Golf Commission

CHICOPEE MUNICIPAL GOLF GOLF COURSE COMMISSION 1290 Burnett Road Chicopee, Ma 01020 Tel. (413) 594-9295 Fax (413) 594-7596 www.chicopeema.gov/golf www.Chicopeecountryclub.com Thomas J. Robak Gary Lonczak Chairman Vice chairman GOLF COMMISSION MEETING MINITUES May 8, 20180 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. Chairman Robak called the meeting to order at 6:00pm Attendance: Chairman Robak, Vice Chairman Lonczak, Commissioner LaPlante, Commissioner Nadeau, Director O’Neil, Superintendent Bach, Concessionaires Doug & Andrew. Public Input: None Communications: None Suggestion Box review: There were two items in the suggestion box. 1) Requesting a fire extinguisher be installed in the pro shop. 2) Asking to extend the 5th tee area back There was a discussion regarding the suggestions, the Commission agreed on a fire extinguisher in the pro shop. Director O’Neil will purchase the extinguisher. Regarding the tee box on hole # 5, its not possible to do this at this time 1 Acceptance of Minutes: April 25, 2018 Minutes Vice Chairman Lonczak made a motion to accept the minutes, Commissioner Nadeau 2nd the notion. All in favor, motion passes. Superintendent report: Superintendent Bach gave the following report. He mentioned the course was recovering from the recent aerification. He said that his crew has started edging bunkers and continued some of the small projects. He informed the Commission that he will be spraying for weed control. Director Report: Director O’Neil gave the following report. He stated that he met with the Mayor and Auditor regarding the budget. He also stated that he had spoken to the mayor regarding the dead tree situation on the course. He had been in touch with the construction company and they would be installing 3 trees that they removed for the water main construction on the 12th hole area. He mentioned that the recent ladies’ clinic went well, there were 28 attendees. The leagues were going well and that he had secured a new league for Tuesday am. He had also spoken to the city dpw regarding extending the cart path paving along the 7th hole. Chairman Robak had mentioned to the Director that he had noticed a few of the carts were dirty after washing. Concession Report: Concessionaires gave the following report, they stated that things were going pretty well. They have had a few outings so far and the feedback has been very good. They mentioned that they are fully staffed, and Doug was working on the soup kitchen outing. The concessionaires mentioned to the Commission and the Director that golfers have been bringing their own alcohol on the course. A discussion was held on outside alcohol on the course. 2 Vice Chairman Lonczak mentioned that the lady’s bathroom needed faucets replacement. New Business: 1. Investigate painting exterior of the clubhouse / cart barn Director O’Neil will reach out to the Sheriffs Dept to see if they would be interested in doing this project. 2. Educating golfs on ball marks on greens Chairman Robak asked the Director if it was possible to educate golfers on how to properly remove ball marks on the greens. Director O’Neil is going to put the USGA repair techniques on every cart, so gofers will be able to see how its done properly. 3. 7th tee step work Commissioner LaPlante mentioned that the stairs are deteriorating, and the hand rail is getting looser. The Director had provided the material cost at a previous meeting. All were in favor that something had to be done, Director O’Neil will look into a solution and get back to the Commission for the next meeting. Old Business: 1. Development of tree replacement policy for course A motion was made by Commissioner LaPlante to move this item to the next meeting so our Director could submit a policy for approval . 2nd by Commissioner Lonczak All were in favor. 2. Touchscreen report Director O’Neil stated that he had spoken to the City Law Dept and Purchasing and also to the Advertising company on the terms and conditions required . 3. Cart Damage report Director O’Neil stated that there was no major damaged carts. 4. Geese report Director O’Neil stated that many geese have left the course, he also mentioned that he had a quote from the USDA regarding removing the geese if they continue to be a problem. 3  Also, Vice Chairman Lonczak & Director O’Neil will be reaching out to Westover regarding this matter. 5. Additional Employee only parking signs install Superintendent Bach stated that he to call a digesafe before he could install the new signs. 6. Tee advertising up date Director O’Neil stated that he had received a few renewals and also a few new sponsors. Review and signing of bills: Completed by all Commissioners in attendance. DATE, TIME, SITE OF NEXT REGULAR / LEAGUE MEETING May 22, 2018 6:00 p.m. Chicopee Country Club MEETING ADJOURNED: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lonczak to adjourn, the motion was 2nd by Commissioner LaPlante. All in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm. 4