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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 .
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• 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
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