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Golf 2008/10/23GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2008 — 5:00 p.m. Anaheim Hills Golf Course — Clubhouse Board Room COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John McCulloch Vice Chairman Bud Schultz Commissioner Kathy Wright Commissioner Patty Gaby COMMISSIONERS ABSENT CITY STAFF PRESENT: VALLEY CREST PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Skip Keys Michael Lautenbach, Dave Johansen, Bob Johns, and Eleanor Granflor Kevin Neal, Regional Golf Course Superintendent Chairman John McCulloch called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Chairman Schultz made a Motion to approve the July 24, 2008 Minutes and August 28, 2008 Minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright. Motion passed. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. Golf Superintendent Michael Lautenbach presented his report and answered questions. Michael Lautenbach stated bunker renovation on the 3rd hole at Anaheim Hills Golf Course was completed. Michael stated additional bunker renovation on holes 1, 4, 5 and 6 will begin early November. Michael Lautenbach stated there is no budget to add bunkers. Michael Lautenbach stated staff ordered water brooms for both golf courses. Michael stated these brooms will conserve water when cleaning patio areas. Michael Lautenbach stated replacement signs for the original remaining original directional street signs for Anaheim Hills Golf Course would be ordered. B. Golf Course Superintendent Dave Johansen presented his report. Golf Commission Minutes October 23, 2008 Page Two C. Director of Golf Bob Johns presented his report. FINANCIAL REPORT Michael Lautenbach stated September was not a good month. Rounds decreased at both golf courses. Michael stated golf courses that charge higher green fees are hurting more than Anaheim Hills Golf Course and Dad Miller Golf Course. Michael stated economic factors are most likely the main reason for the decrease in rounds. Vice Chairman Schultz questioned the expiration of contracts at both Dad Miller Clubhouse and Anaheim Hills Clubhouse. Michael Lautenbach stated Tina Stenning's contract at Dad Miller Clubhouse expires June 30, 2011. Michael stated Orin Abrams' contract at Anaheim Hills Clubhouse expires February 2014. OLD BUSINESS A. Golf Course Improvement Update Michael Lautenbach stated the renovation work at Dad Miller clubhouse restrooms is complete as of October 10, 2008. Michael stated the breezeway will be painted end of October. Michael Lautenbach stated Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design was selected to work on the Master Plans for Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael stated the topographic maps of golf course should be completed by end of October. Michael Lautenbach stated Commission will be included in meetings with Casey O'Callaghan when updates are received. Michael Lautenbach stated the mirror was ordered for the 4t" tee box at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael stated the mirror will help players see ahead and cover the blind spot in the fairway. Vice Chairman Schultz questioned the status of the monitor box. Michael Lautenbach stated Eagle One has a water cooler that could be used as replacement. Michael Lautenbach stated fiber optic switch equipment at Dad Miller Golf Course was ordered. Michael Lautenbach stated the replacement filter for the pump station at Anaheim Hills was ordered. Golf Commission Minutes October 23, 2008 Page Three Michael Lautenbach stated the new version for the point-of-sale software was installed. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination of Chairman and Vice Chairman Commissioner Gaby made a Motion to nominate Vice Chairman Schultz as Chairman and Commissioner Wright as Vice Chairman. The Motion was seconded by Chairman McCulloch. Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McCulloch made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to adjourn the meeting to December 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m., at Anaheim Hills Golf Course, Clubhouse Board Room. The Motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.