1998-02-11Committee
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS 01915
Louis D. Bennett, Chairman
James J. O'Leary, Vice Chairman
Jack L Altshuler
Dennis P. Crimmins
Patricia B. Grimes
John D. Kenney
Daniel E. Klemis
Elizabeth A. Murphy
William A. Walo
Natalie Fiore, Recording Secretary
February 11, 1998
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: All present except Dan Kkemis.
Others: Mr. Coughlin, Jay Leonard.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Kenhey made a motion to accept the
minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Crimmins seconded with all in favor.
Friel Mgmt. will remain for the calendar year. Rebid and process to be done by May 31.
Friel Mgmt. will pay the City $355,000 on April 1st.
Mr. Leonard gave an overview of the court case.
Also, it was suggested that the hours for members/nonmembers be tightened up for the
next RFP, per the Judge handling the case. Mr. Bradley and Mayor ScanIon need to have
documented communication for the next RFP.
Mr. Altshuler stated that Mr. Handly thinks one meeting with the Committee and some
minor tweeking would be sufficient for the RFP. ~
Committee Reports:
Facilities: The membership figure is 272. Forty letters can be sent out from the top ofthe
list. Mr. Altshuler made a rotion to do so, seconded by Mr. Walo. All in favor.
Three choices were presented to the Commission members; smoke free building smoke
free 19th hole or buy two smoke eaters at $1000 each. Mr. Kenhey made a motion to
have a smoke free 19th hole and Mr. Altshuler seconded' with all in favor.
There was a discussion on soft spikes. They cause less wear and tear on the greens and
club house. Mr. Altshuler made a motion to encourage the use of soft spikes (if someone
purchases the soft spikes they will be installed for flee) and Mr. Kenney seconded with all
in favor.
Sales Report: Submitted.
New Business: There was a discussion on rate increases. At~er an extensive discussion on
the pros and cons of an increase a motion was made by Mr. Kenney to have a cost of
living increase, 2.1%, and it was seconded for discussion by Mr. Ol, eary. A vote was
taken and the motion did not carry; 2 in favor and 6 opposed.
A motion was then made by Mr. Walo for a 5% increase. The motion was seconded for
discussion. After some discussion a vote was taken and the motion earfled unanimously.
Mrs. Adelson made a request of the Commission that she be able to remm as a full
member after a 10 year absence. A letter will be sent to her stating she needs to go onto
the wait list.
Mr. Altshuler reported Jeff Glovsky wants a second year leave. He will be told to send in
his letter.
A motion was made by Mr. Altshuler to adjourn, 9:15 p.m. Mr. Kenney seconded with all
in favor.
The next scheduled meeting will be March 11, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Luca Fiore
Secretary