HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.12.14 GCAC MinutesGolf Course Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2022
Roll Call: Todd McKenna, Suzanne Gebhards, Tony Araquistain, David DiMartino, Ken Stearns, Rita Bolli-
Neal, Jim Bodle, Eric Bouchard, Eric McCormick.
Public Comments: None received.
Approved Minutes for November: Motion brought by Ken, seconded, and pass unanimously
Eric's Project: Moving lots of snow. Repurposed all the doors off the old annex from Parks. Good cover
on all the greens, helping David when available.
David's Report: Buy out of the previous Pro completed. Paid approximately $203,000. Council to
approve buying of new (used) cart fleet from a single source at this week's city council meeting. Jan 17th
the company will be in to set up the new POS system. Golf genius app will become available to help
with the running of tournaments and golf events. Had a staff meeting this evening with 14 employees.
Starting the inquiries to hire summer staff now rather than waiting until spring. Everyone will be a
seasonal employee; only full timers will get benefits. Hiring will have to go through the city hiring
process and may take a bit longer. Hasn't been any interest in the assistant -pro position. Have ordered
range balls. Need to still buy about $145,000 worth of merchandise. Want to talk with the men's club
and will be meeting with the women's club January 6th
Monthly Topic: Tournament Schedule: Just need to negotiate the Men's and Women's club
championship. Motion made to approve the schedule with room to negotiate dates for the club
championships, seconded and passed unanimously.
Rental rates for carts, range balls, & trail fees.
Annual Trail fee set at $382.60; Proposal on the table from David that the trail fee for private
carts is only good for family members 18 and below, all others pay a "seat" fee equal to the
course cart rental fee. Adults can purchase a "Season Cart Pass" to ride in any cart. Issue tabled
until the next meeting after finding out if we can change the Annual trail fee; proposing a raise.
David will research how many private cart trail fees were sold last year. Daily cart fee raised to
$20 per seat; motion passed, seconded and passed unanimously. Nine hole cart fee raised to
$12 per seat; motion passed, seconded and passed unanimously.
Locker Rental fee set at $38.96 per season — Opening Day to Closing Day (Memorial Day to October
3
15t).
Club rental fees — plan to buy approximately 10 premium sets to be rented at $55 per round;
Previously owned club sets rented for $20 per round.
Reroute Birch Nine Change Birch 1 to the current Birch 3. Speeds up play, however, more roping off
the course required from maintenance crew. Current tee signs will need to change, however,
they are planned to be changed anyway with the new tees planned for construction. Motion
made, seconded, and pass unanimously.
New Business: New score board recommended. Jim proposed trading construction for a free golf pass.
Men's' group would likely help pay for materials. Retaining wall would need to be constructed.
Jim will pursue with some contractors.
Next Meeting: January 11, 2023, 5:00 PM
Adjournment: 6:30.
Todd McKenna Vice Chair Eric McCormick Superintendent