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Agenda
City of Grapevine, Texas
Golf Course Advisory Board
April 18, 2024 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 Golf Course Advisory
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 1st Quarter (Robert Singletary)
2) Golf Course maintenance report (Merlin Tielkemeier)
3) Persimmons Bar and Grill update (Archie Grine)
4) Instructional programs & golf outings (Eric Hunt)
Consideration of minutes
Consider approval of the minutes of the January 18, 2024 meeting and take any
necessary action.
Adjournment
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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 12th DAY
of April 2024 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 18th day of April 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Golf Course, 3800 Fairway
Drive, with the following members present:
Louis Capone
Mario Valles
Robert Blalock
Tom Cherry
Deborah Gore
Ronnie Hatley
Dion Christison
Bryan Humphreys
Jonathan Wall
Member (Present)
Member (Not Present)
Member (Present)
Member (Present)
Member (Present)
Member (Not Present)
Member (Present)
Member (Not Present)
Member (Present)
Constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Robert Singletary
Director of Golf
Eric Hunt
Head Golf Professional
Merlin Tielkemeir
Head Superintendent
Archie Grine
Restaurant Manager
Paul Slechta
City of Grapevine Council Member
CALL TO ORDER
Tom Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:02pm.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments.
New Business
1) Robert commented on the executive summary report for the 2nd quarter. The 2"d
quarter was very interesting and weather impacted 20 days with covered greens.
Rounds, green fees and merchandise was down from prior year, but cart fees were up
(due to CF increase). YTD on pace and higher than prior year.
Batteries have been replaced in all carts as Trojan stood by their product. We will have
new carts in the FY2025. We have had plenty of repairs to the carts due to towing
issues. The new carts may have a better towing system, but unlikely.
The Grapevine CVB is sponsoring the Texas Women's Open which would bring more
exposure to the golf course and city. The course will be closed Tuesday — Friday.
The challenges we experienced were weather impacted and we are still trying to
balance the demand for outings and everyday public play. The golf shop staff has
changed a little in the past couple of months... we hired Kendall Witt as a shop
attendant and Lance Venable passed away on April 1st. The GGA is considering
renaming their employee scholarship after Lance. There was some talk about moving
the wall of fame to the new putting green wall outside the golf shop.
The short game facility was approved by the city council. The new facility would include
a 3 tiered chipping green, 2 target greens and extend the back 2 tees on the driving
range. Lou asked about if we talked to the Corp about the removal of any trees. We
discussed some of the trees we could remove or raise the canopies by the new short
game facility. Tom asked if there was any private money that was contributed to the
project and RS said no.
2) Merlin commented on the golf course conditions. Bermuda growing weather is
needed and wanted to start growing grass. We have verticut and brushed the top of the
grass to help treat the Poa. If the Bermuda grass on the greens would start growing, it
would help the greens putt better and choke out the Poa.
Merlin and his crew have scheduled little projects and are preparing for the TWO. TC
asked if the crew's responsibilities would change with the new short game area and he
said they would have a little bit more to mow than the old area but not much.
3) Archie commented on Persimmon's. The revenue is up from last year. The team is
very happy to come to work and want Persimmon's to do well. Reviews online are good
as more customers experience Persimmon's. We have booked more restaurant only
events than last year (receptions, birthday parties, etc...). Brunch has been a home run
on the weekends especially on Sunday's. The execution of tournament food is top
notch and comes out of the kitchen very fresh. We have lost some employees for
various reasons which is sad, but necessary. All signs are heading in the positive
directions.
4) Eric has commented on instruction programs and golf outings. The junior academy
continues to grow and David does a great job with them. He has grown so much where
he has to divide the class into age groups to give more individual attention to the
juniors. The individual instruction among the golf professionals have increased. My Get
Golf Ready clinics have continued to be at an all-time high and continue to take lessons
and are start playing 9 holes at the golf course.
The demand and inquire of golf outings continue. We are trying to find a good balance
of good quality outings and regular play. All outings 20 players or more must include
food from the restaurant. This is a win -win for both golf and Persimmon's.
CONSIDERATION of MINUTES
Consideration to approve the minutes from the January 18t", 2024 meeting were
approved by a motion by Lou Capone with a second from Dion Christison.
ADJOURNMENT
Tom Cherry asked for an adjournment of the meeting (5:42pm) and a second was made
by Robert Blalock. All were in favor and no one opposed.
ATTEST:
Robert Singletary
Director of Golf
APPROVED:
2
f
Tom Cherry
Chairman