2003-04-09BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETFS 01915
Commission Members
John D. Kenney Chairman
Michael P. Piece, Vice Chaimum
Marianne M. Doane
Elizabeth R. Duff
Kevin F. Hobin
Donald E. Jones
Martin J. Lawler, III
Elliott C. Margolis
Lawrence Nelson
Ida Beaver, Recording Secretary
April 18, 2003
Minutes of Monthly Meeting
April 9, 2003
Present:John Kenney, Chairman; Kevin Hobin; Martin Lawler; Lawrence Nelson;
Michael Pierce, Vice Chairman; Elliott Margolis; and Donald Jones
Absent: Marianne Doane and Eileen Duff
Guests: Don Lyons (Club Golf Pro); Peter Harrison (Par for the Course); Peter Iovanni
(President of the Men's Association); and Art Daignault (ADA Coordinator)
Call to Order:
Mr. Kenney called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. A motion was made by Elliot
Margolis to accept the minutes of the previous meeting of March 12, 2003. Marty Lawler
seconded the motion, and it was approved with all in favor.
Management Contract:
Mr. Kenney announced that the management contract payments would start in March.
The Commission then reviewed the greens fees and cart fees for 2003. It was noted that
there was some inconsistencies in the rates, and that the Jr./Sr. weekday non-member rate
for 9 holes was omitted. Mike Pierce made a motion, not to accept the rates at this time
and to discuss it further with Doug Johnson. Don Jones seconded the motion. Mr. Kenney
said that the discussion would be tabled for now and that a Special meeting would be held
on April 17th. All members are asked to attend this meeting.
Facilities:
Mr. Lawler handed out the Monthly Income and Expense Repons for March 2003.
One report showed what the City has paid year to date. The other report showed
payments that have been authorized beyond what the City has paid. He noted an amount
of $5,914 to Goldberg for moving some plumbing. A motion to accept the reports was
made by Elliot Margolis, which was seconded by Kevin Hobin and passed unanimously.
Next, Mr. Harrisson stated that the quote for the new men's lockers was $23,715 for
100 full size and 50 half size metal lockers. Wood lockers would be $44,300. A motion
was made by Marty Lawler to ask Ray Bouchard, the Building Commissioner, to include
the cost along with the replacement of the carpet in the veranda project. This motion was
seconded by Larry Nelson and passed unanimously. Next a vote was taken whether to
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approve the wooden or the metal lockers. The result was 3 in favor of wooden lockers
and 3 in favor of metal lockers. Mr. Kenney suggested that the vote be tabled because the
other two absent members should have an opportunity to vote. However, Marty Lawler
moved to reconsider, because of time restraints and that there would be a quorum with
Mr. Kenney's tie breaking vote. All agreed. Mr. Kenney voted for the metal lockers. He
said he would ask Ray Bouchard to include metal lockers in the change order.
In regard to the ADA compliance, Mr. Art Daignault handed out the results of the
recent site surveys. He stated that the ramp does not meet State access regulations, and
that it should be removed and rebuilt. He said that the hardware on the door to the 19th
Hole must be changed to have a shape that is easy to operate with one hand. He also
stated that an elevator must be installed in the men's locker room to the second floor. A
motion was made by Marty Lawler to forward these changes to Ray Bouchard to take
action on these recommendations. Kevin Hobin seconded this motion with all in favor.
The next order of business was the matter of the Practice range. According to the letter
of response to the Commission from the City Solicitor's Office it was concluded that the
choice between a shag field and a paid public driving range is a choice to be made
exclusively by Johnson Golf and that Johnson Golf has the exclusive right to set the rates
for such facility without approval of either the Commission or the City of Beverly. The
response to the specific questions were as follows:
Does this require approval of the City Council? No.
Do the abutters need to be notified? No.
Does it require a public hearing? No.
However, Mike Pierce felt that any alterations would need the Commission's
approval. Elliot Margolis suggested that the Shag field could be shortened to allow for a
chipping field onto a green. This would then leave room to extend the parking lot. Don
Lyons said that the Main parking lot needed to be done first. Marty Lawler wanted to
know whether or not Doug Johann was looking into-getting nets.
A motion was made by Marty Lawler to ask Doug Johnson for a proposal to convert
the shag field to a practice range to include a parking area and netting. The motion was
seconded by Mike Pierce and passed unanimously.
The Commission also agreed to ask the Building Commissioner to include in the
veranda project repairs to the parking lot for the damages caused by the heavy
construction equipment along with cleaning the clogged storm drains.
Policy and Grievance:
Mr. Kenney nnnounced that two more requests' for leaves of absence were received by:
Joseph Giunta and Francis Bates
Kevin Hobin made a motion to accept these leaves, and Elliot Margolis seconded the
motion that was unanimously passed.
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Adjournment:
Elliot Margolis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Mike Pierce
seconded the motion with all in favor. The next regular Commission meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beverly Golf & Tennis
Club.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ida Beaver
Recording Secretary