Columbus, Georgia

THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY



MINUTES OF MEETING



June 28, 2005





The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Oxbow

Creek Golf Course. Members present were Chairman Donald Clack, Floyd

Washington, Nancy Wilkeson, June Holder, Willie Hill, Richard Hagler, Earl

Bagley and Michael Silverstein. Rhudine Nelson had an excused absence. Staff

members present were John Milam, Steve Brown and Chuck Lewis.



Minutes of the May 24, 2005 meeting were approved as presented. Motion made by

Michael Silverstein and seconded by June Holder.





Report by Steve Brown, Superintendent



The greens have done well with warm weather. Mowing height is at 150th. The

second aeration of the greens is schedule for July 11th & 12th and July 18th &

19th. The new practice green was planted on the 10th of June and should be

ready in 4-6 weeks. The fairways have been sprayed with plant growth

regulator. The apron on 16 West will have drain tile installed. Carts

vandalized two holes and a yardage sign was tipped over last week at Bull Creek.



In August, the lease on the John Deere equipment will run out. We currently

have a 4-year lease with the first 2 years covered under warranty. Steve feels

by the time the fourth year rolls around; the expense for Bull Creek to

maintain the equipment is too costly. Steve is considering an 18th months

lease, with the first year under warranty, on reconditioned equipment from John

Deere. This falls within his budget. Parts and service from Toro and Jacobsen

dealers are non-existent.



Steve showed pictures of the house on Psalmond Road that Chuck Lewis will

occupy. Work has begun to get this house back in livable condition. Mr. Lewis

is on call 24/7 and will be responsible for maintaining the house; answer the

alarms and irrigation problems after hours.



Mr. Patrick O?Obrien, USGA?s Southeast Director of Greens Section will be

present at the next authority meeting.





Report of John Milam, Director of Golf



Godwin Creek



The First Tee Program has money in the bank and bills are being paid. Steve

Brown is helping with the control of weeds and has plans to assist with other

grass maintenance in the future. Nancy Wilkeson would like Bull Creek and

Oxbow Creek to show support of the First Tee Program by offering placards to

anyone who contributes a $1 or more. John Milam agreed to set up a box for

contributions and to display the placards. Money will not be solicited.





Oxbow Creek



Oxbow Creek?s revenues and expenses are approximately the same as last year?s.

John Milan will attend the mid-year financial meeting (January 2006) to remind

City Council that Oxbow Creek needs the $150,000 to maintain the status quo of

a 9-hole facility. Oxbow Creek is very sensitive to any rate increases.





Bull Creek



Bull Creek?s revenue for May was $153,092 compared to $77,775 last year.

Revenue through the 26th of June is $40,000 higher than the entire month of

June 2004.

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New Business



Update on Putting Green:



As Steve Brown earlier reported, the putting green should be ready in 4-6 weeks

time. The new bunkers on 2 East look great and have added a degree of

difficulty to that hole. The new curbing on 3 West also looks good and should

help with the erosion caused by the rainwater run-off.



Driving Range



Mr. Milam proposed that Bull Creek needs a new range shed and ball machine.

Mats would also be purchased when over seeding has been applied to the driving

range. Richard Hagler made a motion and Michael Silverstein seconded to accept

this proposal. Motion passed.



5% Bonus



A motion was made by Richard Hagler and seconded by Earl Bagley to offer a 5%

one-time bonus on ordinary income for all employees of Bull Creek and Oxbow

Creek. Motion passed.



House



The Authority agreed with John Milam to allow Chuck Lewis to move into the

Psalmond Road House. Chuck will be responsible for all repairs and general

upkeep, answering alarms and irrigation problems that arise after hours. Mr.

Lewis?s rent will be put into an escrow account for future repairs that should

arise. Mr. Lewis is also responsible for all utilities. Mr. Lewis will need

Mr. Milam?s approval before any major repairs are performed.



Clubhouse



John Milam met with Carmen Cavezza, former City Manager, to discuss the

possibility of Bull Creek building a new clubhouse. John has the authority?s

approval to spend money for an artist?s rendition and to explore the process of

obtaining private donations.



Guard Pensions



Human Resources will look into the retirement benefits for the three

correctional officers during a meeting to be held on August 10th. Bull Creek

and Oxbow Creek will be obligated to make up the difference that is due. John

stated that we would probably finance these payments over time until all is

caught up.



A motion was made at 4:58 p.m. to adjourn by Richard Hagler and seconded by

Willie Hill.





Respectfully submitted,





Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary