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Home My WebLink About2025-07-17 Regular Meeting Agenda City of Grapevine, Texas Golf Course Advisory Board July 17, 2025 1:00 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) Oath of Office new members (Tara Brooks) 2) Summary of Golf Course operations 3rd Quarter (Robert Singletary) 3) Golf Course maintenance report (Merlin Tielkemeier) 4) Persimmons Bar and Grill update (Meghan Herrera) 5) Instructional programs & golf outings (Eric Hunt) 6) Projects update–Fairway Events Center, 2026 Greens resurface (Robert Singletary) Consideration of minutes Consider approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2025 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, Robert Singletary, at 817-410-3379 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 11th DAY of July, 2025 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 17th of July 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Golf Course, 3800 Fairway Drive, with the following members present: Louis Capone Member (Not Present) Mark Wykes Member (Present) Robert Blalock Member (Present) Tom Cherry Member (Not Present) Ronnie Hatley Member (Present) Dion Christison Member (Present) Jonathan Wall Member (Not Present) Ryan Gradke Member (Present) Cary Kyhl 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 (Not Present) Meghan Hererra Assistant Restaurant Manager Paul Slechta City of Grapevine Council Member CALL TO ORDER Tom Cherry called the meeting to order at 1:01pm. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments. New Business 1) Tara Brooks (City Secretary) gave the oath of office for Cary Kyhl, Dion Christison, and Ronnie Hatley. 2) Robert commented on the 3rd quarter reports. All lines of revenue are up with merchandise up 37% (due to big outing concept shop), range up 34% and total revenue up 16% of prior year. Persimmon’s revenue was up 22% due to good outing season along with non-golf events. Several successes were Poa on the greens disappeared with warmer weather, the Texas Women’s Open was a great success with fantastic weather and all 3 rounds were played. Cary Kyhl asked about the increase interest in the TWO… the CVB put more resources into the event with a jumbo tron and other advertising items. The weather helped as well, but more spectators were noticed. Some challenges was the remodeling of the Fairway Event Center and management once completed. Grapevine GC management along with CVB management have met about scheduling events in the future. Persimmon’s have hired new staff for the summer months. 2 3) Merlin was not present for his part of the presentation but RS commented on the golf course conditions. The amount of rain has helped with making the golf course green. The golf course is in great shape with the maintenance crew doing several summer projects while also daily maintenance. The tree on the corner of #9 Bluebonnet was cut down due to it dying and did not want to cause any damage to golfers. We talked about the possibility of doing a greens resurfacing which may start in May 2026. We have submitted it in our budget and will more than likely be approved. Our soil test recommends resurfacing 4 inches deep where they take out 4 inches of soil mix. This process would take around 4-5 months. Greens aerification will take place July 28 – 29. 4) Meghan commented on Persimmon’s. Persimmon’s had a great quarter with golf events and non-golf events with good weather in June. They have had few new hires for the summer and will be here during the fall months as well. They are always looking at ways to improve the menu with new items. 5) Eric commented on the instruction programs which continues to grow. David’s junior academy has grown so much he had to split his class up due to his growth on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s. The junior golf camps held over the summer months have increased dramatically and David has had to receive help from other employees. Chris Martin’s instruction schedule has slightly increased and continues to do a great job with beginners. The outing season was very successful in the 3rd quarter with different sizes of outings. Groups of 20+ players are required to do food in Persimmon’s. 6) RS updated everyone on the Fairway Events Center. Grapevine GC management team have had conversations with the CVB management. A join calendar is in the works for both departments. CONSIDERATION of MINUTES Consideration to approve the minutes from the April 17th, 2025 meeting were approved by a motion by Ronnie Hatley with a second from Robert Blalock. ADJOURNMENT Robert Singletary asked for an adjournment of the meeting (1:57pm) and a second was made by Dion Chrisison. All were in favor and no one opposed. ATTEST: ___________________________ Robert Singletary Director of Golf APPROVED: ___________________________ Tom Cherry Chairman