HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 2001 02/14GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
February14th, 2001
Attending:
Todd McKenna
Roger Snodgrass
Dari McKim
Marc Rhoades
Carl Hoss
Dan Pillard
Jeff Goodman
Max Williamson
Mary Clemmer
Minutes: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 10th meeting as
written, with the addition of moved seconded, passed unanimously to approve the Suzi Nelson
season pass refund request.
Public Requests or Comments: There were several negative comments, concerning the golf
fund financials, published in the local newspaper and on the radio. It was mentioned that the
committee submits a response to the comments. Dan Pillard said he would prepare an accurate
response. It was requested that a public hearing be held to review golf operations.
New Business: After discussion, it was moved and seconded, passed unanimously to have the
Golf Course Advisory Committee serve as the Golf Operations Committee requested by the city.
After review, the committee agreed that the golf shop personnel were doing an excellent job and
the internal controls were excellent.
Old Business: The committee reviewed the season pass refund ordinance. It was moved and
seconded, passed unanimously to review the ordinance at the March meeting and to submit any
changes.
Committee reviewed the proposed green fee increase and agreed that the numbers were correct,
Dan Pillard gave a presentation on the proposed wetland modifications to the cedar golf course
and proposed practice area.
Staff Report:
Dan Pillard - Reported that he would attend the SMR Homeowners Association Meeting on
February 27th, to propose future course changes as well as long term maintenance and operation
objectives. He also reported that much of the golf course equipment was fully depreciated and
needed replacement. He mentioned that the depreciation schedule needed to be looked at and
revised. He mentioned the city was considering placing a starter to increase control measures.
The committee recommended that other methods of control be implemented instead of a starter.
Dan said he would get some options.
Mary Clemmer - Reported concerns that the newspaper gave a negative image of the
contractor's that was misleading to the public. Dan Pillard mentioned that he would look into this
problem and find an appropriate response.
Carl Hoss - Carl mentioned that the golf shop has excellent control measures and the past audits
gave their operation an excellent rating.
Submitted By:
Todd McKenna, Chairman