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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2008 GOLF MINUTES GALDWELL GOLF BOARD Page 1 of 3 Wednesdav, May 21, 2008 8:00 A. M. Caldwe�l Police Station Meeti�� Room APPRO ED MEMBE�S PRESENT CC � Shiriey Akagi Vice-Chaarman Gerald Schr�der Secretary Georgia Hersh CLGA Representative Pat INglis CMGA Repres�ntative James Dakan City Council Represe�tative Lorraine Navis Dan Rawell TELEPHONE CONNECTED Jeff Osqaod Chairman STAFF PRESENT Ken Wheeler Superintendent �ohn Watsan Purple Sage Pro Le�nie Stro�p Fairview Pro E1Jay Wa3te Mayor's Office GUEST PRESENT Fd Huckfeldt Meeting was call�d ta �rder by Vice-Ch�irman �hirley Akagi at 8:0� A. M» UFDATE FROM CH�IRMAN Shirl�y recognized Ed H�ckfeld�, an in��rested golfer who had reguested to a�dress the bpard. Mr. Huckfel�t p�efaced his rernarks �y stating that hfs main canc�rn was the ne�d. for ai� patrons o� the Caldwell golf courses to have greater oppartunity to become mdre fui3y informed. �� specified th� need for p�sting o� meeting notices and the �inutes af ineetings. He also inquired as tp wh�ther thez•e were existing by-laws and, if so, the extent to which they w�re available to interested patrons. Discussion followed regarding meeting noticesr agenda and minutes. There was consensus regarding tuture postYng tif th� afor�mentioned i�em� at both Fairview and Purple 5age. Shirley stated that meetings of the b�ard are �pen. She pointed out that persnns wisfiing ta a�dr��s the board are re�ueste� to state that desire prior ta the mseting. Pa� Inglis requ�sted opportunity to discuss current and future make-up of the golf board. He ��ferred ta a meeting that represen�atives of the CMCA had with Mayor Naneolas on May 9, 200�. He reported a proposal for board appointments as frr'f 1 r�wc _* 3 members by CMGA Page 2 Of 3 2 members by CLGA 3 members by City Council Pat added that there had been consideration as to length of terms and initial staggering in the beginning. This will need to be determined. There may also be a limitation on number of terms an individual my serve. UPDATE FROM KEN WHEELER Greens have been sealed at both courses. Currently working on drainage. Some staff shortage has required a shifting of personnel to accomplish necessary work. Ken expressed a particular concern about costly damage to edges of green cups. This results from golfers using the putter head to retrieve holed balls. Discussion regarding this prb�tice resulted in the determination that all golfers need to�made aware of this potentially damaging action. ELJAY WAITE UPDATE Work on the budget is in process. Income is somewhat behind at this particular time. The Mad Monday trial is showing favorable results. Some additional promotions are in the planning stage. E1Jay deferred to Ken Wheeler to give some elaboration regarding these undertakings. Ken related that information and special coupons will be included in City of Caldwell water bill mailings. He also indicated that like effort will be directed to water customers in the City of Middleton. UPDATE BY JOHN WATSON John expressed mixed feelings regarding the financial year to date. He indicated that the month of May was showing quite favorably, however, there is still some making-up to do. The special rates results have been quite favorable. John suggested that consideration be given to expand upon the special offerings now in effect. Chris Cordova has requested consideration for refund of his trail fee. Gail Waddle has requested roll-over consideration on her season pass. There was consensus approval for John to grant. � � ' n ) Page 3 Of 3 UPDATE BY LENNIE STROUP Year to date income is just slightly off. The overall outlook is good. The course is in outstanding condition. This reflects quite favorably on the two-member staff. OLD BUSINESS Motion by Pat Inglis "Grant Chris Cordova a pro-rated trail fee refund." Second by Lorraine Navis. Passed by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Dan Rowell "Add Thursday as an additional special rate day comparable to the recently authorized Mad Monday." Second by Georgia Hersh. Passed by unanimous vote. Chairman Shirley suggested that we have a golf board team entry in the Mayor's June 6 tournament. Dan Rowell and Gerald Schroder volunteered to strive for make-up of a necessary team. Georgia Hersh was designated to serve as acting chairman in the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman. Pat Inglis expressed that there is need for future consideration of the following: l. Tee box markers, 2. Course yardage indicators. 3. Comprehensive consideration of the season pass structure. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 A. M. Submitted by Gerald Schroder.