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Golf Board
Minutes: Regular Meeting of July 16, 2008
Council Liaison to the Board: Councilman Diggs Brown
Staff Support to the Board: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf at 221-6350, and Dawn
Worth, Administrative Aide at 416-2265
Call Meeting to Order: Board Chairperson David Johnson called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m. at the City Park Nine Clubhouse.
Agenda Review: There were no changes to the Agenda as printed.
Items of Note:
♦ Jerry informed the Board the City Clerk's Office didn't receive any applications to
fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jay Kammerzell, therefore they will
advertise again for the beginning of next year.
♦ Jerry mentioned that Deron Grothe's term expires at the end of the year. Deron said
that he has sent in his information to the City Clerk's Office to renew his term.
Jerry said that 28 women will be participating in the Women's City Championship
and that's 7 more than last year, with 12 new ladies signed up.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Lauren DeRosa, seconded by Dan Preble, the
Board unanimously (7:0) approved the Minutes of the June 18, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Citizen Participation: None at this time.
Public Input/Comment on Proposed 2009 Golf Fees and Charges
Jerry asked the Board if they had any questions. He mentioned that Mr. Jerry Rice was
concerned with the fee increases at our last meeting. Jerry said that he has done research
of other courses in the area and that our fees are still average to below average. He stated
that we have continual cost increases like any other business and especially when it
comes to fuel; and these changes are consistent with our 2009 budget needs. On a motion
by Larry Buckendorf, seconded by Dan Preble, the Board unanimously (7:0)
recommended approval of the Proposed 2009 Golf Fees and Charges, recommending
them to the City Manager.
Jerry previously distributed to the Board the two emails he received regarding David
McCleave's extension. He said that City Park Nine Superintendent Jim Higgins stated
that he enjoys working with David and that he feels we should extend his term. Jerry
reminded the Board that Purchasing Director Jim O'Neill who is present tonight is in
charge of the process. He asked Jim if he had any additional information and Jim said
that he didn't. On a motion by Shane Houska, seconded by Deron Grothe, the Board
unanimously (7:0) recommended approval of the Extension of the Term of the
Golf Board Minutes
July 16, 2008
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Agreement with the City Park Nine Golf Professional & Concessionaire, David
McCleave, PGA.
Review 2nd Quarter Financial and Statistical Reports
Jerry stated that our revenues are down about 3%. We lost a lot of play due to the weather
and the economy. Jerry said that our rounds aren't too far off but the cart rentals are down
about 25%. SouthRidge Golf Professional Dale Smigelsky feels this could be attributed
to the weather not being as hot in June so some golfers don't feel it's necessary to rent a
cart and the tournament rounds are also down and carts are required for tournaments.
Jerry explained that we couldn't wait until July to make our necessary equipment
purchases, so the Capital Outlay doesn't look as good because we used cash until we are
reimbursed through the Lease/Purchase process, but the next report should look clearer.
Board Members and Staff Comments/Reports
♦ Dan Preble asked how the water situation was looking and Jerry said that the courses
are looking great and that SouthRidge has been receiving better quality water which
has helped a great deal there.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Eric McCrery, seconded by Shane Houska, the Board unanimously voted
(7:0) to adjourn at 7:42 p.m.
ectfully submitted,
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Dawn Wort
Administrative Aide
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Staff Guests
Larry Buckendorf
Jerry P. Brown Pat Finnegan
Lauren DeRosa
David McCleave Jim O'Neill
David Johnson
J.R. Schnelzer
Deron Grothe
Dale Smigelsky
Dan Preble
Dawn Worth
Shane Houska
Eric McCrery