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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-1995 GOLF MINUTES r , , � CALDWELL GOLF BOARD ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AUG UST 8, 1995 8:00 A. M . CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM MEMBERS ATTENDING Boyd Cooper Chairman Shirley Akagi Vice Chairman Bob Burns Georgia Hersh Women's Association R�presentative Loraine Navis Dave Paulsen Men's Association Representative MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND Mike Garman Jerry Langan Council Representative Bill Moad STAFF ATTENDING Gordy Crockett Golf Course Superintendent John Watson Purple Sage Pro Lenny Stroup Fairview Pro GUESTS Richard Winder Mayor AGENDA 1. Chairman's Report II. Report From Mayor Winder III. Report From John Watson IV. Report From Lenny Stroup V. Report From Gordy Crockett VI. Any Business Board Members or Guests Wish To Bring Before The Board #**************#*********�*************#*******#***************�**�****�** ������ .. ► Y PAG E 1 I. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Cooper reported that he had received no complaints or fee reduction requests in the past month. He indicated that he had received a call from the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and that they were very displeased with the fact that they were not given reduced fees for their night golf tournament. Mr. Copper informed the Chamber that it had been the unanimous decision of the Board not to allow any fee reductions as it would set a precedent for other tournaments to receive fee reductions. A letter was presented by Ingos Stroup stating that he was told by Mrs. Sheri Hart that as of May 10, 1995, she had received no damage to her property. Mr. Stroup and his associate would be willing to testify to this conversation i# the need ever arose. Several members of the board stated that they had seen specific occasions where the fence that had been erected on Kimball had stopped balls from going over into the vicinity of the Hart's property. Mr. Covper reported that he had received two very nice compliments of the Caldwell courses. The first was from two gentlemen from Nampa stating that they were considering buying season tickets to our courses because they were in so much better condition than those available in Nampa. The second, was from Mr. Cliff Whittle, a golf pro in Scottsdale, Arizona who indicated that Purple Sage was one of the finest municipal courses that he had ever seen. II. REPORT FROM MAYOR WINDER Mr. Winder presented the Board with a suggestion that they consider privatization of the Caldwell courses. The points that he stressed were that the city has an obligation to provide the best facilities at the most reasonable cost. Also, that they should consider whether the City should even be in the recreation business and if a private corporation or individual might be able to better run the facilities. Mayor Winder indicated that a proposal had been received that would net more to the City than they are currently earning. The capital improvements would remain the responsibility of the City and the City would retain control over fees and have input as to employee changes. Mayor Winder asked the Board to consider the possibility and make a recommendation to him as to the direction they thought best for the municipal courses. Mayor Winder also asked that the Board consider their 95-96 fees prior to the September 1 budget meeting so that any increases could be reflected in the City's 1996 budget. A great deal of discussion followed regarding Mayor Winder's proposal and it was decided that a special meeting should be called for August 22 so that all of the Board members could be present and the members could have an opportunity to get input from the community with regard to privatization. The additional two weeks would also allow time to determine what fee increases, if any, would be put in place for 1996. f � - � i , PAGE 2 Iil. REPORT FROM JOHN WATSON John indicated that he had received a letter from a women regarding the cleanliness of the clubhouse. John stated that he did not have the authority to have the City's janitorial staff do the additional work needed to keep the facilities clean, nor did he have the authority to spend the City's money to hire these things done. A suggestion was made that the clubhouse maintenance, and a budget for same, be added to the professional's contracts. It was decided that this should be discussed af the special meeting on August 22. John reported that he had received two requests for reimbursement of season tickets. The.first was from Patrick Acosta who indicated that due to his schooling and work schedule, he had been unable to use his season pass and he would like a refund. It was moved and seconded that he not be given a refund due to the lateness of the request. The motion was passed unanimously. The second request was from Stu Sells, who has had a serious shoulder injury and has been unable to use his ticket. The 8oard voted to issue a 50% credit toward a ticket for next year. John presented a request that Purple Sage participate in another "Golf Card" membership program. The Board voted not to participate in this program. Peg Leg Annie's restaurant called requesting time on the course for a night golf tournament. The participants would be brought by bus from Peg Leg Annie's to Purple Sage for an after hours tournament. The decision of the Board was to deny this request. IV. REPORT FROM LENNY STROUP Lenny had no new business at this time. V. REPORT FROM GORDY CROCKETT Gordy reported that at Fairview, the screen along Logan Street had been repaired and the dead tree on #9 was being removed. Work is to begin tomorrow on the irrigation system at Purple. VI. NEW BUSINESS Lenny received compliments on the Junior Golf Tournament. It was well run and over 80 junior golfers participated. Dave Paulsen reminded the Board that August 19 & 20 were set for the Club Championships. The Men's Association was expecting a good turn out and tee times were filling quickly. Lenny indicated that all the morning tee times had already been filled and a successful championship was expected. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 am