Columbus, Georgia

THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY



MINUTES OF MEETING



September 28, 2004





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

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

Washington, Michael Silverstein, Nancy Wilkeson, Earl Bagley, June Holder, Rev.

Willie Hill and Rhudine Nelson. Richard Hagler had an excused absence. Staff

members present were John Milam and Steve Brown.



Minutes of the August 24, 2004, meeting were approved as presented. Motion

made by Rhudine Nelson and seconded by June Holder.





Report of Steve Brown, Superintendent



It has taken six days to clean up the damage done by the recent hurricanes.

Bull Creek received an additional 9.9? of rain in September that delayed the

completion of the bunkers and cart paths edging. The greens mower has been

raised 10,000 of an inch each week to reach a new height of ?? for the winter.

It is easier to speed the greens up than to have the greens too fast. The

height of the mower for the fairways has also been raised. 18 holes have

already been fertilized with the remaining 18 holes yet to be done. Over

seeding of the tees and the driving range will be done the second week of

October.



The weather station installation is in place and awaiting the program. The

pilot valve will be changed on all heads on East Course. Planned work for the

upcoming month is to remove dead trees, backhoe work and to install catch basin

and drain tiles to several holes on the west.



The use of the color flags will begin in the winter months. Training of the

greens crew is forthcoming.





Report of John Milam, Director of Golf



Godwin Creek



There are no changes at Godwin Creek. They have no assets to speak of and are

not holding their own. They received a donation from John Godwin. The better

players from the First Tee are using the facilities at Oxbow Creek. A bill has

been sent and no payment has been received from the First Tee Program for the

expense of the range balls. The authority will allow the players to continue

to use the range.



Bull Creek



Bull Creek?s revenue for August ?04 was $101,113 compared to $60,683 last

year. Year to date, Bull creek has netted $67,602. John also noted that some

of Oxbow?s players are playing more at Bull Creek. The figures are condition

and weather driven. Larry Mize played 27 holes and was quite impressed with the

new design. Scott Clark, of Maple Ridge, has played 4-5 rounds on the new

course as well.



John wrote a letter to Mr. Michael Butz, USGA, extending an invitation for the

use of Bull Creek as the host facility for a USGA event.



Oxbow Creek



Oxbow Creek?s revenue is up a little for August ?04 compared to August ?03.



D. J. DeVictor Bonus Request



John Milan received a letter dated September 15, 2004, requesting an

explanation why his bonus was denied. Chairman, Donald Clack will answer Mr.

DeVictor?s letter with outlined reasons why the authority did not approve his

bonus.



Scorecards



The authority decided on the color and the style of the new scorecard. It was

agreed upon that we would keep the East Course and West Course names.







A motion was made at 4:45 p.m. to adjourn by Earl Bagley and seconded by Willie

Hill.



Respectfully submitted,





Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary