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HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-1128 Bell 'ODG RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD A. BELL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an employment agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Richard A. Bell for professional golf services at Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf Courses, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: November 28, 1990 Adopted: November 28, 1990 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin desires to employ Richard A. Bell as the Golf Professional of the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, Richard A. Bell is willing to accept appointment as the Golf Professional of the City of Elgin upon certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the employment of Richard A. Bell, as Golf Professional of the City of Elgin upon the terms and conditions recited herein, is in the best interests of the City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the City of Elgin, a municipal corporation, and Richard A. Bell agree as follows : 1. That for and in consideration of the annual salary established by ordinance of the City of Elgin as it may be amended from time to time, and the other terms and conditions contained herein, Richard A. Bell agrees to act as Golf Professional of the City of Elgin and to exercise all the powers and to carry out to the best of his ability all the duties imposed upon him as Golf Professional . The Golf Professional shall be responsible for the management of the programs and course play at Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf Courses . The Golf Professional shall : a. Be responsible to the Director of Parks and Recreation. b. Work with City Human Resources Department and the Parks and Recreation Director, to hire, train, evaluate, schedule, discharge and supervise seasonal part-time employees, such as starters, rangers, instructors, and attendants. c. Keep accurate financial records and demonstrate sound fiscal control of both pro shops and related operations in order that the maximum revenue could be generated. d. Purchase, control and supervise the merchandising operation of the pro shops . Train staff in sales of merchandise. e. Prepare an annual budget making recommendations on the operational needs of Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf Courses to the Director of Parks and Recreation. f. Supervise concession operation of both courses . Ensure that pro shop food areas meet all health and sanitary requirements . g. Supervise and schedule individual and group lessons with the appropriate instruction as agreed to by the Director. h. Plan promotions for the golf course. Page 2 of 5 i . Organize and administer leagues, tournaments, programs and work with high school golf teams . j . Develop, evaluate, recommend and manage procedures that will inform and direct the public regarding proper golf etiquette, rules and regulations. k. Administer the Visa and Mastercard system. 1. Maintain the cleanliness of golf carts and pull carts and administer the rental program. m. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 2 . The City shall provide the Golf Professional with clubhouse facilities in good physical condition and shall include the necessary furnishings, equipment, floor covering, and utilities for operation. 3 . The City shall provide the following: a. Personnel, except golf lessons . b. Full accounting and purchasing systems for maintenance of records . c. Support and publicity for promotions, tournaments, leagues and other related golf activities and programs . d. Per annum base rate of $34,000 effective January 1, 1991, to be paid in equal biweekly installments throughout the year. The per annum base Page 3 of 5 rate of each subsequent contract will increase a minimum of 5% per year. e. Receives all receipts for all golf lessons (both individual and group except for junior lessons) and repair services of clubs and provides the financial department with fiscal documentation. The junior lessons will be conducted by the professional and/or assistants at no cost to the City. The number and content of these junior lessons will be determined by the Professional and the Director of Parks and Recreation. f . Benefit package which shall include: 1) fully paid comprehensive group major medical insurance for the professional and dependents; 2) enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (including Social Security) ; 3) fully paid life insurance coverage for professional (Group B) ; 4) one ( 1) day off each week; 5) a bank of thirty ( 30) days of sick leave; 6) conference and educational expenses as approved; 7) two (2 ) week vacation, etc. 4 . Further, the Golf Professional shall be governed by the City' s Personnel Rules and Regulations, except that the benefits received shall be those herein identified. 5 . This letter of understanding covers one ( 1) golf season, extending from February 1 through the 23rd day of December, 1991, and shall automatically renew itself annually Page 4 of 5 unless written notice to the contrary is given by either the City or the Golf Professional at least ninety (90) days prior to the termination date of the letter of any year thereafter. EXECUTED Attest: For the Cit : r ` r �f e Ch-t_ Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk L y L..111A , City Manager Attest: Golf Professional : VA"-L---q _ Richard A. Bell Page 5 of 5 Lc5-:r E Agenda Item No. November 7, 1990 To: Mayor and Members of City Council From: Larry Rice, City Manager Subject: Golf Professional Employment Agreement PURPOSE: To request that the 1991 Golf Professional 's Employment Agreement be approved. BACKGROUND: The Golf Professional 's Employment Agreement has been submitted to, and approved by the Legal Department relative to terminology. I also have reviewed the agreement and have no problems with it. The basic variation from previous contracts relates to a nine- month work year due to the heavy work load and the exceptionally long hours required during the professional season. Rick Bell has done an exceptional job and worked 12 months instead of 8 months to become knowledgeable about the requirements of the position and begin to upgrade the quality of services offered. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 11% per year salary increase has been included in the Parks and Recreation Department/Golf Division budget. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the 1991 Golf Professional 's Agreement by approved. 11111 Lar + -i e� ty Manager r