2001-04-13
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BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETIS 01915
COllllDUsion Members
John D. Kenney, Chairman
James J. O'leary, Vice Chairman
Jack L. Altshuler
Louis D. Bermett
Dennis P. Crimmins
Patricia B. Grimes
KevinF. Hobin
Elizabeth A Murphy
William A Walo
Kimberly A Cotreau, Rerording Secretary
April 13, 2001
MINUTES OF MEETING:
All Members were present except Mr. Bennett
Others: Mr. Farrell
Prior to the meeting Mr. Farrell led the commission on a tour of the clubhouse, the cart barn, pro
shop, maintenance shed, and the bar in the function hall which are all in need of immediate
attention.
Mr. Kenney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.rn. Mr. Altshuler made a motion to accept the
minutes ofthe last meeting. Mr. Hobin seconded with all in favor except Ms. Grimes and Ms.
Murphy who both abstained.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Facilities: There was extensive discussion in regards to the veranda roof that is falling down.
Mr. Farrell is extremely concerned about the member's safety. He had a contractor temporarily
brace the roof to avoid an accident. He has been in touch with Gale Associates for suggestions
on how to approach this ongoing issue. They suggested that for $2,955.00 they could write up a
report that would summarize the situation. They also gave Mr. Farrell a verbal estimate of
between $6,000.00 and $10,000.00 to write up a request for bid to do the job. The commission
all agreed that these prices seemed a little high. Mr. Kenney has made plans to contact Ray
Bouchard to discuss what options there are to make the necessary repairs. He will also contact
Gale Associates to inquire exactly what these prices entail. Mr. Kenney will be away for the
week so he has asked Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Walo to follow up and speak for the board while he
is away. Mr. Farrell also got a verbal estimate from a builder of$18,000.00 to repair the
necessary portions of the veranda. Mr. Crimmins made a motion to do whatever is necessary to
get this issue resolved as soon as possible, since it is a safety issue. Ms Murphy seconded with
all in favor.
. Mike Farrell pointed out an old storage trailer located at the cart barn that is really not being
used and is simply an eye sore. There was some discussion about having it removed. Mr.
Farrell will look into the options, and update the commission at the next meeting.
Beverly Golf & Tennis Commissim
Minutes of Monthly Meeting
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Mr. Farrell also brought up the fact that the club is in need of more golf carts, and instead of
adding to the already outdated carts that maybe this would be a good time to change to electric
carts. The carts that are currently being leased are old, inefficiently run on gas, and are not
meeting the needs ofthe club. Mr. Farrell was pointing out that the electric carts are what most
golf courses are using because oftheir ease and efficiency. Massachusetts Electric would come
in and make the transition very simple. If the club were to stay with gas carts they would need
to move the gas pump, which is currently at the maintenance shed. This may be a problem due
to the fact that there may be conservation restrictions in the new area. Mr. Altshuler made a
motion to approve the change to electric carts. Mr. Walo seconded with all in favor.
During the tour of the grounds Mr. Farrell brought to the commission's attention that over the
weekend there was a problem with a cooler behind the bar in the function hall. Upon taking the
bar apart to find the issue they became aware of numerous problems. The plumbing does not
meet code and needs to be replaced. Mr. Walo made a motion to authorize Mr. Farrell to spend
up to $4,999.99 to have the plumbing repaired and brought to code. Mr. Hobin seconded with
all in favor. There was also an issue with the floor rotting due to water damage. With functions
happening all the time these emergency repairs need to be taken care of right away. Mr.
Altshuler made a motion to authorize Mr. Farrell to make all necessary repairs up to $4,999.99
to the woodwork and floor. Ms. Grimes seconded with all in favor.
Policy & Grievance: There were a few minor changes made to the Tee Time Policy that was
discussed at the March meeting. Mr. Crimmins made a motion to accept the policy with the
current changes. Mr. Hobin seconded with all in favor. Ms. Murphy requested that the public
and member tee sheets be brought to a few meetings for observation.
Budget, Audit, and Long Range Planning: John Dunn, City Treasurer, received up the April
payment of$105,000.00. This is the third installment offive for 2001.
Old Business: Nothing to report
New Business: Nothing to report
Sales Report: Mike Farrell submitted the March Sales report.
Mr. Altshuler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03, and was seconded by Mr. O'Leary.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 9,2001.
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. . mberly A. Cotreau
. Recording Secretary