THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 28, 2006
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Bull
Creek Golf Course. Members present were Chairman Richard Hagler, Earl Bagley,
Floyd Washington, Rhudine Nelson, Nancy Wilkeson, Donald Clack, Michael
Silverstein and June Holder. Willie Hill had an excused absence. Staff
members present were John Milam and Steve Brown.
Minutes of the January 17, 2006 meeting were approved as presented. Motion
made by Earl Bagley and seconded by Donald Clack.
Old Business
After discussion, a motion was made by Donald Clack and seconded by Nancy
Wilkeson to approve a plaque at Oxbow Creek honoring Mr. Howard Pitts. The
Authority unanimously agreed. This plaque will be situated near the driving
range. The Authority will invite City Counsel and regular players to attend
the dedication ceremony.
New Business
No new business.
Superintendent Report by Steve Brown
Rainfall is the last few weeks totaled 5.62 inches. The low temperature has
been 22.5 degrees. The greens have been painted and should not need painting
again. The fairways will be sprayed with herbicide to control summer weeds. We
will be using a different brand of herbicide, saving approximately $1000.
The new driving range building is completed. Repair work has begun on the cart
barn. The concrete slab will be poured for the vending machine between 11th
green and the 12th tee box on the West Course.
The cart path has eroded in several spots and flat rock has been and will be
installed as needed. Some eroded areas will require sod, which will be laid in
March. The sand bunker work (to remove pebbles) has been put on hold, due to
the rain. Three trees near the drainage area will be removed on 3 west to
allow for more sunlight. Additional sod will be installed where the erosion
has occurred.
All maintenance employees have completed the annual twenty hours of in-service
training.
An equipment lift has been installed at Oxbow Creek and Bull Creek.
Godwin Creek
Spraying of the course has been completed. The irrigation pump was repaired.
At the close of 2005, The First Tee Program had $34,000 in the bank. They have
been awarded a $30,000 grant from the USGA to be used for golf course access
and an additional $5,000 from the Atlanta Falcons to establish an after school
program. Additional grants that have been pledged from John and Abbott Turner
and Bill Ploeger. Two golf tournaments are scheduled, an insurance group
outing and an Optimist Club Tournament. The driving range is 99% completed.
They are looking for a canvas cover to provide shade. A plaque honoring the
Kirven?s for their contributions to the driving range will be dedicated in the
near future.
The National Meeting for the First Tee was held last month. Nan Hopkins
received the Volunteer and Leadership Award. The Authority Members
congratulate her for a job well done. The First Tee?s main focus is on youth
development (retain and growth). Fort Benning will offer a satellite program
under the Columbus? First Tee Chapter. Fort Benning?s representative is Rudy
Thorne and he will attend coach?s training classes.
Director of Golf
Bull Creek?s revenues are higher than compared to that of January 2005. The
expenses are down as well. Mr. Milam stated that the savings are mostly due to
Steve Brown?s diligent work at making ends meet and utilizing his
employees/prisoners to the fullest.
The monitor system has been installed at Oxbow Creek at a cost of $2000 to the
City. A new pump that will keep the irrigation system pressurized has been
installed.
In regards to the budge cuts by the City; Oxbow Creek will continue to loose
money with only a 9-hole course. Bull Creek has cut all they can cut without
jeopardizing the product. We have no ?fat? left.
June Holder asked Mr. Milam if we were purchasing a new ball washer for the
driving range. John said yes and added that new mats were being purchased as
well. It costs approximately $2000 to overseed the range per year and about
$400 per mat, so we will be saving money in the long run.
Chairman, Richard Hagler adjourned the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary
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