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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
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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
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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.
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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.