April 15, 2009

• President Bryce Born
• Vice-President Walt Stickels
• Secretary Phyllis Penzien
• Treasurer Mitch Larson
• Larry Fish
• James Mowry
• Barbara Snyder
• Bill Strannigan
• Mark Washenfelder

• Golf Pro Steve Johnson
• Greens Supt. Chris Thomas
• Bookkeeper Herbie Johnson
• Clubhouse Manager Diana Brewer

• Sparky Olson

• Larry Fish moved we accept the minutes of the March 10, 2009 meeting.
• Bill Strannigan seconded the motion
• Motion carried.

• Sparky Olson gave an update on the front nine-cart path-paving project
• He received 2 bids for the project.
  • 71 CONSTRUCTION - TOM DAVENPORT - $57,641.00
  • DAVE LONG ASPHALT- $72,780.00
• PRESENT CASH DONATIONS $16,316.00
• SHORT OF TOTAL PROJECT $41,325.00 and $56,464.00
• The board asked Sparky to find out if the bids are good for 90 days. He will also ask if paving could be done as money comes available.
• The board directed Sparky to go with 71 Construction.
  

BUDGET AND FINANCIALS:

• Herbie gave his report.
• There are 329 members.
• The finance committee will meet and revise the budget.

CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT:

• Phyllis Penzien reported that the committee had met with Clubhouse manager Diana Brewer.
• Pyrotec came in and inspected the kitchen hood and documented that we need to do some changes to bring us up to code. We will meet with a representative Friday at 1:00 for a presentation on a new hood and fire compression system.
• Phyllis also brought the fact about if we are going to allow all RCC employees to eat meals while on duty at a discount. After much discussion Mitch Larson moved that we make available to all RCC staff including, Clubhouse, Maintenance, & Pro Shop
  • 3 meals per week from a reduced price employee menu to be set by the clubhouse manager and committee.
  • This offer is extended to employees on shift working at least 6 hours per day with a maximum of 3 meals per week.
• Larry Fish seconded the motion.
• Motion carried.
• Clubhouse Manager Diana Brewer reported that she would start serving breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• The punch cards for fountain drinks, coffee, tea, & lemonade is going well.

PRO SHOP/ TOURNAMENTS:

• Golf Pro Steve Johnson reported that weather has affected the amount of play this past month.
• Mitch Larson asked about those people who pay a trail fee and if both husband and wife want to play at the same time but with different groups why one of them would have to pay for a seat in one of country club’s owned carts. Steve Johnson explained that those couples can pay the difference between the trail fee and cart rental fee for the season and be covered for both.
• Others who do not pay that difference on top of their trail fee can ride in a country club owned cart during mixed-pro ams and tournaments at no extra cost.

GREENS:

• Greens Supt. Chris Thomas reported that he has found a source for getting sand for the bunkers at a much cheaper cost that what he has gotten in the past.
• Because we can’t store all of the sand at the club we will store the excess until needed at B & B. In return they want to have a trail fee and season cart rental supplied by the club.
• Mitch Larson moved that we extend a cart fee and trail fee to Bert & Bart Dale.
• Larry Fish seconded the motion.
• Motion carried.

STAFF & BUDGET

WATER:

MEMBERSHIP:

• Walt Stickels moved that we extend the $100 membership transfer fee until the May 12 meeting.
• Phyllis Penzien seconded the motion.
• Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Bryce Born reported that the committee met regarding our aging report.
• We are redesigning the membership application to specify that what they are signing is a contract and it’s for the entire year.
• They will also have to give a credit card or debit card and initial that they have read that their account will automatically be charged if they are 60 days behind in their dues.
• Bryce also told the board that we are probably going to have to purchase a new ice machine or compressor for the one in the kitchen, as it isn’t very dependable.
• Jim Mowry told the board that the water contracts are coming in.
  

NEW BUSINESS:

• None

• RCC Secretary