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
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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
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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.