Golf Course Authority
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · November 9, 2010
Minutes
To: NGCA Members
From: Barney Caulfield, Chairman NGCA
Re: Draft Minutes of NGCA special meeting of November 9, 2010
Members Present
Barney Caulfield
Richard Strouse
Charles Whitty
Michael E. Driscoll (4:15)
David DiBattista
Richard Podurgiel
Others Present
John Paesani, PGA Professional
Bruce Morse, Superintendent
Josh Pothier, Deputy Comptroller
Jim Homiski, Member’s Club
Glenn Meadows, Member’s Club
Meeting called to order at 4:05 PM by Chairman Caulfield.
Discussion of revenue items, 2010 versus 2011:
- Membership
- Green Fees
- Specials
- Golf car fees
Discussion of Maintenance department budget: suggest we create a separate line item for
overtime.
Discussion of Pro Shop department budget: added money to budget for a starter for afternoons
during peak season, and added money for increased bank card service charges. Debt service
expense will be $32,725 in 2010.
Discussion of Clubhouse department budget:
1) Need to do work in upstairs men’s bathroom
2) Need new carpet in foyer, golf shop and conference rooms.
Discussion of ways to raise revenues in 2011:
1) Inducements for members.
2) Discounts for dues depending on years of membership.
3) Increase discount amount for members purchasing gift cards.
Discussion of contract with Superintendent:
1) Paragraph 10 – 5 weeks vacation not 4 weeks (following the clerk’s union).
Discussion of contract for Professional.
Motion by Mr. Podurgiel, seconded by Mr. Strouse to adjourn at 6:11 pm, this motion passed
unanimously.
Agenda
Date: November 3, 2010
To: NGCA
From: John Paesani, PGA Professional
Re: Special Meeting Notice
Please be advised that there will be a Special Meeting of the Norwich Golf Course Authority on
Tuesday November 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Norwich Golf
Course, 685 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360.
Agenda for Special Meeting of the Norwich Golf Course Authority
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Conference Room
Norwich Golf Course
685 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
4:00 pm
Items for Discussion / Action:
1) Consider and take action relative to NGCA’s budgets for the calendar year 2011.
2) Consider and take action relative to professional service agreement between the
course Superintendent and the NGCA.
3) Consider and take action relative to the professional service agreement between the
Pro-Manager and the NGCA.
John Paesani
John Paesani, PGA Professional
Cc: Norwich City Clerk
Charles Whitty, Budget Subcommittee Chair
Barney Caulfield, NGCA Chair
Michael Driscoll, NGCA Secretary
J P Mereen, NGCA Budget Committee member
Richard Strouse, NGCA Greens Committee Chair
David DiBattista, NGCA Planning Committee Chair
Richard Podurgiel, NGCA Member
Bruce Morse, Superintendent
James Homiski, Member’s Club Representative
Josh Pothier, Deputy Comptroller, City of Norwich
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