2015-04-14Commissioners
Mr. Lowd
Mr. Lambert
Mr. Lawler
Mr. Richardson
BEVERLY GOLF & TENNIS COMMISSION
April 14, 2015
Meeting Minutes
GFMI
Mr. Dionne
Mr. LaPierre
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Page
Mr. McHugh
Meeting called to order at 7pm.
Guest
Mr. Doig
Mr. Lowd called meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the BG &T meeting.
Minutes for March
Mr. Richardson motioned to accept the minutes for March, seconded by Mr. Lawler. Motion
carried 4 -0.
Finance Report
Mr. Lawler distributed the Finance Report to the Commission Members and reviewed the bills
paid for the month of March. Invoices for Carpet and Fireside Tile replacements were approved
for payment, motion carried 4 -0.
Winter Review — Still awaiting Insurance company adjuster's report of coverage for the
collapsed porch and associated damage.
Damage identified on course as "Ball Picker" and Post Fence in the driving range that was used
as a snow farm.
Carter Report
Mr. Carter's report was presented by Mr. Dionne. Since no golf being played, report indicates
members sign up fees. Mr. Dionne reported 12 new members so far, most others are returning
from 2014 and expecting to meet last years membership number.
Club House Painting
The quote on the painting is $9900 for both ends of the Club House has already been approved,
waiting for snow and weather to be in a painting climate to obtain a schedule.
CPC Update by Mr. Lowd
Mr. Lowd stated that he went to see Mayor Cahill and explained our CPC proposal. He showed
Mayor Cahill the pictures that will be submitted with our application. The application for
eligibility was approved on March 27. The proposal description is due May 8, and includes the
budget and schedule. Close up pictures of the damaged areas of the building were added to the
pictures that will be submitted. Work continuing to prepare the CPC Project docs.
The Gale List: Reviewed for future project identification
Mr. Lawler indicate that plumbing and heating need to be on top of the list.
Tennis Report
Mr. LaPierre indicated it will take a couple of more weeks to let the courts dry out due to the
extra water flowing thru the courts from the melting snow farm on the driving range. The
company that has done the grooming of the courts for the last 6 years will be on site as soon as
possible. Estimated cost to set the courts up this year is $17,950.
Steve Murphy Report
Steve noted that the grounds are wet, greens came through very good, he believes they are
behind one mowing in the growing season.
Activities are picking up from where things left off from the fall and regular maintenance is
underway. Noted the pipe under the street is clogged, Rob is working on an idea to clear it.
The tree on #4 has not been taken down yet, the equipment is unable to get onto the course,
Steve needed material to fill in the #4 hole left side rough, Motion made and passed 4 -0 for this
material at a cost of $2022.
Steve is also looking for more dirt from Public Services when available, to create some
additional tees on the course.
Mr. Page Report
Thanked the commission for the new carpets during his absence, and noted the harsh winter
problems with the old pipe leaks in the building and the very high heating bill, over $6000.
Pub will be open full time very soon with menu, need to replace the beer chest in the pub.
Motion made and approved for a bottle cooler unit NTE $2500. Quick delivery is expected to
support Pub opening.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm