Bernards Township GolfAdvisory Commission

Minutes –October17, 2016 – 7:00 PM

Municipal Building, 1 Collyer Lane

APPROVED, February 6, 2017

  1. CALL TO ORDER

M. Conleycalled the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975. The Commission saluted the flag and the roll was called.

  1. ROLL CALL

Members Present:Members Absent:

Sharon CepedaJoe Boyle

Michael ConleyCarolyn Gaziano

Michael Conley, Jr.

John Gunning

John Meany

Peter Tobia

Non-Members Present:

Jen Gander, Director

Kelly Kellaway, Recording Secretary

Jack McGrath, Course Supervisor

Sean O’Grady, Assistant Director

Matt Sullivan, Shearon

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  1. August15, 2016 Meeting Minutes
  1. Motion was made by J. Meany to accept the August 15, 2016 minutes as presented and seconded byM. Conley, Jr. All were in favor, motion passed.
  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  1. None
  1. REPORTS

A.Shearon Golf Report

  1. M. Sullivan reported that they had grubs in the rough so they treated the area with insecticide and will have to re-seed and let grow in. The irrigation lines will be blown out and winterized within the next few days. The practice green has been growing in nicely and theyhave been working to lower the height of the turf gradually. Will be good by end of the season and should be good to open at start of season next year.

B.Directors Report –J. Gander

  1. Practice Putting Green
  2. J. Gander would like to take some photos of GAC members testing the new practice putting green to be used as promotion for 2017 membership.
  3. 2017 Entrance Area Improvements
  4. J. Gander reported that the entrance area improvements will cost approximately $10,000 for parking lot curbing, shrubs and trees.
  5. Revenue and Expenses – Surplus Funds
  6. J. Gander would like to look at ways to get word out and attract new members. Possibly partner with the driving range or have a booth at Charter Day. The committee expressed interest in participating at Charter Day.

C.Operations Supervisor’s Report

  1. Tournaments
  1. J. McGrath reported that the Fall Classic was a success and alltournaments this season were well attended. This season’s Club Championship had the highest participation we have seen in many years.He would like to have the same number/type of tournaments next year but would consider moving some tournaments to different times of the season.
  1. Rounds Played
  1. J. Gander updated the committee on the rounds played to date and which are in line with last year.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. 2017 Membership Handbook Policies
  1. Motion was made by P. Tobiato accept the 2017 Membership Handbook Policies as presented, including the updated dress code. Motion was second by J.Gunning. All were in favor, motion passed.
  1. 2017 Member and Guest Fees
  1. Motion to increase the 2017 Membership Fees was made by M. Conleyand seconded by J. Gunning:
    Regular Membership, Early Payment$420.00
    Regular Membership, Regular Payment$460.00
    Student (12-23) & Senior (60+) Membership, Early Payment$375.00
    Student (12-23) & Senior (60+) Membership, Regular Payment$415.00
    College Student Summer Membership$245.00
    BT Residents only, up to age 23, College ID or transcript required, Membership
    valid Memorial Day to Labor Day
    Aye: S. Cepeda, M. Conley, M. Conley, Jr., J. Gunning, P. Tobia
    Nay: J. Meany,
    Motion Approved
  1. 2017 Operating Budget
  1. Motion made by P. Tobia to approve the 2017 Operating Budget as presented. Motion was second by M. Conley, Jr. All in favor; motion passed.
  1. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  1. None.
  1. COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
  1. .None.
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  1. None.
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by P. Tobia and seconded by M. Conley. All in favor; motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Kelly Kellaway

Recording Secretary