THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 27, 2009
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Bull
Creek Golf Course. Members present were Nancy Wilkeson, Floyd Washington,
Aubry Burt, Rudy Allen, Rhudine Nelson, Rev. Willie Hill, Michael Silverstein
and Carl Williams. Richard Hagler had an excused absence. Staff members
present were John Milam and Steve Brown.
Minutes of the October 28, 2008 meeting were approved as presented. Motion
made by Michael Silverstein and seconded by Rudy Allen. There were no meetings
held in November and December 2008.
Old Business
Mr. Milam presented the 2007-2008 year end report. Bull Creek had $1.4 million
in revenues and expenses were $1.347 million. Oxbow Creek had $365,000 in
revenues and $440,000 in expenses. Oxbow Creek?s has had the same losses for
the past five years.
New Business
The mayor of Columbus has proposed a 2-3% pay raise for all city employees.
Mr. Milam has told our employees at Bull Creek and Oxbow Creek not to expect
any raise this year. The budget FY10 is due on February 9, 2009 and no new
hires will be considered and no raises will be approved.
Godwin Creek is struggling financially. Their programs will begin in February
for the middle school students. Mr. Milam has proposed a spring tournament
held at Bull Creek to raise funds for The First Tee. Mr. Milam will ask other
local golf courses to host a fund-raising tournament as well.
Earlier this month, Bull Creek received new leased golf carts. The lease
amount is $46 per cart per month. This figure has not increased in the last
five years. Rev. Hill asked Mr. Milam about the electric carts Bull Creek was
considering. The warranties for the electric carts require more vigil
maintenance than gas carts. A set of new battery runs approximately $1000 per
cart.
Columbus State University will have a grand opening on Thursday, January 29th
at 11:00 am. All are invited. They have made $80,000 in improvements to the
teaching facility.
Superintendent Report by Steve Brown
For the past three months, the maintenance department has removed the dead
trees, cleaned the wood lines, edge the cart paths, applied winter weed control
and rebuilt the reels. Painting the greens with iron has been applied.
Maintenance will continue to work on the bunkers, repaint trash can holders and
repaint tee markers. The city has poured a concrete slab (30x30) for a storage
bin to be built in the near future that will hold fertilizer and other
supplies. A sand bin will be constructed off the ground to keep the sand from
being contaminated at an approximate cost of $9500.
Godwin Creek
No report.
Director of Golf
Bull Creek and Oxbow Creek revenues have decreased significantly from December
compared to the same time last year. Revenues are also down for both course
through January 9th compared to the same time last year. The cold temperature
and mostly the rain on the weekends has been the main reason for the decline.
Expenses for YTD 08 Bull Creek and YTD 08 Oxbow Creek are down compared to the
YTD 07.
Rhudine Nelson adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary
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