06-14-1977 Labor Negotiation MeetingLABOR NEGOTIATION MEETING - Tuesday, June 14, 1977
6:45 in the Village Manager's office.
In attendance: Mayor Farina
Council members Bowen, McIntosh, Davis & Jensen
Labor Negotiator Richard W. Gross
Village Manager Andersen
Village Attorney Fann
Chief Fletcher
Mr. Gross reported on his initial meeting with the P. B. A. and review of
their contract proposals for the year 1977-1978, covering additional fringe
benefits and salary supplements and increases.
These items were discussed by members of Council.
Mr. Gross had not yet met with members of the Public Employees Union.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p. m. for a Council Work Shop Meeting.
COUNCIL WORK SHOP MEETING
Tuesday, June 14, 1977
7:45 p. m. in the Council Chambers
In attendance: Mayor Farina
Councilmembers Bowen, McIntosh, Davis and Jensen
Village Manager Andersen
Village Attorney Fann
Club Manager Norkum
Finance Director Glaid
Chief of Police
Golf Pro Fred Vann
Village citizens
1. Golf car presentation.
Mr. Bob McGrath and Mr. Mike Souchak of Golf Car Systems, were
present to discuss a proposal for the leasing of their golf cars and service
to Miami Shores golf course. Mr. McGrath stated that GCS is presently
servicing the highest quality clubs in the eastern United States with T Bird
golf cars. This plan provides for furnishing 65 cars, batteries, parts,
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maintenance, insurance, etc. but excludes electricity. The initial period
of the contract would be for five years. It would take from three to four
weeks to start a new fleet, with 20 or so corning in each week.
Mr. Andersen recommended this program, as well as Golf Pro Fred
Vann, who discussed other aspects concerning personnel and changing the
golf storage shed. This proposal will be on the agenda of the regular
meeting of June 21st for Council action.
2. Re -roofing Library bids.
Mr. Andersen reported that three bids had been received with Mayo
Construction being low bidder, that this company will need approximately
six weeks before they can commence work and that it would take about
30 days to complete the job, weather permitting. Mr. Andersen recommended
that the Council accept the low bid.
3. Auditors - Annual Audit.
The question of this year's outside auditors was brought before the
Council for discussion. Mr. Andersen stated that we have been using
Coopers & Lybrand and recommended that they be considered while the
computer system of accounting is being setup. Mr. Bowen suggested that
the Council ask for bids and Councilman Davis thought we should give the
Shores accounting firms an opportunity to bid. After some discussion, it
was suggested that Mr. Andersen write to the Village auditors and others
to find out their attitude on our business.
4. Country Club Manager's report.
In a discussion of membership analysis Mr. Norkum pointed out that
there is a decrease of 72 golf memberships over the past year, affecting
other areas income as well as dues. Mr. Norkum' s cash flow projection
showed a deficit of $41, 200 at the end of the fiscal year and a cash deficit
of $1, 855 by January of 1978.
The Club Manager recommended increasing memberships across the
board at a minimum of $30. 00 per membership, to replace lost member-
ship dues. Mr. Norkurn discussed the need for a business social member-
ship and a junior golf membership.
The card proposed by the Club Manager to be mailed with dues bills
was discussed and changes suggested: deleting sentence about reimburse-
ments (no reimbursements to be made) and deleting the option of not
renewing memberships.
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5. County Club pre -pay plan.
The Village Manager proposed a plan for allowing members to
pre -pay club charges or establish a credit balance. Village Attorney
Fann stated that no credit can be given as it is illegal. Prepayment
could be made if it covers all charges and is feasible.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.