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HomeMy Public PortalAboutGolf Commission -- 2020-09-01 Minutes S Gp�� \\\ \\\\\0\ IF IuWpSi OACORPOA 68. to — a� •� ' f "111411111111111111111\\\\\\\\\\\\\�\\\ BREWSi4 TOWN OF BREWSTER Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 (508) 896-3701 GOLF COMMISSION Minutes of September 1 , 2020 Commissioners Present : Anne O ' Connell (Chair), Andrea Johnson (Vice-Chair), Carl Blanchard, John Kissida, and David Valcourt Others Present : None THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED . The meeting may be viewed at: http : //video . brewster- ina . gov/CablecastPublieSite/show/4863 ?channel= l Anne O ' Connell called the meeting to order at 4 : 00 pm after reading remote meeting guidelines and procedures . Anne O ' Connell announced that Colin Walsh has been hired as the new Golf Course Superintendent for the Captains Golf Course . He was formerly the superintendent at Blue Rock GC and he will be starting at Captains on September 14, 2020 . Discuss and Possible Vote on Captains Strategic Plan : • Dave Valcourt discussed the Strategic Plan that was distributed previously to the Golf Commission. • Anne O ' Connell questioned the use of the word "recapitalization" in the plan . She did not feel that communicated properly the message . It was agreed to replace "recapitalization" with "repair, improvement or replacement" . • Dave Valcourt asked how the vision statement in the plan should be distributed/communicated . Anne suggested that it be posted on the Captains Golf Course web site . • Dave Valcourt made a motion, seconded by John Kissida, to adopt the Captains Strategic Plan with the minor verbiage changed noted above . Motion approved 5 -0-0 . Discuss and Possible Vote on Modified Swim Lanes and Responsible Commissioners $ • Dave Valcourt discussed the six Swim Lanes that were distributed previously to the Golf Commission . • Discussion followed to clarify the items that fall within each Swim Lane . • The responsible Commissioners and finalization of the responsibilities within the Swim Lanes will be an on-going process . 1 • Carl Blanchard made a motion, seconded by Andrea Johnson, to adopt the Swim Lanes with the changes to Swim Lanes #4 and #6 as discussed. Motion passed 5 -O -0 . Discuss and Possible Vote on Internal Swim Lane Prioritized Requirements : • Dave Valcourt presented the Internal Swim Lane Prioritized Requirements that were previously distributed to the Golf Commission. • Anne O ' Connell suggested that a signage be added as a responsibility. It was suggested that it be moved to Wyn Morton ' s Swim Lane . • It was determined that more work and input is needed to finalize the Prioritized Requirements . This will be followed up on at a future meeting . Discuss Golf Commission Execution Calendar : • Anne O ' Connell gave an overview of the Town ' s budgeting calendar. • Dave Valcourt stated that the Commission should use the Town ' s calendar to determine when the Commission needs to have their identified priorities ready for presentation. • Discussion followed regarding ways to distribute to the public the Golf Commission ' s plans and priorities . Utilizing the Town ' s email system was discussed and all felt that this was a good idea. • Dave Valcourt will draft a calendar for the Commission to be presented at a future meeting . What are we missing in Strategic Plan? • Dave Valcourt suggested adding "pathway to an enterprise fund" as an addition to the Strategic Plan . • Discussion followed regarding the new demographics opened up by the COVID pandemic regarding golf demand . A motion to adjourn was made by John Kissida, seconded by Dave Valcourt, and passed 5 -O-0 . The meeting was adjourned at 5 ; 41 p . m . Respectfully submitted, Mark O 'Brien Director of Operations 2