Golf 2009/08/27GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES
August 27, 2009–5:00 p.m.
Anaheim Hills Golf Course –Clubhouse Board Room
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Skip Keys
Vice Chairman Don Heinbuch
Commissioner Patty Gaby
Commissioner John McCulloch
Commissioner Bud Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Lautenbach, Dave Johansen, and Eleanor Granflor
CITY STAFF ABSENT:
Bob Johns
VALLEY CREST ABSENT:
Kevin Neal, Regional Golf Course Superintendent
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Keys called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
–None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Schultz noted a minor correction to the July 23, 2009 Minutes. Commissioner Schultz
made a Motion to approve the July 23, 2009 Minutesas corrected.Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Gaby. Motion passed.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.Golf Superintendent
Michael Lautenbach presented his report and answered questions. Commissioner Schultz asked
for clarification about the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) changing handicap vendors
from Integrated Data Company (IDC) to Golf Handicap and Information (GHIN). Michael
Lautenbach stated the handicap computers are not tied into the current fiber optic lines and will
switch to new vendor on January 1, 2010.
Commissioner Schultz questioned if the SCGA hasre-rated the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
Michael Lautenbach stated the SCGA announced they will re-rate the golf course, but have not
completed it yet.
Chairman Keys requested a status on the new golf car fleet. Michael Lautenbach stated the new
golf cars are working well although a few accidents have occurred.
Commissioner Schultz requested if holes #1 and #10 can be switched atAnaheim Hills Golf
Course. Michael Lautenbach stated this switch can be made since play is currently down.
Commissioner Schultz questioned if Prolink offers GPS in the cup. Michael Lautenbach stated
Prolink has no sensor to the cup. Michael stated pin locations are identified and the superintendent
is notified of the locations.Commissioner Schultz questioned if options can be added to GPS
systems, such as different languages. MichaelLautenbach stated more memory cannot be added
to system, a new version of system will have to be purchased to have additional options.
Golf Commission Minutes
August 27, 2009
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Vice Chairman Heinbuch questioned if the Golf Commissioners will receive a schedule of the new
master plan of Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael Lautenbach stated City Council has to approve
the project. Commissioner Schultz questioned if a financial study must be completed. Michael
Lautenbach stated that a financial study must be completed.
B.Golf Course Superintendent
Dave Johansen presented his report.Commissioner Schultz requested a status on the tee boxes
on holes #9, #10 and #17 at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Dave Johansen stated the work on holes
#9, #10 and #17 will be complete in two weeks.
Commissioner McCulloch stated the blue tees on holes #7 and #9 are uneven. Dave Johansen
stated that golfers continue to use old plaques after tee boxesare leveled.
Director of Golf
Michael Lautenbachpresented Bob Johns’report.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Michael Lautenbach statedJulywas a dismal month.
OLD BUSINESS
A.None to report.
NEW BUSINESS
A.Golf Outing/Tour of Golf Course
Commissioner Gaby made aMotion to change the September Golf Commission meeting at Dad
Miller Golf Course from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and to suspend future golf outings and begin an
annual tour of each golf course. Motion was seconded by Chairman Keys. The Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Schultzmade a Motion, seconded by Commissioner McCulloch, to adjourn the meeting
toSeptember 24, 2009at 5:00 p.m., at Dad MillerGolf Course, Clubhouse Banquet Room. The Motion
passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:56p.m.