Village of Glencoe Golf Advisory Committee met March 13.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The Golf Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at Village Hall. The
following members were present:
Dale Thomas, Chairman
Eva Levy
Jim Hirsch
Scott Shore
Committee member Ron Schmidt was absent.
Matt Radde, head golf professional, was also in attendance.
2. Consideration of the January Meeting Minutes
The January Golf Advisory Committee meeting minutes were approved as
submitted.
3. Managers Monthly Report
Stella reported that Village President, Larry Levin, will be interviewing
applicants for the vacant Golf Advisory Committee position; a new member
is expected to be in place for the May meeting.
February had unusually warm weather that allowed the course to open for
several days with over 600 rounds played. Many area courses chose not
open and missed this opportunity for unbudgeted revenues.
A question was asked for an update on the pending retirement of the
assistant superintendent. Stella answered that he may be willing to stay
on until June to help get the season started, but will not stay on longer
than mid-June.
A suitable candidate for the assistant superintendent position has not
been found. The position will remain vacant until a qualified and
competent candidate is located.
Matt updated the Committee on the permanent tee time sales and expects
participation numbers to be similar to last year.
The course recognized unused rainchecks in January which helped
increase the bottom line.
4. FY2018 Budget Preview: Revenue, Payroll, and Expenses
Stella presented the budget preview on revenues, payroll and total
expenses.
The cost of the new point of sale system is substantially higher than we
have been paying in the past. Dale asked how old the current system is
and Stella answered that it is over 12 years old.
Minimum wage increases have had a direct impact on the overall payroll
for the upcoming season. Although the village is exempt from this
mandatory increase Stella reported that the golf course is forced to match
or exceed the wage requirement to stay competitive with other employers.
A question was asked if there are any other large expenditures or capital
projects that need to be paid for before potentially spending money on the
clubhouse. Stella replied that completing the pumphouse upgrade this
winter was a large project that is now out of the way. The next significant
project will be a new irrigation system. All upcoming projects are included
on the 20-year capital improvement plan.
Scott Shore made a motion to approve the budget, Jim Hirsch seconded
the motion; the FY2018 budget then was unanimously approved.
5. Other Business
The FPD has requested the Village attorney to draft an amendment
agreement and staff is currently working on the draft.
6. Public Comment Time
None.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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