THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 26, 2010
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Bull
Creek Golf Course. Members present were Aubry Burt, Nancy Wilkeson, Carl
Williams, Rhudine Nelson and Rev. Hill. Richard Hagler, Floyd Washington, Rudy
Allen and Michael Silverstein had an excused absence. Staff member present was
Steve Brown. Mr. Milam was out of town attending a PGA conference.
Minutes of the October 27, 2009 meeting were approved as presented. Motion
made by Carl Williams and seconded by Rev. Hill. There were no meetings held
in November and December 2009.
Old Business
Mr. Milam, Isaiah Hugley and the City?s financial analyst met to discuss
Columbus State University?s lease of the driving range at Bull Creek. It was
determined that there was not a problem with the lease itself. CSU has decided
to exercise their option for one year to look for another location. Bull Creek
provides CSU the following services: mowing the tees and surrounding area,
sand bunker maintenance, fertilizing, irrigation, transportation to and from
the range, range ball pick-up. Mr. Immelmen teaches private golf lessons and
teaches golf classes to students registered at CSU. CSU has also added a
women?s golf team.
Bull Creek has received yardage books for the East Course. The books for the
West Course should arrive in the next few weeks. The books were printed free to
Bull Creek and Bull Creek will in turn sell them for $5.00 each. The printing
company did a great job. Personalizing each golf hole with a statement is an
added touch.
New Business
A letter was received at Bull Creek on December 8, 2009 thanking the staff for
their hospitality and professionalism given to Mr. Jim McElreath, National
Accounts Executive at Golfweek, and his group who played Thanksgiving weekend.
Superintendent Report by Steve Brown
Since the last Authority meeting, October 2009, Bull Creek has received 23.6
inches of rain. Bull Creek usually experiences one flood per year, however;
this past year, five floods were recorded. The last two floods were only ten
days apart. Several projects have been cut short or delayed due to the rains.
There is no noticeable cold damage done to the greens and it is too early to
detect any damage done to the fairways. The coldest temperature at Bull Creek
was 13 degrees.
Winter weed control has been applied to half the course. The rest will be
applied in the next few weeks.
Godwin Creek
No report.
Director of Golf
Revenues for Bull Creek were $4,000 less is October ?09 compared to the same
time the previous year. In November ?09, revenues were practically even and in
December ?09, revenues were down by $29,000 (the worst month ever). It is all
weather related.
Revenues for Oxbow Creek were virtually even for October ?09 compared to the
same time the previous year. In November ?09, revenues improved by $2,500 and
in December ?09, were down by $1,400.
The good news is that tournaments are being scheduled at Bull Creek in the
spring.
Nancy Wilkeson was asked to clarify with the authority members regarding
Muscogee County and/or city employee discounts. We all understood that the
discount (free green fees) applied only to those mentioned and does not apply
to Harris County Sherriff/Police and/or Ft. Benning fire fighters. If this is
incorrect, it will be re-addressed at the next authority meeting held in
February.
Rhudine Nelson adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary
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