from the audience. Village Manager's report. Mr. Andersen reviewed his report to Council: (1) Letter received from Dade County Building & Zoning Dept, authorizing re-construction of Public Works Buildings in present location at 103rd St. and 17th Avenue. We can now apply for building permit. (2) Council rules of order submitted for recommendations from Council and Village Attorney. (3) Request from Fla. League of Cities soliciting a Village ad in the MUNICIPAL RECORD for 50th Annual Convention to be held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Mr. Claussen moved that this be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed unanimously. (4) Employee evaluation - to be put into effect August 1st. (5) Personnel policy - to be adopted. (6) Fire hydrant charges - Mr. Andersen reported that the County Attorney's office has been notified that, contrary to the information received from them, the Village government has been receiving the fire hydrant charge on water bills. Ordinances - second reading: (a) Prohibiting heliports, storage of helicopters, landings, etc. Following the reading Mr. Davis moved that the ordinance be passed and adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and carried unanimously, same being: 7/20/76 —3— ORDINANCE NO. 392 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270 AND THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS ATTACHED, AS AMENDED, TO PROHIBIT HELI— PORTS, STORAGE OF HELICOPTERS, LANDINGS AND TAKEOFFS OF SAME, EXCEPT IN CERTAIN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND IN S-1 DISTRICT. (b) Restricting vegetation growth on streets, sidewalks and alleys. Upon motion made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. McLeod, this ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted, same being: ORDINANCE NO. 393 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; RESTRIC— ING VEGETATION GROWTH ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYS. (c) Non—resident Country Club memberships. This proposed ordinance permitting acceptance of non—residents in the golf, pool and social categories, was read. Mr. Fann outlined its intent and stated that the resolution he had prepared would prohibit consideration of any new non—resident members until a study is made. Mr. Claussen moved the adop— tion of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod. Mr. Frank Miller, 890 N. E. 100th St., complained about the operation of the club and that it should be open to all Village residents. Mr. Condit reviewed the need for more money at the club and cited the decrease in memberships from 1804 in 1974 to 1681 July 1st of this year. Col. Ralph Bowen, 685 Grand Concourse, stated that the views of the people were expressed at the public meeting of November 11, 1975, that they did not want to open the club to non—residents. Col. Bowen emphasized the fact that the value of homes in the Shores was increased by 10 to 15 thousand dollars because of the Country Club. He stated that we need a qualified club manager; suggested that a special assessment be made on each home in the Shores, 7/20/76 -4- of one mill. He asked for a legal opinion on whether or not we have the authority to levy a special assessment. He also thought the community would support raising of dues. Incorporation of the development to the north, Quayside, was another method of raising money. Mr. Preston Rice, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that they are against any outsiders being taken into the club. Mrs. Ann McBride, 553 N. E. 101st St., thought the club should be open to every household. Mr. Mel Roberts, 370 N. E. 101st St., read figures of other Country Clubs comparing dues, minimum monthly balances, etc. He added he thought our club could be run with an additional $100.00 per member. Mr. Jerry Lance, 246 N. E. 102nd St., former pool member, complained about the hours the pool is open. He didn't think the club should be open to anyone else; that it could be a money making proposition if run properly. Mr. Santino Cascia, 10999 Biscayne Blvd., pointed out the two major problems - absent management and costs. He added that the club needs direction and isolate it from politics; that an assessment of $50.00 for 3500 residences should provide the money needed. Mr. Leo Price, 1000 N. E. 96th St., stated that he had answered the letter from Mr. Blue's committee and suggested that the activities be increased, - offer jogging, handball, physical conditioning. He added that he thought an assessment was a good idea. Mrs. Mildred Sayres, 150 N. E. 106th St., wanted to see a qualified man to run the club, and keep it for our own. Mr. Craig Burton, 1640 N. E. 104th St., didn't think that nonmembers should be assessed, but make those who are members spend more money, maintain monthly balances, etc. 7/20/76 —5— Dr. George Jacobson, 9301 N. Bayshore Drive, was in favor of a tax assessment based on millage or across the board assessment, depending on legality, with everyone getting a social membership. It was suggested that the dining room be on concession. Mr. Ed Swan, 1099 N. E. 99th St., stated he was a new resident and that he bought in the Shores for the club; that the ordinance should be deferred. If it is passed it will be law. Mr. Claussen moved that action on the ordinance be tabled. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLeod and passed with the following vote: Mr. Claussen Aye Mr. Davis Aye Mr. McLeod Aye Mr. Condit Nay Mr. McLeod pointed out that this ordinance was one of three or four ways to go to the members: higher dues, monthly minimums annexation. He stated we will have a meeting in August to present the figures and the options available for raising the money. Mr. McLeod added that tax money cannot be used for the club because the millage is at 7.6 and by State law cannot exceed 10 mills which will be reached in a few years simply by in— creased costs of operation. Mr. Bowen asked for a legal opinion on special assessment and Mr. Fann stated that we cannot levy money for a restaurant or bar operation. Mr. Charles Leeds, 1177 N. E. 104th St., thought there should be a monthly minimum. Mr. 0. J. Powell, 101 N. E. 108th St., spoke of the necessity of having a manager on the spot, and that there must be some way to set up a plan where every property owner pays something to the club in return for a social 720/76 -6- membership. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Village Clerk ED: JL Mayor