2009-12-08Beverly Golf & Tennis Commission
12/08/09 Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
In Attendance:
Mr.
Klein
Mr.
Ascolillo
Mr.
Barger
Mr.
Crandall
Mr.
Lawler
Mr.
Lowd
Mr.
Richardson
From Bass River Mngt:
Manny Barros
Nick Corovetti
Chuck Malatesta
Opening remarks by Mr. Klein
Mr. Klein stated that the Commission will discuss the Bass River Contract and
hold an election of new officers of the Beverly Golf & Tennis Commission.
Approval of Minutes for November 2009.
Mr. Crandall asked that one section of the minutes be edited. Ms. Presutti noted
the error and will edit and redistribute the minutes.
Mr. Barger motioned to accept the minutes as indicated, seconded by Mr. Lawler.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Finance Report
Mr. Crandall motioned to accept the finance report as submitted, seconded by
Mr. Barger. Motion carried 7 -0.
Improvement Updates
Mr. Klein stated the Mayor Scanlon has not accepted the Commissions
recommendation to continue the Bass River Tennis contract to run the Beverly
Golf & Tennis Club. The RFP will hit the streets on December 10, if financing is
not granted to Mr. Barros to come up -to -date with his finances owed to the City.
Mr. Dunn added that the projects that have been motioned by the BGT
Commission will be on hold most likely until the situation is resolved with Mr.
Barros or until a new management company is brought in.
Mr. Barros' addresses the BGT Commission
Mr. Barros thanked the Commission for their support and is seeking other
avenues of financial resources. His goal is to resolve his financial set -backs and
continue to service the BGT Club with his services. He stated that he has built
up goodwill with the Commission and the City as well as the members of the club
and wishes to continue that goodwill. He reviewed his ongoing strategy with the
Commission and assured them he will keep the updated.
Mr. Barger indicated that Mr. Barros has done an excellent job and hoped that
his efforts would work in his favor.
Mr. Dunn indicated that if the RFP was initiated, they could have the option to
pull it at any time. He also stated that an Evaluation Committee would be formed
consisting of Mr. Dave Gellineau, Mr. Roy Gellineau and Mr. Dunn. Then the
Evaluation Team will make their recommendation to the Mayor.
Mr. Dunn also stated that the Commission may need to meet before the end of
the month to discuss this matter if necessary.
Mr. Lawler suggested to the Commission members to review the current contract
for any questionable areas they may need to be rewritten if a new management
company is to be selected.
Election of Committee Officers for 2010
Mr. Klein addressed the Commission and stated that he would not accept a
nomination for Chairman for the new year but will remain an active member of
the Commission. He indicated that he will have other commitments that would
prevent him from Chairing the Commission.
Mr. Barger also indicated that he does not wish to hold Vice Chair in 2010 and
nominated Mr. Lowd for Chairman of the BGT Commission. Mr. Lawler
seconded the motion. Motion passed 7 -0.
Mr. Lowd motioned for Mr. Klein to be Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Barger.
Motion passed 7 -0.
Mr. Lowd will be Chairman and Mr. Klein will be Vice Chairman for the 2010 BGT
Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.