HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1987 07/20GOLF COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 20, 1987
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Don Medley called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M..
Members present were Medley, Bob East, Max Williamson and Dan
Hormaechea. Also present were Bud Schmidt, City Administrator, John
Drips and Brian Mickels.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The first order of business was to elect new officers. Williamson
nominated Hormaechea for Chairman. Medley seconded. There were no
other nominations and Hormaechea was elected Chairman. Williamson was
nominated by Medley for Vice Chairman. East seconded. Nominations
were closed and Williamson was elected Vice Chairman.
TERMS OF OFFICE
The next business was for Medley and East to decide among themselves
who would fill the 1-year term of office and the other would fill the
2-year vacancy on the Committee. East decided to take the 1-year
term and Medley the 2-year term.
PROPOSED RULE CHANGE AT GOLF COURSE
The floor as opened for discussion regarding a proposed rule change at
the Golf Course. Drips presented a letter from a woman who was upset
and concerned about the safety of young children on the golf course.
Her concern stemmed from the danger to those non -golfing children as
well as the nuisance and commotion they created. A discussion ensued
between the Committee, the audience and Drips that ended with the
committee delaying judgement on the proposed rule change. East
motioned to get the opinion from the City Attorney on the proposed
rule as written, and further that Drips is to remove all signs pertin-
ent to said rule until a decision is made. Medley seconded and the
motion carried 3 to 1.
(PROPOSED RULE: No children under Age 10 allowed on the Golf Course
unless playing with their own clubs.)
RED FLAG POLICY
Medley questioned Drips about the current red flag policy. Drips re-
viewed the policy for the committee and stated that he and his staff
will put forth a special effort to educate and control the red flag
holders.
87-88 PROPOSED GOLF COURSE,BUDGETS (Maintenance & Capital Improvement)
Mickels briefly discussed the concept of the "Maintenance" Budget and
then called for any questions regarding the proposed budget. William-
son asked about the "Utilities" sub -account and how it was derived.
Mickels explained that the amount budgeted represents power usage at
the maintenance building and sewer pump station, but the majority rep-
resents the Golf Course share of power usage and maintenance on pumps
required to irrigate the course in the summer. The proposed budgeted
amount ($4000) was deemed accurate.
Hormaechea asked Mickels about the Travel and Meetings sub -account and
the reason for the large increase in 86-87 and proposed large decrease
in 87-88. Mickels told the Committee that the increase in 86-87 was to
send him to the 1987 National Golf Course Superintendent'sAAisociation
of America Conference and Educational Seminar in Phoenix,Teas, would not
rna. He
further stated that this years meeting in Houston,
be cost effective to attend, and thus was not included in the proposed
budget.
Bud Schmidt then informed Mickels of the EPA requirement touse
approved dust oil for cart path dust control. Mickels was to price
"Crazy Bob's" EPA approved oil and use this effective July 1, 1987.
The Fertilizer budget was then discussed in great length, with the
emphasis of the discussion being that the maintenance staff should do
complete soil tests of all greens, tees and fairways starting this
year. These soil tests will be utilized in the future to maintain
soil elements and acid levels at an optimum range for excellent turf
playability. In addition, the type of fertilizer used for fairways,
and the method of application should be changed, according to Mickels.
This would create less of a risk of fertilizer burn and would promote
more even growth characteristics throughout the year. The committee
agreed and adopted the proposed
effertilizer
rleudgetilt oft$4900, plus
recommended that $750/yr.
Bud Schmidt then discussed the City Water Study as it pertains to the
golf course. He mentioned the need to get the golf course "off" the
city's drinking water system, and
irrigate
relatingdirectly
touthefwaterthe lstudy.
Mickels then discussed a priority program
He mentioned that bids should be obtained from reputable irrigation
manufacturers, that show all costs of automating the Golf Course
irrigation system. This bid should include all material costs for
automating all greens and tees. The
eisystem diesigne sYhallell alsoho a
automatation would benefit the golfhave
capabilities to automate fairwaysprinklers
course in many ways. A few of
the benefits would be labor cost savings, 40-50% less water usage
and long range benefits to the turfgrass.
The capital outlay budget was discussed at length and adopted and
recommended by the golf committee as a blanket capital outlay of
$21,350.00 for equipment and $37,300.00 for transfers. It was dis-
cussed and understood that $12,000.00 included in the capital outlay
for a triplex greensmower, would be thoroughly researched for other
purchase options, such as new less expensive greensmowers or the
possibility of having an old greensmower totally rebuilt. Mickels
stated that all options
would
iconsidered
and
of bid proposalseconomical
path would be recommended bY hm atthe time
Bud Schmidt then reviewed a new method of financing capital improve-
ment, which would be available to the Golf Course Fund. This method
involves a lease payment arrangement from the capital improvement
fund. The method was discussed by the committee and recommended as a
capital equipment sfinancing
be carriedThe
longermthane2syearsopinion is that
this financing houldnot
The final topic of the proposed 87-88 budget was the allocating of
monies in the Capital Improvement fund. $5000.00 would be allocated
for professional serviced (Architectural fees) and $50,000.00 would be
allocated for other site preparation fees and costs or additional land
acquisition.
The Committee recommended this Capital Improvement Fund (87-88) Budget
and the meeting adjourned.
Golf Committee Chairman