1. Call to Order

President Tom Duffey, called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

Board members present: Jerry Ankers, Angelo DeBenedictis, Tom Duffey, Jack Gross, Bob Margolin, Vince O'Connor, Tony Rizzo, Jerry Ross, and Ernie Smith.

Board members absent:  Cliff Swanson

3. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the meeting of November 29, 2001 and minutes of the meeting of March 14, 2002 were distributed.
Bob Margolin moved to approve the minutes as written.  Jack Gross seconded the motion.  The motion passed without exception.

A. Appointment of committee membership for 2002-2003

Tom Duffey presented a revised slate of committee members for 2002-2003.

 

Golf Committee	Documents Committee	Finance/Long Range
Lou Mommaerts	Harry Anderson (CoChair)	Barry Humble
Faye Froellich	Harley Greenberg (CoChair)	Jerry Ankers
Bud Hillyard	Vince O'Connor (Secretary)	Tony Rizzo
Bert DiDonato	Doug Gotro	Pat Courtney
John McDonald	Jack Hibbs	Gerald Simmerman
Gloria Gaynor	Holly O'Connor	Walter Weigele
Don English	Mike Manfre	Polly Brenner
Betty Lou Pyle	Gerald Ross	Bob Margolin
Joe Leiser	Angelo DeBenedictis
Ernie Smith	Louise Cannizzaro	Architectural Review Committee
		Curtis Sawyer
Insurance Committee	Executive Committee	Joe Leiser
Jack Gross	Jack Gross	Don Smith
Vince O’Connor	Bill Moore	Shirley Smith
Gerald Ross	Jerry Ankers
	Ernie Smith	Tie Breaker
		Gerald Simmerman

Jerry Ankers moved to approve the list as presented, Jack Gross seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Tom Duffey explained that the idea of establishing a physical fitness room had been raised by several people.  In order to gather information about such a center and to guage interest in this idea throughout the community, he proposed the formation of this study group:

 Gerald Ross, Betty Brice, Robert Ross
 Ernie Paoletti,  Phylis Simmerman, Reyo Margolin

Bob Margolin moved that this Physical Fitness Study Group be established. Jack Gross seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Tom Duffey explained that his is proposing a study group to look into various aspects of safety and appearance relative to Lakewood Blvd.  He expects the study group to talk to county officials, representatives of other communities on Lakewood, and other interested parties as they gather information about the current conditions and concerns for the future.
The following people were proposed as members of this study group:

 Jerry Ankers, Joan Alberts, Rony Rizzo
 Jim Brice, Larry Clementi, Jack Verdette

The discussion about the study group revealed complications that have arisen with respect to the condition of the medians.  After maintaining the medians since the start of work on Golfview, the Flecks have essentially done nothing with them for the past four years.  They are now interested in getting us to enter into a partnership with them (The Park) and the new development to our north for the purpose of maintaining the medians.  They want us to provide the water for the plantings.

Jerry Ankers moved to approve this study group.  Bob Margolin seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote

Jerry Ankers presented an initial set of Guidelines that had been developed by a small group of interested parties.
Proposed Guidelines for Personal Handicapped Cart Usage on Golf Course

1. All carts must be approved by golf course management.
2. If, in the opinion of golf course management, use of a cart is causing damage on the course,
    it will not be allowed on the course.
3. During wet conditions, golf course management will determine when carts can be used.
4. Carts must stay five (5) feet from tees.
5. Must approach greens no closer than twenty (20) feet.
6. Must provide a letter of disability from a doctor to use a cart on golf course.
    A Handicap Parking permit is not sufficient to use a cart.
7. Only disabled persons are allowed to operate the carts on the course.  No riders.
8. Storage and electricity for a cart will not be provided by Golfview.

Jerry explained that they had talked about proposing some kind of wheel width requirements, say 3.5 inches.  They had contacted officials connected with the ADA and the Dept. of Justice.  We can require industry standards, e.g., width of wheel on a standard golf cart.  We may need to get with our attorney to check on interpretations of the legislation and rules regarding carts on the golf course.  The bottom line is that we have to be able to protect our facilities.
It was asked if we would be responsible if a person is injured.  It was suggested that we contact our insurance broker and attorney.  Jerry stated that we cannot require the handicapped person to have insurance and we can't ask them to hold Golfview harmless.
In discussing the matter of wheels, someone asked how the wheels on this cart compared to the wheels on our lawnmowing equipment.  It was pointed out that the equipment wheels were much wider, and that wheels on standard golf carts were 8" wide.
Someone suggested that we need to consider the weight of the person as well as the width of the wheels and the ground conditions.

Bob Margolin moved to approve the guidelines as presented and printed.  Ernie Smith seconded the motion.

Jerry Ankers moved to amend the Guidelines by inserting a minimum wheel width requirement of 3.5 inches.
That motion failed for lack of a second.

The motion to approve the guidelines as printed, passed unanimously by voice vote.

Proposal on Installing walkways for access to walking path.

Vince O'Connor reminded the Board about the proposal to install sidewalks which would connect the various parking lots to the walking/jogging path.  He explained that it was a safety issue as well as an access issue.  The Board examined a bid to construct nine (9) such sidewalks at a cost of $2,898.

Tony Rizzo expressed many concerns about the construction of these sidewalks.  His points included the need to consider the base that would be constructed beneath the sidewalks, the need to consider water runoff/drainage, and the need to get additional bids using the same specifications.

Tom Duffey asked if everyone agreed that this is a good thing to do.  There were no stated objections.
Someone pointed out that it is really a convenience item, not safety.  People can use the parking lots to find a safe access if they want to.

Ernie Smith moved that we study the matter further, getting additional bids and considering fewer access points.  Jack Gross seconded the motion.

The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Tom Duffey noted that he had been remiss with regard to letting things be discussed even though they had come in too late to be included on the agenda.  This is a violation of state law and our own rules. We can't deal with an item that is not on the agenda.  Board members need to get items on the agenda before it is published.

In order to deal with items that have come up recently, the board will meet again on Friday, April 19, 2002 at  9:30 AM.

Bob Margolin asked if he could thank a person that he has known for 72 years for the fine work he did in getting a flag for the clubhouse.  With that introduction, he thanked Bob Margolin for getting the clubhouse flag.

6. Adjournment
 

Ernie Smith moved we adjourn. Bob Margolin seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Tom Duffey adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM.
 

Respectfully Submitted,
Vince O'Connor
Secretary

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