90-1128 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.
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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
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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
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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 :
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk L y L..111A , City Manager
Attest: Golf Professional :
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Richard A. Bell
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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.
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