HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.08.08 GAC MinutesMcCall Golf Advisory Board meeting minutes for August 8, 2018
Roll Call: Eric McCormick, Paul Stover, Allan Morrison, Rita Bolli, Kristin
Christensen, Michael Hayes were present. Lynne Edwards -Swanson
and Ken Stearns were absent.
Public Comment: Denton Hovey has been a pass holder for years and
has a terminal health condition which prevents his play. He played two
times this year and did not use his trail fee. Robyn Grove and Don
Sterling represented him and plead his case for a refund. Robyne had
earlier gone to the city manager who indicated she would consider
what the advisory board suggested and take it to the city council.
Approval of minutes for July 11 minutes: Minutes were approved and
seconded with full approval by the board.
Eric's Report: Heat has caused problems with watering and we are now
having to use city water. We have had to shut off the water earlier and
sometimes not water at all on the regular schedule. Pavers have been
given to us by members of the club. Mats are in use during heavy use
periods on the driving range. Aspen trees still have to be planted on
the driving range. Smoking is still occurring by restaurant workers just
outside the eating area and Eric with approach the manager to try to
change this issue. Eric's memo to the city council was reviewed and
included staff, greens, mosquitoes, golf rounds and revenue (which
have been increased significantly from last year), restaurant,
equipment maintenance
Monthly topic: 5 year Golf Course Plan: We reviewed the plan and
discussed the changes in years that were going to occur. This year a
sand bunker will be added to the practice area. The Driving Range had
a pipe placed in the ditch. Staff will finish covering it and install new
Aspen trees this fall. A new golf course entry sign will be installed and a
new bay and office to the maintenance shop will be built. Replacement
of dead trees and grinding stumps on course will be done. Hopefully
the paths can be crack sealed this fall. The heat pumps have already
been replaced and the handicap ramp has been fixed but it will be
replaced in 2019: The downstairs restrooms will have new flooring and
replacement of exhaust fans will occur this coming winter. Other
improvements were reviewed in upcoming years and there will, be
some adjustments which Eric will update for next meeting.
Old Business: Update of CUP: building will start in October. Update on
LOT applications: We received money for the new green winter covers
and Aspen 6 green enlargement. Rita brought up the topic of a camera
being placed on Cedar to help prevent people starting on it without
having a tee time and to watch the practice area. Eric will look into this
for next meeting. The rules and regs were to be reviewed but copies
were not available; this included dogs on the course. We will discuss
next meeting and Rita asked that everyone review these before the
meeting to make suggestions.
New Business: John Drips will be having a surprise reception October 6
and Eric would like to have some support getting information for this.
We did discuss the Denton Hovey issue and the rules and regulations.
There was some discussion about people knowing in advance about not
gettinga refund and signing a waiver when they buy a pass so this issue
will not come up again. We did pass a unanimous suggestion to the city
manager that Mr. Hovey would get some refund due to his support of
the course for years.
Allan's report: The amateur, 2 lady best ball went well. The Pro -Am will
be coming up Monday and Tuesday and is the largest in Idaho with 48
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teams. The Club Championship will ur on the 18th and 19th and the
Chapman on the 25-26th. The -man scramble will be Sept 8-9. The
financial report indicated an increase in monthly fees from last July by
$11,523 and YTD $52,990. Rita asked for the 5 yr reports and that
Allan do this on a regular basis.
Next meeting will occur on September 12, 2018 at 4 pm
Topic for next meeting is review development of physical facilities,
major alterations and permanent improvements to the golf course. The
meeting was adjourned at 5:45.
Respectfully submitted: Kristin Christensen
Rita Bolli, GCAC Chair
Eric McCormick, Golf Course Director