Minutes
of the Lake Wildwood Golf Committee November
11, 2008
Draft November
12, 2008
The meeting was
called to order by Linda Campbell at 2:00 p.m.
Roll Call - Present:
Linda Campbell, Jerry Lane, Bob Martin, Ed Lauchner and Gerry Galvin. Absent: Duane Mayfield, Michael Byrne, Maddie
Graham and Cathy Hendrickson.
The following liaison personnel were
present: Ken Wolford, Jim Knight, Chuck Murphey, Gary Turzak and Bob Pleski. Absent were Edward Simpkins and Don
Streseman.
Minutes - The minutes of
the October, 2008 meeting were not approved as there was not a quorum.
Reports:
Golf
Course Superintendent - Ken Wolford
Reported that
cart path replacement was completed on #13 & 14 and turf repair was almost
complete as well. Distance markers and
paint will be installed shortly. There was damage to the tee marker on Hole #13
during construction. The contractor will
be responsible for the repair. Ken also
stated that the dredging on the #4 pond will be complete in two days. His department will also commence the work on
the forward tee for hole #8 in the next two weeks, weather permitting. There is also the possibility of the golf
course receiving 10 trees from the Marina Rec. project. This will be determined shortly. Ken also addressed the GC inspection report
and stated that he has completed the outstanding items with the exception of
the removal of the large cottonwood tree to the right of Hole #3 tee.
Golf
Professional - Jim Knight- Stated that with the new time change that the driving range will now
close at 4:30 and the golf shop at 5 PM.
Jim also was concerned with slow play during cart path only
situations. Jim also brought up the
possibility of permanent Shotgun starts during the frosty months. This was discussed and will be brought up and
voted on at a later meeting.
Financial
Overview- Chuck Murphey- Stated
that year-to-date golf revenues are down by
+/- $47,000 but are offset somewhat by a savings in the maintenance budget of
+/- $43,000.
General
Manager Report – Edward
Simpkins-Absent
Board Liaison Report – Bud Springer- nothing to report.
Special Projects Subcommittee Report –
Gary Turzak- Reported that the cart
path replacement on 13 & 14 completed.
Gary also is getting bids for the new retaining wall fronting the 12th
green and is progressing on the PAD’s for the next set of forward tees. Gary mentioned the muskrat infestation on the
green side of the pond on Hole #12 and the urgency of the new retaining wall on
this hole. He requested a site visit
with the B.O.D. and the Golf Committee.
Gary has also been busy installing a camera on the 18th green
that will feed into the televisions in the Lounge. He is also investigating the possibility of
lighting the practice putting green.
Irrigation System Sub-committee Report -
Bob Pleski - Toro test heads to be
installed on hole #15 by year’s end.
Turf Enhancement Sub-Committee Report - Ed Lauchner- Distance marker bubbles in
fairways were recently brought up to grade. Divot repairing on Mondays
continues.
.
Golf Club Reports:
Ladies 18H- Cathy
Hendrickson- Absent
Men’s
18H- Gerry Galvin- Turkey
Shoot on Wed.
Ladies
9H – Linda Campbell- Had Turkey
Shoot today.
Men’s- 9H- Bob Martin – Turkey
Shoot next week. Bob also queried Ken
Wolford regarding the remaining cypress trees on the course. Ken stated that they could be removed any
time.
Old Business:
Golf Committee Charter
Re-write- This was sent out to GC members for comment and review and will be
addressed next meeting. The subject of
Budget review for the maintenance dept. and pro shop was discussed and will be
on the agenda after review by the GM and Finance & Audit. It was stated that the Golf Committee needs
to prioritize pending projects.
New Business:
Golf Course Survey Comments- Bob Martin will format the comments in the
survey and they will be addressed.
Correspondence:
None
Adjournment - The
meeting was adjourned at 3:32 (vote)