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Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 19, 2003 (Revised 01/13/04)
Council Liaison to the Board: Councilman Bill Bertschy
Staff Support to the Board: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf at 221-6350, and Stacy
Kelley, Administrative Aide at 416-2265
Call Meeting to Order: Board Member Claire Nelms called the meeting to order at the
City Park Nine Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m. Both Chairperson Dave Johnson and Vice
Chairperson Mindy Markley called to say they could not attend.
Items of Note:
♦ Jerry said that Mayor Ray Martinez had great things to say about Board Member Bill
Rutledge who has been a Fort Collins resident for 28 years. Bill has been very involved
with the golf fees and budget process during his time as a Golf Board member, and also
he has been a great source of information when it comes to the Canada Geese
population problem here in Fort Collins. Jerry presented an award from the City of Fort
Collins to Bill for his years of outstanding service on the Golf Board.
♦ Jerry informed the Board that there are 7 applications for the one vacant position on the
Board. These applicants are Michael Bello, Gene Elder, Shane Houska, Michael Perry,
Dan Preble, David Thilmany, and Gary Thiret.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Larry Buckendorf, seconded by Bill Rutledge, the
Board unanimously (6:0) approved the Minutes of the September 17, 2003 Regular Meeting.
Citizen Participation: None at this time.
Proposed Amendments to Board Bylaws:
Jerry previously sent a report on this topic for Board Members to review. He suggested to
make a change that the Board Secretary be the next person in the chain of command if the
Chairperson or Vice Chairperson was unavailable. He also noted that the Assistant City
Attorney, Ingrid Decker, proposed eliminating several portions of the existing Bylaws to
bring them up-to-date and make them consistent with the City Charter and Code. Also,
Jerry explained how the Board Members absenteeism policy works.
After a very brief discussion, Jerry explained that the Board introduces any proposed
Amendments at one meeting then they can vote on any changes to the Bylaws at the next
Regular Board Meeting. Mike Sanders made a motion to introduce the proposed
Amendments to the Golf Board Bylaws as submitted, seconded by Bill Rutledge. The
Motion passed unanimously (6:0).
New Golf Course in Fort Collins:
Jerry previously sent a report on this topic for Board Members to review, and he suggested
to the Board that they keep the idea of having another Municipal Golf Course on the table
but to consider changing the date from 2005 to 2007. At this time it wouldn't make sense to
open another course with the way the economy and current golfing situations stand. There
was a motion by Manuel Jimenez and seconded by Lauren DeRosa to change the date to
2007. The Motion was approved unanimously (6:0).
Work Plan and Meeting Schedule for 2004:
Jerry previously sent a draft Work Plan and Meeting Schedule for 2004 for Board Members
to review. He stated that there needs to be an approval for the 2004 Work Plan and Meeting
Schedule. There was a motion made by Manuel Jimenez and seconded by Bill Rutledge to
approve the Golf Board's 2004 Work Plan and Meeting Schedule as submitted. The Motion
was approved unanimously (6:0).
Consideration of Canceling the December 17 Board Meeting:
On a motion made by Mike Sanders, and seconded by Bill Rutledge, the Board voted
unanimously (6:0) to cancel the December 17 Regular meeting due to the holiday season.
Other Business:
♦ Claire Nelms mentioned that she didn't feel that the 15% discount was satisfactory for
10-Play Punch Cards. She asked why and Jerry mentioned that the Board previously
decided and voted on what the discount should be. The City Manager approved the fees
and charges as presented. Jim Greer, Collindale's Golf Professional, said some people
buy punchcards for convenience. Larry Buckendorf asked if the 10-Play Punch Cards
expire or not? Jerry answered that the City Manager's philosophy is that they should not
expire.
♦ Mike Sanders said he wanted to make sure that all the applicants for the City Park Nine
Golf Pro position know that their applications were appreciated and if another Golf Pro
position opens that they were welcome and encouraged to apply. Jerry said that all the
applications were great and the decision would be very tough.
♦ Jerry reminded the Board that this has been a very difficult year financially, and even
Brauns Bar and Grill who started out with a great year are now somewhat struggling.
They are not getting the walk in business as that they thought, and they may have to
lower their expectations for next year. Jerry mentioned that Brauns Manager Scott
Manning is also part owner and has been away taking care of other business for Brauns,
and now he is back he will be striving for more customers and profits. He also
mentioned that Brauns is aware of concerns brought up by customers and Scott is here
permanately to make changes and address those concerns.
♦ Mike Sanders wanted to express the sincere thanks of the Golf Board to the service and
dedication that Bill Rutledge has given to the Board and he will be missed.
Adjournment:
Bill Rutledge made the motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m, seconded by Manuel Jimenez, and
the Board approved the motion unanimously (6:0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy e"Iley
Administrative Aide
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Staff Guests
Larry Buckendorf
Jerry P. Brown John Schuh
Lauren DeRosa
Pat Finnegan
Manuel Jimenez
Jim Greer
Claire Nelms
Jim Higgins
Bill Rutledge
Stacy Kelley
Mike Sanders
Dale Smigelsky