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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Special Meeting of June 24, 2011
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER
A. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1. Miacomet Golf Course -Planning Discussion `-
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Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Special Meeting of June 24, 2011
Land Bank Meeting Room, 22 Broad Street
Nantucket, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER: 2:07 P.M.
PRESENT: Bartlett, Gardner, Paterson, Reinhard, Stackpole.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Savetsky, Executive Director; Jesse Bell, Administrator/Fiscal Officer; Bruce
Perry, Resource Planner/Ecologist.
Miacomet Golf General Manager, Alan Costa and Miacomet Golf Course Superintendent, Sean Oberly
were also present at call to order.
D. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
1. Miacomet Golf Course:
a. Planning Discussion: Mr. Savetsky circulated a draft public statement summarizing
the history of Miacomet Golf Course ("MGC") and stating that the Land Bank is currently embarking
on a strategic planning process to look at the future of the course and its' anticipated facility needs.
The Commission suggested adding language about the Land Bank Act having a provision for active
recreation. Mr. Costa took exception to the statement that "all operational revenue and expense funding
comes from the Land Banlc," as the Land Banlc did not subsidize the operation of MGC at all last year.
b. Bathrooms Update: Mr. Costa reported that the new bathrooms were almost complete
and that the costs had exceeded his expectations because the building department considered the
bathrooms to be commercial, which required them to be built to different standards than what was
anticipated.
c. Irrigation Pump Failure: Mr. Oberly informed the Commission that he was having a
problem with the motor to one of the irrigation pumps and was working to get it fixed.
d. Financial Report -May: The Commission reviewed the balance sheet and profit and
loss comparison through May 2011. Mr. Costa pointed out that overall revenue was up compared to
last year, partially attributable to the raise in dues, as well as the reduction of staff in the restaurant.
Miacomet Golf Member Jim Botticelli entered the meeting at 3 p. m.
e. Planning Discussion (continued): The Commission continued its' discussion of
capital improvements at the course, including the clubhouse, golf cart storage and cart paths. Different
concepts were discussed, such as leasing out the restaurant, having a separate function space for
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members and having lockers in the basement for members to change their clothes. Chairman Stackpole
emphasized that it was important for the Commission to maintain a significant amount of control over
MGC because ultimately it is the Commission that is accountable to the public. Commissioner
Paterson emphasized that the members needed to be surveyed and financing options needed to be
explored before going forward with designing a new clubhouse. Commissioner Bartlett suggested
alternative design concepts for expansion/renovation of the clubhouse, but also expressed concern
about keeping rates affordable. Commissioner Reinhard stated that he did not want to see a fancy
restaurant at the course and agreed with Commissioner Paterson that more input was needed from
members. Commissioner Gardner raised questions about the business model and suggested that MGC
employees should perhaps be Land Bank employees. Further, Commissioner Gardner stated that he
was not opposed to a second floor function space and that if MGC was going to offer food service, it
should be done as economically as possible. Mr. Perry suggested that the Commission consider using a
facilitator to help hone their focus throughout the strategic planning process. Miacomet Golf member
Jim Botticelli told the Commission that he thought a membership survey on desired amenities in a new
clubhouse was a good idea. Mr. Savetslcy suggested that a more modest facility than the clubhouse
which was being proposed was something to consider, with perhaps more subsidizing by the Land
Bank to keep rates affordable over the years. Chairman Stackpole asked Mr. Savetsky to continue
working on finalizing the draft public statement and to come up with a list of membership survey
questions for the Commission to consider at the next special golf meeting. The Chairman also asked
Mr. Costa to create a wish list of amenities for the new clubhouse, provide a suggested floor plan and
begin to explore the comparative costs involved. The Commission asked Ms. Bell to circulate an email
the next day to get a sense of everyone's availability for another special `golf planning' meeting during
the third week in July.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made and duly seconded, it was VOTED to adjourn at 3:49 P.M.
Attested to: ~
Allen einhard, Secretary
Accepted, Approved, and Released by VOTE
of the Commission this 12th day of July, 2011.
DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Special Meeting of June 24, 2011
Documents and Exhibits List
1. Draft public statement about Miacomet Golf Course
2. Miacomet Golf Course -May Financials (incl. balance sheet and P&L comparison)
3. Blackwell plan for potential placement of pole barn for cart storage