2008-04-10
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of April 10,2008
Commission Members
Jeffrey KLein, Chairman
Richard Barger, Vice-Chairman
Kevin Ascolillo
Chad Crandell
Gary Lambert
Martin Lawler
Douglas Richardson
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Guests Present:
John Dunn, Manny Barros, Jane Ash, Rich Nagle, Bill Loud (Rec Dept. ), Councilor Bill
Coughlin and various BGT members.
Openin2 Remarks:
Mr. Klein welcomed Bass River Management, Manny Barros, as the new manager of the
Beverly Golf & Tennis Club. Mr. Klein stated that he is committed to continue with
moving forward with our proposal to the Mayor/City Council for an appropriation to
make the facility improvements as outlined in the master plan.
Approval of Minutes
The Minutes of March 10, 2008, were accepted by the Commission.
Finance Report
Mr. Lawler presented the finance report to the Commission. Mr. Lambert motioned to
accept the finance report as presented. Motion accepted.
Proposal to City Council Update:
Mr. Lawler motioned that the Commission approach the City Council at their May 5,
2008, scheduled Meeting. The elements of the proposal to include:
*Replacement of the maintenance building
* ADA Repairs to the clubhouse
*Golf course improvements as outlined in the Master Plan
Motion accepted.
Mr. Klein and Mr. Barger will meet prior to the meeting to finalize the draft of the
proposal.
Beverly Golf & Tennis Mana2ement Team Update:
Miss Ash introduced Mr. Rich Nagle, the new Director of Golf for the BGT. She also
announced that Chuck Malatesta has been hired as the golf course superintendent and that
staffing is nearly complete for the course as well as the clubhouse.
Mr. Klein asked that she invite Mr. Malatesta to the next meeting to inform the
Commission on the present condition of the course.
She also indicated that she has received two quotes for the resurfacing of the tennis
courts. Rotundi quoted $14,650, and Westboro quoted $13,850. Mr. Dunn stated that
they might need three quotes before he awards the contract.
Mr. Barros will investigate the possibility of converting the Raymond Farms construction
site into tennis courts and will report back to the Commission. He also asked that the
Commission to consider some immediate repairs needed on the clubhouse, the exterior
and the kitchen.
Mr. Dunn indicated that the boiler would be replaced at the cost of $15,000. He also
indicated that the parking lot lines would be repainted within the next six weeks.
The Commission asked Ms. Ash to get the kitchen repairs completed so that it will be
fully functional and at the next meeting would she give the Commission an outline of
some of the offerings at the clubhouse and 19th Hole.
Councilor Coughlin greeted the Commission and the Bass River Management Staff.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2008, 7 pm.
Meeting adjourned.