HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2008 GOLF MINUTES ' CALDWELL GOLF BOARD
Thursday, March 27, 2008
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8: 0 0 A. M. � �C'.�;�; �,
Caldwell City Hall °'
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MEMBERS PRESEN7"
Jeff Osgood _ Chairman
Shirley Akagi Vice-Chairman
Gerald Schroder Secretary
George Scott
Larry Rick CMGA Representative
Georgia Hersh CLGA Representative
Loraine Navis
Zeke Marmon
James Dakan Caldwell City Council
STAFF PRESENT '
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Ken Wheeler Course Superintendent
Lennie Stroup Fairview Golf Pro
John Watson Purple Sage Golf Pro
ElJay Waite City of Caldwell
GUESTS
Harry Angelos CMGA
Meeting called to order by Chairman Osgood at 8:00 A. M.
UPDATE FROM CHAIRMAN OSGO
Jeff initiated discussion regarding re-establishing monthly
meeting schedule.
Motion by Dan Rowell:
"Effective beginning in April, 2008, the regular monthly
meeting will be held at 8:00 A. M. on the third Wednesday of
each month. Place of ineeting to be a designated meeting room
at the Caldwell Police Department."
Second by Shirley Akagi.
Passed by unanimous vote.
Determined that in ak�sence of both Chairman and
Vice-Chairman, George Scott is to serve as Presiding
Officer.
. UPDATE FROM KEN WHEELER
Spring course preparation is on schedule and progressing to a
satisfactory degree. Credit due to maintaining a full crew
of eight--six of whom are returning ��► staff.
Maintenance cost.increases, highlighted by 68/ for fuel and
accompanied by sizeable hikes in parts, fertilizer and other
necessary items tends to adequately justify the need for
recently authorized 5% increase in passes for 2008.
Ken reiterated that there will be a Marshall System in
operation during the coming season. His call for volunteers
to serve with possible compensation in the form of golf
passes, did not bring forth any interested individuals. His
planned alternative will be to hire people that will be paid
an hourly wage.
�he �a�tnatn nolicy initiated in ivovember, 2GG7 iias �e�ii
generally well accepted and adherence to the signing system
is progressing favorably. Player reminders and necessary
enforcement measures are planned for the future.
UPDATE FROM JOHN WATSON �,
John gave a capsule explanation regarding recent absence from
his course job and related meetings.
Provided an overview of the February-March golfing experience
at Purple Sage. It was realistically a rather sobering
report. That period outlook was necessarily dimmed. by the
weather and other uncontrollable factors--such as gasoline
� price and overall economic outlook.
The numbers for the aforementioned period are not reasonable
for comparison. We definitely need to strive for a better
�turnout as spring progresses.
LENNIE STROUP UPDA
Lennie indicated that the Fairview experience was somewhat an
echo of that at Purple Sage.
On a positive note--Junior Golf is holding steady,
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Osgood recognized Larry Rick of CMGA.
Larry requested consideration of the need to reinstate the
ori�inal unrestricted season pass. This request prompted
considerable pro and con discussion. The following action
resulted.
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Motion by Geor ia Hersh
"Restricted pass ho.lders may play during the restricted
weekend and holiday periods by payment of one-half of the
regular green fee.��
Second by Shirley Akagi.
Passed by unanimous vote.
DEFRIBULATORS
Lennie Stroup initiated discussion by citing a localized
example of such equipment that was recently used to save a
life on a golf course.
John Houston of CMGA is on a list that will probably result !
- i n nt7r cr�r77i iny p�F i��hA non°��µi�r iµni±�c.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
E1Jay Waite announced that there is to be a future meeting
with CMGA representatives. Stated purpose is to consider
plans and ideas for the future. Results will eventua��y pass
through the Golf Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of "Purple Sage Promotion Day
It was acknowledged that there is need to increase play.
Much discussion ensued. Focus was o�t,examples of reduced
rate promotions in the area._____ _ __ _ _ ---- __ ---- _.-- ---- - ._
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Motion by Larry Rick:
"Effective Monday, March 31--and continuing on each
Monday thereafter==green fees for 18-holes at Purple Sage
will be reduced to $13.00;cart rental will be reduced to
$7.00."
Second by Georga Hersh
Passed by unanimous vote.
Related discussion brought out a variety of ineans and methods
whereby this action will be promoted.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 A. M.
Submitted by Gerald Schroder