Mount Pleasant Golf Club
141 Staples Street
Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
www.mpgc.net
Established 1910 (978)452-8228
James R. Heelon Jason A. Howarth Garry P. Murphy Brian M. Campbell
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer
Board of Directors Meeting
October 22, 2014
President Jay Heelon called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with all board members present.
SECRETARY
Motion by Mark Duffy, seconded by John Johnson, to accept the minutes of the meeting of September 17, 2014. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Garry Murphy presented the following Social applications for consideration: Roberta Boyle, Tipper Durkin, Peter Ryan, and Tom Boucher.
Motion by Brian Campbell, seconded by John Griffin, to accept the above applications. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Garry read the following correspondence:
1. Thank you from Andrew McCabe.
2. From George Merritt and Mike Berard resigning Social Membership.
3. From Tom Ferraro regarding property lines.
4. From Lowell Association for the Blind and LHS soccer requesting a waiver of the hall rental fee. Agreed.
5. From Toys for Tots and Polish American Veterans of Lowell requesting a donation.
Garry informed the board that an updated alphabetical list of applicants for Limited and/or Regular membership will be posted in the downstairs lounge and on the website.
Garry distributed an updated member count indicating openings, if any, in Regular, Limited, Junior, and Youth membership classifications.
Motion by Jim Cassin, seconded by John Griffin, to accept the Secretary’s report. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
TREASURER
Brian Campbell reviewed the monthly financial report for August and will email September’s report when it is completed. Brian commended board members for a well-managed budget.
Brian reported the following account balances: Operating Account – $7,571; Payroll Account-$3,403; Money Market Account-$152,412; Stabilization Account-$2,524. Total Cash-$165,910.
Motion by John Griffin, seconded by Mark Duffy, to accept the Treasurer's report. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Jim Cassin submitted the following report on upcoming events:
1. LOBSTER/CLAM BAKE – HOSTED BY JOEL JENKINS (WITH SUPPORT FROM LEE ANN AND KITCHEN STAFF) (9/27)
2. TRIVIA (10/3)
3. WINE AND NINE (10/12) – HOSTED BY JIM YOUNG AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
4. TRIP TO FOXWOODS CASINO (10/25) – HOSTED BY TOM LIVINGSTON
5. BALL DROP / PATRIOTS TAIL GATE PARTY (11/2)
6. TRIVIA (11/7)
7. SINGER MIKE GACEK (11/15)
Motion by Jason Howarth, seconded by Gary Walsh, to accept the report of the House
Committee. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
GREENS COMMITTEE
John Griffin submitted the following report:
1. The course continues to be in excellent condition.
2. Aeration of the greens is scheduled for early November but the schedule in flexible in accordance with weather conditions.
3. Reminders: Please remember to fix any ball marks, rake traps and follow cart signs.
Motion by John Johnson, seconded by Brian Campbell, to accept the report of the Greens Committee. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Gary Walsh submitted the following report:
1. The tournament schedule is winding down after a very successful season aided by great weather.
2. All are reminded that any and all pro shop credit expires on December 31, 2014.
Motion by Mark Duffy, seconded by John Griffin, to accept the report of the Tournament Committee. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Mark Duffy provided an update on the recent activities of the Communications Committee. Everything is going very well.
Motion by Jim Cassin, seconded by Gary Walsh, to accept the report of the Communications Committee. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
After considerable discussion regarding employee assignments due to our club manager’s upcoming retirement, the following action was taken:
Motion by Brian Campbell, seconded by Jason Howarth, to appoint Sean Tully to the position of Club Manager effective January 1, 2015, with salary and benefits to be negotiated. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Board members also agreed to offer Tom Lamond full-time employment reporting to both Joel Jenkins and Sean Tully. Details of Tom’s responsibilities will be determined by Joel and Sean and approved by the Board of Directors.
Jim Cassin agreed to negotiate salary and benefits for both Sean Tully and Tom Lamond in accordance with guidelines provided by the Board of Directors.
NEW BUSINESS
Board members had a lengthy discussion concerning the property lines stakes placed behind #4 and #5 tees and along #4 fairway. Garry Murphy agreed to contact Tom Ferraro, 70 Old Canal, LLC, as well as Gerry Foley and Kevin Murphy to determine next steps.
Jay Heelon will appoint two voting members to serve on the Audit Committee and ask them to contact Brian Campbell as soon as possible.
Garry Murphy requested and board members agreed to fund an event on Veterans Day.
John Johnson relayed member complaints about the poor quality wine served in the members’ lounge. Suggestions were made for improvement.
Motion by Jim Cassin, seconded by Gary Walsh, to adjourn. Vote unanimous. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
______
Garry P. Murphy, Secretary
1