2005-08-10 (2)
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Commission Members
Martin J. Lawler III, Chairman
Gary M. Lambert, Vice-Chairman
Richard W. Barger
Jeffrey B. Klein
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Present:
Dick Barger, Jeffrey Klein, Gary Lambert, Martin Lawler
Absent:
Mr. Lawler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He also indicated that John Dunn was
present as a guest.
Minutes of August 10, 2005
Mr. Klein motioned to accept the minutes of August 10, 2005, seconded by Mr. Barger.
Motion carried 4-0.
Facilities
Management Contract
Mr. Lawler asked Mr. Dunn if he met with Mr. Johnson and asked the questions from the
prior meeting. Mr. Dunn stated that his meeting would be Friday, August 12 and asked
Mr. Lawler to attend.
Mr. Lawler asked the members for any other concerns to be addressed. Mr. Klein stated
that the edges of the sand traps are unmowed, airation problems and mushrooms growing
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on the 18 hole. Also, hearing from members that the Superintendant may be leaving. He
would like to know why normal maintenance is not being completed.
Mr. Dunn asked the members to e-mail all concerns to him prior to Friday’s meeting and
he will address them with Mr. Johnson. He indicated that he will also discuss with Mr.
Johnson the situation regarding the member in the clubhouse before/after hours.
A member in attendance mentioned a gushing pipe out in the field reducing water pressure
and Mr. Dunn made note of it.
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Finance Report
Mr. Lawler distributed the finance report reflecting $33,000 in expenses paid for August
leaving an ending balance of $44,800.
Mr. Lambert suggested that the members put together a forecast for the budget to
eliminate any deficit that may occur for unexpected expenses. Mr. Dunn assured him that
it wouldn’t be necessary and he is watching the budget closely with Mr. Lawler and don’t
forsee any high expenses to occur.
Status Course Improvements
Mr. Lawler asked Mr. Dunn if a date can be scheduled to fill in the pool. Mr. Dunn stated
that he was informed that the Recreation Commission was approached regarding the pool
and may address the issue at their next meeting. The pool people has gone to the City
Council and the Rec Commission.
Mr. Lawler stated that the Commission stands by its vote to fill in the pool and October 6
is the date deadline. He asked Mr. Lambert to compose a letter to the Recreation
Commission stating the details of the BG&T vote regarding the vote and the deadline
date.
Policy & Grievance
Mr. Lambert suggested that the Commission any discussion until the next meeting. He
will forward all up to date data to Mr. Klein for his review to prepare for the next meeting.
Old Business
Wait List Reinstatement
The Commission agreed to kick off the wait list for the 2006 season. Anyone submitting a
check for the wait list will receive a number from the list along with a $75 round of golf
and a $25 gift certificate. Mr. Dunn will handle the advertising and the maintenance of the
list. All potential members will receive a number along with rules and regs regarding the
BG&T Club.
Mr. Dunn stated that there will be 300 permit holders and 150 on a wait list.
Ms. Presutti stated that she may not be able to attend the next three meetings and asked
the Commission permission to tape the meetings. The Commission approved.
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Mr. Lawler asked the Commission to reconvene on October 19, not October 12. The
Commission agreed. They made special note of November 9 and December 14.
Mr. Lawler motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
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