Minutes of the Lake Wildwood Golf Committee Meeting on April 10, 2007
Approved May 8, 2007
I. The meeting was called to order by Frank Chilberto at 2:05 pm.
II. Roll Call
A. The following members were:
Present: Michael Byrne, Frank Chilberto, Doug Dorfmeier,
Maddie Graham, Bob Martin and Duane Mayfield
Absent: Jane Butler, Rick Levy and Dianna Mortara.
B. The following liaison personnel were present: Don Streseman and Ken Wolford.
C. The following guests were present: Dick Kramer (Planning Committee), Mike Lesnewsky and Bob Stutz (Planning Committee).
III. Minutes
The minutes were approved as submitted.
IV. Reports
A. Golf Course Superintendent - Ken Wolford
1. Greens Aeration
Aeration of all greens was started today. The original plan was to take two
days but because of the forecast for imminent rain he will attempt to do all of them today and to do most of the top dressing.
2. Closure of Greens
For this aeration, all greens have been closed and special greens have been set up. It is assumed that this is the most expeditious way to accomplish the job. The Golf Committee agreed that this was the best procedure.
3. Ground Under Repair Signs
Michael Byrne noted that there are a number of areas throughout the golf course where the ground needs repair and asked Ken Wolford about putting up Ground Under Repair signs in, and marking with paint, these areas for the convenience of golfers and to minimize further damage by continued hitting in these areas.. Ken stated that it would be too labor intensive to mark, and maintain markings on, all areas in need of repair; normal mowing would continually erase the markings. He stated that it is his practice to only use these signs only when an area in question is actually under repair.
4. Disposal of broken tees
Maddie Graham asked if disposal containers could be installed at all of the tees for disposal of broken tees. Ken did not feel this was practical. He feels that for the most part the mowers do an adequate job of disposing of broken tees.
5. Irrigation System Evaluation (Vote)
Frank Chilberto suggested that Ken hire a consultant to make a formal evaluation of the entire golf course irrigation system. After discussion, the Golf Committee voted to formally request that Ken take this action.
6. Analysis of the oak tree behind the #17 green
Randall Frizzell, a Consulting Arborist, was hired for a second opinion on the oak tree behind the #17 green. His report has not yet been received. Discussion was tabled until next month.
7. Mats for Synthetic Teeing Area on the Pitching Range (Vote)
Ken restated his intent to install mats to replace the synthetic turf on
50% of the teeing area and asked for formal approval by the Golf Committee. His target date is to have this work done prior to this year’s Invitational. After discussion, the Golf Committee voted to formally request that Ken take this action.
8. Practice Bunker (Vote)
Ken restated his intent to replace the synthetic turf on the green of the practice bunker with natural turf and asked for formal approval by the Golf Committee. After discussion, the Golf Committee voted to formally request that Ken take this action.
B. Golf Professional - Jim Knight
Absent.
C. Special Projects Sub-Committee
No report.
D. Planning Committee
Dick Kramer and Bob Stutz discussed the planned upgrade of the Lake Wildwood Community Center and asked for support from the golfing community.
E. Board Liaison - Don Streseman
1. Communication Training Session - Everyone is encouraged to attend the upcoming session whose purpose is to encourage and facilitate communication within Lake Wildwood.
2. Ballot Initiative - The golfing community’s support is sought for the community center upgrade.
3. Golf Course Master Plan - The Golf Committee is encouraged to write articles in support of the Golf Course Master Plan and its integration with the general Lake Wildwood Master Plan.
4. Husbands Lawsuit - No change to date. It is expected that their attorney will seek a delay in the trial because of his caseload.
F. General Manager - Bill Hauslalter
Absent.
V. Correspondence
The memo submitted by Orv Le Noue last month on Pace of Play was discussed. This memo focused on encouraging the use of different tees by individuals with different skill levels in a manner which eliminated subjective or emotional considerations associated with labeling of tees. It was decided that this subject would be best considered at such time as we have been able to implement a complete tee system at Lake Wildwood. Further, it was felt that “pace of play” is not currently a serious problem and that tee selection is only one aspect thereof.
VI. Old Business
A. Golf Objective Status - Survey re: Rule Changes & Master Plan - Chilberto
Frank noted that he had been contacted by Bob Meyer of the Survey Committee for information relative to surveying the golf community about proposed rule changes and sources of revenue for Golf Course Master Plan projects. Duane Mayfield was asked to consult with the Survey Committee and agreed to do so.
B. Mats for Synthetic Teeing Area on the Pitching Range
See IV.A.7. above.
C. Practice Bunker
See IV. A. 8. above.
D. #17 green tree removal - 2nd Opinion
See IV. A. 6. above.
VII. New Business
A. Golf Committee - Member, Purpose & Structure - Chilberto
Frank distributed copies of a proposed revision to the Golf Committee section of the Lake Wildwood Association Standing Committee Handbook and asked for feedback from committee members.
B. Defibrilator for Golf Course Use - Byrne
Deferred until May.
C. Golf Course Inspection Report - Dorfmeier
Doug covered a few highlights from the March 22 inspection. General discussion delayed until May when Ken Wolford is present.
D. February Golf Statistics - Chilberto
Frank distributed the latest set of statistics. No discussion.
E. Recommendations to Golf Course Special Projects Subcommittee (Vote)
The Golf Committee voted unanimously to refer the following four projects, from the Golf Course Master Plan, to the Golf Course Special Projects Subcommittee for evaluation and planning. These are listed in the priority order established by the vote.
1. Changes to the #14 fairway, specifically removal of the two fairway bunkers and shifting of the fairway to the left.
2. Building a rock wall on the green side of the #12 pond.
3. Construction of a new bridge on #14.
4. Relocation, widening and conversion to concrete of cart paths on #13 & #14.
VIII. Club Reports
A. Ladies 18 - None
B. Ladies 9 - None
C. Men 18 - None
D. Men 9 - None
IX. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Bob Martin
Items containing votes: IV.A.5., IV.A.7., IV.A.8. and VI.E.