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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 08/09/19950 CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES GOLF BOARD CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE BOARD: Councilman Bob McCluskey, Jr. STAFF SUPPORT TO THE BOARD: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf, and Alyce Nierman, Golf Division Administrative Aide I. MINUTES: Special Meeting of August 9, 1995 The meeting held at the Fort Collins Senior Center was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Henry Fry. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the printed agenda. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Citizen Richard Brose read excerpts from literature provided by the PGA that explains duties and responsibilities of golf professionals. He also gave his opinion that Joe Nance is not meeting his obligations at Collindale. CONSIDER ADJOURNING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL/LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH COLLINDALE PRO SHOP STAFFING Henry Fry opened the discussion by stating that everyone is probably aware of the situation and about comments that have been made regarding the staffing at the Collindale Pro Shop. At this time, Henry asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session for further discussion. Citizen Eddie Faillace raised the concern about discussion of this topic in executive session, stating that such action would raise speculation on what was said in that session. A further concern expressed was whether or not minutes or notes would be taken during the executive session, and Jerry informed the Board that no minutes are taken during executive session and the only people present in the room would be Golf Board members and whomever they invited to be present. It was moved by Mike Sanders and seconded by Armon Johannsen that the Golf Board adjourn into executive session for the purpose of discussion of the personnel/legal issues associated with Collindale Pro Shop staffing. The motion was approved by the Board on a vote of 9:1, with David Shands dissenting. The Golf Board adjourned into executive session at 7:45 p.m. Golf Board Special Meeting August 9, 1995 Page 2 CALL MEETING BACK TO ORDER At the end of the Golf Board executive session the meeting was reconvened at 8:52 p.m. by Board Chairperson Henry Fry. Henry made a statement that declared during the session the Board discussed all areas of concern that had been raised and then discussed the options available. After extensive discussions it was determined and agreed to that Joe Nance is and will remain the golf professional at Collindale Golf Course. Henry said that there are two Joe Nances', "the Old Joe" who was at Collindale in years one, two, three, and four maybe. The "New Joe Nance" has been at Collindale since last winter, and has not met the performance standards of the Old Joe Nance. Jerry P. Brown and Joe will meet and discuss the areas of concern and develop a mutually acceptable plan in dealing with problems that were brought up. Jerry will also provide Joe with a written confidential memorandum that will express concerns of the Board, and will note the significance of Joe's original proposal as a benchmark for the services he said he would provide as the Collindale Golf Professional. Since his proposal is an element of his agreement with the City, Board members believe that Joe should strive to meet the letter as well as the spirit of his agreement. Specifically, Board members concur that Joe personally needs to spend more quality hours at Collindale, as he said he would do in his proposal. It is our desire to work with Joe in our efforts to offer the best golfing services and experience available at Collindale Golf Course. DISCUSSION/CONSENSUS ON GOLF COURSE DRESS CODE ISSUES Jerry P. Brown informed the Board that the direction taken in Fort Collins can range from letting things remain simple with minimum regulations to allowing the police department to issue citations for violations. Some Board members felt a restrictive dress code would be bad public relations, and they want to keep the golfing experience pleasant. What is offensive attire to one golfer may be acceptable to another golfer. One request made was regarding the rules sign at the Collindale Clubhouse which states that appropriate attire is requested. It was suggested that it be moved to a more visible site. Another thought was that through the marshaling program the rangers could suggest that certain attire is not acceptable. Also, our scorecard could state the same. However, Board members concur that we should try to encourage that appropriate attire is required. CONSIDER RESCHEDULING AUGUST 16 1995 REGULAR MEETING TO AUGUST 30 1995 Several Board members will be unable to attend the regular Golf Board meeting on August 16. It was moved by Tom White and seconded by Tom DeGrand that the regular meeting of the Golf Board be rescheduled from August 16, 1995 to August 30, 1995. The motion was approved unanimously (9:0). The meeting will be held at the 281 North College Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Golf Board Special Meeting August 9, 1995 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS - Jerry briefly brought up the Austree situation at SouthRidge. A letter has been distributed to Board members regarding the removal of 10 Austrees on the 5th fairway. ADJOURNMENT On a motion from Armon Johannsen and a unanimous second the Special Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alyce Nierman, Administrative Aide I Golf Division Meetine Attendance BOARD MEMBERS STAFF GUESTS Henry Fry Jerry P. Brown Richard Brose Frank Blanco Joe Nance Sean Duff Tom DeGrand Alyce Nierman Eddie Faillace DJ Hjelle Armon Johannsen Mindy Markley Mike Sanders David Shands Tom White