HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 2005 05/11McCall Golf Advisory Meeting
May llth, 2005
See Printed Agenda.
Roll Call at 5:30pm
Attendees:
Allan Morrison
Bob Giles
Roger Snodgrass
Hank McCauley
Jerry Palmerton
Staff Reports
1. Allan Morrison
a. Railing around the clubhouse will be completed and painted, within our
budget, by the end of May.
2. Jerry Palmerton
a. Seeded all damaged putting greens --- 1, 2, 4-17 on Aspen & Birch.
b. Covers are being used to protect some greens while they recover.
c. Seeded 1, 4, and 6 on Cedar Course. There is a temp green on #6.
d. In about 10 days, a light top dressing will be done to help develop healthy
grass. Light top dressing will be done frequently.
e. Small sod projects, back of green #5. Using nursery sod to help out.
f. Walk mowers are being used where newly germinated seed needs
protecting. We have 2 working walk mowers.
g. Irrigation has been tested, pumps are up and running. Jerry is working on
setting up the software based upon weather station data so that it will
optimize the irrigation system. The pump technician will be reviewing all
of our pumps in the next week.
h. Staffing - Four seasonals on currently and another one will be hired
tomorrow. Mechanic is staying on with golf course. Rest of staff is doing
really well. Probably will be able to get to12 seasonals with the LOT
funding for labor.
Old Business: Minutes from April '05 were accepted.
New Business:
1. LOT Report from Roger Snodgrass
a. Recommendation to City Council for equipment is $23,500. Jerry has
recommendation for leasing equipment. Committee agreed this was a
priority.
b. LOT committee also agreed to 3 laborers at a cost of $20,000. Again, this
needs to be approved by the City Council.
c. City Council will decide on May 26th
d. Submission for next year's LOT begins June 2nd, 2005
e. Committee recommends we put equipment lease as 1st priority for the
LOT.
f. Committee recommends that 3 laborers at $21,000 plus equipment lease at
$25,000 for FY 2006 LOT. Bob will present Labor proposal to LOT
committee. Jerry & Allan will dpresent Equipment proposal. Meeting is
currently scheduled for June 2° , 6pm at the American Legion Hall.
2. Replacement of inactive committee members
a. Still have 2 vacancies. Golf Advisory Committee will ask the City to
advertise to fill these 2 positions. These are voluntary positions on
committee known as "members at large."
Meeting Adjourned at 7:l Opm.
Next Meeting: 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 8 at the McCall Golf Course Club
House.