Kaskaskia Country Club Board Meeting

April 2, 2008

President Chad Strader called the April 2, 2008 meeting of the Kaskaskia Country Club Board meeting to order. Those present: Al Froman, Gerald Taylor, Dick Hein, Kevin Hohlbauch, Butch Mast, Dave Gilbert and Debbie Chenoweth. Greens keeper Kevin Bishop was also present.

The board reviewed the minutes from March 5, 2008. Al Froman made a motion to accept and Dave Gilbert second. Motion carried.

We had twelve new applications for membership and six changes in membership. Kevin Hohlbauch made a motion to accept all members and changes Dave Gilbert second the motion. Motion carried.

All bills where reviewed. Debbie will talk to John Connor about getting money from the Jimbo fund for the greens mower. Dick Hein made a motion to pay all bills and Gunner Taylor second. Motion carried.

The list of paid members was reviewed and decided due to inclement weather no notices would be sent until next month. We received two months rent from Clyde as was agree.

Dave Gilbert made a motion to accept the treasures report and Dick Hein second. Motion carried.

Green keepers: Kevin Bishop

• Kevin reported add a phase was installed.
• The new greens mower is here.
• Corey passed his pesticide test. The board agreed to give him a 0.50 raise.
• Kevin has hired Kevin Gibson of Arcola to work this summer. Rate of pay 8.00 per hour.
• Kevin would like the following signs replace. Course closed and cart paths only. We are getting different bids.
• Kevin is to start a new greens nursery south of the 17 tee block. This will not be functional until next year. The cost is not to exceed $1,000.00 with out approval.
• Kevin reported a big screen TV and other junk dumped behind cart shed.

Butch Mast presented a proposal for new equipment shed for Kevin. The cost would be around the $35,000 range. It is something for everyone to think about. Until then the board thing moving carts around so a place can be made in the winter for some of the new equipment.

Managers: Dennis Jumper

• Floor tile in hall is looking bad. Wright Furniture will be contacted and asked for a rep from Antic to come look at the floor.
• Dennis asked for list of junior golfers that have paid. He will let them play one time and then have to have their money.
• Dennis had eight of the new dinning room chairs that need repair. Butch will pick the up and take care of that.
• The door to the storage room needs repaired.
• Dennis would like to close the big dinning room on rainy and slow nights. If there are complaints from the members this will have to stop.
• The members will be able to use March food coupons later as the cards where not done on time.
• The room rent for the Raggedy Ann will be $100.00 for each day

Club House: Dave Gilbert

• Phil Kitchen gave Dave a phone number and web site to check out the update.

Debbie will do this. It is our concern regarding a back up for the system

• The gates that hide the trash need to be fixed so they will lock and not swing.

Grounds and Greens: Gerald Taylor

• Equipment is ready to go
• Men are raking and cleaning up
• Moved old ice machine in to locker room. Discussed running water
• Greens brush matt was looked at for $350.00. Dave made a motion to purchase this and Kevin second. Motion carried
• Gunner got approval to purchase a hose real with hose from S & K.
• The top soil coming in is still a go. Waiting on weather to clear.

Social: Dick Hein

• Casino night was a success for club but not many ate at the buffet
• Sock Hop in April will be CDs and it will be an order from menu meal
• The ladies have asked that green fees be waved for their Ladies guest day. Kevin made a motion to wave green fees and Dick second.
• Discussion on having a golf cart raffle this year. We will get pricing on a new cart for this raffle.

Finance: John Connor Absent

Golf: Kevin Hohlbauch

• Women and men’s handicap tournament will be held same day.
• Schedule for all golf events are set
• Jr. golf fees to remain the same.

There was no new business.

Kevin Hohlbauch made a motion to adjourn meeting and Butch second. Motion carried

Respectfully Submitted

Debbie Chenoweth

Secretary