HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board Minutes - July 13 2021
1
Board Members:
Chairman John Watson
Eva Wright
Jon Johnson
Paul Sorensen
Karl Boehm
Non-Voting Members:
Matthew Nielson – City Finance Officer
Brad Wolfe – City Council Member
Doug Smith – County Commissioner
Spencer Rammell – Attorney
Cameron Garn – Golf Pro
Seth McFarland – Golf Grounds
Greg McInnes – City Parks Manager
Justin Beard – City Engineer
4:30 P.M. Golf Board Meeting
Roll Call of Board Members:
Attending: Paul Sorensen, Jon Johnson, Karl Boehm, and Eva Wright.
1. Review Prior Meeting Minutes and approve (Action Item): - Action Item
a. June 8th, 2021
Board Member Boehm moved to approve the Golf Board Meeting Minutes for June 8th, 2021;
Board Member Sorensen seconded the motion; Board Member Wright asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Board Member Wright
Board Member Johnson
Board Member Sorensen
Board Member Boehm
The motion carried
2. City or County Input/issues (5 minutes)
a. New Sign Update
Finance Officer Nielson said he will continue to work Premier Power Coating on the design of the sign.
b. Introduce new Board Member Brian Parkinson
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020 x2301
Fax: 208.359.3022
Marianna.gonzalez@rexburg.org
www.rexburg.org
Golf Board Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2021
2
Board Member Wright indicated Mr. Parkinson was unable to attend the meeting because he is feeling
ill.
c. Discussion with Gee Ventures/Owners in regards to catering, tournaments, restaurant space
i. Review/Revise Golf Tournament MOU
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Golf Tournament Memorandum of Understanding. The purpose of
the MOU is for all parties to be informed of what is needed from each party. When the event is being
catered by his restaurant guidelines need to be established so he knows what is expected of the restaurant.
Mr. Gee explained during on of the tournaments he couldn’t operate his business for the entire; however,
still provide a chicken salad sandwich to the tournament participants. When the event is being catered by his
restaurant guidelines need to be established so he knows what is expected of the restaurant. He said another
issue was with the McDonald’s tournament. They typically provide their own alcoholic beverage to the
tournaments; however, they do not have a beer license.
Discussion regarding the score boards occupying to much space in the restaurant and location of where
the score boards could be installed. Mr. Gee recommended cost plus 10%for tournaments for the sell of
drinks. Finance Officer Nielson mentioned the $350 buy out please the use of the kitchen. Some of the
3
tournaments are only 9 hole which wouldn’t take all day to finish. Golf Pro Gran said some tournament
may have an issue with having an exact number of participants a week before the tournament.
Mr. Gee asked about installing or adding a sign to the one facing the highway. Finance Officer Nielson
asked for a sign design and size before discussing the option with the Legal Department. He also asked
for a new refrigerator and pipeline for air conditioning into the back of the kitchen. Mrs. Gee said they
expanded the restaurants menu and lowed the prices.
Mr. Gee said if the sponsors are giving away treats and trinkets on golf course he is fine with that;
however, if they are giving away drinks and treats from the restaurant
d. Other Items as brought forward Staff or Elected Officials
3. Financial Report (5 Minutes) Matt Nielson
a. Report Review
b. Review online purchase process option for Foreup
4. Golf Pro’s update of issues/concerns/problems/projects (5 minutes)
a. Update on Operations 36 participant numbers
b. Tournament updates
c. Other Items as brought forward by Golf Pro
Golf Pro Gran reported
Golf Pro Garn said they will be hosting the John Adams Golf Tournament this coming week. The
shop sales are doing great.
5. Golf Grounds Manager update of issues/concerns/problems/projects (15 minutes)
a. Deck Project Update
b. Storage Shop Update
i. Review Location Sketch and Flood Plain Permit provide by Justin Beard
c. Discuss Proposal to fund Mechanic 100% from Golf (95% of work for Golf).
d. Other items as brought forward by Golf Grounds Manager
Grounds Manager McFarland reported he is waiting for the last shipment of sand for the bunkers
that are low in sand. He will begin on the Legacy main line expansion next Monday; it will take about
two to three weeks to complete this project. The work needing to be competed in front of the Pro
Shop at Teton Lakes will also be started. The main line across the parking lot at Teton Lakes will be
worked on as well.
6. Board Business/issues/problems/events (5 minutes)
a. Discuss gift/plaque for Johnny Watson
Finance Officer Nielson said the County Commissioners will be deciding on Monday regarding
the appointment of the new Golf Board Member.
4
b. Discuss 50% credit for FY22 Season Pass for Bart and Joanne Webster-see policy
c. Other Items as brought forward by Board Members
7. Determine Next Board Meeting Date/Time
a. Suggestion of August 10th, 2021, at 4:30 P.M.
8. Executive Session (Statute 74-206)-Only held if necessary, and subsection authorizing the
executive session must be stated-Generally held after regular meeting to discuss labor contract
matters. (Only if necessary)
Adjourned at 5:30 P.M.