2006-04
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of April 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, Martin Lawler, Gary Lambert
Douglas Richardson, Chad Crandell
Absent:
Jeffrey Klein
Guests:
Douglas Johnson, Bill Coughlin
Mr. Lawler called the meeting to order and introduced Chad Crandell as a
new member of the Commission. The Commission also agreed to meet on
May 16, 2006 and Diane Presutti has been instructed to notify Mr. Dunn for
proper posting of this meeting change.
Minutes
The acceptance of minutes was tabled. Diane Presutti was instructed to
email February and March minutes to all members.
Facilities
·Management Contract
Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Mercier got an estimate for re-surfacing the
existing tennis courts of $12,000. The two other courts not used will cost
$4000 that has not been approved by Johnson Golf Management. He will be
meeting with Mr. Mercier on Friday, April 14. Mr. Johnson has agreed to
bring his staff to the next meeting.
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·Finance Report
Mr. Lawler stated the budget currently has $7,000, there is $11,000 of bills
pending which will leave a balance of -$4,000. He continues to explain the
enterprise fund to the new commission members.
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USGA/Golf Architect/Course Improvements Status
Mr. Barger stated that the Architect will be visiting on May 5, 2006 at 7a.m.
The USGA member will be visiting on June 5, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
He asked that Chuck, Joe and Doug be present for the Architect visit.
Mr. Barger also stated that the USGA report is seven months old and we
can’t wait much longer to initiate improvements.
Mr. Johnson assured that the drain problems would be addressed.
Mr. Lawler mentioned the pipes on the front 9 to be cleaned or replaced.
He also mentioned sand for bunkers.
The Commission discussed in detail the possibility of removing the
clubhouse from the Historic Register. The also discussed the high cost of
repairs Vs rebuilding. Mr. Lambert stated that they must research the
possibilities to present to the City Council. The Commission also discussed
in detail life safety issues that need to be discussed with Ray Bouchard.
Mr. Lawler motioned to compose a letter to Roy Gelineau, Ray Bouchard,
John Dunn and Mayor Scanlon on the feasibility of removing the BGT Club
House from the Historic Register; and to also compose a letter to Ray
Bouchard regarding life safety issues that need immediate action. Mr.
Barger seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
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Policy & Grievance
The Commission chose not to discuss any new policies or rules & regs. at
this time.
Old Business
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New Course Scoreboard
The ground breaking of the new scoreboard will be June 1, 2005.
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Filling of Pool
The pool has been filled in and there was discussion regarding seeding the
area and establishing a putting green, drainage, sprinklers; est. cost $20,000.
Mr. Johnson stated that he would come up with a plan to present to the
Commission for completion by fall of 2006.
New Business
There is no new business at this time.
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Mr. Lawler motioned to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. seconded by Mr. Barger.
Motion carried 5-0.
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