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MINUTES
March 13, 1996
Attending: Ted Whiteman Rick VanNoy
Phil Gilman Jeff Goodman
Jeanne Campbell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whiteman at the McCall Golf Course
Club House.
Minutes: Phil Gilman moved that the minutes of the February 20,1996 meeting be
approved as written. Rick VanNoy seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
New Business:
1) Carl Hoss reported to the Committee that he anticipated that because of the
addition of the new nine holes of golf play, that it would be necessary to reconfigure the
Pro Shop to accommodate a separate starter within the area he now occupies. Carl
requested that the City fund the change to the Pro Shop. Each of the Committee members
were asked what their opinions were on this request. After considerable discussion, the
Committee decided that this change was not in the current fiscal year budget and asked
Carl to fund the changes to the Pro Shop with the commitment from the Committee that
an effort will be made during the next budget year to identify funding to accommodate
part or all of the changes in the Pro Shop. In the meantime, Ted Whiteman asked the
Committee members to try to evaluate a proportionate ratio of responsibility to the Pro
Shop operation which identifies Concession operations with the normal operation of the
Golf Course. This may aid the Committee in coming up with a fair recommendation for
the City's responsibility for the operations of the Golf Course.
Old Business:
1) Ted Whiteman updated the Committee on the status of the Superintendent
Position. He said that the position had been offered to a gentleman from Whitefish,
Montana by the name of Michael E. Combs. He said that a hurried interview had been
arranged after the previously selected candidate had declined to accept the position. The
Committee was given a copy of the Resume of Mr. Combs and general discussion of the
individuals background followed. He is expected to report to work on March 25, 1996.
2) Snack Shack Issue - Carl Hoss reported for Mary Clemmer who was absent due
to illness. He said that they are still searching for used food carts but had no new
information to give the Committee. General discussion followed. Jeff Goodman brought
forward the idea of asking local sporting goods stores in town if they may want to provide
an ATV to the golf course to tow a food cart with a way to get free advertising of their
respective businesses. The other Committee members felt this was a very good idea and
asked that the idea be pursued to see if there is any interest from local Shops. It was also
felt that the City should make sure to mention that if the Snack Shack is removed that the
City still reserves the right to place another structure on City Property there or at any
other place deemed appropriate for Golf Course use.
3) Irrigation System Funding Update - Ted said that he had provided each of the
Committee Members with a rough draft copy of a letter from Jim Hendersen to Michael C.
Moore of Moore & McFadden. He also asked the Committee to read the draft and
provide any additional language which may help justify the project necessity. Among
several suggestions was to ask Larry Gilhooly to provide a condition report which
supports the need from the U.S.G.A. standpoint. The Committee members provided other
comments which were noted for suggestions to additions for Jim Hendersen's letter.
Jeff Goodman asked if the design for the irrigation system could also incorporate
an additional water line which could ultimately provide water for improvements to the
Golf Course entry. He felt that it would add to the favorable impression for the golf
experience if the entry to the Course could be made aesthetically attractive. The
Committee agreed that this is something that is worth pursuing.
4) With no further business, the Committee Meeting was adjourned. The next
meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 10,1996.