REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CASA GRANDE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITEE
HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 AT THE
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE, ARMADILLO ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Terry Strain called meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present:
Terry Strain
Tom Ramsdell
Richard Gibson
Klyle Stall, Jr.
Also Present:
Mary Johnson, Community Services Director
Bob Bauer, Director of Golf
Bruce Gemmell, Golf Superintendent
Diane Archer, Finance Director
Melissa St. Aude, Casa Grande Dispatch
Lydia Cordova, Secretary
Not Present:
Mike Mashore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 2, 2010
Member Klyle Stall made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Member Tom Ramsdell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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February 3, 2010
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NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
Chairman Terry Strain opened the floor for nominations of Chairman. Member Klyle Stall nominated Member Terry Strain as Chairman. Member Tom Ramsdell seconded the motion and carried unanimously.
Chairman Strain then opened the floor for nominations of Vice-Chairman. Member Ramsdell nominated Member Rick Gibson. Member Stall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Review Quarterly Reports
Diane Archer reviewed the quarterly report with the Board. Revenues were a bit down due to cold weather and rain. She noted green fees had increased by over 20% and the number of rounds also increased. Operating loss was less than last year which is very positive and expenses are being kept in line in comparisons to number of rounds played.
Bob Bauer stated we were $19 – $22,000 under performance budget and green fees and retail were also short due to the cold, windy and rainy days.
REPORTS BY OFFICERS
Report from Golf Course Superintendent
Bruce Gemmell provided a report on golf course maintenance. Gopher abatement continues which they are now doing bi-weekly. They have verticut and topdressed the greens, and continue with the major cleanup due to the rain along with the daily maintenance of the course.
Report from Director of Golf
Bob Bauer reported two free clinics were held, one focusing on putting, putter fitting and rules with 31 participants and the other was conducted for beginners on introduction to golf. Also held a Demo Day featuring Ping golf clubs and sold $2,500 worth of equipment and a meeting and tournament with refreshments was held for new annual pass holders which had 20 participants.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
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February 3, 2010
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Member Rick Gibson made a motion to adjourn. Member Ramsdell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Submitted by ___________________________________________________
Secretary of the Golf Course Advisory Committee, subject to Board approval.
Approved this __________ day of ____________________, 2010 by the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
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Chairperson of the Golf Advisory Committee.
