91-1120 Bell 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 20, 1991
Adopted: November 20, 1991
Omnibus 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
Professional shall:
a. Be responsible to the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
b. Work with City Human Resource Department and the
Parks and Recreation Director, to hire, train,
evaluate, schedule, discharge and supervise, the
Golf Course Superintendent and his staff, and
other seasonal and 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 both 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.
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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 Mastercharge card 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 Professional with
clubhouse facilities in good physical condition and shall
include the necessary furnishings, equipment, floor covering,
and utilities needed 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, tourna-
ments, leagues and other related golf activities
and programs .
d. Per annum base rate of $40,000 effective January
1, 1992, to be paid in equal bi-weekly
installments throughout 1992 .
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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 pro-
fessional 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 insur-
ance for the professional and dependents; 2)
enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retire-
ment Fund (including Social Security) ; 3) fully
paid life insurance coverage for professiona
(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 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 the one ( 1)
year golf season extending from February 1 through December 23
of 1992 .
EXECUTED
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Agenda Item No .
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October 30, 1991
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Larry L. Rice, City Manager
SUBJECT: Golf Professional Contract
PURPOSE
To request the City Council ' s approval of the Golf Pro-
fessional' s contract.
BACKGROUND
eikPrior to August 1, 1991, the Golf Division operated with
co-division heads. Division organization changes have since
been made and the Golf Course Superintendent and his staff of
three full-time, five seasonal, and seven summer employees
now report directly to Golf Professional Rick Bell.
The changes in this proposed employment agreement re-
flect the additional responsibility of directing the total
golf operation and Mr. Bell 's estimate of several years '
worth of work to turn around the playing conditions at both
Spartan Meadows and Wing Park.
The proposed changes from the current contract include:
( lb) The Golf Course Superintendent and his staff are
listed as responsible to the Golf Professional.
(3d) The per annum base rate is increased from $34,000
to $40,000 for 1992 .
See attachment-employment agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The per annum base rate of $40,000 has been budgeted for
1992 .
Mayor and Members of the City Council
October 30, 1991
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Golf
Professional ' -7,eontract.
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Lar L. Manager
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Attachment