HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1996 01/10GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
January 10, 1996
Attending: Ted Whiteman
Rick VanNoy
Phil Gilman
Jeane Campbell
Mary Clemmer
Ray Center
Gary Shimun
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Whiteman at the Golf Course
Clubhouse.
Minutes: Phil Gilman moved that the minutes of the December 6, 1995 meeting be
approved as written. Ted Whiteman seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
New Business :
1) Discussion to begin development of a dress code and behavior code.
Rick thought that this issue had been discussed before. Jeane thought that some
measure of good taste should be considered within the recommendation as a
starting point. Ted wondered how a code would be enforced. Phil thought that
this code could be enforced from the counter. Other discussion followed and Rick
VanNoy moved that each committee member bring detailed suggestions to
the next meeting . The motion to table this item until the neat meeting
carried unanimously.
Old Business:
I) Fee Schedule Review as per Mission Statement
Ted said that the committee had addressed this issue aggressively over the past
several years and thought that it may be time to watch the rates after experiencing the play
with the new nine holes included in the venue and evaluating at the end of the season to
make rates match the needs for the entire operation. Jeane Campbell felt also that this
may not be a good year to increase the fees. Rick VanNoy felt that this is not the time to
adjust fees. Phil said that one of the main questions asked at the counter is whether there
is an available Senior Rate for green fees. Phil also thought that the fees should remain
stable. It was generally agreed that the only issues regarding fees to be discussed at
the next meeting would be potential fees for seniors and juniors. This item was
deferred until the next meeting.
2) Rules and Regulations Review as per Mission Statement
Ted said that the committee has discussed the dress code / behavior code and will review
it again at the next meeting. Also the "fast play" policy should be revisited as to how it
can be made more effective. It was thought that Carl should be involved in revisions to
this rule and that it would be more effective if Carl could attend the next meeting to
provide input. Additional marshaling and signage were brought up with regard to possible
aids to implementation of a fast play policy. This item was deferred until next month's
meeting when the pro can be present to give input to the committee.
3) Property Owner Request to Relocate the Snack Shack
Ted Whiteman read the text of the property owner's letter of request to the rest of the
committee. Ted also outlined several options available to the committee for
consideration. Mary Clemmer thought that the idea of using concession carts had merit
and agreed to look into the cost options for acquiring several carts for use in this concept.
Mary agreed to look at costs for concession carts and report to the committee at the
next meeting.
4) Superintendent Position - Hiring Status
Gary Shimun reported to the committee that the City had received appprox. 15
applications for the position and will begin the interview process near the end of this
month. He also mentioned that others will be attending the interviews in order to aid in his
hiring decision. Jeane thought that it would be important that the prospect should have a
good rapport with the golf professional.
5) Irrigation System - Funding Update
Gary Shimun said that contacts have been made to interested financing entities to inquire
as to if they would be interested in purchasing a note after appropriate court action. To
date the City has not received a response from lenders to the proposition. Gary said that
one other option - should the first one fail - would be to have a bond election and get
authority to borrow money that way. Some discussion took place as to the pro and con of
holding a revenue bond election and whether it would be a favorable outcome or not. The
Committee decided to wait to see what the response is from the lending institutions
before proceeding with any other direction.
6) A.C. Addition Proposal - Status
Ted said that Jim Hendersen had commented that because that item was not shown on the
budget, that the purchase could not be authorized. He also said that at the last meeting
the possibility of purchasing some lesser equipment which may cool isolated areas of the
clubhouse at a lesser capital expense. Rick said that it may be possible to purchase
portions of the identified project so that it may accomplish the goal in phases. Gary said
that it may also be possible to do an inter- fund transfer so that a part of the project may
be installed with the funding to be identified from the next year's budget item. Rick further
outlined the possibilities for phased implementation of an air-conditioning system. Rick
VanNoy will follow up with the individual who submitted the original proposal and
get input as to whether the committee can recommend follow up for this issue.
7) General Discussion from Committee Members
Phil Gilman thought that the committee should address a possible recommendation along
the issue of providing more trash receptacles on the course for next years play. Also to
address litter on the course as well.
8) General Report from Staff
Mary Clemmer reported that she had received offers from Bob Hitchcock to provide
storage room construction materials and that Jim Campbell and Rick VanNoy were to
provide the necessary labor to construct the facility. Building permit is to be required.
9) With no further business to be discussed the meeting was adjourned. The
next meeting will be scheduled for February 14, 1996.
Respectfully submitted;
Ted Whiteman, Chairman, McCall G.C.A.C.