2006-11-14
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of November 14, 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 7:00p.m. He indicated that Mr. Ascolillo and
Mr. Crandell were absent.
Guests:
John Dunn, City Finance Director, Doug Johnson, Golf Course Operator, Wm
Coughlin, City Councilorn and Permit Holders Larry Butler and John Rodolico.
Minutes of the September 2006 Meeting:
Mr. Lambert motioned to accept, with corrections, the minutes of September12, 2006,
seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion carried 5-0.
Facilities:
2007 Permit holder and Public Fees:
Mr. Dunn distributed the 2007 golf course Permit Holder fee schedule presented to the
City Council for their ratification. (Public daily user fees will remain the same as in 2006)
It was again noted by the Commission that the submission of the rate schedule was made
quite late in the year and that in the future such submission should be made no later than
August of the year.
A discussion of the 2007 Permit Holder Application was held regarding the phrase on the
application referencing subsequent "amendments and modifications" made to the Rules
and Regs of the club. It was shown that a similar phrase was in the previous (2006)
application and that it did not create a problem for the Permit Holders. It was also
confirmed by Mr. Johnson that permit holder fees would be payable January 15, as in the
previous year.
Management Contract:
Johnson Golf Management submitted several bills for the repair of City equipment, per
the existing contract, still being used at the golf course. The Commission is still waiting
for an inventory of remaining equipment to be made by Mr. Dunn and a member of the
Johnson staff. The responsibility for this equipment will end December 31, 2007.
Historic Building:
There was no new information from Mr. Dunn on this subject. Mr. Lawler stated that Mr.
Bouchard is now working on life safety concerns for the club house. The Commission
decided to take the pro active approach of filing a request with the Mayor to discuss the
urgent need of repairs and updates to the clubhouse. Mr. Lambert presented a draft letter
to this effect. The Commission approved the letter and it will be forwarded to the Mayor
with copies to Mr. Dunn and Mr. Bouchard.
Monthly Finance Report:
Mr. Lawler present and reviewed expenses for October 2007. After discussion, the
finance report was approved.
Golf Course Architect/Drainage Engineer/Course Condition:
Mr. Johnson present a bill for the improvements to holes #1, 5,6 and 7 which have been
done. Total cost $7,200. The Commission members are again asked to review the
Architect's Report and list specific improvements they would like to see done with
available funding. The permit holders present stated that the course appeared in very
good shape.
·Policy & Grievance:
No discussion at this time.
·Old Business:
Gale Report Implementation:
Life safety issues. See above.
Manici Status:
Mr. Klein voiced his deep frustration at not being able to contact Mr. Johnson's appointee
to the Tri-party panel hearing Mr. Manici’s appeal, attorney Kevin Burke. Mr. Burke has
not returned Mr. Klein's repeated calls. Mr. Burke and Mr. Klein are to decide on a third,
neutral member and Mr. Manici's appeal will move forward. Mr. Johnson stated that he
was surpised that this was the case and assured Mr. Klein that he would rectify this
situation.
New Business:
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Permit Holder Tee Time Scheduling:
The Permit holders present questioned Mr. Johnson on "Block scheduling" of permit
holder tee times, adequacy of couse maintainence equipment, condition of the course and
other matters. A hearty discussion ensued. Mr. Johnson specifically stated that Permit
holders tee time scheduling past practices would not change and that their 7 day tee time
preference was contractually guaranteed. Further, Mr. Johnson agreed to meet with
representatives of the permit holders to resolves their continuing concerns.
Mr. Klein motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion carries 5-0.