2005-06-15
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Minutes of June 15, 2005
Commission Members
Martin J. Lawler III, Chairman
Gary M. Lambert, Vice-Chairman
Richard W. Barger
Michael Pierce
William F. Terry
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Present:
Martin Lawler, Richard Barger, Gary Lambert, William Terry
Absent:
Michael Pierce
Guests:
None
Call to Order:
Mr. Lawler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Save The Pool Advocate Update
Mr. & Mrs. Ploszay indicated that their finances have not increased since the last meeting
but are continuing their fund raising efforts. They asked the Commission for more time
and explained that Mary Grant is currently working on finding money for their cause.
They also indicated that meetings with Mr. Dunn and Mayor Scanlon have not been
successful.
The Commission complimented them on their hard effort in trying to save the pool but
strongly felt that another extension to their effort was not feasible at this time.
Mr. Lambert motioned that the Commission enforce the initial vote to close the pool go
forward and that the Commission move on with issues of more importance. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Terry. Motion carried 4-0.
Facilities
Management Contract
No Discussion at this time.
Monthly Finance Report
Mr. Lawler stated that there was $38,000 of expenses to contractors and $23,000 of
authorized bills not yet paid leaving $7,700. He indicated that the budget would be zero
by the end of the month, and then a new budget with next years money will be available.
He also indicated that the Veranda account is spending down by Mr. Bouchard; the
current balance is $12,600.
Golf Course Architect
Mr. Barger stated that Mr. Brian Silva will be present on June 21 at 8 a.m. and asked that
Mr. Lawler and Mr. Lambert be available for his review. Mr. Silva will spend 2 to 3 hours
touring the course with suggestions and a quote. Mr. Barger also stated that this would
be a starting point, depending on his price, whether they ask for other bids. He also
indicated that he would invite Joe Eckstrom of Johnson Golf Mngt. and John Dunn.
Policy & Grievance
Commission Rules & Regulations
Mr. Lambert indicated that all the new rules for the Commission have been forwarded to
all but recommends that they discontinue any discussion or vote until a quorum is present.
Old Business
Wait List Reinstatement
Mr. Lawler indicated that a suggested date of July 15 be used to start a new wait list.
There was also various discussions regarding wait list fee and what would be included.
Mr. Lambert will also seek clarification on leave of absence policy vs. waiting list and feels
the Commission should be part of these current and future discussions.
Mr. Barger motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Lambert. Motion carried 4-0.