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Board Meeting
June 10, 2010

Board Present: Vince Peterson, Dan Ruff, Jim Hodge, Ken Mayer, Paul Frasier

Others Present: Marcia Biotti, Ron Barker, Rick Rauenhorst, Herb Kinsey, Ray Faraca

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. Minutes of the May 13, 2010 meeting were approved as read.

Membership: Approved Travis Costa, Tom Jefferies, David Langer, Kim Miller, Todd Pederson. Ken moved we amend Ray Faraca’s application to reflect his request that his first half dues cover his cart shed and trail fees. Because of his medical condition, if he is able to play, he will pay green fees. Paul 2nd, passed. Kip and Kyle Bircher requested we allow Barry’s boys be added to their memberships instead of juniors, Ken moved we allow it for one year, Jim 2nd, passed.

Advertising: Approved participating in KHQ Northwest Deals – We get 20 prime time commercials in a week (probably in mid July) on their website for a year. They will sell certificates for rounds of golf with buckets of balls that we honor as our cost. Ken so moved, Jim 2nd, passed.

Finance: Reviewed and approved the report.

Old Business: Dan is working on the water rights application. The bridge project is rain delayed – discussed locations. No feedback on the greens fees survey yet. Reviewed the attached letters from the DEQ and Terra Graphics responding to Jim’s inquiry about remediating the course. They don’t feel it is necessary.

New Business: Reviewed a card from Avista about killing weeds on the right of ways. Approved allowing the car show on August 21st to use #7 again this year. Ken so moved, Vince 2nd, passed.

Course: Spokane Transfer delivery truck broke the power line by the equipment shed. Avista is putting in a new power pole and the power will be hooked back up soon. It will cost about $2000. The work was to code at the time it was done and was grandfathered but when something needs to be changed it must meet the new codes. Spokane Transfer is checking with their insurance company. The Miller Cup is moved to the 2nd weekend in August because of the all class reunion. The damaged greens are being fixed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marcia Biotti, Secretary

Board Meeting
May 13, 2010

Board Present: Vince Peterson, Ron Hagman, Dan Ruff, Jim Hodge, Ken Mayer, Doug Johnston

Others Present: Marcia Biotti, Ron & Maureen Barker, Mike Claymore

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Minutes of the April 8, 2010 meeting were approved as read.

Membership: Approved Charles Fields, Chase Jerome, Cliff Karst, Chad Martello, Keith Sims and Bob Sepa.

Finance: YTD, we’re up about $4400. Reviewed and approved the report.

Old Business: Dan is handling the water rights application. Need a copy of our permit and a plat map of the acreage. Concerning the EPA letter Jim wrote, we are expecting information from the EPA and DEQ. The fire mitigation brush clearing is being done. The range fence was fixed. Jaime’s paint job is going great. Doug moved we put the equipment bridge between 7 & 8 or were it fits the best; Ron 2nd; passed. It will cost about $400.

New Business: Will put a survey on the greens fees sign-in sheet to see how they found us and hopefully track our advertising dollars. Gordon Turner donated rain gutters. Discussed a problem with kids riding their bikes down the cart path by #7. Ron moved next year we raise the Sr. green fees price to $20; Vince 2nd; passed. The $5 trail fee should be enforced for non-members. Discussed trail fees for rental carts for next contract. Discussed leaving the discount day on Monday and eliminating the Thursday one for next year. Disabled carts need to be removed. Discussed the unauthorized $1600 spent on the tree trimming. We need to have board authorization for expenditures. Read a thank you note from Anita Wardwell.

Advertising: Decided not to do the “101 Things to Do” brochure ad at $470.

Course: Six breaks in the water system have been fixed since it was turned on last week.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marcia Biotti, Secretary

Board Meeting
February 11, 2010

Board Present: Vince Peterson, Ken Mayer, Dan Ruff, Jim Hodge, Paul Frasier, Doug Johnston

Others Present: Marcia Biotti, Ron & Maureen Barker

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. Minutes of the January 14, 2010 meeting were approved as read.

Finance: Reviewed and approved the report.

Course: Looks good for winter. People are playing.

Men’s Sports Committee: Men’s Opening has been changed to April 10th.

Advertising: Nothing new.

Old Business: Paul will contact Chuck about the website. Jim’s letter is still in the works.

The annual meeting will be March 11th at 7:00 pm. The board will meet at 6:00 pm. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marcia Biotti, Secretary

Board Meeting
January 14, 2010

Board Present: Vince Peterson, Ken Mayer, Dan Ruff, Ron Hagman, Jim Hodge, Paul Frasier

Others Present: Marcia Biotti

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 pm. Minutes of the November 12, 2009 meeting were approved as read.

Finance: Reviewed and approved the report. After reviewing 2009, it was decided to use those figures for the 2010 budget since no changes are anticipated. Discussed ways to save money and make more.

Old Business: Reviewed Jim’s letter concerning the sampling of the course, the results, possible contamination, etc. The rough draft is attached to the minutes. Ken moved we raise greens fees to $15 for 9 holes and $22 for 18; Ron 2nd; passed.

New Business: The annual meeting will be the 2nd Thursday in March. Jim Hodge and Paul Frasier’s terms will be up.

Meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marcia Biotti, Secretary

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