2018-01-24 Special MeetingORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, January 24,2O18
Berlin Town Hall
John "Doc"McIntosh Room
6:30 PM
A. CALLTOORDER
Mayor Mark Kaczynski called the Ordinance Committee Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members inattendance were: Councilor JoAnn Angelico -Stetson
Councilor Amy Danie|e
Mayor Mark KaczynsN
Councilor Peter Rosso
None
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made byCouncilor Rosso and seconded by Mayor Kaczynskitoapprove the August 16,
2017 minutes.
Those voting in approval: Councilor Rosso, Mayor Kaczynski
Abstained: Councilor Angel! co-BeLson,Councilor Danie|e
Vote being 2-0-2 (MOTION CARRIED)
D. NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Councilor Rosso and seconded bvCouncilor Danieleto increase membership
on the Public Golf Course Committee from seven members to eight members and to send this
amendment tmthe Town Council for aPublic Hearing and adoption.
Those voting infavor: Councilor Angel ico-Stetsmn,Councilor 0aniele,Councilor Rosso,
Vote being 4-0 (MOTION CARRIED)
Motion made by Councilor Angelico -Stetson and seconded by Councilor Rosso to adjourn the
meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Those voting infavor: Councilor Ange|ico-Stetson,Councilor Daniele,Councilor Rosso,
Mayor Kaczynski
Vote being 4-0 (MOTION CARRIED)
Kathryn J.Wall
Clerk ufthe Meeting
RECEIVED FOR RECORD
BERLIN TOWN CLER
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Part I – Public Golf Course Commission
See. 2-181. Establishment.
There shall be and is hereby created, in the Town of Berlin, a Public Golf Course Commission
hereinafter referred to as the Commission.
See. 2-182. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply to Sec. 2-183 through Sec. 2-185 herein:
(a) "Fiscal year" means the fiscal year of the Town of Berlin beginning on July I and
ending on June 30 of every year.
(b) "Golf course" refers to Timberlin Golf Course, owned by the Town of Berlin
including, without limitation, any and all of the following as they relate to any
such Public Golf course: land, rights and interests in land; rights of way,
approaches and contract rights; office(s) and other buildings and facilities; paved
areas; access roads; garages, parking lots and other parking structures;
furnishings, equipment and apparatus; all other structures, facilities and
improvements necessary and convenient to the development and maintenance of
any such golf course and for the promotion and accommodation of any such golf
course; and all other property (real, personal, mixed or otherwise), now or
hereafter constructed or acquired, of or belonging to or pertaining to any such golf
course.
See. 2-183. Composition; appointment, removal, and term of members; annual
meeting and election of officers.
The Public Golf Course Commission shall be composed of seveff-gigh—t (8-7) resident electors of
the Town. All members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Town Council and may be
removed by the Town Council. Each of the weight (8-7) members shall serve for a term of
three (3) years, ending each January, with appointments staggered so that
replacement/reappointments take place for no more than two (2) or three (3) members each year.
Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term by the Town Council.
Upon establishment, the Commission shall elect a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary
from its members to serve until its first annual meeting. Thereafter, each January, the
Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. At the first meeting of its first full
year, a Secretary will be hired to record the minutes of the meetings of the Commission. The
Commission shall schedule regular monthly meetings, which schedule shall be filed with the
Town Clerk, designating the time and place thereof. The agenda and minutes of all Commission
meetings will be filed with the Town Clerk on a timely basis, pursuant to Connecticut General
Statutes.
See. 2-184. Powers and duties; staff.
The Commission shall have the power to:
(a) Make and ensure enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations for the orderly
play of golf and the operation of Timberlin Golf Course and attendant facilities,
which rules and regulations shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Council;
(b) Provide input and recommendations to be used in the negotiations of all proposed
contracts with any entity involved in the operation of the golf course and
attendant facilities, to the Director of Golf and Town Manager; and
(e) Work with the Director of Golf to develop and prioritize alteration plans,
renovations, and capital improvements based on available funds.
The Commission shall submit reports to the Town Manager and/or the Town Council as may be
requested from time to time.
Staffing for the operation and maintenance of the golf course shall be provided for in the final
Town Council approved budget, prepared and submitted by the Director of Golf to the Town
Manager as his direct report. The Commission will have reviewed the budget prior to
submission to the Town Manager.
See. 2-185. Budget; schedule of charges.
The Director of Golf shall prepare a fiscal year golf course expense budget, to the Town
Manager containing his estimate of projected expenses. The Commission will have reviewed the
budget prior to submission to the Town Manager.
The Director of Golf will present a schedule of fees, rates, rentals, and charges for the ensuing
calendar year, developed in concert with the Commission, to the Town Council for their review
and adoption at the first Town Council meeting in January.
The revenues projected shall be in an amount which is sufficient to meet current expenses as set
forth in the budget finally adopted by the Town Council.
The course financial performance will continue to be measured based on course revenues,
expenses, and charges from other Town departments, e.g. Building Maintenance and Town
Garage for in kind services needed at the golf course.