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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2005 GOLF MINUTES � . CALDWELL GOLF BOARD • ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FEBUARY 16,2005 MEMBERS ATTENDING Jeff Osgood Chairman Shirley Akagi Vice Chairman Pat Inglis Men's Association Representative Georgia Hersh Women's Association Representative Dan Rowell Loraine Navis George Scott MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND Elvin Simpson Shannon Ozuna STAFF ATTENDING � Glen Kushlan Assistant Superintendent Purple Sage John Shreiner Assistant Superintendent Fairview Vinton Howell Land and Facilities Manager John Watson Purple Sage Golf Pro Lenny Stroup Fairview Golf Pro GUESTS AGENDA 1} Reports from Glenn Kushlan, John Shreiner and Vinton Howell 2) Reports from John Watson and Lenny Stroup 3} Old Business 4) New Business The meeting was called to order two members were unable to attend. George Scott was welcomed as a new member. REPORT FROM GLENN KUSHLAN Glen stated that they had taken the tr�e out next to number on� tee box. This is the first • step in repairing the cart path area n� �he tee box. They are also proceeding nicely with r � • the new front entrance landscaping. The old bushes behind ten-tee box were also removed the landscaping all across the front will match and help open up those areas. Glen also stated that they have begun to hire the seasonal help and hope to have this done by the first part of March. They plan on eight total hires including one returning from last year. John Watson stated that there was 400.00 dollars available for a tree donated by the family of Shirley Boston. John will put them in touch with Glen and they will come up with a suitable location, as new trees are always welcome. REPORT FROM JOHN SHREINER John is getting the course ready for the coming spring. They are working on the new tee box for number one. They are hoping to have it completed and sodded in for the April Best Ball, weather permitting. The Men's Association donated money for this project. REPORT FROM VINTON HOWELL Landscaping out front is proceeding very well with the new river rocks and trees going in should provide us with a much more appealing and safer entrance area. The new curbing for this will be going in next week. They have painted approximately 1/3 of the interior of the clubhouse. This is the first painting done in there since we moved in. John Watson was very happy with how it looks, as were several board members. The tree on one was removed by city employees, which saved us considerable dollars over sub contracting • this work out. We will be getting figures for the repairs of the path in this area and others. They have had someone out to look at the hinges on the door to the bathroom. This has never worked proper since they were done. It has been determined that in order to actually fix it we would have to replace the door. We will be looking into what actions we may have against the vendor. REPORT FROM JOHN WATSON Eric Hanson has contacted John concerning the 5-acre parcel and home, which borders Highway 30 and the property owned by the golf course. The Hansons had stated that they would offer the property to the golf course before they officially put it on the market. John was not aware of what the price might be far this parcel but Pat stated tha.t he would be able to find out from Paul Braun and would let the board know at the next meeting. Some discussion was made concerning the viability and the timing of any possible new course but was tabled until we here more about the price of the land. It was agreed that if we were to build a new course this wouid be an important piece of property to have. The issue regarding the Golf Rewards Card and the readers necessary to belong to this program was discussed at length. The program presented by Mr. Vining called for us to give them 450 midweek rounds of golf at each �ourse in exchange for being part of the rewards program. Both Golf Pros and the Board felt that was program was not in the best interest of the golf courses and that our advertising money would better spent on adds in . , , � the Idaho Statesman. The Board decided that we would pass on joining the rewards program at this time. REPORT FROM LENNY STROUP Lenny reported that green fee revenue was up over last year as we have had much more favorable weather this year. Pass sales were going along well and he anticipates that sales will be brisk over the neart couple of months. Lenny asked if we can upgrade a Fairview only pass to a full pass on the adult and senior passes. This was discussed and the board found no reason why not to allow an individual to purchase a Fairview only pass and later in the year pay the difference to upgrade to both courses. Lenny also received a call from some one who claimed to have some of our flags, which have been stolen. The person who would not give a name wanted a reward in return for the flags. Lenny offered some refreshments and even stated we would come by and get the flags but when no money was involved the individual ended the conversation. Lenny is still having problems with the new phone system and missing calls. People call in and ask him why no one was there earlier when there had never been a ring. He will contact city hall on this issue. OLD BUSINESS • The Defibrillator issue was brou ht u and i budget for this year. Jeff Osgood will get with the a oh see e are onitho the issue. NEW BUSINESS We had received a request for refund from Norma Bowen a pass holder who fell and was unable to play from May 18�' through the end of the season. The board discussed the request and applied the rules, which were amended and adopted in October of 2003, which sta.te that applications for refund must be made within 90 days of the purchase of the pass. Since the request was made on January 10�' 2005 the board had no choice but to deny the request. El Jay Waite brought in some of the audit information and went over a brief explanation of the form. A discussion followed concerning the bonds on the irrigation system and the land. At this time El Jay is meeting with some banks to see if we can improve our cash flow by calling these higher rate bonds and reissuing at a more favorable rate. Dan Rowell asked why we had not done this sooner as it was discussed a year ago and El Jay explained that not all of the bonds were callable until recently. Pat suggested that the city also contact Edward Jones as they do a lot of work in this area. This was tabled until we have the figures back which will allow us to make a decision. i . , , , . Considerable discussion followed concerning ways to generate mc�e income both � through green fees and season pass sales. The board was in agreement that we need to expand our advertising into the Idaho Sta.tesman. It was decided that Shirley would contact the Statesman and purchase an advertisement, which would run on the sports page on selected days. The i�ody of the advertisement was to focus on our green fees and season pass rates and what bargain quality golf is in Caldwell. The meeting was adjourned. • �