01-17-1984 Regualr MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on January 17, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with
the following Council members present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Robert J. Lodge
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: None
Also present:
L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Mr. Mel
Roberts, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES: (a) Regular Council meeting 1/3/84 - approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Cuson, seconded
by Mrs. Jensen and passed unanimously.
(b) Public Hearing of 1/11/84 - approved.
(c) Code Enforcement Board 1/5/84 - receipt acknowledged.
(d) Recreation Advisory Committee 1/9/84 " "
(e) Beautification Committee 1/10/84
DISPOSITION OF PROPOSAL TO SELL VACANT LAND NORTH OF CLUBHOUSE.
Following the public hearing on this land Mr. Forney
asked for Council action to dispose of the question of
selling any part of. the 5.42 acres north of the Clubhouse..
Mr. Lodge made the following motion:
1) Place the land on the market for sale.
2) Instruct the Manager to negotiate a 1 year
listing contract with a local realtor.
3) Price the property such that the Village
will net $500,000 before notes due.
4) Keep zoning single family.
5) Monies go to Club.
6) Club can spend for immediate capital
expenses up to but no more than $100,000.
7) This leaves a balance of $400,000 to be
placed in a C.D. or other high yield deposit.
8) The interest derived from this becomes
our capital improvement fund C.I.F. of which
principal cannot be touched.
This motion died for lack of a second.
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Mr. Cuson moved that the issue of the sale of Country
Club property be laid to rest. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Jensen who offered an addendum to the motion
that the land be put back on the Master Plan for recreational
purposes. Mayor O'Connor ruled that this was out of order
until it appears as an agenda item.
In the discussion that followed Mrs. Jensen asked if the
canal could be set aside as a wildlife preserve to protect
the manatees. The Village Manager will look into this.
Mr. Spahn stated that it was a unanimous.. decision of those
at the public hearing. Mr. Lodge stated he would like to
knowhow much the Club has paid so far for this property,
how much the Club members themselves paid for this asset.
The vote on the motion to drop the issue of the sale of
property passed 4/1 with Mr. Lodge dissenting.
COUNTRY CLUB FINANCES.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney stated that at the end of
December the financial position of the Club is somewhat more
optimistic than previously anticipated. However, there still
appears to be a shortfall in revenue in the neighborhood of
$100,000.00 for the year. Mr. Forney added that this may be
somewhat offset by increased banquet business and new controls
instituted by the new Manager. Mr. Herron is effecting some
reduction in the payroll and cutting down on expenses which
will be showing up in the future.
Mr. Spahn asked for a month to month comparison on membership
totals with last year.
REPORT FROM SPECIAL MASTER - PBA NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. Forney reported that the Special Master, David Randles,
recommended that:
1. Salaries of unit employees for the 1983-84 agreement
shall be increased by 5% retroactive to October 1, 1983.
2. A labor management committee shall be formed to study
and make recommendations prior to the beginning of
negotiations for the successor agreement regarding a
"4-10" work schedule for detectives.
Mr. Forney further advised that PERC and the PBA have been
notified that the Village has accepted these recommendations.
Now the PBA must notify the Village if they do not accept
this recommendation following which a public hearing will be
called. It was decided not to set the date of the hearing until
the Village is notified of the PBA's position.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT:
(a) Club Membership.
(b) Investment report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Chamber of Commerce banquet 1/21/84.
(b) Super Bowl Sunday 1/22/84 at the Club, free hot dogs
and draft beer during the game.
(c) Greek nite at the Club 1/27/84.
(d) Pitch, Putt & Drive competition at the Club 2/11/84,
sponsored by the Recreation Dept.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mr. Cuson expressed appreciation to Mayor Steve Clark for
the County's promotion of the Hurricane Parade; complimented
the Recreation Department on publication of the "Parents
Packet".
Mrs. Jensen pointed out to Mr. Lodge that when the property
(5.42 acres) was purchased it was with the understanding
that it would be used for a pitch and putt course.
Mr. Spahn, in referring to the public meeting, stated that
it should be gratifying to some people to know that they
can get a chance to say how they feel and that we are inter-
ested in hearing -what they whnt, if they will come out and
let us know.
Mayor O'Connor added that the administration means to keep
an open mind and is interested in the wellbeing of this
community as well as the financial standpoint. The Mayor
also acknowledged receipt of letters complimenting Mike
Zoovas on the excellent job he did at the Club.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mr. Mel Roberts asked about the free memberships that had
been given out by the former Club Manager. Mr. Forney stated
that he had reviewed this and had withdrawn these memberships.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 p.m.
Village Cler
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