HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-18 Golf Board MinutesGolf Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 181h, 2023
Attendance- Carmen Jevaux, Gini Guy, Brett Williams, Shirley Akagi, Ken Wheeler, Zach Wagoner, Pam
Wagoner, Sue Kushlan, Chuck Bosen
Motion to approve the minutes- V by Sue Kushlan, 2"d by Shirley Akagi
Brett Williams -
The initial goal for year over year was 20%, but this was exceeded.
The year -over -year was 24%, with March being the exception.
The pro shop, range, and snack bar were up in revenue.
Green fees were way over the expected budget numbers.
The gross revenue for the year was $275,000.00 for both courses.
Rounds of golf played were up 5%.
Happy with the staff this year. There was consistency.
The installation of the golf mat on the range has been an improvement.
We need new range bails and may switch to Titleist or Callaway because Bridgestone doubled their
price.
Fees will go up at Purple Sage and stay the same at Fairview. $27-30 during the week, $34-40 on
weekends. This will align with the valley golf courses, but will still be cheaper.
Fee increases will be unrestricted passes up $100, restricted passes up $50, cart storage up $50, and trail
fees up $50.
All staff will receive raises in the upcoming year.
Season passes are available for purchase and are good from February to February.
All tournaments coming back, no additions, would like to eliminate some. No more weekend
tournament dates, if one needs to be added it will be Wednesday to Friday.
The mayor's tournament was a success and Labor Day was a full field.
Fairview logos have been great in the Pro Shop.
Purple Sage Pro shop was up 30%. It will no longer be carrying drivers or fairway woods.
Chuck congratulated Brett and Ken.
Ken Wheeler -
Thanked the ladies for bringing lunch out to the maintenance crew.
He still has no assistant. He managed to pick up two guys for 45 days this summer.
He currently has two guys and a few retired guys.
Fairview has the addition of 4 mowers. They will make a % inch cut on the whole course.
Holes 4,5,6 is the problem area. The mowers cut approximately 26 acres freeing up time for Monte.
Purple Sage mowers are having new software testing. Beta testing is being conducted.
These mowers help streamline maintenance and keep costs down.
Ken is working on soil samples; however, they take 2 years to complete.
A new way of punching the greens has been a quick turnaround of 7-8 days. Spring takes longer.
The shape of the course is GREAT!
Zach asked about the status of Cart paths. Ken and Brett have not heard. Julie's department and Ken
tried scheduling in the spring but have not heard. The budget is only $45,000. 00 in the budget which
will only cover 4 holes.
Chuck asked about the Trees. One behind #9 and #6 at Fairview are to be taken down. A cost of $6000
in insecticide has been spent on tree maintenance.
Gini Guy- Ladies Association
This year was transitional with a new administrative group but we found success.
Membership has increased to 80 members, with a few joining late.
A home course versus a home course with Centennial was orchestrated by Gini.
Changed the format of checking in for play days with a Google form check -in link.
The Cross Country Mixer had a chili cook -off where players tasted and voted, with great success.
Chapmen were held in both courses with a lot of success.
The fundraisers held were successful.
Looking to promote golf with Caldwell Junior Golf through the parent junior tournament with fundraiser
funds.
Fundraising funds will also go to Meals on Wheels.
Working on towel -wetting stations for both courses.
Planning on gathering for winter and playing cards, dice games crafting, and field trips.
The Fall Ball Scramble will move to a Cross Country Mixer in the spring.
Planning on providing lunch to show appreciation for the maintenance workers.
Pam Wagoner -Caldwell Junior Golf
We ended another great season with our Juniors.
We started with 130 kids and ended with around 110.
Held the biggest club Championship ever.
Fall Golf will be held at Purple Sage.
John McGee- A representative of the city council raved about the conditions of the Golf Course.
Chuck asked if there were any other items.
Chuck Bosen-
Identify the meeting schedule for 2024.
Meetings will be held at 8 AM at Purple Sage Golf Course on March 20, June 19, August 21, and October
16. Meetings will be held in the basement until further notice.
Motion set by Zach and seconded by Gini. Motion passes.
Electing of officers.
Sue Kushlan made a motion to keep the slate of officers as elected for 2024. Shirley Akagi seconded the
motion. This keeps Chuck Bosen as Chair, Zach Wagoner as vice chair and Pam Wagoner as secretary.
Meeting adjourned by Chuck