Beverly Golf & Tennis Club Commission – Jul 14, 2026

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The Golf and Tennis Commission approved the June 9 minutes and heard a financial update showing the Enterprise Fund balance holding steady, with June's biggest expense being a new refrigerator and veranda painting. Bill Lowd reviewed completed projects including fence installation, court resurfacing, and air conditioner installation, and discussed upcoming work like roof replacement and a new security system. GFMI reported 7,716 rounds in June, about 295 members, 74 on the waitlist, and full summer tennis programs.

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MEETING MINUTES

Board: Golf and Tennis Commission Date: July 14, 2026 Location: Beverly Golf & Tennis Members Present: Chair William Lowd, Vice-Chair Martin Lawler, Chad Crandall, Paul Sciamanna Members Absent: Kevin Ascolillo, Arthur Athanas Guests: Chris Carter Recorder: Donna Musumeci

Minutes:

Marting Lawler: Motion to approve the minutes of June 9. Paul Sciamanna seconded. The motion carries (4-0).

Financial Update:

Martin advised the balance in the Enterprise Fund for FY26 is holding in city funds. Biggest expense in June on clubhouse improvements, was the new refrigerator and painting of the veranda.

Bryant Ayles from Finance with the City will be asked to attend August meeting.

Projects Updates:

Bill Lowd noted accomplishments:

  • Wind screens with the logo will be installed year end.
  • City has hired a plumber, will not see invoices again from Irvine.
  • Three sections of Durabuilt fence were installed.
  • Painter from Colorado finished the veranda.
  • B&G – New Chef Jeff got a new refrigerator.
  • Elevator had its inspection.
  • GFMI got two air conditioners for the office.
  • Refrigeration group repaired units under the veranda.
  • Sport Tek completed tennis courts resurfacing for the season.
  • Purchased new awning for the veranda.

Bill reviewed completed project list; advised that a lot of work has been done, 3 years' worth of work. Bill advised Tognazzi will now work with the new plumber. To do - replace roof over heat/plant enter from the clubhouse in the spring, upgrade men's bathroom in the locker room, replace veranda railing, and new height to code in the winter. Waiting on security company for new security system for clubhouse, calvert 8th green to Tee on 9th need repair.

Bill called architect on the master plan and asked what we could do for windows. Possibility of a grant or CPC money for a matching project. We have $94K in the vault now to use.

Also talked with Dave Gellineau about Hole 18 and advised we need a plan on what to do.

Covers for the greens – PO for Green Jackets, for five covers.

Cart path repair, the quote for work did not include prevailing wage so it bounced back. In process to repeat quotes.

The new clock is being delivered this week, will be installed first week in August. Family is holding two double shot gun tournaments: electric work for the clock to be done by GFMI.

GFMI Update

Chris advised the rounds number of 7716 for June, there were a lot of playable days. He is working on membership, mostly checking balances to be paid. Not many juniors signed up for this year. Expect to bring the waiting list down by another five. We have approximately 295 members, with approximately 74 on the waitlist, about a five year wait if you join now.

Tennis has collected all their summer fees; programs are full for both adults and youth.

Bill Lowd: Motion to adjourn the meeting, Paul Sciamanna seconded. The motion passes (4-0).

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Terms used here

CPC
Community Preservation Committee, which reviews requests for Community Preservation Act money and recommends how to spend it.

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