2010-12-14Beverly Golf & Tennis Commission
12/14/10 Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
In Attendance:
Commissioners
Mr.
Lowd
Mr.
Ascolillo
Mr.
Barger
Mr.
Lambert
Mr.
Lawler
Mr.
Richardson
GFMI
Mr. Carter
Mr. Dion
Mr. Page
Opening Remarks
Mr. Lowd welcomed all to the December meeting of the BGT.
Minutes of December
Mr. Lawler motioned to accept the minutes of November, seconded by Mr. Ascolillo.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Finance Report
Mr. Lawler distributes and reviews Finance Reports to the Commission. He did indicate
that the maintenance account was in good shape.
Mr. Lambert motioned to accept the Finance Report, seconded by Mr. Barger. Motion
carried 6 -0.
Video
Mr. Lowd has created a video of the changes made to the facility and course and plays it
for the Commission.
New Maintenance Building
Mr. Dunn received initial sketches that look good. He indicated that the Building
Inspector and Planning Directors will review them but nothing will progress until March
2011.
The Carter Report
Mr. Carter stated that November was fairly quiet; 35,000 rounds, 20 new members,
phones are ringing with new leagues, tournaments being scheduled for 2011. The goal
for 2011 is 40,000 rounds and he also indicated he is satisfied with the number for 2010.
Tennis
The tennis building has been weatherized and is closed up. Mr. LaPierre will return in
the spring.
The Burt Page Report
Mr. Page stated that business has dropped 50% with the season change. He is focusing
on attracting the public. He also indicated that the window treatments are complete.
Nicole Page, Function Coordinator, has stated weddings are being schedule due to the
new window treatments. She is also focusing on attracting the public, breakfast on
weekends, theme nights, closing Monday and Tuesdays, but will schedule functions year
round. She did indicate that the heating, windows and outside railings need repair.
Mr. Dunn indicated that certain repairs are complicated due to the Gale Report.
Mass. Historical Commission
Mr. Dunn indicated that the Mass. Historical Commission has all the necessary
documents but he has not heard from them at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.