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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10071982 GC City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Sebastian Municipal Golf Course Board of Directors October 7, 1982 C, It~mend ladd, Jr. P. G. A, Ptofessionat/Manascr Call to Order Mr. Dan Melia called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Roll Call Present at the meeting were Mr. Harry Morris, Mr, Ray Ladd, Mr, Gordon Carlile, Mr. Carroll Simes, Mr. Clay Price, Mr. Don Vickers, and Mr. Dan Melia. Not present were Mr. Bill Roux, Mr. Don Livingston and Mr. Bud Trowbridge. Approval Rf Previous Meeting's Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved by a motion of Mr. Harry Morris and' seconded by Mr. Clay Price. MiscellaneoUs Information After much discussion by all Board members and the general public, it was agreed via a motion by Mr. Harry Morris and seconded by Mr. Clay Price, to adopt a resolution to adopt the increase in rates. This motion was unanimously approved. Mr, Clay Price.informed the Board and the. general the forthcoming increase in rates, both for greens fees and golf cars. It was agreed by the Board to continue with the existing rates until November l, 1982. Budget Approval Mr. Harry Morris made a motion to approve the 1982-1983 budget as it stands. This motion was seconded by Mr. GOrdon Carlile, and unanimously approved. It was agreed by the Board that, any further changes in the Budget would be the subject of a revision at a later date. - 2 - consultant Services The possibility of using Mr. Ankrom as a golf course consultant was the subject of much discUssion. This subject was discussed at length by all members of the Board. After a lengthy dis- cussio~ pertaining to the expense of having a consultant, the inclusion of this expense in the budget, and the value of such services, a decision was made to delay this at the present time. Mr. Clay Price was in opposition to this decision. Greens Committee 0n.behalf of Mr. Don Livingston who was iI'I",'Mr~"~Ray"Ladd reported that all the injection work on the gOlf course had been completed. That the greens would be aerified and top dressed in the immediate future. Mr. Newt Krages reported that soil samples for nematodes had not been taken. Mr. Krages reported that the bad areas of the golf course would be sodded as soon as possible. Mr. Krages also reported the golf course would be fertilized next week and that this fertilizer would be valid for 90 days. Finance Report Mr. Clay Price reported that there was nothing shocking to report. That the interest had been paid to Jacksonville. Tournament Activity Mr. Harry Morris reported that the Club Championship would be played in November and that further information pertaining to this tournament would be forthcoming. Results of Workshop Meeting Mr. Dan Melia reported on the results of the p meeting. Mr. Clay Price reported that some changes needed to be made in the ordinance and that he would discuss these changes with Mr. Dan Kilbride, City Attorney. Under the operating procedures a few small changes were made. It was suggested that Mr. Clay Price present the material to the City Council at the Council's nex~ workshop. After discussion a motion was made by Mr, Price and ~econded by Mr. Morris to adopt (after the appropriate changes): A j- Operating Guidelines B - Table of Organization C - Procedures/Manager'sDUties. This motion was unanimously approved'by the entire Board. Mr. Dan Melia repeated that we should be working on a complete set of By-laws for the Club. -3- ChanEes~in the B~a~d.. from Seven to Five M~mbers Mr. Harry Morris made a motion to chang~ the size of the Board from seven members to five. This motion was seconded by Mr. Price. After much discussion from all the Board and the general public~ this motion was put to a vote. Mr. Gordon Carlile was in opp6sition, suggesting that any changes should be made by the City Council. The motion was passed by the remainder of the Board. Rates Fixing and...Changing Mr. Dan Melia informed the Board of some'changes that had to be made in the ordinance, specifically the change to be made as follows: The Board would like to lower the. rates for a period not to exceed six~nonths without holding a public hearing, Via a motion by Mr. Clay price and seconded by Mr. Harry Morris this change in the ordinance was unanimously approved. Mr. Melia requested that Mr. Price present this change to Mr. Kilbride. Construction of Snack Bar Mr', Harry Morris reported on various aspects of the proposed new building. He reported that the bids had been put out and tha~ they were to be returned no later than OCtober 4, 1982. An estimated cost of the building was $2,015.00. Mr., Simes informed the Board that this estimate did not include paint, electricity, plumbing, etc. General Public i~formation Mr, WilliamMcQueen requested clarification ofrates and other miscellaneous information from the Board. Mr. Ladd informed Mr. McQueen in detail of all rates, etc. Mr. Leo MCIsaac requested information pertaining to the rules and regulations. Mr. Ladd and Mr. Melia informed Mr. McIsaac that the rules had not changed from last year. Mr. Ladd informed Mr..McIsaac that he could pick up a copy of. the rules and regulations at his convenience in Mr. Ladd's office. Mr, Mclsaac requested that pull carts be available for rent. He was informed that this would be discussed at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5,30 p.m. via a motion by Mr. Clay Price and seconded by Mr. Harry Morris.