HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1988 11/07Golf Course Advisory Committee
November 7, 1988
7:00 p.m.
Present were committee members Hormaechea, Williamson, Collins,
Engen, and McCarty. Also present were Bud Schmidt, John Dripps and
Craig Jackson.
Old business: Minutes from the meeting on October 11, 1988 were
approved as written.
Clubhouse brochure
The new brochures have been printed and are ready for mailing.
there is an estimated mailing list of 1300 to 1500 names. Collins
stated the brochures will possibility be mailed by the loth of
November.
The committee directed John Dripps to make
golfers which had purchased the 10 year golf pass as
original brochure. John will explain to these people,
long term passes to the $5,000 lifetime pass. The
refund their donation. this motion.
All were in favor.
Williamson made
contact with those
proposed in the
the change from
commitments, or
Engen seconded.
Renovation #3 Fairway
Hormaechea discussed with the committee the renovation of #3
fairway. Sam Alacano and Williamson made a motion that the committee
should recommend to the City Council an additional $15,000 from the
reserve fund to be added to Alacano's $50,000 commitment to renovate
#3 fairway; included will be bid spects. Hormaechea seconded all were
infavor.
Associates have verbally agreed to assume a portion of the cost to
renovate #3 fairway. A written commitment from this group will be
presented to the committee and city hall.
Personel and Amendments Increase
After a brief discussion between superintendent Jackson and the
committee, Williamson make a motion to raise personnel services $8,000
and amendments $4,000, totaling an additional $12,000, to be added to
the budget for fiscal year 88-89. (Refer to enclosed handout.)
In addition to Alacano's commitment of $50,000 to renovate #3
fairway, the committee agreed to commit $15,000 to the project.
Williamson made the motion to add an additional $15,000 to Alacano and
associates donations. Hormaechea seconded, all were in favor.
Sod, Seed & Soil
The committee then discussed the need for additional golf course
improvements throughout the course of 88-89.
It was then decided a cost of $5,000 would be required to
accomplish these maintenance projects. Engen made a motion to include
$5,000 in the budget for the purchase of materials to accomplish
desired projects. McCarty seconded, all were in favor.
Drainage Work
Jackson discussed with the committee, the completion of several
extensive drains in different locations around the golf course and the
dredging of aquatic weeds and dirt from several ponds. In Jackson;s
estimation, the drains are more than adequate and the ponds will be
more appealing to the golfing public. The dredging of ponds and
drainage were approved during the meeting on October 11, 1988. Total
cost was $4,478.68.
New Business
The men's association is commended for their efforts in aquiring
a green section representative to evaluate course conditions at a cost
of $600.
Larry Giluhuly of the U.S.G.A. greens section submitted his
report to Bud Schmidt and City Council, the golf committee and
superintendent Jackson.
Tree Spade
The committee directed Jackson to research tree spades and their
cost. Jackson will report back to committee.
The next meeting will be December 14, 1988 Tuesday, at City Hall.
Adjournment
Meeting was Adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Chairman
1988-89
Personnel Services Budget Increases
Currently in our budget, we're able to employ five laborers and
one night waterman. With the increase in our maintenance program over
previous years, a request for three additional employees should be
considered.
A11 figures presented are based on three additional season
employees. An Hourly rate of $4.25/hr. 160 hrs/mon., for five months.
These figures apply to each additional employees. Listed below are
specific areas requiring additional man hours.
* Aerification & Topdressing (Fairway, Greens & Tee's)
350 hrs $1500.00
* Verticut & Topdressing
* Aerification & Isolated Dry Spots
(Greens)
400 hrs
1000hrs
1700.00
4250.00
* Trimming & Mowing (Weekend & Tournament Prep)
300 hrs 1300.00
* Maintenance Items (Sodding, Seeding, Construction)
500 Hrs. 2200.00
* Allowance for emergency's, overtime, etc...
234 hrs 1000.00
TOTAL 2785 hrs 12,000.00
1988-89
Cost of Amendments for Fiscal 88-89
Monies currently remaining in the budget for fiscal year
1988-1989 total $2,600. These funds will be spent for purchases of
spring and mid -season fertilizer application for 1989. In order to
establish quality turfgrass conditions, a soil amendments program
should be considered. Below is a list of soil requirements and costs.
* Lime: Greens - N/A 8000#'s $190.00
Tee's - (2 appl)
Fairways - (1 appl) 50 lb/1000sq.ft. 2,300.00
* Potassium: Greens - 300#'s (0-0-52)
Tee's - 400#'s
Fairways - 300#'s " 75.00
* Phosphorus: Greens - 200#'s (0-50-0)
Tee's - N/A "
Fairway - 700#'s " 110.00
* Gypsum Green - 800#'s
Tee's - 200#'s
Fairway - 8000#'s 100.00
Topdressing material: 60 yds @ $20.00/yd $1200.00
TOTAL $3975.00