Golf 1996/07/25 GOLF ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, July 25, 1996
5:00 P.M.
Anaheim Stadium Conference Room
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice - Chairman Jim Riley
Commissioner Jerry LeMar
Commissioner Bill Martin
Commissioner Howard Bartholomew
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Ed Klein
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Kudron, Don Lewis, Gary Wimberly, Janet Donovan,
Bob Johns, Scott Stubbs, Roger Teel, and Cathy Godoy
The meeting was called to order by Vice - Chairman Riley at 5:05 p.m.
The minutes of the June 27, 1996 meeting were approved on a motion by Commission Martin and
seconded by Commissioner Bartholomew.
ACTIVITY REPORT:
Jack Kudron highlighted items such as the hiring of the new Golf Marketing Coordinator, Leonard
Trosino. He will be starting this week. The staff from the USGA visited recently, reviewing the
turf conditions. The reports will be available next month. Staff answered questions from the
Commission.
ANAHEIM HILLS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:
Don Lewis reported that the range is now open. The #11 Tee is complete and coming along very
well. Lake shut -off valve is being replaced. The #11 Tee is scheduled to be open around the first
of August. Don reviewed various projects in progress and answered questions from the
Commission.
DAD MILLER SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:
Gary Wimberly reported that spiking and overseeding the greens has been taking place. There are
minimal signs of crabgrass, which the maintenance staff is working diligently to control and
eliminate entirely. The distances on #7 and #8 were relasered and remeasured from the
monuments, and the distance signs will be adjusted accordingly. The #8 Tee has been mowed and
topdressed for the first time.
DIRECTOR OF GOLF'S REPORT:
Bob Johns reported that the Anaheim Hills range is now open. Commissioner LeMar,
Commissioner Martin and Vice - Chairman Riley all attended the Grand Re- Opening. The XRS
computer system upgrade has been installed. The retail business at both golf shops continues to
improve. Vice - Chairman Riley inquired how we can bring the golfers back to our ranges. Bob
Johns indicated the Anaheim Hills range is doing much better since the reopening. The biggest
competition for Dad Miller is the Buena Park Teaching Center.
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
A. June Financial Report
Jack Kudron reported that rounds were higher than 93/94, which has proven to be the
benchmark year. Gross revenue figures were at $5,265,000. Range revenue decreased
due to the Anaheim Hills range closure, and neighboring golf center competition.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Dad Miller 7/8 Reconfiguration Status
Jack reviewed a status report on the 7/8 Project. Cart path is complete. The tee will be
open to the public approximately September 1st. The green will be open to the public
around October 1st. The project has been a success and the main contributing factor is due
to the selection of a very good contractor.
B. Anaheim Hills Driving Range Improvement Project Status
Jack Kudron reported that the contractor was outstanding. Staff is very pleased with the
outcome of this project.
C. Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor Recruitment Status
Jack Kudron reported that the recruitment is still in progress. There were two rounds of
interviews; the first being a technical interview with an outside panel. The second
interview panel consisted of Golf Operations Management Staff with four finalists. The
two new maintenance supervisors will start the middle of August.
NEW BUSINESS:
No new business.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.. The next Golf
Commission meeting will be held Thursday, August 22, 1996 in the Civic Center 4th Floor
Conference Room at 4:00 p.m..
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