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CI'T'Y OF KENT
GOLF ADVISOR'' BOARD
Meeting Minutes
May 25, 1994
Attendees: Harold Perantie, Dan Farmer Rosemary Mastro, Doug Schwab, Steve
Dowell(1st 45 min), John Hodgson, Jia Sennett, May Miller, Tom Sovay, Jim
Stone, Pete Petersen.
The meeting was called to order at 5:40p.m. by Chair Harold Perantie.
May Miller gave a financial report which in summary showed through the first fo r
months of thelet?Ltotalnpo-cat' evenuesrvtere.up-lq-4To wh�l.
esr TiWI/2 of 1% over X93-, May did express concern that when compared to the
d i"pn)-e—bio evenues were down 7.9% YTD with the majority of the
decrease being in green fee revenues. She further stated it wax ton early in the year
to he too concerned because seasonal variations were still influencing the numbers
but this trend needed to be watched over the next couple of months.
Jim Stone reported he was encouraged by improvements made in the staffing,
merchandise and service delivery areas. Secifically, he stated new merchandise
had arrived which he felt was of good quali�ty and competitively priced. He was
asked by the Board about problems some Men's Club members have reported
regarding special equipment orders. He said any such problems should be directed
to him personally for resolution.
The Board again recommended a report be produced which shows the number of
participants usmg the Golf Complex facilities. The report should show the number
of 18 hole green fees in all categories, the number of carts rented, the number of 9
hole green fees, the number- of par 3 rounds, and the number of range ball buckets4
sold. These figures are important for financial analysis, marketing and maintenance
planning.
The Board asked Mr. Sovay if the problems discussed at the Inst meeting regarding
the VGA, Northwest Section had been resolved so the assistants employed at
Riverbend could receive accredited service time for their employment at Riverbend.
He reported it had not been resolved, but he was in contact with the PGA and
working on the problem. Councilman Bennett added he felt the PCYA's Executive
Director shouldspend less time wo about what was going on at Riverbend and
more about the operation of his ownee.
Pete Petersen made a thorough maintenance report which is attached to these
minutes. During his report a discussion was held regarding the installation of
restrooi s on the Par 3 and 18 hole courses. Pete suggested the two restrooms
which they now have be located at the Par 3 course and permanent restroonns be
built on the 18 hole course. Several Board members restated their
solution to the current situation be found as soon as possible. The
by Parks Director, Hodgson they were looking into whether or not
desire that some
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restroom; could he built using the "adopt a Park" concept which uses labor and
materials donated by the community. The Board voted to have Councilman
Bennett coordinate this project and report -back to the Board at it's June meeting.
The Board recommended some signage he put up to advertise the mini -putt and the
driving range so people passing by on Meeker St. would be reminded it is there and
open for use.
Under Old Business it was reported to the Board another rate increase proposal
would be brought before the Council's Parks Committee on .Tune 7. It was also
reported b Parks Director Hodgson he planned to make a recommendation
regarding by
of Golf Designate, Tom Sovay at that meeting as well. After
some discussion by the Advisory Board and others present a motion was made that
the Kent City gouncil should consider Tom Sovay for the positinn of Director of
Golf. The motion carried 3-0 with one abstention.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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