Golf Advisory Board

GOLF ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 7:00 P.M. ACTIVITY CENTER ATTENDANCE In attendance: D. McCarty, M. Austin, J. Freeman, J. Graham, G. Lattimore, S. Priebe, R. Carosone, L. Rockwood, T. Reinke, M. Spraktes, G. Denning, J. St. Clair, T. Hersh, J. Landon, B. Bugger, Mayor R. Casper Not in attendance: A. Anderson, G. Weitzel, F. Sica, T. Lohse APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. Austin motioned to approve the May 24, 2017 minutes. This motion was seconded by L. Rockwood. All in favor and motion passed. NEW BUSINESS – T. Reinke T. Reinke reported on the following:  Financial update. T. Reinke updated the board on the current golf finances.  The Capital Improvement Fund.  The price increases for season passes and carts. Motion was made my M. Austin to approve price increases and seconded by T. Hersh. All in favor. OLD BUSINESS – R. CAROSONE The following items were discussed:  Policies & Procedures including closing of driving ranges. STAFF REPORTS Women’s Association – L. Rockwood L. Rockwood reported on the following:  Reported a good season. Gaining 10 - 15 players this year and an increase in weekly attendance. They feel the increase was due to their effort to make sure the new members feel welcome and have a good time. Next year they plan to go to a buddy system with their new members so these ladies have an established member to help them learn the rules and procedures.   They also made some changes to their constitution. They will distribute constitution updates to the pros. Working Women’s Association – A. Anderson (Not Present) Men’s Association – D. McCarty D. McCarty reported on the following.  They have approx. 440 – 450 members. They raised their numbers approximate $20,000 – $22,000 in membership fees.  They put $6800 – $7000 back into the tournaments they sponsored. They are still seeing a smaller player turn-out out in some of the tournaments. He discussed some of the solutions they will try to utilize to increase participation including, working with the pros, scheduling changes, etc. They anticipate moving forward with posting info on the internet and pro shop TV screens.  They are working on the sponsorship program. They will be working with the pros on this.  The problems with association members regarding handicaps and handicap posting. This was discussed in length. Senior’s Association – S. Priebe S. Priebe reported on the following:  The turnover on the Senior’s Association board.  The membership fee increase except for those over 80 years old. The fee will go from $40 to $50 per year. The majority of members voted for the increase  They will now be able to utilize the tournament software system.  They would like forward tees or at least temporary forward tees at the other two golf courses. Junior Association – F. Sica (Reported by T. Reinke) T. Reinke reported the following: They had 470 Jr. Member’s this year. They just had their annual picnic with food, trophies, etc. and had about 450 kids attend. T. Reinke thanked some of the sponsors of the Junior Association including Potandon Produce, The Elks, and The Eagles. Manager of Golf Operations – T. Reinke T. Reinke reported on:   They will be moving to get the forward tees at the other two golf courses. The Sandcreek course will be getting some temporary tees up this fall.  He thanked D. Griffith & L. Rockwood for their work on the Associations. Pinecrest Maintenance – M. Spraktes M. Spraktes reported on the following:  Pinecrest did not receive the grant that would have repaired the irrigation system.  He reported on the continuing problems with the system, including endless man hours during the season to fix constant leaks.  Greg Baer with Baer Design will be assisting in trying to better apply and obtain a grant. M. Spraktes will meanwhile continue to contact other agencies to try to find grants available.  There was extensive discussion on the broken system and how to fund it. Sandcreek Pro – J. Graham Reported on the following: The upcoming tournaments (Firehouse on October 7th and Superintendents Revenge October 14th) He discussed past tournaments and participation stats. The First Tee Program starting in November. Sandcreek Maintenance – T. Lohse (Not Present) Sage Lakes Pro – G. Denning Reported on the following:  The Pro Shop inventory sales were great this year.  Tournaments went well. Sage Lakes Maintenance – J. Landon J. Landon reported on the following:  He discussed course maintenance, including removing vines from spruce trees, tees and fairways, utilizing new products that cut down on dry areas, cutting water 50% on greens, herbicide for 90% of course, etc.  They filled in two sand traps.  Several malfunctions with the irrigation system in the middle of the summer. Motion was made to adjourn by R. Priebe and seconded by J. St. Clair. All were in favor. Next meeting will be held October 25, 2017. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation