HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1996 02/20GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
February 20, 1996
Attending: Ted Whiteman
Phil Gilman
Jeanne Campbell
Rick VanNoy
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whiteman at the McCall Golf Course
Club House.
Minutes: Rick VanNoy moved that the minutes of the January 10, 1996 meeting be
approved as written. Phil Gilman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
New Business:
1) Ted Whiteman announced that the position on Golf Course Supt. has been
offered to a person who now lives in Montana.
Ted said that he is not at liberty at this time to announce the individual's name since it is
not known whether he has accepted the position. The Committee members asked about
the selected person as to how he will fit in within the current system and if the
Committee's concerns about communication emphasis were addressed in the interview
process. Ted felt that their concerns were routinely stressed as part of the questioning of
each of the candidates.
Old Business:
1) Fee Schedule Review - Senior and Junior Rates?
Ted said that this item was on the agenda from previous meetings and thought that the
major parts of the issues had been discussed at the last meeting with the exception of the
Senior and Junior considerations. Phil Gilman moved that the current fee schedule be
presented to City Council without change as a recommendation. Jeanne Campbell
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
The committee requested that copies of the current fee schedule be mailed with the
meeting minutes.
2) Rules/Regulations Review
The Committee held discussion of the play pace policy and changes that might expedite
play on the course. Carl Hoss asked that the committee consider a recommendation which
would expand the number of hours shown on the Golf Pro Contract.
The committee offered to support increasing the total hours in the marshalling line
item in the Professional Contract from 750 to 1500 per season. This will also consider
the new nine holes operation.
The committee also heard other suggestions from Carl which he felt would speed up play
on the course. They included changing the way some of the fairways are mowed so that
the ball rolls farther instead of hanging up in longer rough, the possibility of allowing cart
traffic on some fairways. Ted felt that the new Superintendent should be involved with
this discussion as well. Carl also felt that tee positioning on the new nine may offer some
potential for faster play. This prospect with some established understanding of local rules
for the new nine may help as well. Rick VanNoy moved to recommend to the City
Council that the Professional Contract be amended to provide for 1,500 hours of
marshalling time to encourage fast play and for the new nine holes. Phil Gilman
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ted Whiteman then brought up the idea of providing more signage around the course
which outlines specific local rules for each area of the course. The rest of the committee
felt that the idea was valid, but also thought that we would get a better idea of the needs
for signage after the course had experienced play and problems with specific areas of the
course. Jeanne Campbell made a motion to defer a decision on course signage until
the needs are more thoroughly assessed and an understanding of the existing budget
allocations is achieved. Rick VanNoy seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
3) Snack Shack relocation or food/beverage cart feasibility
The Committee entertained discussion as to costs/benefits of upgrading the existing the
snack shack at the existing location and/or changing the concept of vending to provide
mobile carts for food and beverage vending. Prices for a new cart with heat/cool
capabilities which are built for this purposes are up to $ 15,000 per cart. The committee
felt this was excessive and thought that we could also consider a used vehicle if there are
any around or consider other forms of the concept which may include a type of pull cart
behind an ATV for example. Carl and Mary said they would look into this idea further
and report back to the Committee on their conclusions. The Committee did endorse the
concept of providing the mobile cart arrangement for concession vending.
4) Irrigation System - Funding Status Update
Ted reported that he had discussed the funding arrangements with Jim Hendersen and Ted
Burton and that Jim H. had been given a positive signal from West One Band regarding
Bond Purchase. It was also reported that Mr. Burton has agreed to initiate the steps
necessary to gain a Judicial Confirmation of the Indebtedness. Ted said that the
prospects appear good for funding at this point in time.
5) Clubhouse A.C. Installation Status
Rick reported that he had had a meeting with the contractor today and went over a partial
installation idea with him. One thought may be to install about $5,500 worth of the basic
system and the remaining part of the equipment could be added in a second phase. This
would allow some of the benefits of cooling to be realized earlier in a first phase of
installation. Ted said that he would approach Mr. Hendersen with the phased
implementation approach and would gauge the response. He will then report back
to the Committee with the response.
6) Dress Code and Behavior Code Review
A list of Golf Course Rules which were thought to have been previously implemented and
a passage from the Spring Mountain Ranch Agreement describing standards of play were
submitted to the Committee. It appears that most of the provisions of both documents are
similar but the Golf Course Rules are more extensive. Carl was asked if these rules had
been formally adopted by the City Council and he was not sure. The Committee then
discussed the potential for a discriminatory enforcement of a recommendation which
would prohibit "tank tops" from being worn by men but allowed for women to wear.
Carl said the distinction is important to his sales because he has ladies "tank tops" in stock
for sale. He also said that he does not sell men's "tank tops". After extensive
discussion, the Committee recommended that the existing Golf Course Rules be
amended to include the following provisions:
a. Intoxication on the Golf Course is prohibited.
b. Appropriate golf attire on the golf course is required
Examples of inappropriate attire are bare midriffs, men's tank tops,
cut off pants, as well as swimwear.
7) The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting was scheduled for March 13
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B. GOLF COURSE RULES
1. A11 players must register with the Golf Shop prior to
commencing play.
2. No player shall begin play at any hole other than the
hole designated by the Golf Shop started. The starting
point shall be the first tee unless otherwise directed
by the started.
3. Each player must provide himself with an individual set
of golf clubs and his own bag, no sharing of clubs or
bags will be allowed.
4. No player shall drive balls into players situated in front
of him on the golf course, or hit a golf ball in any manner
which may endanger other players or spectators.
5. Players who have holed out must move away promptly and not
obstruct the putting green.
6. A player may not play more than one ball to the green.
7. In order to maintain the golf course in the best possible
condition, golfers shall replace all divots and repair
ball marks on the green.
8. No animals are permitted on the golf course or in the
Clubhouse.
9. Players stopping between nines must clear with the Golf
Shop starter or forfeit their position.
10. Driving range balls must not be removed from the driving
range.
11. Players will wear shoes and shirts while playing and
' must wear shirts in the Clubhouse.
12. Carts must remain on cart paths unless granted red flag
privileges by the Golf Shop.
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13. Red flag policy - 90° Golf Cart Rule:
Drive cart on path to a point opposite your ball,
cross fairway at 900 and return to the path at 900.
14. No more than two (2) riders and two (2) bags per cart.
15. Juniors must be 19 years of age and have a driver's
license in order to drive a cart.
16. A11 carts should be turned in at the Golf Shop.
17. No children under age 10 allowed on the golf course
unless playing with an adult and with their own clubs.
18. Non-playing public is prohibited on the golf course.
19. Excessive noise, throwing of clubs, use of profane
language, or any other bad conduct or offensive behavior
will not be permitted on the golf course at any time and may
mean expulsion from the golf course premises.
20. Single players have no standing and must give way to properly
constituted groups of players.
21. A11 golf course rules must be observed at all times (Local
Rules).
22. The Golf Professional has the right to refuse playing
privileges to anyone who violates the above stated rules,
posted golf course rules, or the accepted rules of golf
etiquette.
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C. TEE TIME RESERVATIONS
1. Week Days: Tee times may be made two (2) days in
advance.
2. Weekends and Holidays: Tee times may be made one
(1) week in advance.
D. WAIVER OF GOLF FEES POLICY
Complimentary golf will be extended to the following:
1. PGA and LPGA Golf Professionals with a current PGA
and LPGA card.
2. McCall Golf Course Superintendent and his employees.
3. Head Professional's employees working a minimum of 15
hours per week.
4.
aesthetic and wildlife habitat value that the amenities were originally designed to
provide.
5. Standards of Play
The City acknowledges and understands that the Addition will be used in
accordance with the USGA Rules of Golf including appropriate etiquette and all
individuals utilizing the Addition will be required to act in conformity with these
USGA Rules of Golf and Rules of Etiquette. In all cases the following behavior is
prohibited:
a. No use of the Addition while intoxicated;
b. No use of the Addition by individuals using profanity or who are engaged
in obnoxious behavior;
c. No use of the Addition by inappropriately attired individuals violating
USGA or other designated dress codes;
d. No use of the Addition after normal golf course hours.
6. Seasonal Deviation from Use of Addition as a Golf Course
SMR and City acknowledge that other non -golfing activities, such as
snowmobiling or similar uses not compatible with the Project will not be permitted
or tolerated by the City, except those activities expressly approved by SMR and the
HOA, whose approval may be withheld in their sole discretion. Activities during the
winter months, such as nordic track skiing and similar uses compatible with the
Project will be allowed on the Addition as deemed appropriate by the City, subject to
reasonable review, comment and approval by SMR and the HOA, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. SMR shall have the right to maintain
a nordic course on the Addition during the winter months.
If SMR chooses to maintain a nordic course during the winter months, SMR
shall maintain third party public liability and property damage insurance in the
amount ,of FIVE HUNDRED, THOUSAND,DOLLARS ($500,000), to protect it from
claims for damages because of bodily injury, including death, or damages because of
injury to, destruction or loss of use of property, which may arise from operation by
SMR of a nordic course on the Addition during the winter months.
7. Material Changes and Alterations
After the transfer of the Addition to the City, and so long as SMR owns not
less than ten percent (10%) of the platted or planned residential lots in the Project,
no material change or alteration of the items identified on the Essential Features
List, as more particularly described in Exhibit G, shall be made to the Addition
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