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GOLF COURSE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
January 4, 1995
Members Present: Ted Whiteman
Rick VanNoy
Judy Barkley
Frank Brown
Jeff Goodman
Visitors Present: Wilie Griffith Hal Sager Dick Gates
Myron Finkbeiner Brent Courtney Dan Reily
Jim Campbell Gary Shimun Anita Winkal
Jeanne Campbell Helen Eimers
Jerry Randolf Terry Busby Harold Simpson
Call to order: Ted Whiteman called the meeting to order at
7:38 P.M. after having some difficulty gaining access to
the clubhouse building. All members of the Committee
were present.
Minutes: Jeff Goodman moved, Rick VanNoy seconded that
the minutes of the December 7, 1994 Meeting be approved
as written. Motion Carried.
Old Business:
1. Jerry Randolf and Terry Busby were present to represent
organizers of the 1996 Idaho State Cross -Country
Championships. The request was to hold the meet at the
McCall Golf Course on October 26, 1996. Jerry and Terry
made a brief presentation to the committee, outlining
the scope of the event. They answered questions from
the committee ranging from logistics to protection of
the condition of the golf course during the event.
Jerry said that there may be as many as 60 to 70 adults
coordinating the event. Jerry explained that the State
Championship Meet would be 3 to 4 times larger than the
annual meet which is currently held at the Golf Course.
Jerry was asked to coordinate staging areas as well as
course layout with the course Superintendent and the
Golf Professional.
Frank Brown moved and Judy Barkley seconded a motion to
recommend approval of the date of Oct. 26, 1996 for
hosting the Idaho State Cross -Country Championships at
the McCall Golf Course. Four members aye - Rick VanNoy
nay, qualified nay as supportive of Meet Date but
feeling that logistics be covered as a prior condition
of approval. Motion carried. (Hal Sager suggested
looking into the possibility of requesting the use of
Joe Scott field as well as the Golf Course).
2. Humanitarian Sports Hall of Fame Tournament
Ted Whiteman stated that he had attended a breakfast
last Friday where a presentation was made by organizers
of this event and felt that these gentlemen should
return to discuss the specific request with the rest of
the Committee because special dispensation would be
needed from the Course Maintenance Activities in order
that this event could be held- i.e. changing dates for
aerating the tees and greens. Present were Wilie
Griffith, Myron Finkbeiner, and Dan Riely to explain the
program and the benefits of hosting this type of event.
They explained among other things that the event is
scheduled only for June 24 and 25 of 1995 and would be
held annually for 3 to 5 yrs. Also planned is
television coverage showcasing the event from the Prime
Sports Network and possibly ESPN as well. Gary Shimun
was asked what input he could provide the committee with
from the Staff perspective. Gary said this would be a
good opportunity for the City to gain some National
exposure and the Committee would need to weigh this
exposure potential with the needs of maintaining the
golf course. Mr. Jim Campbell said that there are
alternative ways of aerating greens and tees which do
not disrupt play to the extent that deep tine aeration
and sanding do and that a machine is now being used at
the Idaho Falls golf course which may be available for
use.
Judy Barkley moved and Frank Brown seconded the
recommendation to City Council that the Golf Course host
the Humanitarian Sports Hall of Fame Tourney to be held
on June 24 and 25, 1995 and that an alternative means be
investigated with Charlie Denham to aerate the tees and
greens of the course so that the course is in first
class condition for this event. Motion carried
unanimously.
Jeff Goodman and Rick VanNoy to aid Charlie in finding
alternative methods for green aeration.
New Business:
1. Officer Elections
Chairman Position - Frank Brown nominated Ted Whiteman,
Jeff Goodman seconded the nomination. Rick VanNoy moved
that nominations be closed. Ted Whiteman accepted
election as Committee Chair.
Vice -Chairman Position - Frank Brown nominated Rick
VanNoy, Ted Whiteman nominated Frank Brown. Frank Brown
moved that nominations be closed. A private vote was
taken and Rick VanNoy was elected as Vice -Chair.
2. Miscellaneous Discussion
Ted Whiteman opened up discussion from the public to the
committee and from committee members regarding the
coverage in the "Star News" regarding the requests made
to the City Council for changes in fee surcharges, and
lifetime pass privileged tee times. Mr. Whiteman asked
that no action be taken tonight since the presentation
from the requesting parties was not on the agenda for
tonight's meeting. General discussion followed with
opinions expressed from several people in the audience
as well as advice from Gary Shimun regarding agreements.
Mr. Whiteman invited the audience to return to the
committee meeting next month to make their opinions
heard with the other presentations as well. The next
meeting scheduled is for February 1, 1995.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ted Whiteman,
Chairman