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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.02.14 GAC MinutesMcCall Golf Advisory Meeting Minutes for February 14, 2018 Attendees: Eric McCormick, Paul Stover, Ken Stearns, Allan Morrison (via phone), Kristin Christensen, Lynne Edwards-Swanson, Roger Snodgrass, Rita Bolli-Neal Ken Stearns made a motion to approve the January minutes. Lynne seconded the motion. The motion passed, and the minutes were approved and signed. Eric 's Report: The warmer than usual January weather was causing some ice to form on a few greens. However, the ice wasn't serious, and the greens seem to be fine. We were able to purchase some sand blasting equipment. We are presently putting that equipment to use in the recoloring of the tee markers. Our John Deere 1545 mower broke down which is bad news. The float we entered in Winter Carnival took 2n d place in our division. We just passed the half-ton mark with our dog poop cleanup . The new heating and cooling system has been installed in the clubhouse . We also added ductless units in the pro shop and back kitchen because these areas have always been difficult to cool evenly. We applied for an Idaho Power grant to help with the costs of these upgrades . Our first of three golf shows for the year was in Boise. Over one thousand people stopped by our booth. Equipment repair is ahead of schedule. We finally got enough snow to try out the new CAT snow blower; it works great. The restaurant opened the first week of Winter Carnival as planned. It will be open four days a week through the winter. Allan 's Report: Tournament entries are arriving and being processed. Amateur Invitations are scheduled to go out this week. Changes to the Ladies ' Club Championship have resulted in some positive feedback. In an earlier meeting, Allan had asked the group to come up with id eas to increase play on the Cedar nine. Kristin suggested rotating the 2 7 holes and making Cedar a part of the assigned 18 holes scheduled for play on certain days of the week. Th is idea caused a lengthy discussion among the group. No decision was made. LOT requests: Eric passed out a handout with his wish list of items. He asked for additional ideas, and it was suggested that the clubhouse roof, attic installation, and additional Enkamat covers for the greens be added to the lis t. Old Business: The scheduled topic was the Golf Professional' s contract. Allan will be sitting down with the City after he returns to McCall. Kristin had some concerns regarding employee drinking at the course. She would also like to see a designated smoking area. New Business: There were six areas of discussion. 1. Memorial clock and memorial area: Eric has been approached by the ladies about the possibility of installing an outdoor clock along with designating a memorial area. Cost and site are in the discussion phase. 2. Information boards : The Ladies' Association has purchased two sign boards for posting notices . One will be a long the main clubhouse entrance. The second will be along the pro-shop entrance. 3. Restaurant operation changes : The restaurant will no longer provide water for water coolers on the course . The owner wants to go to vending machines. In addition, the west clubhouse door wi ll be designated as "exit only". Rita pointed out that it is in the pro's contract that free water will be provided on the course. This is an area that w ill need to be researched. 4. Volunteer appreciation lunch: This is scheduled for April 3, and it will be a breakfast not lunch. 5 . Volunteers for dog poop control : This is a topic of discussion . . 6 . Yearly review for the City Council : Roger will be giving this report on Feb. 22. He presented members with a copy of his proposed report. It was s ugg ested that part of the fifth paragraph be amended to read, "The committee was disappointed ...... " The ne xt meeting is scheduled for March 14 at 4 :00 p.m. Election of officers is on the agenda. Meeting was adjourned. /} ,/}L ~if--=-====- Roger Snodgrass, Chairman Eric McCormick, Golf Course Director