2007-07-31 special
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
134 McKay Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Meeting of July 31, 2007
(Special Meeting)
Commission Members
Jeffrey KLein, Chairman
Richard Barger, Vice-Chairman
Kevin Ascolillo
Chad Crandell
Gary Lambert
Martin Lawler
Douglas Richardson
Diane Presutti, Recording Secretary
Members Absent: Kevin Ascolillo, Chad Crandell, Richard Barger
Guests Present: John Dunn; Dave Newhall; Chris Cassidy, Salem News;
Bob Gates, Beverly Citizen
Call to Order:
Mr. Klein called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. He stated for the record that guests
present were Mr. Dunn, City Finance Director; Dave Newhall, Tennis member; Chris
Cassidy, Salem News; Bob Gates, Beverly Citizen; Joe Eckstrom & Steve Follansbee of
Johnson Golf Management.
Minutes of June 2007:
Mr. Lawler motioned to accept the minutes contingent upon the proper date of June 12,
2007, be placed and they be redistributed to all Commission members, seconded by Mr.
Lambert. Motion carried 5-0.
Finance Report:
Mr. Lawler stated that all bills through June 30, 2007, have been submitted and that they
ended their fiscal year in the black. Mr. Lawler suggested to the Commission that they
Commission should create a "forecast" for this next fiscal year on major spending and
prioritize according to the Master Plan.
Mr. Dunn stated that there are certain improvements, such as some tree work that
bypasses Mr. Lawler therefore not on his financial reports. He also stated that he would
provide those figures to the Commission.
Facilities:
USGA Report:
Mr. Klein distributed the USGA Report to the members present but stated that Mr. Barger
was not present this evening. He therefore asked the members to review the report for
discussion at the August meeting. Mr. Lawler stated that upon reviewing the report,
make a list of major improvements for budgeting purposes.
Course Conditions:
Mr. Dunn stated that the construction company doing the drainage work in Raymond
Farms will be asked to