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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980t CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAGOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD January 9, 1980 The Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board meet January 9, 1980 at 7:00 PM in the Golf Course Clubhouse. Present: Jerry Brey Clyde Schwab Larry Essner Norman Robert Sharon Hulcy LeRoy Coryea Robert E. Gass Carol Elfrank Chairman Secretary Board Member Board Member Board Member Greenskeeper Director of Parks Recording Secretary The meeting was opened by Chairman Brey. Chairman Brey introduced to the Board, Sharon Hulcy, a new Board Member. The next order of business was the election of officers for 1980. Norman Robert nominated Jerry Brey for chairman. Seconded by Clyde Schwab. Motion carried. Norman Robert nominated Clyde Schwab as secretary. Seconded by Jerry Brey. Motion Carried. Chairman Brey reported that we were refused the grant from the State Inter Agency Council for Outdoor Recreation. Chairman Brey reported that the Board will meet with the City Council January 23, 1980, 12:00 noon at the Ramada Inn to present the 4 year Plan. LeRoy Coryea reported that the course made $1,852.97 in November 1979. $754.00 short of last year. In December 1979 the course made 676.03 a##354.85 increase over last vear. LeRoy then reported on his trip to Little Rock, Arkansas for a three day school. He located a place to purchase sprigs for the greens for less money if we pick them up ourselves in Tennessee. It was also recommended to him that we try a local mix of seeds for the temporary greens. Put a different ntix on each green to see which one does the best. He also reported th<<t the City of Little Rock charges 750 per day to play their courses , there are no memberships. The Board then discussed their proposed 4 year plan to be presented to the City Council. Robert Gass reported he has a meeting with the National Guard to haul sand, January 10, at 11 am. There being no further bu;;iness the meeting was adjourned. The next Board meeting schedled for Febuary 13, 1980. Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADV'. SORY BOARD February 13, 1980 The Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board meet February 13, 1980 at 7:00 PM in the Golf Course Clubhouse. Present: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary LeRoy Coryea Greenskeeper Robert E. Gass Director of Parks Carol E1£rank Recording Secretary There being no quorum, the members discussed various items for the next meeting. Robert Gass announced that the City Council granted the additional $36,000.00 requested by the Board. The Board would like to Thank the City Council. for the additional money and their prompt action. LeRoy Coryea reported that January income was $676.81. He also announced that the back greens will be closed to the public this season while they work on the water lines and greens. Also the results of the soil test have not been received. Several items where brought up for discussion at the next meeting. 1. Because of the back 9 being closed, guide lines for tournaments need to be established. 2. Guide lines for league playing. Times, dates or restriction of size of the leagues. 3. Cart Rentals. 4. Corporate or Multi Memberships There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. The nest meeting will be Wednesday, March 12, 1980 at 7:00 PM Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD March 12, 1980 The Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board meet March 12, 1980 at 7:00 PM in the Golf Course Clubhouse. Present: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Larry Essner Board Member Norman Robert Board Member LeRoy Coryea Greenskeeper Hobert Gass Director of Parks Carol Rlfrank Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brey. LeRoy Coyea reported that the income for the month of February was $586.04, as compared to none for last year. De also reporLed that the irrigation pipe for the water system will be delivered Friday March 14, 1980. The results of the soil tests had been received, the present soil packs to easily. They said we need a more sandy loam for nutrients, and that 7 of the 9 greens need more iron. Bob Gass discussed new score cards, prices and design. The Board feels that we need to add the Ladies scores and have the distances from the Tees Lo the Greens measured for the new cards. The Board then discussed new guide lines concerning rain checks, leaque playing and forms, tournament playing and forms. Attached are the guide lines the Board adopted. Norman Robert made the motion to adopt the guide lines, Jerry Brey seconded. The motion carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned The next. meeting will be Wednesday April 9, 1980. Carol Eifrank Recording Secretary CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 18. 1980 The Cape Jaycee Municiapl Golf Course Advisory Board meet April 18, 1980 at 8:00 PM in the Golf Course Clubhouse. Present: Jerry Grey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Larry Essner Board Member Robert Gass Director of Parks LeRoy Coryea Greenskeeper The meeting was called to order by Chairman Grey. LeRoy Coryea reported that all the planned improvements to the Golf Course were going along in satisfactory manner. By a lot of hard work and good planning all the Front Nine Tees are ready for final top soil dressing and seeding. (except #2 Mens) The Soil will be hauled by the National Guard Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of April. The back greens will be ready for topsoil by the week of April 21st. The back tees will be ready for top soil by the following week. This top soil will have to be hired hauled as we need it, or stock piled ahead of time. Bob Gass has done a good job of finding this top soil and making these arrangements. LeRoy Coryea also reported that the Income for March was $5,287.00, an in— crease over last March. The income, number of players and season passes are all up from same period last year. We are all encouraged for we know the golfers are there waiting for the kind of a Municipal Course we hope to give them and our City. It was the urgent recommendation by the Advisory Board that the City Council issue a Free Complimentary Advance Green Tee Card to LeRoy Coryea and his family for the 1980 seasons play on Cape Jaycee's Municipal Golf Course. We feel that by them playing on their own Course as often as possible, they will be better able to know what improvements could be made to make play more enjoyable to all Golfers. The Motion was made by Clyde Schwab and Seconded by Larry Essner. Passed by the Board. Submitted by Clyde Schwab Secretary CAPE JAYCEE MUNTCIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD May 21, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held May 21, 1980 at 7:OOPM at the golf course. Present were: Jerry Grey Clyde Schwab Larry Essner Norman Robert Jr. Sharon Hulcy Robert Gass LeRoy Coryea Carol Elfrank Chairman Secretary Member Member Member Director of Parks Greenskeeper Recording Secretary The meeting was opened by Chairman Brey who announced that the Board would start the meeting with a tour of the course to inspect the work being done on the back nine greens and tees. The Board would like to congratulate LeRoy Coryea, Bob Gass and the crew for a fantastic job done on the improvements. LeRoy Coryea reported that the spriging of the greens should be finished by tomorrow if the weather holds up. He also reported that on May 5th he and several members of the Board had a meeting with a representative of the USGA. Ile has made several recommendations for improvements that are outlined in the enclosed letter. Robert Gass reported that the income for April was $11,346.69 up over last years income of $6,560.90. Pass salesnow are over the total of the entire last year. We are averaging 90-100 players per day. The next meeting will be June 11, 1980 The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary cle CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD June 11. 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on June 11, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. at the course. Present were; Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde sehwab Secretary Norman Robert %]ember Sharon Huley Member Leroy Coryea Greenskeeper Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary Liz Gereke Tuesday Ladies League Beverly Gereke Tuesday Ladies League Liz Gereke and Beverly Gereke approached the Board about the possi- bility of having a tournament on the course. The Tuesday Ladies League is a member of the Missouri Ladies League Association. This year their league has been selected 1.0 host the SEMO Area Ladies Invitational Tournament, on August 19, 1980 at 9 a.m. They further requested that the course be closed to the public until 1:00 p.m. to allow the league to play through. Chairman Brey and the Board agreed that there would be no problem in scheduling the event and closing the course until 1:00 p.m. on August 19, 1980. The Board then made an inspection of the course. Leroy Coryea reported that the back nine greens are aprigged, the banks seeded and the tees are seeded. All are growing nicely. They have also corrected the large ditch on 15 fairway. A 361 round concrete pipe 170 feet long has been buried and seeded. The new 16 fairway has been shaped by the removal of several trees. Leroy Coryca reported that income for the course in May was $14,972.84 up from last years $10, 545.21. The Board would strongly oppose the exclusion of 10 new golf carts from the upcoming budget, since they are desperately needed. The Board discussed the need for cart trails on the front tees. The terrain is rough and the trails are needed to keep from tearing up the golf carts. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is July 9, 1980 Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary C.F, CAPE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD July 10, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on July 109 1980 at 7:00 P.M. at the course. Present were: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Larry Essner Member Robert Gass Director of Parks Leroy Coryea Greenskeeper Ed Pelikan Asst. Greenskeeper Upon the recommendation by Leroy Coryea that the Rack Nine was ready for play and that it be opened to the Public for play Monday July 14, 1980. The Advisory Council were taken on an extended tour of inspection of the back nine. They were very pleased at the results at the results attained an far and agreed it was ready for play. Motion was made to open the back nine of the Golf Course for Public Play- Monday July 14, 1980. The motion was made by Larry Essner and seconded by Jerry Frey It was also planned to have a Formal Opening and Ribbon Cutting Monday July 14, 1980 at 10:30 A.M. All involved and interested persons are cordially invited. Also the news media. A sample of the new 18 hole score card was submitted for approval and looked satisfactory. Order placed for them. A motion was made by Larry Essner to close the course to all tournaments except those sponsored by the City of Cape Girardeau. Seconded by Jerry Brey. Discussion followed concerning the very urgent need for the 10 new golf carts already in the budget for 1980-81). We were all disappointed that no action had been taken on this purchase. Since we need them for the pleasure of our players and the resulting income from them. Discussion also upon the extra improvements a gasoline powered cart would give over the electric cart. Namely: 1. Runs all day - no stalling on course 2. Less maintenance- simple, strong, motor 3. No chargers, batteriey electricity, wiring 4. More revenue because of ne recharging 5. Cost: upkeep minor compared to purchase of new batteries Motion that 10 additional Golf Carts be purchased as quickly as possible Motion by Larry Essner Seconded by Jerry Grey Submitted by Clyde Schwab Secretary CAPE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD August 13, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on August 13, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the course. Present were: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Larry Issuer Board Member LeRoy Coryea Greenskeeper Robert Gass Director of Parks Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary Robert Gass reported on the purchase of new carts for the course. Nine carts were purchased instead of ten because of the cost difference M gas over electric carts. Gateway E Z Go was awarded the contract because they meet specs on the seat brake and cost. Little League Golf Tournament request was turned downed by the Board. Mainly because the course would have to be closed to the public for 3 straight days, because of a previously scheduled tournament. Robert Gass reported the income for .July 1980 was $13,184.47 as compared to $13,039.00 for 1979. Leroy Coryea reported that the ponds are low and they are now using city water to water the course. They are also having a problem with vandals entering the course at night. They are putting up fencing and signs to try to correct the problem. lie also reported that this area is having a problem with nematoeds in the soil. He has sent a soil sample off for testing, should hear the results within 10 days. LeRoy and Dr. Kerns of SEMO have planted 9 different types of grass, in various spots on the course, to see which will be best for the fairways. He also reported that they have purchased new batteries for 9 of the course's old carts. The next meeting will be September 17, 1980. Respectfully submitted Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary CAPE MUNICIPAL. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD September 17, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on September 17, 1980 at 7:00 pm at the course. Present were: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Robert E. Gass Director of Parks LeRoy Coryea Greenskeeper A Quorum not being present no official business could be conducted. Those present did discuss all current problems facing the Golf Course and also, any suggestions for improvements in the future. Robert Gass reported the Nine Golf Carts- ordered last month had not yet been received and that we are losing some revenue because of not having them. Revenue for August 1980 was over $19,000.00 compared to August 1979 of $10,117.00. This being the first complete month with 18 holes all in play. Leroy Coryea reported that one of the new drinking fountains was installed on the course half way around the front nine. He is reading the permanent greens as quickly as possible so they will be available this fall for play when the regular greens must be covered. tie also reported that the ponds were very low on water and that if it were not for the city water being available the golf course greens and tees would have been in danger of being damaged by the extreme long hot dry weather. The Greens and Tees are in really good shape. We are getting quits a a few of the avid golfers from the Country Club and Kimberland playing our course and they all have praise for the course. Submitted by Clyde Schwab Secretary CAPE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD October 8, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on October 8, 1980 at 7:00 om at the course. Present were: Jerry Brey Norman Robert Jr Larry Essner Robert Gass Leroy Coryea Carol Elfrank Chairman Member Member Director of Parks Greenskeeper Recording Secretary Robert Gass reported that income for September 1980 was $14,215.55 as compared to $10,600.79 for September 1979. lie also explained the new receipt report provided by the computer. Leroy Coryea reported that the 9 new gas golf carts were delivered and they are well liked by the golfers. He also reported that the temporary greens are seeded and that they relocated 2 of the temporaries. they also put in a cart trail to #2 men's green. Jerry Brey reported that Sharon Holey resigned as a member of the Advisory Board because of work committments. Norman Robert nominated Liz Gerecke to take over the remaining term. Larry Essner Seconded. Motion passed. The following are the Boards proposed fees for the 1981 season Hand Carts Clubs 1.00 3.00 'These prices take effect March 1, 1981 The preceeding motion was made by Norman Robert, and seconded by Larry Essner. Larry Essner made the motion that Leroy Coryea and his family receive a green fee pass in appreciation of his services. Seconded by Jerry Brey. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned. 1980 1981 Family Passes $125.00 $175.00 Single Pass 75.00 100.00 Senior Single Pass 60.00 80.00 Senior Familv Pass 100.00 140.00 Green Fees Single during week 3.00 4.00 Single Sat. & Holidays 4.00 5.00 Carts 4.00 "or 9 hole 5.00 for 9 hole 8.00 for 18 9.00 for 18 Private carts (same as last year) 2.00 per 9 for 1st. 18 then free Hand Carts Clubs 1.00 3.00 'These prices take effect March 1, 1981 The preceeding motion was made by Norman Robert, and seconded by Larry Essner. Larry Essner made the motion that Leroy Coryea and his family receive a green fee pass in appreciation of his services. Seconded by Jerry Brey. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned. CAPE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD November 12. 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on November 12, 1980 at 7:00 pm at the course. Present were: Jerry Brey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Norman Robert .Jr. Member Liz Gerecke Member Robert Gass Director of Parks Leroy Coryea Greenskeeper Mrs. William (Liz) Gerecke was introduced and welcomed as a new member of the Advisory Board. She is one of our avid Lady Golfers and will have valuable input for our Board. The Advisory Board noted and congratulated Bob Gass, Leroy Coryea and the City Street Department for all the improvements accomplished on the roadway, parking lot and other areas around the club house. Bob Gas's reported that income for October 1980 was $9,503.76 as compared to $5,131.00 for October 1979. Leryy is trying his utmost to keep the Course in enjoyable playing condition so that the many Golfers still playing can enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. He has been using a leaf mulchertu take care of some of the leaves, so we will not always be losing ball's. By the way have you seen the "Murry Monster". You should come see and play the "Murry Monster", it is the new 2nd hole open for play. Leroy told about the meeting he attended in Alabama, where he learned new things to help him do a better job for our Course. Motion made by Norman Robert that Jerry Brcy and Clyde Schwab the in- cumbent members be re -appointed as members of the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board. Seconded by Liz Gerecke. Motion passed. Submitted by Clyde Schwab Secretary CAPE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD December 11, 1980 A meeting of the Advisory Board was held on December 11, 1980 at 7:00 pm at the course. Present were: Jerry Grey Chairman Clyde Schwab Secretary Larry Essner Member Robert Gass Director of Parks Leroy Coryea Greenskeeper Carol Elfrank Recording Secretary Larry Essner nominated Jerry Grey to the position of Chairman Clyde Schwab seconded . Motion passed. Larry Essner nominated Clyde Schwab to the position of Secretary. Jerry Rrey seconded. Motion passed. Leroy Ceryca reported that they have winterized the course and have strawed the greens. Robert Gass reported that the revenue for the month of November was $4,968.69 as compared to $1,852,97 for 1979. Leroy Ooryea also reported that they had 5 trees planted to replace the dead walnut tree on the dogleg. The Board is inviting Tony Sebek to the January meeting, for information on a new clubhouse and cart storage facility. The meeting was adjourned Submitted by Carol F.1frank Recording Secretary