NEW LISKEARD GOLF CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Present: Alvin Willard, Chuck Needham, Mike McArthur, Brian Flaxey, Joe Marsh, Gerry Massicotte, Al Jamieson, Doug Douglas, Peter Snowdon, Bruce Helbig, Bob Taylor, Claude Denomme, Kathy Denomme, Mike Bonnah, Bob Ing, Burl Regan, Roy Nightingale, Jim Graydon, Penny Graydon, Wayne Moar, Reynald Rivard, Gab Falardeau, Terry Mackey, Don Shepherdson, Ruth Shepherdson, Vic Lapointe, Mark Teskey, Alex Pedersen, Curtis Block, Pat Elliot, Darrell Christo, Bob Norris, Ross Latter, Alf O=Reilly, Bruce James, Eugene Menard, Peter Zafiris, Sue Shepherdson, George Kemp.
1. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm
a. Quorum 39 members
2. a. Minutes
a. Approval of minutes from annual meeting November 30, 2008
i. Moved by: Claude Denomme
ii. Seconded by: Doug Douglas
b. Business arising from the minutes
i. Nil.
CARRIED
b. Agenda additons
- Mike McArthur brought up the issue of tax fairness between NLGC and HGC. The HGC agreement of 1995 allows them to defer a portion of their taxes and NLGC was looking for a similar deal. Select members of the NLGC executive met with the Chief Financial Officer of the city. As a result of this meeting a proposal to defer NLGC taxes by 40% is on the City Council agenda for 9 December. There is no guarantee this proposal will be passed but if it does it will save NLGC about $5,000.00 per year on the tax bill. If NLGC is sold then the deferred taxes would become due at that time. Burl Regan stated that HGC owed $173,000.00 in deferred taxes. NLGC currently owes $30,000.00 in back taxes for the last 2 years. Questions were raised on weather or not HGC pays any taxes on the land the buildings sit on?
3. President=s Report: See attached
President=s report read by Chuck Needham
- Thanked board, crew, Corey Philips and staff.
- Thanked Pederson construction for water line to clubhouse.
- Thanked volunteers for clubhouse floor, and flowers etc.
4. Committee Report: See attached
Financial report presented by Alvin Willard.
- Bob Ing questioned if the overdue taxes were on the financial report.
- No the financial report was for this year only.
- Budget item hydro/propane should read propane.
- George Kemp questioned the borrowing power of the club, Alvin replied in light of what has happened in the last two years we don=t have any borrowing leverage left.
- Questions arose as to what ideas do we have for raising income.
- Clubhouse is rented December 12.
- Tournament income must be increased, perhaps discounts offered to members, need to attract new income.
- T Mackey suggested membership numbers be increased not membership fees.
- B Ing questioned about how the clubhouse would be run next season.
- V Lapointe stated members need to be treated better. Tournaments should start later in the day to allow members opportunity to play before tournament starts.
- A number of ideas were discussed from raising dues $100.00 to combining Pro Shop and Clubhouse.
- Darrell Christo questioned the impact of the HST becoming law.
- B Norris stated we can no longer afford to hide taxes in our fees.
- Bruce Helbig suggested we purchase at 09 rates.
- Membership report presented by Joe Marsh.
- 10 green fees package too attractive an offer for members.
- Need to find a way to attract new members.
- Claude Demonne questioned where did all the student memberships go?
- Pro Shop report presented by Joe Marsh.
- B Norris suggested a surcharge of $100.00 on merchandise.
- It was discussed that tournaments shouldn=t be allowed to bring prizes in from outside sources but should have to purchase them at the Pro Shop.
- B Ing asked what was the term of the lease for the 7 new carts? (5 years).
- It was agreed the rental on carts would have to be increased.
Greens report presented by Gab Falardeau.
- Vic Lapointe stated that the greens were in good shape this season, well done.
- Tee blocks were at times not replaced after mowing the tee area.
Planning report presented by Mike Bonnah
- Don Shepherdson asked if the plan was cast in stone, and if it was, it was a plan for disaster.
- No, it is just a starting point, something to deviate from as the circumstances dictate.
- We would like to do a lot more but our financial situation tops everything.
- George Kemp re-iterated that the club is on life support and some tough decisions must be made.
-Corey Philips suggested that we look into the National Golf Club Ownership Association. Their members have struggled with these same issues for years and may be able to provide some ideas that would work in our situation.
- Peter Snowdon has done a great job on re-vamping the web site, so log on and take a look at www@nlgc.ca.
Motion to accept the committee reports as presented
a. Moved by: Bob Taylor
b. Seconded: by Bob Ing
CARRIED
5. Motion to appoint Kemp Elliot and Blair to provide accounting services for 2010
a. Moved by: Alvin Willard
b. Seconded by : Darrell Christo
CARRIED
6. Election of Directors: 12 required for the Board
The following current board members accepted renomination.
Joe Marsh, Penny Graydon, Brian Flaxey, Chuck Needham, Gab Falardeau, Mike Bonnah, Alvin Willard, Bill Johnston, Sue Shepherdson.
The Nominations were opened:
Bruce Helbig nominated Pat Elliot - accepted
Bob Ing nominated Ross Latter - accepted
Ruth Shepherdson nominated Mark Teskey - accepted
Pat Elloit nominated Darrell Christo - accepted
Alvin Willard nominated Ivan Dewar - accepted
Motion to close the nominations
Moved by Alvin Willard, seconded by Claude Denomme
CARRIED
- The number of nominations exceed the board limit of 12 so an election was held.
- Bob Norris and Mike McArthur tabulated the votes.
- The successful candidates were: Joe Marsh, Penny Graydon, Brian Flaxey, Chuck Needham, Gab Falardeau, Mike Bonnah, Alvin Willard, Pat Elliot, Ross Latter, Mark Teskey, Darrell Christo and Ivan Dewar.
- Bob Norris stated that it was good to see so many wanting to offer their services and thanked all who ran.
Motion to destroy the ballots
Moved by Bob Norris, seconded by Alvin Willard
CARRIED
7. Motion to Adjourn
Moved by Brian Flaxey that the AGM be adjourned at 5:00 PM.