REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2012
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CASA GRANDE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
AT THE PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE – ARMADILLO ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Terry Strain called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Not Present:
Terry Strain Mike Mashore
Rick Gibson
Thomas Ramsdell
Steve Petreshock
Also Present:
Larry Rains, Deputy City Manager
Bob Bauer, Director of Golf
Anita Avila, Management Analyst
Lydia Cordova, Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Member Steve Petreshock made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Member Tom Ramsdell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Pass Options
Larry Rains summarized on past discussions of the annual pass/options. He stated he and staff reviewed the seven pass options, discounts, etc. that were discussed from the last several months and suggestions that were made at meetings and from various letters received. Basically, it is our opinion to focus on some type of a pass option. The discount pass program has been embraced by our golfer; it has been well utilized by us as a municipal golf course these past several years, and we need to create a set of pass options that reflect the needs of our golfers as well as assist us in meeting the financial projections that we need to as a business operation. Larry stated it is recommended that rather than focus on bringing several different types of options that have been discussed, to re-focus on a pass option and bring those back to the Board for further discussions, and simply eliminating some of the other items that are not related to pass options for the Board to consider versus trying to study every option that has been put on the table.
Member Gibson commented he liked the recommendation of weeding out the options that are on the fringes and bring those that seem to make the most sense. He stated he is particularly interested in what Larry stated regarding wanting to find an option that is in the best interest of the golfing public, but also in the best interest of the non-golfing public who subsidizes the program to meet our financial obligations. Discussion ensued.
After further discussion, members agreed to review a recommendation by staff at next months Board meeting.
Review Monthly Reports
Bob Bauer reviewed the monthly report for December with the Board. Revenues were down in November and December. November revenues primarily due to the number of pass holders that did not renew and in December was due to inclement weather. If the weather in January cooperates like it has so far, believes numbers will be right were we want them.
Report from Golf Course Superintendent
Bob Bauer reported in Bruce Gemmel’s absence. Crews continue to spray the weeds, defining the fairways; continue tree trimming, added sand to sand traps along with the daily maintenance duties.
Report from Director of Golf
Bob Bauer reported he and Adam Brungardt provided five individual golf lessons; Tee Time with Bruce and Bob was held on December 2; conducted a meeting with the course rangers; and have started working on the Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Dean Enders commented to the staff and Board if they could consider the ramifications as how it relates to the annual pass program. He stated some of us understand that if someone buys a pass, that’s $1,500 – $3,000 that the City gets with no strings attached and sees that is so important to be an overall success for the golf course.
William Hoogendorn stated he applauds Larry’s proposal on a type of annual pass program as he doesn’t believe we can survive without it. He stated what he is concerned about is he did not understand Member Gibson’s context in regards to those non golfers subsidizing the golf course. He can understand that, but as he is not a tennis player, he is concerned his taxes are going to subsidize the tennis courts that have zero revenue coming in. He stated he sees tennis courts at Villago blazing on, and that kind of thing needs to be taken into consideration what kind of subsidy the City provides to the golf course that has a revenue stream; and thirdly, he feels he is in a Catch 22 as he owns a home here that he maintains here six months out of the year and gets looked at negatively because he is here only six months, although he plays everyday. He hopes Staff and Board will take into consideration the people who are six month residents on the pass options.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Submitted by ____________________________________.
Secretary of the Golf Course Advisory Committee, subject to Board approval.
Approved this __________ day of ____________________, 2012 by the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
______________________________________________
Chairperson of the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
