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May 11, 2022
5:00 PM Golf Course Club House
Roll Call: Tony Araquistain, Ken Stearns, Suzanne Gebhards, Eric McCormick, Rita
Bolli-Neal, Allan Morrison, Eric Bouchard.
Public Comment and Guests: Kara Jeffus. No public comments received.
Approve Minutes for April 13, 2022, Meeting: Change title from 'Agenda' to
'Minutes'. Motions made and accepted as amended.
Superintendent's Report: Plan to open by memorial Day Weekend, may try the
week prior depending on weather.
Ramp: $114,000 - second bid came in from Granite Construction; concrete being
the high cost. Porous Pave is being considered for the ramp as a possible cost
savings and provided better traction and infiltrate water to some degree. Budget
was for $70,000, may find excess funds from reserves. This would take away from
the tee box work planned. May consider pavers as well.
Landscapes Unlimited toured the course with the master plan and they believe
they can work us in for tee box work. Possible this coming Fall. May need to
consider shutting down a nine at a time to allow for project work.
Paver project due to begin as weather permits.
Staff: painted water cooler boxes, ball washers, refurbished portable benches,
hoping to start working with equipment on the course. New mechanic starting on
May 23rd; that will bring staff back to 3 full time employees. Rotary club looking
for opportunities to volunteer. Eric M. will contact Eric B. with any opportunities
that come up.
Irrigation System is up and running.
Allan's Report: Open May 27th or sooner if weather and conditions allow. Well
ahead of the 5 -year average. Expecting another busy year.
Monthly Topic: Review Superintendent's annual budget and work plans.
Expecting to be within budget partly due to previous Fall purchase of
chemicals and fertilizer. Labor costs should be okay in spite of the raise in hourly
rate due to existing without staff this winter. Facility improvement funds at
$190,000 to pay for tee boxes. City finance (accounting) makes adjustments as
staff and benefit packages change. May need to make adjustments for fuel costs.
Old Business: Proshop update going forward. Rita will communicate with Annette Spickard and
report back.
Review Project List: Tee construction update. Cart Paths frost heaves have affected paths,
planning to get a heavy roller from the city to flatten. Paver Project to begin as weather permits.
LOT money from housing have helped pay for sewer and water hook-ups for RV parking for
staff.
New Business: Welcome Tony Araquistain
Next Meeting: June 8, 2022, 5:00 PM
Topic: Review Golf Course Rules and Regulations - Eric M. will send out
ahead of time for review.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:49.
Rita Bolli Neal, Chair Eric McCormick, Golf Director