HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.09.12 GAC MinutesMcCall Golf Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Sept 12, 2018
Roll Call: Eric McCormick, Paul Stover, Allan Morrison, Rita
Bolli, Michael Hayes, Ken Stearns, Kara Jeffus were all present.
Public Comment: Bill Thompson reviewed reasons to change
He also indicated a list of priorities which he considered
advantageous for the course in general which included:
walking paths between the green to tee, comfort stations,
cleaning out and maintaining ditches and ponds, tee boxes for
combo/gold tees, installing a fountain in pond on Birch #5,
expanding the back half of birch #8 green, mowing to resort
greens that hold shots, cut back watering, standardize, green
conditions, verticut and rolling of greens, establishing a Greens
Committee that includes the Golf Pro. He had a list of
signatures of people that wanted to change the #1 Aspen
green.
Approval of minutes for August 8, 2018 minutes: Minutes were
approved by Paul and seconded by Michael with the change
from one-man scramble to two -man scramble.
Eric's report: The Aspen 6 green will be rebuilt in the fall of
2019. Possibly the men's association could spend the money
they have on another project until the green can be changed.
Oct. 1-2 the Idaho Golf Course Superintendent Assoc. will meet
in McCall. Eric indicated the equipment such as mowers and
service carts may be leased in the future. The maintenance
building project has been started. Denton Covey's pass money
was returned with City Council approval.
Allan's report: Revenues have been exceptional this year to
date with income totaling $623,127 compared to a 5 year to
date average of $570,911. A charity tournament event, ProAm,
club championship.. Oct. 6 is the 3 club derby. Tee times will
not start from now on until 9am. $56,000 has been paid to the
city for tournaments this year.
Monthly Topic: Review development of physical facilities,
major alterations and permanent improvements to the golf
course. We discussed need for water and Eric indicated the city
plans on repairing a pump, so we will not be running out of
water in the future. The 5-yr. plan was updated, and copies
distributed. Please see attached. Discussions about looking
into a security camera, trying to rebuild the combo tees
gradually, and adding insulation in the club house ceiling.
Old Business: Rules and Regulations topic has been reviewed at
previous meetings and the discussions have not been resolved
dealing with dogs on the course and using motorized
longboards on the course.
New business: Ken brought up the issues of dogs and people
playing on the fairway of Cedar holes. Discussion ensued about
other issues with the non-playing public using the golf course.
grounds for play. Eric indicated that when the pro shop staff
cannot deal with the issue, the police were to be called through
Dispatch. Eric indicated the Aspen #1 green contractor will
come and look at the green.
Next meeting: 4pm October 10, 2018 with the topic of golf
fees. We will also discuss rules and regulations after the city has
reviewed how to treat dogs on the course.
Respectfully submitted: Kristin Christensen
Rita Bollli Neal GCAC Chair
)/\
Eric S. McCormick Golf Course Director