2006-03-20
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of March 2006
Commission Members
Martin J. Lawler III, Chairman
Gary M. Lambert, Vice-Chairman
Richard W. Barger
Chad Crandell
Jeffrey B. Klein
Douglas Richardson
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Present:
Dick Barger, Jeffrey Klein, Martin Lawler, Gary Lambert
Douglas Richardson
Absent:
Guests:
John Dunn, Bill Coughlin
Call to Order:
Mr. Lawler called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and introduced Douglas
Richardson as a new Commission member.
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Facilities:
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Management Contract
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Monthly Finance Report
Mr. Lawler stated that the bills paid in January were approx. $2,000 leaving
a balance of $23,900. The bills authorized not yet paid equal $10,000.
There are also $36,500 funds still available in the Veranda Account.
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Status Course Improvements
Chuck has been trimming trees and would like the city to bring in their pipe
cleaner to improve drainage. Mr. Barger has spoken to the Architect. Mr.
Barger will get a more precise map indentifying the greens and tees for the
Architect to work with. The Architect’s estimate is approximately $20,000.
Mr. Barger will pursue an installment plan.
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Golf Course Architect/USGA Visit Update
The Architect will start on May 5, 2006, at 7 a.m.
The USGA visit is scheduled for June 5, 2006.
Policy & Grievance:
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New Policies to Review
Mr. Lawler stated that he did receive a call in regards to the newspaper
advertisement. The man asked for clarification regarding single, family or
couple membership. The Commission discussed making the fee schedule
more generic. Mr. Johnson stated that there are about 200 members with 50
more applications for review including people coming back from leave-of-
absence.
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Commission Rules and Regulations
Mr. Lambert explained Mr. Margolis has started revising the Rules & Regs
when he became a member of the Commission. He feels a sub-committee is
necessary to establish to speed things along in completing the task.
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Old Business:
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New Course Scoreboard
Mr. Dunn stated that he needs to obtain more specific information regarding
the new score board; dimensions/materials, etc. before making a
proposal/decision.
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Filling in Pool
Mr. Dunn stated that the question is what will the area be used for. Chuck
needs to talk to Phil Klimowitz (sp) regarding the fill and possibly putting a
putting green there.
New Business:
Mr. Coughlin, City Councilman, approached the Commission and stated that
the course has been through negative times and needs positive publicity. It
has gone from 300 members to 202. He stated that people age and don’t
play as much golf. He also stated that is his history of being a permit holder
and all the meeting of the Commission he has attended, this meeting was
very positive from his point of view. He asked the Commission to consider
going to the Gannon (sp) Course for some possible insight on bring the
course back to its maximum potential. Mr. Lawler spoke on behalf of the
Commission and agreed with Mr. Coughlin’s comments. Mr. Lambert
stated that bringing back the function hall is important for the growth of the
course. Mr. Klein stated that the Commission is now working with Johnson
Golf in a positive-move-forward pattern and all are performing to the level
of the contract. This positive assertiveness will bring the customer base
back. He also suggested putting together a short term plan for improvements
immediately and a long term plan for the future of the course.
Adjourn
Mr. Lawler motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion carried.
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