2003-01-14
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS 01915
Commission Members
John D. Kenney, Chairman
Michael P. Pierce, Vice Chairman
Marianne M. Doane
Kevin F. Hobin
Donald E. Jones
Martin J. Lawler, III
Elliott C. Margolis
February 2, 2003
Lawrence Nelson
Ida Beaver, Recording Secretary
Minutes of Monthly Meeting
January 14, 2003
Present:
John Kenney, Chairman; Marianne Doane; Kevin Hobin; Martin Lawler;
Donald Jones and Lawrence Nelson
Absent:
Michael Pierce, Vice-Chairman; Elliott Margolis
Guests:
Bill Coughlin, (City Counselor); Joe Geaney; Rick Rennick
Call to Order:
Mr. Kenney called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. A motion was made by Don
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Jones to accept the minutes of the previous meeting of December 10. Marty Lawler
seconded the motion, and it was approved with all in favor.
Facilities:
Mr. Lawler handed out the Monthly Income and Expense Reports for December.
It was noted that at the October monthly meeting the Commission authorized payment of
$4,281 to Salem Overhead Door for the replacement of windows and a door. A motion to
accept the reports was made by Kevin Hobin, which was seconded by Larry Nelson and
passed unanimously.
In regard to the veranda repairs, Mr. Kenney stated that a $715,000 bond was
approved at a public hearing of the City Council. Mr. Johnson suggested that the men’s
locker room should be upgraded at the same time as the veranda repairs are done. He
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also recommended the installation of a French door and new carpeting in the 19 Hole. A
motion was made by Mr. Lawler to send a letter to Ray Bouchard requesting that he
continue with the comprehensive renovation project. Mr. Jones seconded the motion, and
it was approved with all in favor. The key priorities include: ADA-compliant elevator
access to the second floor of the clubhouse, replacement of the maintenance building, and
a complete replacement of the clubhouse HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend to consider a conversion of the Shag
Field to a Practice Range. Mr. Nelson seconded this motion. After some discussion, it
was suggested that Mr. Jones send a letter to Peter Gilmore asking about the legalities of
converting the Shag field. It was also stated that a business proposal would be needed
from Mr. Johnson. It was felt that this might be a more involved undertaking at this time.
Therefore, a motion to table the Shag field conversion was made by Mr. Lawler and
seconded by Mr. Hobin and passed unanimously.
Beverly Golf & Tennis Commission
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting
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Management Contract:
Mr. Kenney reported that the Beverly City Council approved the permit rate
increases for 2003. Since the permit holders were notified of the increase before the City
Council approved it, Mr. Kenney stated that the rate approval for next year be completed
a month earlier, preferably no later than October 2003.
Policy and Grievance:
The updated Leave of Absence list is also attached to these minutes. Mr. Kenney
noted that in addition to the 29 requests for leaves of absence, another six more requests
have been made, making a total of 35 openings, which will be filled by taking the names
of the people on the Wait List who are next in line. The six members who asked for
leaves are as follows: Daniel Atkinson, Dennis Chese, Nick Bruzzese, Bob McNulty,
Guido Loporto, and Robert Struzziero. Mr. Nelson made a motion to grant Leaves of
absences to all 35 members who made their requests. Marianne Doane seconded the
motion with all in favor. Mr. Kenney will send a letter to these people letting them know
that their requests were received and their leaves were accepted.
Old Business:
Mr. Kenney reported that the cost the Holiday dinner was $25 per spouse. He
stated that he would personally reimburse Par for the Course for everyone and he asked
the commission members to pay him for their spouses’ dinners.
New Business:
A request was made by some of the golf members to Mr. Johnson to consider
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changing the billing date for payment of the annual dues from January 15 to February.
Mr. Johnson said that he would not move the date up, and that in fact, most all golf clubs
expect their memberships dues to be paid in full on the first of January.
Mr. Kenney announced the Ms. Eileen Duff of the Conservation Commission
would be joining the Golf & Tennis Commission starting with next month’s meeting.
Adjournment:
Mr. Hobin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Lawler
seconded the motion with all in favor. The next regular Commission meeting is
Thursday, February 13,20037:00 p.m
scheduled for , at . at the Beverly Golf & Tennis
Club.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ida Beaver
Recording Secretary