THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
June 26, 2007
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Bull
Creek Golf Course. Members present were Floyd Washington, Nancy Wilkeson,
Richard Hagler, Nan Hopkins, Willie Hill, Michael Silverstein, Aubry Burt and
June Holder. Staff members present were John Milam and Steve Brown. Donald
Clack had an excused absence.
Minutes of the May 22, 2007 meeting were approved as presented. Motion made by
June Holder and seconded by Floyd Washington.
Old Business
Mr. Milam and Richard Hagler met with Mayor Wetherington to discuss the prison
guard issues and expanding Oxbow Creek. Mr. Hagler stated that there was
little hope to include the guards under the old pension program. It would be a
long shot. When the land is capped at Oxbow Creek and another SPLOST is
approved, an additional nine holes maybe added.
New Business
Mr. Herbert Greene, Athletic Director, Dr. Ron Marlowe, Executive Director of
Foundation Property and Mr. Tom Helton, Vice-President for Business and Finance
met with the authority members to discuss the teaching facility that is located
at Bull Creek Golf Course. A three-bay permanent structure is currently under
construction. The current building that houses CSU is 700 square feet and will
be replaced with a new structure that will be approximately 1500 square feet at
a cost of $50,000 to $60,000. The new structure will not encroach on the
driving range. The site plans and permit will be submitted to the authority
members.
Superintendent Report by Steve Brown
The aeration of the greens at Bull Creek and Oxbow Creek were completed the
first two weeks on June. The next aeration will begin on July 16th. Bull
Creek received approximately 2 ? ? of rain in the last few weeks. We are now
at full lake level.
Steve reports that we are still waiting to hear from Georgia Power regarding
the reimbursement to repair the pump panel from the power surge.
On Sunday evening, June 24th, the greens on the East course from the first hole
to the six hole at Bull Creek were damaged. A 2 ? by 2-foot hole was gouged
out on the back right portion of the green on No. 1. Other damaged included
numerous small divots (done by the flagstick) around the cup; all the flags
were removed from the pole and stolen, two 150-yard markers were missing, rakes
broken, water fountain overturned and one granite tee sign knocked over. The
damage was discovered at 6:20 am on Monday morning. Also, golf cart #60 was
left off the line because of backfiring and was taken from the barn and
returned damaged. It was one of the last carts put into the barn on Sunday
evening. Mr. Hagler suggested to Mr. Milam that a police report needed to be
made.
Godwin Creek
Godwin Creek is doing well. There are many kids involved in the weekly
programs, however more kids need scholarships. The Optimist Tournament had 90
kids participating. Each child received lunch and a small token. The top girl
and boy winner are invited to participate in the state tournament. The First
Tee kids were standard bearers at the Southeastern Amateur Tournament held at
the Columbus Country Club. Godwin Creek has spent around $500 for water this
past month.
Director of Golf
Mr. Milam stated that the revenue and expenses from Oxbow Creek would be about
the same as it has been for the last several years. Bull Creek on the other
hand will have its best year since Mr. Milam became the Director of Golf. We
have only a few days left of this fiscal year and if things continue the way
they are, we will be approximately $200,000 ahead of last year. Mr. Milam
credits a milder winter, the drought and the resources given to Steve Brown to
produce a great product.
June Holder asked Mr. Milam if the tee boxes could be cut shorter. Nancy
Wilkeson stated there is a leak in the restroom between the 14th and 15th holes
on the East course. Rev. Hill asked about children on golf carts. Apparently,
when transporting kids to Golf Tech from the clubhouse, coaches are putting
kids at risk when overloading the golf cart. Mr. Milam will check into these
matters.
Richard Hagler adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary
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