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Caldwell Golf Board—Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
8:00 AM
Zach Wagoner, chairman, called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Staff Present:
Zach Wagoner,Chairman Ken Wheeler, Course Superintendent
Shirley Akagi,Vice Chairman Roger Garner, Fairview Golf Professional
Chuck Bosen, Secretary Chuck Stadick, City Council Representative
Wally Hammons
John Klockentager Members Unable to Attend:
Steve Archuleta,Men's Representative
Hanne Larson,Women's Representative
John Watson,Purple Sage Golf Professional
Doreen Burnham
Review of Minutes from February 17th,2016 Meeting:
➢ Upon review,John Klockentager moved to approve the minutes, Shirley Akagi seconded the motion,
motion carried.
Old Business:
New Business:
Staff Reports:
Course Superintendent Ken Wheeler reported that the greens aeration went well this spring with the
work'being accomplished in one long day. Doing it in one day created significant efficiencies with
equipment and staff. Fairview Golf Course is set to be completed on May 5th (the course will be closed
that day). The irrigation system at Fairview is connected to a computer system now which will greatly
increase the efficiency of watering with reduced puddling and better coverage. This will lead to
improved turf conditions which is already being seen. He added that the water well for Fairview is in
need of significant repairs. In the meantime,irrigating will be done with lower water levels,but should
not compromise the quality of the turf. Challenges to course maintenance still includes labor with recent
turnover. The land sale discussed in previous meetings is still pending. Profits will be utilized in the golf
enterprise fund. Finally, the course conditions are terrific with notable improvements in playability.
These include cutting the green collars wider,rolling the greens with an old roller,consistent aeration of
greens, tees and fairways, etc. We recognize Ken and his excellent crew for the tremendous job being
done to ensure the quality of play is as good as or better than any course in the valley.
Golf Professional Roger Garner reported on key items for Fairview Golf Course. He expressed the
overwhelming positive feedback on course conditions and again offered thanks to Ken Wheeler,Aaron
and the rest of the crew. Roger shared a letter from Dave Smith requesting a refund or deferral of his
season pass to next year due to personal health reasons. The board recommended that the pass be fully
deferred to next season with the requirement to pay any difference (if there is any) at the beginning of
the next season. This motion was made by Shirley Akagi and seconded by John Klockentager, the
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motion passed. The course now has been granted the liquor license for beverage sales. A variety of
drinks, snacks and hot dogs are available in the club house. Finally, the course is gearing up for the
junior league programs including a junior team for competitions with other courses around the area. For
more information,please contact Roger at the course.
Golf Professional John Watson requested to be excused from the meeting to attend to a family matter.
However,he requested the following be reported. As of the weekend prior to this meeting, there were
65 golfers signed up for the Memorial Day Match Play event. The goal is to have a full field (150 players)
committed by May 15`h. In the event that the numbers are well short of the goal, a decision will be made
after that time on whether the event will proceed. Finally, the good weather this spring has made for
some positive gains in revenue.
Report on Women's Association No Report. Noteworthy is that the Women's Spring Fling is set for
May 4th at Fairview Golf Course.
Report on Men's Association: No Report.
Report from City: Chuck Stadick suggested ongoing dialogue regarding possible options and
opportunities in the event of course closure in Nampa in the coming years. This would include
additional recruitment efforts, equipment items, etc. Additionally, there was discussion about setting
more uniform green fees. The board requested the opportunity to review current revenue and
expenditure reports. Zach will request this information and distribute to board members as appropriate.
Adjournment:
Chuck Stadick moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 AM, and Shirley Akagi seconded the motion,
motion carried. The meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be June 15th,2016 at 8:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chuck Bosen
April 20`h,2016