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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
JAMES VOGT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, 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 James Vogt for professional golf services, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: January 14, 1998
Adopted: January 14, 1998
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2i day of
, 1998, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois,
a municip 1 corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) , and
James Vogt (hereinafter referred to as "Vogt" )
WHEREAS, City has determined it to be in City' s best
interests to employ Vogt in the position of Head Golf
Professional during the term of this agreement; and
WHEREAS, Vogt desires to accept appointment to the position
of Head Golf Professional of City upon certain terms and
conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1 . Vogt shall be employed by City and shall act in the
position of Head Golf Professional for City.
2 . Vogt shall reasonably and to the best of his abilities,
perform those duties enumerated on Attachment "A" , which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof .
3 . City shall pay to Vogt a salary of Twenty-six Thousand
Five Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars ($26,523) in equal biweekly
installments for his services during the term of this agreement
which shall consist of a period of fifty-two (52 ) weeks,
including two (2) weeks paid vacation time.
4 . Vogt shall be entitled to retain any funds received by
Vogt for providing golf lessons to members of the general public
(both individual and groups) including junior lessons . Such
retained lesson funds shall not be construed to constitute
payment of salary or other benefit by City for any purpose.
5 . City shall provide a benefit package to Vogt which shall
consist of enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
(including Social Security and Medical Insurance) upon such terms
as are customary for other City employees in similar employment
positions; one day off of work each week; and vehicle mileage
reimbursement upon such terms as are customary for all other City
employees . City shall also pay annual membership dues of $700
for Vogt for the Illinois Professional Golf Association.
6 . Vogt shall be governed by City' s personnel rules and
regulations to the extent such rules and regulations do not
conflict with the terms of this agreement. In the event of such
conflict, the terms of this agreement shall control .
7. This agreement shall expire on December 30, 1998, unless
otherwise terminated by law or as provided herein. This
agreement may be terminated by either party hereto for any reason
upon fourteen ( 14) days written notice. Nothing contained herein
shall be construed as to create anything other than at-will
employment agreement.
8. This agreement shall not be construed as to create a
joint venture or other partnership relationship between the
parties hereto.
9 . This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the
laws of the State of Illinois . In the event either party
attempts to enforce any of the provisions of this agreement, it
is agreed between the parties hereto that venue for the
resolution of any such enforcement attempt or other resolution
shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois .
10 . Vogt shall hold harmless and indemnify City from and
against any and all causes of action, claims for damages, suits
and any and all other liability, including but not limited to
reasonable attorney' s fees, arising out of, or in connection
with, or alleged to arise out of our in connection with, Vogt' s
negligent performance of the terms of this agreement.
11 . The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the
event that any of the terms or provisions of this agreement are
deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the
remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
EXECUTED
Attest: For the City:
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Dolonna Mecum ce A. Parker
City Clerk City Manager
Head Golf Professional
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J.11111 Vogt
SPARTAN MEADOWS HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the direction and supervision of the Golf Administrator .
This annual contracted position will be held accountable for the
daily operations and programming of the Spartan Meadows
Clubhouse and course play.
TYPICAL TASKS
* Will be responsible to the City of Elgin ' s Golf
Administrator.
* Supervises , markets and develops specific goals for the
merchandising operation at Spartan Meadows Golf Course.
* Responsible for implementing training program for
part-time clubhouse and course staff .
* Will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring of all
employees and monitoring of all employees .
* Will be responsible for Assistant Professional at Wing
eilik Park.
* Will be required to work 8 hours per day 6 days per week.
Weekends and holidays are mandatory work days .
* Will be responsible for doing daily reports and bank
deposit, with the exception of day off when another employee, as
agreed upon with Golf Administrator, will complete daily report.
* Develops, promotes and supervises concession operation at
Spartan Meadows .
* Supervises and schedules individual and group lessons with
the appropriate instruction as agreed to by Golf Administrator.
* Assists Golf Administrator with developing promotions for
the golf course .
* Develops , promotes and supervises leagues , tournaments and
programs at Spartan Meadows . Will be responsible for working
and assisting with leagues and tournaments at Wing Park Golf
Course .
* Will be responsible for attending a monthly Golf Committee
meeting and submitting a written report to Golf Committee for
/"" Spartan Meadows and Wing Parks Clubhouse activity.
rft. * Responsible for developing and .implementing customer
service staff training program for part-time clubhouse and
course staff .
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* Prepares , maintains and records accounts of attendance,
inventory, financial charges , receipts , personnel evaluations
and other related data.
* Assists Golf Administrator to develop, evaluate, recommend
and manage procedures that will inform and direct the public
regarding proper golf etiquette, rules and regulations .
* Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of clubhouse, golf
carts and pull carts .
* Administers rental program; equipment, carts and pull cart
rentals .
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
* Ability to plan and implement tournament program.
* Ability to coordinate with superintendent any events and
maintenance effecting the normal course play.
rftb. * Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the
golf business .
* Ability to plan and implement programs and events in
response to community needs .
* Ability to train and supervise part time staff .
* Ability to work closely with others in the golf clubhouse
and among other departments within the city' s organization.
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— City of Elgin
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December 12, 1997
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Robert O. Malm, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Employment Agreement for Head Golf Professional
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and
members of the City Council with information to consider
renewing the employment agreement with Jim Vogt as the Head
Golf Professional .
BACKGROUND
Jim Vogt has been the Head Golf Professional for the City of
ellw Elgin since February, 1996. His responsibilities include
merchandising, daily financial oversight of clubhouse conces-
sion and course fee sales, lesson instruction and overall
day-to-day operations of Spartan Meadows Golf Course.
The Head Golf Professional is a contracted City of Elgin
employee and reports directly to Golf Administrator Mike
Lehman.
-The 1998 per annum base salary for the Head Golf Professional
is $26, 523 for a period of 52 weeks . The contract provides
for medical and retirement benefits and allows the golf
Professional to retain earnings for providing lessons .
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None .
VkEINANCIAL IMPACT
The salary for the Head Golf Professional position is included
within the Golf Fund' s 1998 budget, account number
540-5801-775 . 01-01, Regular Employee Earnings .
LEGAL IMPACT
elli None .
Employment Agreement for Head Golf Professional
December 11, 1997
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ALTERNATIVES
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City
Council approve the employment agreement of Jim Vogt as Head
Golf Professional .
Respectfully submitted,
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onica Meyers, Director
Pa • and Recreation Department
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Rob -rt I . Malm
Interim City Manager
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