2006-09-12
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of September 12, 2006
Commission Members
Martin J. Lawler III, Chairman
Gary M. Lambert, Vice-Chairman
Kevin Ascolillo
Richard W. Barger
Chad Crandell
Jeffrey B. Klein
Douglas Richardson
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Mr. Lawler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He indicated that there were no
guests present and Mr. Ascolillo was absent.
Facilities:
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Management Contract:
The Commission reviewed the letter composed by Mr. Crandell. The letter requests a
description of actions Johnson Golf Management is taking to comply with the USGA
Report. The Commission liked the letter and will send it certified to Mr. Johnson. The
letter will be CC to John Dunn and Roy Gelineau.
Mr. Klein motioned to accept the letter as is, seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion carried 6-
0.
Historic Building:
There is no update received from Mr. Dunn but Mr. Lawler stated that Mr. Bouchard is
actively working on life safety concerns for the club house.
The Commission discussed compiling a report for the City Council indicating the urgent
need of repairs and updates to the clubhouse.
Monthly Finance Report:
Mr. Lawler explained the budget for this year was reduced to $75,000, minus $19,000 for
the tennis building, new sprinkler system and North Shore Fire Apparatus. He also
indicated that any monies left over from last fiscal year went into the reserve fund. The
capital outlay is $55,000.
Golf Course Architect:
Mr. Barger indicated that Brian, the architect, received a blue print of improvements of
the golf course. He also indicated that the final outline will be here by the end of month.
He stated that the Commission needs to hire a drainage engineer, and then irrigation will
follow in February or March. He stated that the drainage engineer will present the plan to
Concom then they need to prioritize including the maintenance building.
·Policy & Grievance:
No discussion at this time.
·Old Business:
Gale Report Implementation:
See above.
Tennis Update:
Mr. Lawler stated that the tennis business with Mr. Mercier is buzzing along nicely.
Manici Status:
Mr. Lawler indicated that Mr. Gelineau stated that Mr. Manici should have only been
suspended for 30 days then his membership resume on a normal status. Mr. Klein is
forming a bipartisan panel to hear Mr. Manici’s appeal. The Commission notified Mr.
Johnson but he has yet to respond. Mr. Gelineau also wrote to Mr. Johnson’s lawyer and
has yet to receive a response.
New Business:
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No new business at this time.
Mr. Klein motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Richardson. Motion carries 6-0.