2004-02-11Commission Members
John D. Kenney, Chairman
Michael P. Pierce, Vice Chairman
Marianne M. Doane
Eileen R. Duff
Martin J. Lawler, III
Elliott C. Margolis
Ida Beaver, Recording Secretary
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETrS 01915
February 16, 2004
Minutes of Monthly Meeting
February 11, 2004
Present: John Kcnney, Chairman; Michael Pierce, Vice Chairman; Martin Lawler; and
Elliott Margolis.
Absent: Eileen Duff
Guests: Peter Fontaine (Business Manager for Johnson Golf Management); Peter Iovanni
(President of the Men's Association); and Gary Lambert (New Commission Appointee)
Call to Order:
Mr. Kenney called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and welcomed the guests. Next, a
motion was made by Marty Lawler to accept the minutes of the previous meeting of
January 21, 2004. Mike Pierce seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
Facilities:
The Monthly Income and Expense Reports for January were handed out. Mr. Lawler
noted that there was an ending balance of $47,293 for January, and that the water leak
downstairs had been repaired. Mr. Kenney then asked for a motion to accept the
Monthly Income and Expense Reports. The motion was made by Marianne Doane and
seconded by Mike Pierce and passed with all in favor.
Next, Mr. Kenney said that not very many people had rented the new lockers last
season and that he spoke to Doug Johnson and suggested that they either give the lockers
for free or charge a low fee this year just to get people to start using them again.
Mr. Kenney then passed out a copy of the letter to Ray Bouchard asking him to
implement phase two of the capital repairs. Mr. Kenney said that the next step would be
for him and Marty to sit down with John Dunn and talk to him about the Enterprise fund
and what the budget is for next year and what the capacity is for bonding. In addition he
said that the City Council asked that the Commission present them with some ideas for
financing of the repairs or replacement of the pool. They suggested that the Commission
could talk with Mr. Dunn regarding possible bonding for $20,000 or $30,000 for
repairing the pool. Elliott felt that spending $30,000 for repairs would only be putling a
band-aid on the pool problems. He suggested that the pool should be closed, because
what is needed is a new pool that is ADA compliant. Mr. Kenney said that the City is not
ready to close the pool and is asking the Commission for ideas. Therefore, he
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will sit down with John Dunn and Bruce Doig and try to come up with some options for
the pool.
Policy and Grievance:
There were no more requests for leaves of absence. About 120 names were called on
the walt list to fill 40 openings.
Old Bnsiness:
The subject of the tee times and the guest policy came up at the meeting with the
Mayor and he seemed satisfied that a decision was made and agreed among the members,
and they don't need the Commission to make a policy for them.
New Business:
Next, Mr. Kenney announced that he sent requests in writing to the Mayor to
reappoint Mike Pierce and Marty Lawler to their positions as Commissioners.
Mr. Kenney handed out a copy of the court decision allowing Friel back into the
lawsuit.
Ms. Donne suggested that the trees need trimming especially on the first hole, and that
if should be done now while the ground is still frozen so that there would not be any
damage caused by tracks. What is the possibility of getting some estimates? Marty
suggested asking the City, and Marianne agreed to ask the public works department.
Peter agreed that this is the time to do it. He will also get some estimates.
Marianne offered to send a letter to the Mayor asking if he would like the
Commission's input on this year's free Golf Outings. The Commission would look at the
requests and a give him suggestions as to a priority list.
Peter Iovanni asked if the Commission had ever voted on when the membership dues
had to be paid. For thirty years the membership dues were paid in two payments. The first
payment was due on January 15th and the second payment was due on March 15th. Last
year Johnson Golf changed this policy to one payment due on January 15th. He said it was
a shock to most members when they learned that this year they had to have their
memberships paid in full by January 1st. A motion was made by Marty Lawler to take
this up with Roy Gelineau. Marianne Donne seconded the motion, which passed with one
abstention. John asked Marianne and Mike to ask the City Solicitor to look into the
contract and get his opinion on that change.
Adjournment:
Marianne Donne made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Many Lawler
seconded the motion with all in favor. The next Commission meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beverly Golf & Tennis Club.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ida Beaver
Recording Secretary