Columbus, Georgia

THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY



MINUTES OF MEETING



April 26, 2005





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

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

Washington, Nancy Wilkeson, Earl Bagley, Rhudine Nelson, June Holder, Michael

Silverstein and Richard Hagler. Willie Hill had an excused absence. Staff

member present was John Milam.



Minutes of the March 22, 2005 meeting were approved as presented. Motion made

by June Holder and seconded by Mike Silverstein.





Superintendent Report by John Milam



The last month has been very wet (10.92? of rain) with cool temperatures. The

greens are at least thirty days behind in growth. The fairways have not been

fertilized. Maintenance has been busy cleaning up from the two floods. A

mini-excavator was rented for one week to remove the silt from the creek near 3

East green and the drainage pipe on 12 East. The main line on 2 East fairway,

the drainage pipe on 15 East and 3 West were repaired and work on drainage at

the maintenance shop. Plans are to repair the erosion problem on 3-West

fairway. Slicing of the greens will resume once warmer temperatures return.







Report of John Milam, Director of Golf



Godwin Creek



No financial report was available. Nancy Wilkeson reported the following from

The First Tee Meeting held on April 13, 2005. A mower was donated from Maple

Ridge and there are plans to purchase a used mower and trailer. Students now

pay $15 to attend a 4-week session. The men?s association from Maple Ridge

donated $250 and two individuals gave an additional $200. The First Tee is

looking for ideas to get regular members to contribute to their program. It

was suggested to Mr. Milam that Bull Creek participate in requesting donations

for the First Tee.



Oxbow Creek



Oxbow Creek received the $150,000 from the City of Columbus. The revenues

compared to this time last year are lagging due to the amount of rain

received. Mr. Milam called in favors to repair the bridge by the 2nd Tee that

was damaged by the recent flooding.



Bull Creek



Bull Creek?s year to date expenses show a deficit of $65,684. Of that figure,

$50,000 is for debt services and cost allocation leaving approximately $15,000

in actual debt. Aflac league has begun. They have 112 league members that

will play 9 holes every Monday afternoon. Several outings have been booked and

this will increase revenue loss due to the rains. Bull Creek offers corporate

memberships. These are available in blocks of 4 for $400 each plus sales tax.

To date, Bull Creek has 18 corporate memberships with approximately 90 members.



New Business



June Holder brought up the lack of leagues for ladies, men?s and seniors at

Bull Creek. She will receive a membership roster of ladies names to contact,

Donald Clack will received a men?s list and Earl Bagley will get a roster for

seniors. By-laws will be established and brought to the next monthly meeting.



Mr. Milam passed out a copy of the Working Budget for Bull Creek and Oxbow

Creek for the authority members to review. The gradual increase in fees will

offset any additional expenses.



Mr. Paul Lowery, a former employee at Bull Creek, was called up for active duty

and now has returned. He is currently working in Public Services with the City.



The house on Bull Creek?s property will be vacated by May 2, 2005. Mr. Chuck

Lewis, the assistant superintendent of greens would like to move in. He will

be asked to maintain the home and look after the course after hours in exchange

for rent.



June Holder asked Mr. Milam to re-install a drink and snack machine by the

restrooms on the west course. There is no drink cart available during weekdays.





A motion was made at 4:33 p.m. to adjourn by Richard Hagler and seconded by

Rhudine Nelson.





Respectfully submitted,





Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary