Columbus, Georgia

THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY

MINUTES OF MEETING

September 24, 2002



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

Creek Golf Course. Members present were Chairman Donald Clack, Dr. Earl

Bagley, Rick Cravens, Nancy Wilkeson, Richard Hagler, Floyd Washington, Willie

Hill, Rhudine Nelson and June Holder. Staff members present were John Milam

and Steve Brown.



Minutes of the August 2002 meeting were approved as presented. Motion made by

Richard Hagler and seconded by Rhudine Nelson.



Report of Steve Brown, Superintendent

Bull Creek Golf Course



? East Course - Height of greens to be raised for winter months as recommended

by USGA.

? Edged cart paths.

? Added pine straw or wood chips to beds.

? Aerated sides of fairways that were showing signs of cart damage.

? Installed rail fence on right side of cart path #15 green.

? Applied herbicide to fairways and aprons for winter weed control.



? West Course - Repaired pot holes in cart path #4 & #6 fairways



? Work planned: Mow rough East Course (rough had been allowed to grow

specifically for college tournament 9/30 & 10/1).

? Install rail fence #13 tee.

? Five bunkers on front side need additional sand.

? Tree removal (unhealthy trees or trees that need to be removed to allow

better growth of grass.

? Overseeding of tees, practice green and driving range.



Presently maintenance has 9 full-time employees and 13 inmates and should be

sufficient until Spring.



Oxbow Golf Course



? Added wood chips to beds.

? Grooming of course.



No financial report was received from Godwin Creek and no representative was

present.

Rick Cravens inquired about the height of the rough on the East Course. The

rough on this course was allowed to grow specifically for the college

tournament scheduled 9/30/02 - 10/1/02 and then will be cut to normal height.

He inquired about Golf Authority discussing height of rough when it's allowed

to grow for a special event versus normal height that is more pleasing to

golfing public.

Chairman Clack requested we revisit this issue at a later time. John Milam

stated that he did not think this would be an issue when all 36 holes are open.



Report of John Milam, Director of Golf



Discussed financial reports of Oxbow and Bull Creek. Oxbow recorded 1,397

rounds of golf in August and Bull Creek recorded 3,725 rounds. John stated a

meeting with Coach Gaither re. '03 Hardaway tournament would be held before

next Authority meeting. Chairman Clack asked John to set-up a meeting with the

Hardaway Principal if we did not have a response from Coach Gaither. John

mentioned Councilman Gary Allen had toured the golf course recently and it was

very much appreciated by all.





Project Update



John reported Phase I of contract has been closed. All vendors have been

paid. Contract for renovation to last 18 holes has been signed. Barring bad

weather, plans are for renovations to be completed and ready to play August,

'03. Plans are to complete the building of a bathroom that was started some

years ago between #6 East and #16East. Plans also call for a new putting green

to be built. John stated he was expecting update very soon regarding landfill

property. It was noted that we did not have any representatives from Media for

our Grand Opening of the recently completed nine holes.



Old Business



First Tee Lease - A copy of First Tee lease has been received and Richard

Hagler, Chairman Donald Clack and John Milam will meet to discuss this lease

and make revisions as needed prior to 11/13/02 meeting with Godwin Creek/First

Tee representatives.



New Business



None



There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:55pm.



Respectfully submitted,



June Holder, Secretary