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Home My WebLink About2022-04-21 Regular Meeting Agenda City of Grapevine, Texas Golf Course Advisory Board April 21, 2022 5:00 P.M. Grapevine Golf Course Clubhouse (Multipurpose Room) 3800 Fairway Drive Grapevine, Texas 76051 Call to Order Citizen Comments Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the <Board> under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item <by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the staff>. A member of the public may address the <Board> regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the Board’s consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the <Chairman> or upon the consent of the <Board>. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the <Board> is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments. New Business 1) Summary of Golf Course operations 2nd Quarter (Robert Singletary) 2) New Facilities update (Robert Singletary) 3) Instructional programs (Jr.Golf Academy, Get Golf Ready) (Eric Hunt) 4) Persimmons Bar and Grill update (Michael Scheel) 5) Golf Course maintenance report (Merlin Tielkemeier) Consideration of minutes Consider approval of the minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting and take any necessary action. Adjournment If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the Grapevine Golf Course, Russell Pulley, at 817-410-3380 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq. Acts of the 1993 Texas Legislature, the Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda was prepared and posted on this the 15th DAY of April 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. Robert Singletary Director of Golf STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Golf Course Advisory Board of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in regular session on this 21st day of April 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Golf Course, 3800 Fairway Drive, with the following members present: Louis Capone Member Tom Kormondy Member Robert Blalock Member Tom Cherry Member Deborah Gore Member Ronnie Hatley Member Jonathan Wall Member Constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Robert Singletary Director of Golf Eric Hunt Head Golf Professional Merlin Tielkemeier Superintendent Paul Slechta City of Grapevine Council Member Michael Scheel Persimmon’s Bar & Grill CALL TO ORDER Tom Cherry call to order at 5:06pm. CITIZEN COMMENTS Rich Martin made comments about his golf experiences and spoke for 10 minutes. New Business 1) Robert Singletary mentioned the golf operation was running on all cylinders while rounds are slightly down revenue in every category is up. Overall revenue is up 2%. With the new clubhouse and nicer merchandise in the golf shop, merchandise revenue continues to be up... 24%. We are selling more golf equipment than ever before. The driving range continues to be full even with the new mats (up 27%). The new mats have helped with turf conditions as we are on the mats Monday – Thursday. We are getting more requests for outings of various sizes. We are blending these groups in with other play where we see fit. We were able to replace batteries in 64 carts with the new Trojan AC battery. The amp numbers are very positive with the new batteries. RS was promoted to Director of Golf; Eric Hunt was promoted to Head Golf Professional and we hired Gabe Altshule as assistant professional. RS has been talking to Stev Wolford to design a much-improved practice facility with the additions of a putting green, chipping green and possibly a par 3 course. RS and Merlin have also been in talks with a city engineer to design the reinforcement lake edges on Mockingbird #8 green and #9 tee. 2) RS informed the board about the discussions about the old clubhouse an d concourse on remodeling or any renovations that may take place. Any changes must make sense for the entire operation. If the concourse has any increase in business based upon any renovations, we would have to increase the number of parking spots. 2 3) Eric Hunt talked about the success he is having with his Get Golf Ready clinics. He has 2 Level 1 clinics and they have both been full. His May Level 2 clinic is full and he is taking signups for his June Level 1 clinic. The junior academy attendance has increase to 15 kids and Gabe is helping EH with these clinics. They have taken the kids on the course more the past couple of months and where they can blend in with other 9 holes play. 4) Michael Scheel discussed Persimmon’s past several months. They promoted Taylor to head chef since Koby left. Taylor implemented a new menu as of April 1 st. Revenue has increased with the extended hours and better golfing weather. On April 1 st the Bunker opened and has done very well. It is only open Friday – Sunday due to staffing but MS wants it open every day of the week but will need to increase his staff in order to do so. Pre-made food along with a vary of different drinks has been a bi g bonus. Tom Cherry asked about calling in orders before we arrive at Bunker and MS commented about the challenges of putting a phone in the Bunker. MS would like to use QR codes on the GPS to do advanced orders to speed up play. They have had some succ esses with finding a sponsor to help with the Par 3 contest with Tito’s Vodka being in attendance the 1st Par 3. A survey was conducted and sent to Annual Pass Holder, GGA members and Gold Card Holders. Some of the comments they are addressing are: prices to high, faster food, simple options, more staffing and more beverage cart presence. May will be a big month with several groups. 5) Merlin Tielkemeier commented about the golf course conditions . He is very disappointed with the chemical (PoaCure) they sprayed to treat and get rid of the poanna on the greens. He has started to mow the greens shorter in order to stress the poa for the immediate future. The heat of the summer will get rid of the poa, but talking with other superintendents they will be changing some of their pre-emergent schedules and chemicals they will use. Bermuda weather is a total temperature of 150 degrees (low & high temps added together). In general, the golf course is good but the increase in play the past 2 years has had its effect. MT will need to sod a couple of tee boxes, sod the front driving range tee and the entry work they completed a couple of weeks ago. RS got a text from Bryan Humphries that the girls finished 2nd place in regionals and made state. The Boys finished 5th but did not make state. Michael Chevalier qualified for the state. CONSIDERATION of MINUTES Consideration to approve the minutes from the January 20 th, 2022 meeting were approved by a motion by Tom Cherry with a second from Tom Kormondy. ADJOURNMENT Tom Cherry asked for an adjournment of the meeting (5:52pm) and a second was made by Louis Capone. All were in favor and no one opposed. ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________________________ _____________________ Robert Singletary Tom Cherry Director of Golf Chairman