Golf Commission Meeting 6/4/14
In attendance:
Commission – Ron Krawczyk, Ed Santalone, Brit Lawlor, Jim Dowd, Millie Brown
Village Board – Mayor Fell
Director of Golf – Jim Von Eschen, Golf Course Superintendent – Bob Furchert
Meeting open 6:00 pm
Approve minutes from the May 14, 2014 meeting, motion was made by Millie Brown, 2nd by Ed Santalone, All in favor.
Millie Brown reports that Gus is happy that the members are supporting the grill room.
Brit Lawlor reports:
Greens Committee
The fairways are in great shape and the greens are almost completely recovered from aeration.
Bob has started to get a plan together for the construction of a bunker behind the 5th green. This will be paid for with the member assessment.
Rules Committee
There have been some recent questions regarding ornamental flower beds on the golf course. There is no relief from any ornamental flower bed on the golf course. This includes the flower bed to the right of the 18th hole.
Tournament Committee
The Governor’s Cup was held May 24th and 25th. The winners were C- Flight Mike McHugh and Neal Smith, B-Flight John Stravinsky and Kevin Sullivan, A-Flight Larry Trinkwald and Charlie Vallillo. It was a good turnout and Jim and his staff did a great job.
Senior Club Championship matches have begun. All matches and player phone numbers are posted in the locker room.
The Presidents Cup will be held June 21st and 22nd. This is an individual; 100% handicap; flighted with Stableford scoring tournament. The entrance fee is $20.00 per player. Flights will be determined by handicap and tee selection.
Jimmy Von Eschen reports that the Women’s Member Guest Tournament is on the schedule for June 24th but hasn’t heard any further details.
Ron Krawczyk reports that in order to call in for a tee time it can only be done that same day. Jimmy states that there have been issues with people registering incorrectly. The members need to register for the website and then again for the Chelsea Tee Time system.
Bob Furchert reports that all tee boxes and selected greens were reseeded. Upcoming projects are elevating area back right of 10th green and completing mound on 18.
Mayor Fell reports that last year 1 of the air conditioners in the grill room were replaced and yesterday the 2nd one was completed. He also thanks the Golf Commission on behalf of the board and himself for all of their hard work on a successful opening.
Ron Krawczyk states his concern with the grill room hours. They are currently closing at 4pm. Mayor Fell states that he has had a discussion with Gus and suggested that he doesn’t have to have the kitchen open but he does need to have the bar open until 6pm.
Mayor Fell will follow up with Gus as far as what needs to be done.
Ron Krawczyk requests motion to adjourn. Motion, Jim Dowd, 2nd Ed Santalone