Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Town Council approves erasing amount owed by Knoll.
The Parsippany Town Council voted 4-1 to cancel the financially struggling Knoll Golf Utility's debt to the water and sewer utility at its Tuesday night regular meeting at Town Hall. The issue was briefly mentioned at the Dec. 11 council agenda meeting. Councilman Michael dePierro, who is the body's Knoll liaison, said in the past, when the golf club routinely operated with surpluses, the township sometimes used some of the utility's excess funds to offset deficits in other areas of municipal government. Wiping away the debt, he said, would make things even and reduce the burden hanging over the golf club. A resolution authorizing the erasure of the Knoll Country Club's 2012 water and sewer receivable balances, as expected, came up …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Among the proposals is a realignment of golfer fees to make them appear more fair.
The Parsippany Town Council heard a proposal to amend the fee structure at the Knoll Golf Club during its Tuesday night agenda meeting at the municipal building. When the Knoll raised user fees in January, it increased fees for members who live in Parsippany by $3 and by $6 for non-resident members. According to Superintendent of Golf Glenn Foesel, this did not sit well with members who live outside of the township. In order to avoid losing business, the club is proposing a realignment of the fee structure to make it more equitable. Foesel told the council that the plan is to cut non-resident member fees by $3. If approved, the plan would take effect in 2013. Council member Michael dePierro spoke up for the plan. "If we don't reduce fees …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Town Council reconsidered a previous no vote to push through fee increases to offset revenue losses at the town utility.
Sometimes, it's a council's prerogative to change its mind. The Parsippany Town Council reversed its previous vote against raising the the town-controlled Knoll Country Club's user fees at at its Tuesday meeting at Town Hall. By unanimous vote, the body approved a move to raise the fees for members, non-members and guests. Business Administrator Jasmine Lim explained that weather-related issues and revenue reductions in 2010 and 2011 hit the Knoll Club hard. In addition, Lim said the town is reducing the rent charged to its caterer (a bid is out for the catering assignment, she said). All told, the institution faces a projected deficit of about $300,000. Lim said the proposed user fee hikes are intended to make up some of the shortfall…
John Meyer
8:46 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Looks like the councilmen and their friends and families will get a free pass for their rounds of golf next year. That should help them get back on their feet and solvent... One hand washes the other in politics. more ›