THE GREATER COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 28, 2009
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority held the scheduled monthly meeting at Bull
Creek Golf Course. Members present were Aubry Burt, Nancy Wilkeson, Floyd
Washington, Michael Silverstein, Richard Hagler and Rev. Willie Hill. Rhudine
Nelson and Carl Williams had an excused absence. Rudy Allen had an unexcused
absence. Staff members present were John Milam and Steve Brown.
Minutes of them March 24, 2009 meeting were approved as presented. Motion made
by Michael Silverstein and seconded by Rev. Hill.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
A yardage book was presented by Mr. Milam to the authority members to see if we
would like to pursue this opportunity for Bull Creek. It would be printed
without a charge to Bull Creek. The yardage book is not detailed, but still
provides guidance to newcomers at Bull Creek. A motion for Mr. Milam to go
ahead and pursue this matter was made by Aubry Burt and seconded by Michael
Silverstein.
Superintendent Report by Steve Brown
The greens have been dusted with sand and will improve weekly with the warmer
overnight temperatures. Fertilizer will be applied to the fairways in May at a
cost of $5,200 for the 36 holes.
Mr. Patrick O?Brien, USGA agronomist, visited the course on April 14th and made
the following recommendations: (1) hydro-jet the weaker turf on the greens
(2) only one aeration for Bull Creek; doing this in July, the greens will heal
quicker because of the warm temperatures. (3) Oxbow Creek will need two
aerations. (4) Be prepared to treat post-emerge weeds; the pre-emergence was
not completed because of the snow, two floods and the winds. (4) Begin
spraying the tees to get rid of the ryegrass.
Steve Brown has signed a four-year lease with Toro for new equipment which has
a two year warranty. They were cheaper than the bids from Jacobsen and John
Deere. Oxbow Creek will receive a four-year warranty with their equipment
lease since they do not have a mechanic on site.
Gravel has been added to the field lines near the snack bar where needed.
Pictures from the recent snow and floods were passed around. It is truly
amazing that the course is in such fine shape. Kudos to Steve Brown and his
staff for a job well done getting the courses back in shape. The driving range
and three East still have clean-up/repair work to be done.
Godwin Creek
Mr. Milam has spoken to Nan Hopkins and reports that the First Tee has received
a substantial check. A tournament is scheduled at Bull Creek for 21st of
September to raise funds for the First Tee. Godwin Creek might loose the green
on hole #1. This green sits low and has sustained damage from the recent
rains.
Director of Golf
Bull Creek revenues are down in March compared to the same time last year.
Oxbow Creek?s revenue is slightly higher in March compared to last year. Oxbow
Creek losses are less than the same time last year. Bull Creek?s expenses are
the same compared to the same time last year. It is all weather related.
Through the 22nd of April, Oxbow Creek is holding their own; however Bull Creek
is $20,000 off from last year?s figures. Again, this is weather related. Mr.
Milam stated that Lakewood Golf Course in Phenix City is in poor condition as
are the Ft. Benning courses.
Nancy Wilkeson asked by Mr. Milam if we could have a starter present on
weekdays when a golf tournament is schedule on the other 18 holes. The carts
are at times 10-15 deep when a lone golfer tees off. Mr. Milam will look into
this matter.
Richard Hagler adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Wilkeson, Secretary
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