HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1989 06/13GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
June 13, 1989
Committee Members Present:
Dan Hormaechea
Max Williamson
Dave Engen
Andy Laidlaw
Polly Collins
De Ett McCarty
Craig Jackson
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as written.
New Business:
1. Clubhouse: Bud Schmidt will meet with Signature Events on
July loth for further discussion concerning fundraising
activities.
2. Cart Paths: Upon recommendation from Craig Jackson, Mr.
Williamson motioned to spend $800.00 to oil cart paths. The
$800.00 will be drawn from the operating budget. Ms.
McCarty seconded the motion, all were in favor and the
motion passed unanimously. An additional $800.00 from John
Drips and $1,250.00 from the Men's Association will cover
the remaining costs.
3. Equipment Purchases: With an additional $2,700.00 remaining
in the equipment budget, Mr. Jackson recommended to the
Committee that the golf course purchase a fine grade
implement. The total cost including shipping will be
$2,400.00. Ms. Collins motioned to purchase the grader.
Ms. McCarty seconded, all were in favor, and the motion
passed unanimously.
4. Flags: The Ladies Association has generously donated the
purchase of red, white, and blue flags for pin placements.
The Committee agreed, the new flags will be widely
appreciated by all players.
5. Dead Trees #15: The Committee discussed the catastrophic
death of several trees on #15 and in various other areas
around the course requiring immediate attention. Therefore,
the Committee authorized Mr. Jackson to clean up the trees -
the sooner the better. Mr. Williamson motioned for Mr.
Jackson to remove the trees from the course with outside
assistance. Ms. McCarty seconded the motion, all were in
favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Notice to Non -Playing Public: Due to the continuous
presence of several non-playing people frequenting the
course, Mr. Jackson has asked the Committee to post signs to
disallow this kind of activity. The Committee agreed and
authorized Mr. Jackson to post a Notice prohibiting the
non-playing public from entering the golf course borders.
There has been an ordinance passed by the City to reflect
this Notice.
Old Business:
1. Clubhouse Beginning Dates: Mr. Hormaechea motioned to have
specifications ready for bid by February 15, 1990. The bid
would be awarded March 15, 1990 with construction to be
completed by May 1, 1991. Mr. Engen seconded the motion,
all were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Committee discussed with Mr. Laidlaw the possibility of
producing a hardline drawing and outline of specifications
to be posted in the clubhouse. This information would allow
the men's and women's associations and other interested
golfing publics another chance to comment on the clubhouse
project. Mr. Laidlaw stated "There would be no problem in
providing this information."
Mr. Williamson motioned to have Mr. Laidlaw proceed with
drawing up these documents. Ms. Collins seconded, all were
in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
2. #3 Fairway Construction: The Committee discussed the
drawing of #3 fairway and the incorporation of a pond down
the left side. The Committee agreed to a few minor changes
on the drawing. The drawing was then accepted.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 p.m.
The next meeting was scheduled for July 11, 1989.
DAN HORMAECHEA
Chairman