Golf Course Authority

Date: July 23, 2009 To: NGCA Members From: Barney Caulfield, Chairman NGCA Re: Minutes of NGCA Monthly meeting of July 22, 2009 Members Present Barney Caulfield Richard Strouse Michael Driscoll David DiBattista Charles Whitty John Newson Others Present Bruce Morse, Superintendent John Paesani, PGA Professional Josh Pothier, Asst. City Comptroller Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. Motion made by Mr. Strouse, seconded by Mr. DiBattista to approve minutes from June 2009 meeting as presented. This motion passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report Revenue for June 2009 $122,858.03 Revenues YTD $634,169.06 Total Expenses YTD $629,187.33 Motion by Mr. DiBattista, seconded by Mr. Driscoll to approve Treasurer’s report as presented, this motion passed unanimously. Discussion of proposed bond issue to be presented to council on August 3, 2009, prospective rates of interest presented by Josh Pothier. Chairman’s Report / Correspondence Commission on the City Plan approved (recommended) our proposed bond ordinance. Letter from Ben Lathrop thanking Authority for participating in 350th tournament. Letter praises both maintenance and golf professional staffs. Greens Committee - No report presented. Clubhouse Committee - No report presented. Planning Committee - No report presented. Budget Committee - Further discussion of bond issue. - Need to get started on next year’s budget. Superintendent’s Report - No report presented. Professional’s Report - July revenue is up by $8,000 over first 20 days of July 2008. - Women’s Invitational went well. - Men’s Invitational went well. - July 4th weekend produced almost $15,000 in revenue, weather cooperated. - Discussion of Norwich Bulletin advertising for fall. Motion by Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. DiBattista to spend remaining advertising money on Norwich Bulletin ads, this motion passed unanimously. Member’s Club - No report presented. Motion made by Mr. DiBattista, seconded by Mr. Newson to adjourn at 7:45 pm, this motion passed unanimously.