Golf Advisory Board

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018 7:00 P.M. ACTIVITY CENTER ATTENDANCE Members in attendance: R. Carosone, M. Cole, K. Kavran, S. Thomsen, G. Lattimore, J. Graham, T. Lohse, B. Bugger, T. Bowen, C. White, T. Hersh, G. Denning, J. Landon, M. Spraktes, B. McGiff, F. Sica, J. Radford Members not in attendance: R. Elwood, J. Jolley, A. Proctor, S. Priebe, D. McCarty, G. Weitzel APPROVAL OF MINUTES G. Lattimore motioned to approve the September 18, 2018 minutes. The motion was seconded by T. Hersh. All in favor. Motion carried. ASSOCIATION REPORTS Women’s Association – J. Jolley (Absent) Working Women’s Association – A. Proctor (Absent) Men’s Association – D. McCarty (Absent) Senior’s Association – S. Priebe (Absent) Junior Association – F. Sica F. Sica reported on the following:  The importance of the Junior Association. He reminded the board that those juniors will someday being the ones paying the bills in ten years or so.  Gearing up for the next year and trying to improve upon this year, just as this year improved upon last year. STAFF REPORTS Pinecrest Pro – T. Reinke T. Reinke reported on the following:   He reviewed the revenue summary for the month of October, which was profitable.  He recapped the Capital Improvement fund and explained the MERF fund.  He reviewed the profit on merchandise sales. He also discussed untapped sources of potential revenue including score cards, tee markers, merchandise sales, etc.  The irrigation system being the next big thing we will need to fund. Pinecrest Maintenance – M. Spraktes M. Spraktes reported on the following:  The winterization of the course including, blowing out the irrigation system, bringing in the course accessories, tree maintenance, etc. Sand Creek Pro – J. Graham J. Graham reported the following:  The tournaments just held including the Firehouse and the always successful Superintendent’s Revenge.  The course rotation that is beginning. Sand Creek Maintenance – T. Lohse T. Lohse reported on the following:  The irrigation system is being blown out.  They are dethatching the greens and tee boxes. Next week they begin on the fairways. Sage Lakes Pro – G. Denning G. Denning reported on the following:  The golf cart bid from Yamaha which was 167K. The carts should last 12-15 years and council should accept the bid the month of November. Sage Lakes Maintenance – J. Landon J. Landon reported on the following:  The course winterization including: blowing out the lines, bringing in the accessories and furniture, and the aerification of the course.  The rebuilding of the roof that was damaged in a wind storm. They are doing it in house and it cost approximately $1900.00. They used OSB, tar paper and tin.  Tree maintenance and readying for fungicides. Manager of Golf Operations – T. Reinke T. Reinke reported on the following:   The Golf Survey results were reviewed. The eight page report highlighted the received 211 responses to the survey, and showed the results form a multitude of questions from affordability, food & beverage service, staff friendliness, pace of play, condition of fairways, etc.  The Golf Course 5 year plan. A list of projects from all three courses was handed out to the board. He advised the board of the goal of having the committees come up with ideas and their priorities by the end of February. The committee assignments were handed out which also detailed their duties. The committees then broke into their groups for discussion. They will meet monthly with the goal of finishing their individual plans which will then be compiled into a completed overall plan. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Next meeting will be held January 16, 2019. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Administrative Assistant, Parks & Recreation