2010-02-09Beverly Golf & Tennis Commission
2/9/10 Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
In Attendance:
Mr. Lowd
Mr. Klein
Mr. Barger
Mr. Crandell
Mr. Lawler
From Bass River Mngt:
Manny Barros
Nick Crovetti
Opening Remarks:
Mr. Lowd welcomed the Commission members present this evening and
reviewed the items on the agenda that would be discussed.
Minutes of January 12, 2010
Mr. Lawler motioned to approve the minutes of January as presented, seconded
by Mr. Klein. Motion carried 5 -0.
Finance Report
Mr. Barger motioned to accept the Finance Report as presented, seconded by
Mr. Klein. Motion carried 5 -0.
RFP Management Contract
Mr. Dunn explained that the deadline for RFP submission is February 11, and the
quantity they receive will depend on how long the process will take. They will
first determine who will meet minimum criteria; services and qualifications and
will then submit them to the Commission for review. The City has the right to
reject all submissions and has the option to operate the BGT Club on their own.
If the Commission decided to consider any of the RFP's, they will then be
presented to Mayor Scanlon. If Bass River resolved their financial issues then
they can exercise an option. The Mayor will then decide what is in the best
interest of the City.
The Bass River is working of a 10 -day contract.
Mr. Dunn also stated that the credit card payments will be processed through the
City and not through Bass River. The monies received will be placed in an
escrow account.
Mr. Barros stressed his concern regarding signed banquet contracts for the
upcoming season and how to move forward with them. Mr. Crovetti indicated
that they have about 8 or 9 tournaments already books for the season.
BGT Site Project Status
Mr. Dunn stated that the steel has arrived for the new building and the old
building is scheduled for demolition. The storage trailers will arrive on February
16, will schedule to have utilities tied off and the clean up of the soil will be done.
Mr. Dunn also stated that the Pro -Shop updating and redesign has been placed
on hold but assured Mr. Crovetti that it will get done.
Meeting Opened to Public
Mr. Savoy asked the Commission to allow Bass River and Mr. Barros an option
to continue operating the BGT.
Mr. Lawler motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Klein
Motion carried 5 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.