REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 2012
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CASA GRANDE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
AT THE PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE – ARMADILLO ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Terry Strain called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present:
Terry Strain Steve Petreshock
Mike Mashore Rick Gibson
Thomas Ramsdell
Staff Present:
William Schwind, Community Services Director
Bob Bauer, Director of Golf
Bruce Gemmell, Golf Course Superintendent
Lydia Cordova, Secretary
Others Present:
Greg Smith, Deputy Public Works Director
Abdul Rashid, Civil Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 7, 2012
Member Rick Gibson made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Member Tom Ramsdell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Report on Ground Water Recharge Project
Deputy Public Works Director Greg Smith reported on the ground water recharge project from the wastewater treatment plant that is going to be an adjacent development to the golf course and Dave White Park. Mr. Smith explained that by building recharge ponds on City owned property near the water treatment facility, the City could then get credits for groundwater recharge with the use of effluent discharge from the wastewater facility. The ponds would be built in a park like setting with walking trails and various outdoor recreation opportunities.
Review Monthly Report
Mr. Schwind gave a brief summary of the March reports and will me emailed to Committee members once numbers are final and reconciled by the Finance Department.
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Report on Transwestern, Bridges and Driving Range
Mr. Schwind briefed Committee members on the monies of $130,000 Transwestern submitted to City for golf course improvements. Mr. Schwind stated that the City Manager has asked to look in to the feasibility of adding lights to the driving range with the funding. Feedback and direction was sought from the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
Golf Course Manager, Bob Bauer stated that he did a study and contacted three other courses up in the valley that had lighted driving ranges and only one was successful. Additional financial issues included extending staff hours and adding security for safety of the employees. Mr. Bauer expressed after looking at the numbers, he doesn’t feel putting that much money into lights and the cost of staffing would be economically feasible.
Member Ramsdell moved to disapprove of using the funds from Transwestern for driving range lights and use towards another improvement to the golf course. Member Petreshock seconded, discussion ensued.
Member Ramsdell motioned a recommendation to not use the funds for lights at the driving range. Four members were in agreement with one member who abstained.
Mr. Schwind then gave a brief summary in regards to bridges at the golf course.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
REPORT BY OFFICERS
Report from Golf Course Superintendent
Bruce Gemmell reported crews continue with tree trimming; gopher abatement; spraying fertilizer of greens and fairways; spiking the tees along with the all the daily maintenance duties.
Report from Director of Golf
Bob Bauer reported they conducted a free clinic to the general public with 18 people in attendance; conducted a two day Junior Clinic during spring break with 10 attendees; gave a 40 minute Rules clinic to the Nine Hole Ladies Swingers on March 14; conducted demo days in March with Callaway Golf, Styx Putters and Cleveland Golf; he and Adam Brungardt attended a merchandise show in Mesa and purchased items for summer and fall. They also provided 36 lessons for the month of March.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Zane Yurkin stated he wanted some clarification on the rates that were approved and found inconsistency and discrepancy in rate structure. Mr. Schwind stated they would review and clarify.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:00 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.
