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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-6-24AGENDA 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 `- w ADJOURNMENT - 'J ~~ :~ MINUTES 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 Land Bank Commission June 24, 2011 Page 2 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