HomeMy Public PortalAboutGolf Commission Packet 12.22.20 MEETING NOTICE
TOWN OF BREWSTER
GOLF COMMISSION
Location: Remote Participation Only
Date: December 22, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM
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This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to Governor Baker's March Director of Operations
2020 orders suspending certain Open Meeting Law provisions and imposing limits on public gatherings. No Colin Walsh
in-person meeting attendance will be permitted.If the Town is unable to live broadcast this meeting,a Course Superintendent
record of the proceedings will be provided on the Town website as soon as possible.The Town has
established specific email addresses for each board and committee so the public can submit comments
either before or during the meeting.To submit public comment or questions to the Golf Commission, Golf Commission
please email:igolfcommission@brewster-ma.gov.To view the: Anne O'Connell
• Live broadcast:Tune to Brewster Government TV Channel 18 Chair
• Livestream:Go to www.livestream.brewster-ma.gov Andrea Johnson
•Audio/video recording:Go to www.tv.brewster-ma.gov
Vice Chair
AGENDA Carl Blanchard
John Kissida
• Call to Order wyn Morton
• Superintendent's Report(Colin Walsh) Jeff Odell
• Director's Report(Mark O'Brien/Jay Packett) David Valcourt
• Update on Consultant Study The Captains Golf Course
• Course Operations Questions and Concerns 1000 Freemans way
Brewster,MA 02631
• FY2022 Budget Review and Vote (508)896-1716
• Golf Course Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats Memo
• Questions and comments from Associations and Liaisons www.CaptainsGolfCourse.con
• Review and approve Minutes
• 12/8/20
• Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate
• Future Agenda Items and Meetings(1/5, 1/19)
• Adjourn
Date Posted: Date Revised:
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GOLF DEPARTMENT- DRAFT FY 2022 BUDGET- rev 12/18/20
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EXPENDED EXPENDED EXPENDED EXPENDED BUDGETED REQUESTED FY211FY22
FY2017 FY201_8 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 DIFFERENCE _
WAGES
Full-time Maintenance $ 547,282 $ 563,501 $ 573,351 $ 588,859.,$ 595,164 $ 606,856 $ 11,692
Part-time Maintenance $ 223,099 $ 240,563 $ 280,357 $ 221,794 $ 305,271 $ 315,513 $ 10,242
Full-time Administrative $ 232,625 $ 238,714 $ 245,278 $ 253,962 $ 276,534 $ 277,502 $ 968 _
Part-time Administrative $ 225,675 $ 223,655 $ 206,468 $ 161,572 $ 198,536 $ 213,463 $ 14,927
Overtime $ 45,146 $ 49,044 $ 44,033 $ 41,237 $ 47,638 $ 50,000 $ 2,362
Longevity $ 16,859 $ 15,902 $ 16,525 $ 17,299 $ 18,072 $ 16,560 $ 1,512:•
SUBTOTAL $ 1,290,686 $ 1,331,380 $ 1,366,012 $ 11,284,724$ 1,441,215 $ 1,479,894 $ 38,679 2.68%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Clo-thing-Maintenance $ 7,453 $ 9,085 $ 10,357 $ 8,766 $ 8,500 $ 9,000 500
Clothi -Administrative $ - $ 1,657 $ - $ - $ 2,000 $ 4,000 $ 2,000
Oil/Grease-Maintenance $ 1,474 $ 2,142 $ 4,104 $ 2,628 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ -
Diesel Fuel $ 9,086 $ 12,033 $ 14,759 $ 12,493 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $
Heati -Maintenance_ $ 2,355 $ 2,992 $ 2,909 $ 2,440 $ 3,000_$ 3,000 $
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HClubhouse $ 11,261 $ 11,264 $ 11,933 $ 9,048 $ 11,000 $-1 1,000 $
Gasoline-Maintenance _ _ V-7,195 $ 11,796 $ 12,245 $ 10,112 $ 8,500 $ 7,000 $ L1,500)
Electricity-Maintenance $ 9,423 $ 6,481 $ 5,291 $ 4,905 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ -
Electricity-Clubhouse $ 43,087 $ 36,459 $ 36,191 $ 31,131 . $ 36,000 $ 36,000 $
Electricity-Irrigation _ $ 27,985 $ 21,434. $ 20,661 $ 19,152 $ 22,000 $ 22,000 $
Electricity-Driving Range $ 6,779 $ 3,824 $ 3,669 . $ 3,439 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $
R&M Equipment $ 72,346 $ 90,095 $ 80,149 $ 71,672 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $
R&M Irrigation $ 61,244 $ 39,280 $ 31,904 $ 19,388 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $
Professionalfrechnical $ 1,778 $ 3,352 $ 3,842 $ 5,083 $ _4,500 $ 4,500 $
Phone-Maintenance $ 636 $ 668 $ 628 $ 630 $ _ 600 $ 700 $ 100
Phone-Clubhouse $ 966 $ 980 $ 912 $ 911 $ _850 $ 900 $ _ 50
Alarm-Maintenance $ 1,141 $ 1,084 $ 1,454 $ 963 $ 1,100 $ 1,100 $
Alarm-Clubhouse $ 4,525 $ 5,746: $ 5,367 $ 672 $ 1,100 $ 1,100 $
Office Supplies-Admin. $ 8,346 $ - 9,116 $ 8,705 $ 10,087 $ _9,000 $ 9,000 $ _
Score Cards $ 3,480 $ 3,220'T 3,859 $ 1,610 $ 3,600 $ 4,000 $ 400
Maintenance Supplies $ 8,876 $ 10,582 $ 12,206 $ _ 7,698 $ 8,000 $ 12,000 $ 4,000
Rhe Su lies $ 10,061 $ 7,646 $ 9,362 $ 6,292 $ _8,000 $ 13,000 $ 5,000
ComputerServices $ 7,173 $ 6,676 $ 6,860 $ 7,648 $ 7,000 $ 8,000 $ _ 1,000
Office Supplies-faint. $ 409 $ 375 $ 210 $ 693 $ 500 $ 500 $ -
Custodial Supplies/Services $ 6,577 $ 10,899 $ 19,320 $ 17,164 $ 20,000 $_ 26,000 $
Rubbish Removal/Sanit. $ 15,421 $ 19,886 $ 23,613 $ 19,778 $ 26,000 $_ 26,000 $
Seed&Sod _ L$ 35,383 $ 24,061 $ 12,388 $ 17,618 $ 20,000 $ 25,000 $ 5,000
Tee&Green 1$ 8,419 $ 4,708 $ 11,269 $ 2,292 $ 8,000 $- 12,000 $ 4,000
LandscaR ]$ - 2,957 $ 3,633 $ 4,407 $ 907-$ 5,000 $_ 5,000 $ -
Topsoil&Sand _ 1$ 22,291 $ 57,659 $ 27,427 $ 25,064 1 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $
Fertilizer :$ 72,922 $ 88,862 $ 77,784 $ 65,762 1 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $
Fur icide $ 129,432 $ 94,907 $ 99,220 $ 21,640 $ 110,000 $ 120,000 $ 10,000
Insecticides $ 11,784 $ 10,347 $ 14,857 $ 2,580 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ -
Soil Amendments $ 55,312 $ 43,865 $ 51,894 $ 62,709 $ 50,000 $ 55,000 $ 5,000
Riding Cart Lease $ 119,986 $ 119,986 $ 119,986 $ 118,271 $ 111,000 $ 111,000 $ -
ClbhseFurnish/Repair $ 35,416 $ 56,343 $ 31,015 $ 30,979 $ 40,000 $ 35,000 $ 15,000•
Credit Card Expense $ 46,496 $ 46,461 $ 48,924 $ 56,231 $ 57,000 $ 57,000 $ -
In State Travel-Maint. $ 705 $ - $ 677 $ 702 $ _450 $ 450 $
Meeti sfrravel-Maint. $ 858 $ 1,404 $ 1,125 $ 252 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $
Mee tings/Travel-Admin. $ 199 $ 537 $ 316 $ 124 $ 500 $ 500 $
Dues Subscripts-Maint. $ 1,356 $ 2,525 $ 740 $ 205 $ 1,520 $ 1_,600 $ 80
Dues Subscripts-Admin. $ 2,255 $ 2,518 $ 2,270 $ 2,270 $ 2,300: $_ 2,500 $ 200
Adverts/Markt/Promo _ $ 67,173 $ 31,374 $ 22,554 $ 19,554 $ 30,000 $ 50,000 $ _ 20,000
OSHA Training $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ -
Environmental Monitoring $ 2,700 $ 3,000 $ 300 1
TOTAL OPERATING EXP. $ 942,021 - $ 917,958 $ 857,361 $ 701,565 $ 887,220 $ 938,350 $ 51,130 5.76%
PRO SHOP PURCHASES $ 200,000 $ 230,000 $ 30,000 15.00%
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FRINGE BENEFITS
Life Insurance _ $ 591 $ 591 $ -
Unemployment $ 54,000 $ 54,000 $
Health Insurance -_ $ 282,454 $ 296,577 $ 14,123
Medicare Tax $ 22,000 $ 22,880 $ 880
RetiremenUPension $ 240,553 $ 264,608 $ 24,055
TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS $ 599,598 $ 638,656 $ 39,058 6.51%
CAPITAL - $ 110,000 $ $ (110,000)
WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 16,000 $_ 16,000 $ -
PROPERTY INSURANCE $ 75,080 $ 78,834 $ 3,754
OPEB $ 17,277 $ 21,000 $ 3,723
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS _ $ 19,856 $ 43,173 $ 23,317
COMPENSATED BALANCES $ -_ $ 15,000 $ 15,000
INDIRECT COSTS _ 1 f$ 114,967 $ 129,324 $ 14,357
CONTINGENCY $ $ 100,000 $ 100,000
EXPENSE BUDGET TOTAL1. $ 2,020,142 $ 2,210,337 $ 190,195 9.41°k
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TOT.WAGE&EXP.BUDGET $ 3.461.357 $ 3,690,231 $ -22%874- 6.61%
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CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE COMPARISON REPORT
CALENDAR YEAR THROUGH DECEMBER ( 12 months )
YEAR 2_014 YEAR 2015 YEAR 2016 YEAR 2017 YEAR 2018 YEAR 2019
REVENUE
MEMBERSHIPS:
RESIDENTS-Early $ 305,210.29 $ 285,086.00 $ 290,914.00 $ 281,176.00 $ 292,078.85 $ 319,332.00
RESIDENTS-Morning $ 206,705.00 $ 230,224.00 $ 214,750.00 $ 235,045.00 $ 215,091.99 $ 216,176.45
RESIDENTS-Twilight $ 26,566.00 $ 30,837.00 $ 35,820.00 $ 36,306.00 $ 45,537.00 $ 52,520.33
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $ 9,100.00 $ 7,800.00 $ 6,590.00 $ 6,656.00 $ 6,895.00 $ 7,240.00
NON-RESIDENTS $ 268,192.00 $ 283,566.00 $ 318,788.00 $ 326,828.00 $ 321,313.00 $ 338,696.00
NON-RESIDENT TWILIGHT $ 9,732.00 $ 15,823.00 $ 21,911.00 $ 24,193.00 $ 42,579.00 $ 43,799.00
COLLEGIATE $ 5,850.00 $ 6,700.00 $ 4,350.00 $ 4,630.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 8,386.00
JUNIORS $ 5,875.00 $ 6,075.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 3,756.00 $ 3,730.00 $ 4,830.00
SUBTOTAL $ 837,230.29 $ 866,111.00 $ 898,423.00 $ 918,590.00 $ 932,724.84 $ 990,979.78
GREEN FEES:
18 HOLE GREEN FEE $1,364,984.52 $1,433,863.62 $ 1,385,288.74 $ 1,300,866.51 $ 1,360,263.34 $ 1,387,015.10
TWILIGHT GREEN FEES $ 132,491.00 $ 134,603.59 $ 150,306.35 $ 153,458.00 $ 155,132.20 $ 169,564.30
BACK 9 GREEN FEES $ 32,532.00 $ 39,755.70 $ 56,941.00 $ 64,476.05 $ 71,971.04 $ 83,377.95
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS $ 151,399.65 $ 161,131.25 $ 157,026.10 $ 135,541.34 $ 125,820.20 $ 122,939.00
SUBTOTAL $1,681,407.17 $1,769,354.16 $ 1,749,562.19 $ 1,654,341.90 $ 1,713,186.78 $ 1,762,896.35
CARTS:
18 HOLE CART $ 498,186.01 $ 534,062.48 $ 549,800.56 $ 508,337.51 $ 527,436.21 $ 505,711.02
9 HOLE CART $ 91,721.47 $ 99,575.78 $ 102„604.43 $ 105,436.97 $ 116,276.73 $ 114,282.10
SUBTOTAL $ 589,907.48 $ 633,638.26 $ 652,404.99 $ 613,774.48 $ 643,712.94 $ 619,993.12
DRIVING RANGE $ 111,357.40 $ 128,330.00 $ 118,885.50 $ 124,526.00 $ 123,777.80 $ 137,473.00
PULL CARTS $ 7,748.74 $ 8,114.30 $ 6,976.00 $ 8,313.58 $ 8,369.44 $ 7,750.43
SNACK BAR RENT $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 48,500.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 38,653.74
GIFT CERTIFICATES $ (2,865.80) $ (4,057.14) $ (6,327.30) $ (484.12) $ (3,244.56) $ (2,798.40)
CREDIT BOOK $ 2,975.65 $ 8,073.78 $ 14,448.41 $ 8,389.41 $ (1,536.48) $ 4,274.00
PRO SHOP SALES $ 265,191.81 $ 303,099.09 $ 295,089.91 $ 265,575.24 $ 280,791.29 $ 272,756.68
MISC.SALES $ - $ $ - $ - $ $ -
SUBTOTAL $ 434,407.80 $ 493,560.03 $ 479,072.52 $ 454,820.11 $ 443,157.49 $ 458,109.45
TOTAL REVENUE $3,542,952.74 $3,762,663.45 $ 3,779,462.70 $ 3,641,526.49 $ 3,732,782.05 $ 3,831,978.70
MEMORANDUM
To: Director of Golf Operations Search Committee
From: Mark O'Brien
Date: November 13, 2020
RE: Captains Golf Course Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities&Threats
As requested, I have drafted this document to identify what I perceive to be the Captains Golf Course's
Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,and Threats:
Strengths:
1. Single site 36-hole facility—The Captains GC is the only public golf facility on Cape Cod with
two courses located on one location.Allows for flexibility in scheduling events, convenience for
the golfers,efficiency of operations(both maintenance and operations),etc.
2. Debt Free—Although it is inevitable that future debt will be required for major projects,our
current status will allow us to build significant reserves for the future.
3. Clubhouse facility—The Ellsworth Pavilion gives us a significant advantage over our
competition in attracting golf outings.The large parking lot also provides growth opportunities
for attracting events.The clubhouse is well situated to serve the golfers.
4. Experienced Staff—The key employees in both the operations and maintenance staffs have
extensive experience in their fields.
5. Course Layout—Both courses start and finish in close proximity to the clubhouse.The layout is
interesting and provides an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.
6. Reputation—The Captains Golf Course is considered one of the premier, if not the premier,
public golf facility on Cape Cod.This is due to customer service,course conditions, and
amenities.
7. Restaurant—The current operator has upgraded the operation and proven to be a draw to the
facility,for both golfers and non-golfers.
8. Location—I view our geographic location as both a strength and a weakness.With no other
regulation golf courses located beyond us on Cape Cod,we are positioned well to attract
members from the Outer Cape Towns as well as the summer daily fee visitors staying on the
Outer Cape.
9. Membership Support—The way that the Captains membership has demonstrated their
enthusiastic support of the Captains through their willingness to participate in the 2-year
member program,volunteerism for course projects, and support of the Freemans Grill in this
pandemic year is a major strength.
Weaknesses:
1. Location—Day trippers to Cape Cod must travel past many other public golf courses before they
reach us.
2. Driving Range—The location of the driving range is a challenge. Inconvenient for the golfers.
3. Safety Training—We need to improve our training and procedures in this area.
4. Cart Paths—Our cart paths are in disrepair and may reflect negatively in regard to the customer
experience.
5. On-Line Booking System—Our booking engine for non-members is not as user-friendly as it
should be.
Opportunities:
1. Golfer Growth—The pandemic has identified various demographics that can potentially grow
the game, mainly young adults.Juniors and women are other demographics that show potential
for growth.
2. Solar Energy—The recent projects at the golf course demonstrate the potential revenues/cost
savings that can be realized from solar energy. Future projects could include solar panels on the
clubhouse roof and cart storage roof.
3. Promotional/Advertising—As we start to ramp up on our capital improvements,this provides an
opportunity to promote "what's new"at the Captains Golf Course.
4. Non-Golfer Reach—Our efforts in the Pleasant Bay Watershed nitrogen reducing initiatives will
be a great way to highlight the importance of the Captains Golf Course to the overall Brewster
community.
Threats:
1. Older Age Demographic—In past years,especially as it pertains to memberships,as older golfers
were playing less and dropping their memberships,they were not being replaced by younger
members at the same rate.
2. Environmental Concerns—We have seen in the Town of Barnstable the impact of banning any
synthetic product use on the golf course. It greatly increases the cost of maintenance and
negatively impacts course conditions.This is something we need to be cognizant of as pressure
grows to go in this direction.
3. Competition—The other area courses are continuing to improve their facilities and the Captains
must continue to reinvest to at least keep pace.
4. Cost Increases—The current trend in the golf industry has shown that costs are increasing at a
faster rate than revenues.The Captains must find a way to balance this out.
5. Maintenance Building—The current maintenance facility has many significant shortcomings,
many of which could be considered safety hazards.This must be addressed.
6. Irrigation Wells—The irrigation wells do not pose an imminent threat, however,we must be
proactive in making sure that we continue to have a sufficient water source for the irrigation
system as it is the life-blood for maintaining the asset.
7. Tee Time pressure—This year there was significant pressure on the tee time availability from
the members.Careful consideration must be given when contemplating any adjustments to the
member/non-member tee time allocation ratio as it could have detrimental impacts on
revenues.
8. Future Debt—There will undoubtedly be a need to bond for future large capital expenditures.
Careful planning is needed to ensure that there will be sufficient cash flow to maintain solvency
for the golf operation over the life of any debt undertaken.
9. Sink Holes—I have come to view this as less of a threat over the last few years.They do pose a
hazard in some "in play" areas. However, I believe that they can be managed through in-house
maintenance and repair,although they do need to be monitored closely.
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GOLF COMMISSION
Minutes of December 8,2020
Commissioners Present:Anne O'Connell(Chair),Andrea Johnson(Vice-Chair),Carl Blanchard,John
Kissida,Wyn Morton,Jeff Odell, and David Valcourt
Others Present: Mark O'Brien(Director of Operations), Colin Walsh, Golf Course Superintendent,Jay
Packett(Asst. Oper.Mgr.),Bill Meehan(Finance Committee liaison),Rob Harris(CCMGA), Sarah
Robinson(18-Hole Women's Assn.)and Donna Potts(9-HoleWomen's Assn.).
THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.The meeting
may be viewed at: http://video.brewster-ma.g,ov/CablecastPublicSite/show/5074?channel=l
Anne O'Connell called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm after reading remote meeting guidelines and
procedures.
Anne O'Connell congratulated Jay Packett on his unanimous appointment by the Selectboard to the
position of Director of Operations. In answer to her question,Jay Packett discussed his upcoming goals
in this position.
Superintendent's report:
• Colin Walsh congratulated Jay Packett on his appointment.
• Starboard greens were deep-tined yesterday. Port is scheduled for Monday depending on the
weather. The sinkhole on 13 has been done in house using materials on hand. Course clean-up
has been done. Irrigation system blow-out went well. Pump No. 2 is being rewound; some
electrical work will be done. Two more bunkers on 13 Port will be done in the next couple of
weeks. Sink holes will be repaired,tree work will be done. Currently there are twelve on staff.
• Discussion followed. Material from the driving range project is being used.
Director's report:
• Mark O'Brien reported a request from the Cape Cod Women's Golf League for Monday August
30 for their tournament;replacing dates originally in May and in October.
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• A motion was made by Jeff Odell, seconded by Andrea Johnson,to schedule Monday August 30
for a shotgun tournament as requested by the Cape Cod Women's Golf League and to remove the
dates in May and October. Motion passed unanimously.
• The Friends want to reinstitute their shotgun tournament on August 29 at 1 p.m.
• A motion was made by Jeff Odell, seconded by Andrea Johnson to schedule the Friends shotgun
tournament on August 29 at 1 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
• Mark O'Brien asked for approval of a memorial bench for Judy McCarthy to be placed on the red
tee on 18 Starboard. This request was approved at the Selectboard meeting.
• A motion was made by Jeff Odell, seconded by Wyn Morton to place a memorial bench for Judy
McCarthy on the red tee on 18 Starboard. Motion passed unanimously.
• Financials were discussed. November was a record month exceeding all previous years. Total
play was up;the weather was good. Proposed projections for FY 21 should be$685,000.
• Rangers and their duties were discussed.Normal staffing should be resumed in April.
• The budget will be presented to the Golf Commission at the next meeting.
• Tee time allocations for the winter were discussed. All tee times will be open to members until
two days prior to the play date at which time guest times will be available.Discussion followed.
• CoVid numbers are increasing. The golf course is going back to Phase 3 Step 1. The clubhouse
is closed to all but staff in order to protect the ability to continue operations and the well-being of
the staff. Accommodations will be made to those wishing to purchase merchandise from the pro
shop and can be mailed to the customer.
• Carl Blanchard noted that the pictures on the website need updating. Discussion followed.
Questions and comments from Associations and liaisons:
• None.
Update irrigation study:
• John Kissida discussed the proposals from the irrigation consultants which have been sent to the
Town Administrator's office.A contract will be prepared and should be available by January. The
final report will be ready on or prior to April 30.
Update solar projects:
• Jeff Odell reported progress at the driving range.
Golf course Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats memo:
• Ann O'Connell sent the Commission a document for the director's screening material and would
like to discuss these items with Mark O'Brien. Carl Blanchard commented the restaurant is in
their one-year extension and a restaurant RFP should be looked at. The Assistant Town
Administrator suggested the RFP be sent out in August. Mark O'Brien would like to have the
entire process completed by September. Discussion followed regarding a long-term lease.
• Rob Harris discussed cost increases.
• Regarding the management study,Mark O'Brien has received 3 proposals which are being
evaluated. Acceptance of the lowest price from a qualified proposer is required and a report must
be submitted by February 15. Mark O'Brien will be working with Donna Kalinick on this.These
proposals are not easily evaluated.
• Having Mark O'Brien's assessment memo and projections,with the slight adjustments suggested
by Rob Harris, along with the strategic plan should work well together. Jeff Odell would like to
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spend time looking at this material which could give a bottom-line figure possibly going through
2030. Ann O'Connell would like to go over some of these items before Mark O'Brien leaves.
Discussion followed.
Questions and comments from Associations and liaisons:
• Congratulation to Jay Packett on his promotion from Donna Potts and Sarah Robinson.
• Bill Meehan congratulated Jay Packett on his promotion and thanked Mark O'Brien for his work.
Review and Approve minutes:
• Jeff Odell made a motion, seconded by Wyn Morton,to approve the minutes of November 17,
2020 as written. Motion passed unanimously.
Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate:
• Jay Packett reported the Brewster Whitecaps requested a tournament for the spring of 2021 and
will have possible dates later this week.
• John Kissida asked about the process of hiring a new golf professional. Jay Packett will be
discussing this and the replacement of the administrative assistant with Susan Broderick.
Future agenda items and meetings:
• How the calendar dates are determined.
• Number of members permitted.
• Budget
A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Odell, seconded by Wyn Morton, and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Vesperman
Department Assistant
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