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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-1997 GOLF MINUTES CALDWELL GOLF BOARD + ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM MEMBERS ATTENDING Boyd Cooper Chairman Dave Paulsen Men's Association Representative Bob Burns Korinne Sword Women's Association Representative Loraine Navis MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND Shirley Akagi Vice-Chairman Bill Moad Pete Cowles Jerry Langan Council Representative STAFF ATTENDING Lenny Stroup Fairview Pro John Watson Purple Sage Pro Gordy Crockett Golf Course Superintendent S TAFF UNABLE TO ATTEND AGENDA: 1) Chairman's report 2) Report from John Watson 3) Report From Lenny Stroup 4) Report from Gordy Crockett 5) New Business Chairman Cooper called the meeting to order . (1) CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Cooper told the board that Evie Kiler, the city finance officer, would be at the meeting before it was over to give the members a report on how we are doing financially. This is to help make a decision on whether or not we wish to make any fee increases in 1998. Cooper then passed out to the board members copies of the new Golf South Idaho brochures. It was agreed by the members that our ad looks good. Cooper said that Shirley Akagi, who could not be present at this meeting, had asked that we remind the pros to enforce the rules that have been set by the board. Shirley said that she had received complaints that many of these rules were being � broken. Some of the things Shirley mentioned are: 1 No children under six on the course 2 No children driving rental carts 3 Observe the no spike rule 4 Observe the 90 degree rule 5 Marshals should tend to duty (no practicing or golf ball fishing)while on duty 6 Keep carts away from greens and tee boxes A discussion followed and the board members told the pros to make sure the marshals were told to snforce the rules. At this point, Carroll Frost, a local golfer and a guest at the meeting, asked if he could say a few words. He said that he and some of his friends were concerned because people were not repairing their ball marks and replacing their divots. Cooper thanked Frost for his input. John Watson suggested that it would be a good idea to have the marshals meet sometime with the board to discuss the problems. Evie Kiler entered the meeting and Chairman Cooper introduced her to the board. Kiler then passed out information copies to the board members. These included City of Caldwell Golf Course Operations Historic Revenue and Expenditures, City of Caldwell Combining Statement of Revenues,Expenses and changes in Retained Earnings. � Kiler said that as of 2-28-97 the Golf fund cash was: First Security Bank, reserve for debt service 100,887.00 Cash in checking and investment 373,861.00 Byrl Morse Day Tourney Money 9 518. 0 Total 484, 266.00 Kiler said that in 1996 the excess of revenue over expenses was $190,978. The projected budget figure for 1997 shows only $30,000 excess of revenue. This is because we now have $160,000 in debt service for the new sprinkler system and the acquisition of the Hansen and Machen properties. She said that the revenues should be sufficient to cover this debt but the board should be aware that this debt service will go on for the next ten years. In a comparison of 1997 to 1996 Kiler gave the board the following figures thru February 28: 1997 1996 Season ticket revenue 49,298.27 48,422.08 Greens Fees 50.304.63 38 1. 7 Total 99,602.90 86,607.15 Kiler reviewed the expenditures so far for 1997. She said that the City Council would like any fee changes to be presented to the council by the 1 ST of June. . A discussion followed on some of the expense projects that we would " like to do next year. A parking lot to be built when the house is moved from the corner of 9th and Grant. Additional fencing. Beginning a cart path system at Fairview. Loraine Navis said she would like to see the parking lot at Fairview be a paved one. Lenny Stroup said he would not like to see the green fees raised any at Fairview. He would like to see us stay competitive with other nine hole courses. Stroup then gave the board a run-down of the fees at River Bend which is another 9 hole course. A discussion followed on the pros and cons of raising the greens fees and season tickets. Dave Paulsen asked Evie Kiler if a computer that was stolen from the Mens Golf Association would be covered by the City insurance. Kiler said that it would not be covered. Cooper thanked Evie Kiler for coming to the meeting and giving the board much needed information. It was decided by the board to postpone the fees decision until the next meeting. Cooper said he hoped we could have all of the members present to discuss this issue. (II) REPORT FROM JOHN WATSON John told the board that the new slat wall for displaying merchandise really looks good in the club house. John s�id he would like to see an area developed for washing golf carts. Gordy Crockett said he would {ook into the possibility of doing this. (III) REPORT FROM LENNY STROUP Lenny said a man had called him from the Friends Academy in Greenleaf asking if they could play at Fairview one day a week for the next nine weeks. This is the first year they have tried to have a golf team. It was divided to give them permission to use Fairview for the same charge that the other schools pay. Lenny said he would work it out with them as to schedules, etc. (IV) REPORT FROM GORDY CROCKETT Gordy said he had made arrangements to have containers for thrash at Purple Sage this year. It is a little expensive, but will keep the trash from piling up and becoming an eyesore. ` (V) NEW BUSINESS Loraine Navis said she had been calied by a lady who complained because we were allowing smoking in the clubhouse at Purple Sage. Other board members said they also had received complaints. it was noted that most pubtic buildings do not aliow smoking. It was moved by Loraine Navis and seconded by Bob Burns that as of April 1, 1997 the clubhouse at Purple Sage would be a smokeless facility. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned.