HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 2001 03/14GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 14th, 2001
Attending: Marc Rhoades
Jeff Goodman
Dari McKim
Max Williamson
Todd McKenna
Dan Pillard
Carl Hoss
Mary Clemmer
Minutes: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from the February 14th
meeting, carried unanimously.
Public Requests or Comments: None
New Business: Robert Strope, City Manager clarified some misconceptions on the golf
fund. He stated that the city council has directed him to establish revenue controls and
to submit some options to make the golf operation profitable. He mentioned that the city
would assign two additional committee members to study the operation and help in
delivering recommendations. Robert mentioned that the city will find a way to make the
golf course profitable and the golf course advisory committee would serve as the
operations committee with two additional city council appointees.
Old Business: Dan Pillard gave a report on the meeting with Spring Mountain Ranch.
He mentioned that improved cooperation with the homeowner's association was needed
and will work with Bill McMurry to complete a punch list of requested maintenance items.
Dan and Carl Hoss submitted a comprehensive wetland modification plan, designed to
make the cedar course more playable. The SMR Homeowner's Association was
concerned with radical changes to the golf course. Dan Pillard mentioned that the
changes would improve the golf course, make it more profitable and enhance the
natural environment. He agreed with the association to tour the areas of change, supply
photographs of the areas to be changed and previous work done.
Additional Items: Max Williamson will draft a letter to the Star News, indicating support
and confidence in the existing management of the golf course. This was the consensus
of the committee.
Season pass refund ordinance: The committee reviewed the ordinance, submitted
changes and Dan Pillard will bring the ordinance to city council to be adopted.
Staff Reports: Mary Clemmer reported that the arms on all of the clubhouse chairs
were repaired. She mentioned that a television is needed for the clubhouse. She
mentioned that the clubhouse annually receives little revenue until the third week in May.
Dan Pillard and Carl Hoss: Report under old business.
Submitted By 0214 �l
Todd McKenna, Chairman