REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CASA GRANDE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITEE
HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 AT THE
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE, ARMADILLO ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Terry Strain called meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present:
Terry Strain
Tom Ramsdell
Richard Gibson
Mike Mashore
Klyle Stall, Jr.
Also Present:
Mary Johnson, Community Services Director
Bob Bauer, Director of Golf
Bruce Gemmell, Golf Superintendent
Diane Archer, Finance Director
Melissa St. Aude, Casa Grande Dispatch
Lydia Cordova, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MAY 6, 2009
Member Tom Ramsdell made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Member Klyle Stall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on Monthly and Quarterly Reports
Diane Archer reviewed the monthly reports for June and a quarterly report through August. She briefed on line items and highlighted on key areas such as: overall revenues were at $50,000; expenditures came in ahead about $65,000. She then reviewed the quarterly report and stated the 18 hole rounds were up with 9 hole rounds being slightly down.
Minutes – Golf Course Advisory Committee Meeting
September 2, 2009
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Update on Project Lists
Bob Bauer and Bruce Gemmell reviewed a project list of what has been completed during the summer and to be completed in the fall. Members were informed that Bob and Bruce continually walk through the course to see how things look and what could possibly be added to the project list. Bruce then provided a brief overview of upcoming and completed projects such as all the sodding that has been completed over the summer months.
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Approve 2009-2010 Business Plan
Bob Bauer summarized on the proposed 2009-2010 Business Plan that had been previously sent to Board members for their review. He noted maintenance/improvements will continue to be made along with monthly meetings among staff to key in on areas that need improvement. Some of what he spoke about on the Business Plan is there will be efforts on increasing merchandise sales and alcoholic beverages; modern increase in green fees, and plans drawn up for the renovation or replacement of the clubhouse with another structure.
After further review, Member Ramsdell made a motion to approve the proposed 2009-2010 Business Plan as presented. Member Mike Mashore seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Review and Approve 2009 -2010 Rack Rates
Mary Johnson reviewed the proposed 2009-2010 rack rates with the Board. She noted that the rates presented are the maximum rates that can be charged and noted it was positioned to where it can be adapted to market the area.
After further review, Member Stall made a motion to accept the 2009-2010 Rack Rates as presented. Member Rick Gibson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
REPORTS BY OFFICERS
Report from Golf Course Superintendent
Bruce Gemmell reported on daily duties and noted their busiest project was sodding. Areas that were sodded were # 2 by the Tee, # 4 behind the Green, cart path on #4, in front of #6, cart path on # 7, next to cart path on #18, fertilized fairways, greens and tees, spraying of weeds and prepped behind #18 Green for sod. He also noted there are plans to plant 15 trees near the fairway upon approval from Transwestern.
Minutes – Golf Course Advisory Committee Meeting
September 2, 2009
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Report from Director of Golf
Bob Bauer went over activities at the golf course, they are as follows: He and Joe Goellner (Pro Shop Assistant) provided a total of 12 individual golf lessons; Summer Twilight League continues with 10 teams participating, held two, separate week long Junior Clinics in which both were successful with 32 students in the 7 to 11 age group and 28 students in the 12 to 17 age group, began the Friday Fiasco event with15 – 20 players weekly; and conducted two rules/etiquette seminars for the High School.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Chairman Strain then opened the floor to present a thank you gift on behalf of staff and the Advisory Committee to Jana Miller who was in the audience for her serving on the Golf Course Advisory Committee since 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Member Stall made a motion to adjourn. Member Mashore seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by ___________________________________________________
Secretary of the Golf Course Advisory Committee, subject to Board approval.
Approved this __________ day of ____________________, 2009 by the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
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Chairperson of the Golf Advisory Committee.
