Greater Columbus Golf Authority
February 28, 2012
The meeting of the Greater Columbus Golf Authority was called to order by
President, Michael Silverstein at 4:00 p.m.
Those present: Jeff Blankenship, Dan Culpepper, Carl Williams. Aubry Burt, Rudy
Allen, Eddie Lindsey, Michael Silverstein and Ralph Huling
Absent: Rhudine Nelson - excused
There was a motion made by Carl Williams to accept the minutes from the January
2012 meeting; there was a second by Rudy Allen; the motion was unanimously
approved.
Superintendent?s Report:
Greens- Some wind burn on greens due to extreme warm from the cold days;
spraying twice weekly with fertilizer and iron to correct any ongoing problems.
Fairways and tees - applying weed control and will start fertilizing around
Easter.
Cost of the fertilizer has gone from $15.60 per bag to $23.00 per bag.
The restroom at the number 11 tee on the West course is stopped up due to roots
having penetrated the septic tank; new pipe is being installed and the problem
will be corrected.
The water fountain shed has been repainted; continuing to remove dead trees;
adding sand and edging the bunkers; edging cart paths and removing tree limb
piles as time and resources permit
New Business:
Director of Golf John Milam has been invited to staff meetings with The Mayor
and Isaiah Hugley. The Authority agreed that this would be very beneficial by
creating a more fluid dialogue with our city leaders.
Our meeting in March will be held at Oxbow Creek Golf Course.
After discussion regarding the Marshals and the need to revisit their
pay-for-play arrangement a motion was made by Dan Culpepper and seconded by
Carl Williams to institute the following changes:
18 holes w/cart for $3.00
9 holes w/cart for $2.00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Marshals will pay a full cart fee. Guests of
Marshals will pay full price at all times. City employees both active and
retired will pay a cart fee and guests full price. Authority members will
continue to pay the same fees as before and their guests will pay full price.
The motion passed unanimously ? there will be a 30 day notification prior to
implementing the new policy.
Old Business:
Michael Silverstein provided a quick update on the marketing blueprint being
developed by CSU in conjunction with Jack Brennan. We are waiting on an update,
which we should receive from Dr. Richard Baxter the week of March 5th.
Michael Silverstein and John Milam updated the Authority of the recent emails
and respective correspondence going back and forth between Jack Langford, the
Mayor, Isaiah Hugley, the Council members and the Authority. The Authority
unanimously agreed that there was no additional communication needed at this
time.
Director of Golf Report:
Bull Creek Revenue last year $716,000.00
Revenue this year $753,000 Up 5%
Expenses down 11% from last year
Oxbow Creek Revenue last year $130,000.00
Revenue this year $145,000.00
Expenses down 4%
Godwin Creek - no report available
There being no further business to come before the Authority a motion was made
to adjourn the meeting by Jeff Blankenship and seconded by Ralph Huling. The
meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Blankenship
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