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Home My WebLink About95-24 Resolution No. 95-24 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 Richard B. Helwig, 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 his services as a golf administrator, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: February 8, 1995 Adopted: February 8, 1995 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 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 Administrator of the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, Richard A. Bell is willing to accept appointment as the Golf Administrator of the City of Elgin upon certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the employment of Richard A. Bell, as Golf Administrator 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 Administrator 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 Administrator. The Golf Administrator shall be responsible for the management of the programs and course play at Spartan Meadows and Wing Park Golf Courses . The Golf Administrator 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 the greens superintendent, assistant golf professionals, full-time employees, and 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. h. Plan promotions for the golf course. 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. -2- m. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 2 . The City shall provide the Golf Administrator 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 $49 ,400 effective January 1, 1995, to be paid in equal biweekly installments throughout 1995 . e. Receives all receipts for all golf lessons . 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) three ( 3) week vacation; 8) Days off may be substituted at the Golf Administrator' s discretion, for City observed -3- holidays that are worked (Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc. ) 4 . Further, the Golf Administrator 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 January 1, 1995, through the 31st day of December, 1995 . EXECUTED Attest: For the City: ke41-1/ 7)V--‹-Lch— • Dolonna Mecum Richard B. Helwig City Clerk City Manager Attest: Golf Administrator: 6-Z,( Ric and A. Bell -4- • 11 �n i4A -�� Agenda Item No. 4 . \.;,..-- „,,,,,,,aie January 17, 1995 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager SUBJECT: Employment Agreements for Golf Professional Contracts PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of three Golf Professional contracts . BACKGROUND These contracts represent a one year extensions of the Golf Professionals ' contracts . The only substantive change is to clarify the lines of authority within the division, the Head Golf Professional ' s title would be Golf Administrator. The per annum base rate in each case is increased 3% in 1995 to: $49,400 for the Golf Administrator, and $17, 845 and $13, 390 for the two Assistant Golf Professionals, respective- ly. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None. FINANCIAL IMPACT The per annum base rates with 3% increases have been budgeted for 1995. LEGAL IMPACT None. r i�,u ► Employee Agreements for Golf Professionals January 17 , 1995 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council approve the Golf Profes- sional contracts . Respectfully submitted, cb Q Lam• Olufemi olarin Human es urce _ ' rector Gregory A. Bay Director of Parks and Recreation Richard B. Helwig City Manager kb C C