Minutes of the Lake Wildwood Golf Committee Meeting on June 12, 2007

Approved July 10, 2007

I.         The meeting was called to order by Doug Dorfmeier at 2:03 pm.

II.        Roll Call

            A.        The following members were:

Present: Doug Dorfmeier, Maddie Graham, Rick Levy, Bob Martin, Duane Mayfield and Dianna Mortara.

                                    Absent: Jane Butler, Michael Byrne, Frank Chilberto,

            B.        The following liaison personnel were present: Bill Haushalter, Jack Vallentine (for Don Streseman) and Ken Wolford.

            C.        The following guests were present: Mike Lesnewsky, Don Liljeblad, Bob Pleski, Robbie Robinette and Ken Towns.

III.       Minutes

            The minutes of the May 8, 2007 meeting were approved as submitted (Vote).

IV.      Reports

            A.        Golf Course Superintendent - Ken Wolford

                        1.         Cart Turnaround

Ken reported that the installation of the turnaround for the shuttle cart was completed today.

                        2.         Removal of Tree on #12

Ken discussed removal of the cottonwood tree behind the tee on #12 and asked if this had been approved by the Golf Committee. It was the committee’s consensus that this had been approved at the November 2006 meeting.

                        3.         Golf Course Comparisons

Ken handed out an article to committee members entitled Death, Taxes and Comparing Golf Courses.

                        4.         Congratulations to Ken for a job well done

The Golf Committee offered its congratulations to Ken for the excellent condition of the course during the recent Ladies’ Invitational.

            B.         Golf Professional - No report

            C.        Special Projects Subcommittee Report

Robbie Robinette reported that the subcommittee has begun developing a P.A.D. for the work to be done on holes #13 and #14 as approved by the Golf Committee at its meeting on May 8. The P.A.D. may be submitted to the Golf Committee at its July meeting.

            D.        Board Liaison Report - Jack Vallentine

                        1.         Ballots

Association ballots for new BOD members and the approval of the new Community Center will be mailed soon. Everyone is urged to support this proposal. 710 ballots are required for a quorum; 50% of the ballots cast + 1 are necessary to pass the resolution.

                        2.         Husband’s Lawsuit

                                    It is anticipated that this lawsuit will go to mediation on June 22.

                        3.         Appreciation Picnic

Committee members were reminded of the upcoming picnic in appreciation for their services.

                        4.         Comments on the Golf Master Plan

a. Jack handed out the four BLOG comments in answer to the question, “Are you satisfied with the Golf Master Plan?” (See Attachment #1)

b. Jack also handed out a copy of a letter from Phil Emery to Don Streseman on the subject of the Golf Master Plan and his contention that golfers in general are not aware of either the plan itself or the fact that copies of the plan are available from the Administration office. This generated some discussion among committee members as to the various efforts of the past, including a current weekly notice in the Bits and Pieces advertising the availability of this information. (See Attachment #2)

            E.        General Manager’s Report - Bill Haushalter

Bill informed the committee of the Appreciation Picnic and of a Town Hall meeting on the subject of the proposed new Community Center.

            F.        Guest Input - Bob Pleski on the Irrigation System

As documented in the minutes of the May 8 meeting of the Golf Committee, Bob is concerned about the recommendation by Jerry Lynn, in the Golf Master Plan which he developed, that the entire underground irrigation system be replaced. Bob feels strongly that this is unnecessary and communicated his concerns and reasoning in a letter last month which was attached to the May 8 minutes and again in an e-mail letter and verbally to the committee this month. (See Attachment #3)

V.        Correspondence

Del Price expressed a concern, in an e-mail to all members of the Golf Committee, that the rough is too long. Ken Wolford responded to the committee that this seems to become an issue about this time every year when the growth rate of the grass is highest. Ken said that he works to a standard of 1 3/4 inch. His manpower limitations allow for mowing the rough approximately 2 ½ times per week, so that when we have a high growth rate the length may at times exceed the 1 3/4 inch standard.

VI.      Old Business

            A.        Golf Committee Web Site

                        Bob Martin was tasked with submitting an announcement for Bits and Pieces.

            B.        Golf Course Inspection

                        No new discussion.

            C.        Stockpiling aeration plugs for forward tees

It was stated that Karen Price reported the Cameron Park constructed 18 new tees at a total cost of $30,000.

VII.     New Business

            A.        Survey - Duane Mayfield

Duane stated that he had met with members of the Survey Committee, Jim Knight and Chuck Murphey and they are at a total loss as to the objective of the proposed survey of golfers. No discussion.

            B.        Advertising as a Source of Funds - Duane Mayfield

Duane made a case that soliciting permanent advertising on locations such as our golf tees could be a lucrative source of funds. No discussion.

VIII.    Club Reports

            None.

This meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Bob Martin

Items containing votes: III

Attachment #1

Attachment #2

Attachment #3