Minutes of the Lake Wildwood Golf Committee  July 8, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Duane Mayfield at 2:00 p.m.

Roll Call - Present: Maddie Graham, Jerry Lane, Linda Campbell Bob Martin, Duane Mayfield, Tom Watson, Cathy Hendrickson,      Ed Lauchner and Mike Byrne

The following liaison personnel were present: Jim Knight, Ken Wolford, Don Streseman, Edward Simpkins and Chuck Murphey.

Minutes - The minutes of the June 10, 2008 meeting were approved as submitted. (vote)

Reports:  

Golf Course Superintendent - Ken Wolford

Reported that #15 forward tee should be playable by July 31^st. Seeding for #7 tee will commence following this spell of hot weather.  He will produce a PAD for the cart path replacement on holes #13 & #14.  He will meet with TORO sprinkler representative on July 15 for assessment of current sprinklers.  Reported no delays expected to remedy any problem areas pointed out in the most recent Golf Course Inspection.  Ken stated he will schedule the USGA green inspections ASAP.

Golf Professional - Jim Knight

Reported that annual golf renewals were down and the projected income is $70,000 short.  He is confident that renewals will continue and daily fees should help to make up any shortfall along with maintenance savings.

General Manager Report – Edward Simpkins

Edward reported that it was his official first day as GM.  He toured the golf course with the superintendant and stated that the golf course is an important asset for all the residents of Lake Wildwood.

        Board Liaison Report – Don Streseman  

        Don stated that the board is looking forward to working with the new

         GM.

       Special Projects Subcommittee Report – Gary Turzak

        Gary said he will generate a scope of work document for the cart

         path replacement for #13 & #14.  Is doing preliminary work for the

         new retaining wall on #12 pond.

Course Inspection Sub-committee Report - Gary Turzak

Working to enlarge #8 green.  #8 forward tee next priority.

Irrigation System Sub-committee Report - Bob Pleski

Will meet with TORO representative.

Turf Enhancement Sub-Committee  Report - Ed Lauchner

          Divot repairing on Mondays continues.

Golf Club Reports:

Ladies 18H-Cathy Hendrickson. – Ladies are ready to paint distance stripes across cart paths.

Men’s 18H- Tom Watson - Invitational was a huge success.

Ladies 9H – Ladies Invitation is August 19^th.  Volunteers needed.

 Men’s- 9H-Bob Martin –  Bob communicated the following three questions from the 9er’s Board:

1.                           If we have a budget/income shortfall, will there be consideration of maintenance expense reductions before imposing a surcharge on players?

2.                           Could volunteer labor be used for some golf course maintenance?

3.                           The cart path yardage markers are almost worn off. When will they be repainted?

Old Business: Rule 7.10.10, allowing tenant golf privilege was discussed.  It was tabled until the August meeting. (vote)

                  The Golf Course Master Plan Priority List was approved to be sent to the Board of Directors. (vote)

New Business:

Ward Thompson did a presentation outlining the merits of the Goose Patrol.  The Golf Committee supports and endorses this program.

Correspondence:

Bob Pleski suggested the addition of an earthen berm  creekside on hole #14 to help speed up play.  It was discussed and the consensus was that it was not needed. No further action on this issue.

 

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 (vote)