Kaskaskia Country Club

Minutes for Kaskaskia Country Club Board Meeting May 7, 2008

President Chad Strader called the meeting to order at 7:00P. M. May 7^th 2008.

Those present were as follows: Al Froman, Dave Gilbert, Dick Heim, Gerald Taylor, Kevin Hohlbauch, Butch Mast and Debbie Chenoweth. Grounds keeper Kevin Bishop was present.

Dick Heim made a motion to accept John Connor’s resignation from the Board. Kevin Hohlbauch second motion and motion carried. Tim Jones was present and accepted the position that John left. Dave Gilbert made a motion to accept Tim to the board with Kevin second. Motion carried.

The minutes of the April meeting where reviewed. Al Froman made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Kevin Hohlbauch second and motion carried.

All bills where reviewed and Al Froman made a motion to pay all. Kevin Hohlbauch second and motion carried.

The treasure report was reviewed. Debbie had the rates of Certificates of Deposit from two local banks. Al Froman and Chad Strader are going to check with other sources for higher rates. Dick Heim made a motion at accept the treasurer’s report and Dave Gilbert second. Motion carried.

Gerald Taylor made a motion to raise Jill Hohlbauch rate of pay from $30.00 to $40.00 per month. Dick Heim second motion and motion carried. (Kevin Hohlbauch refrained from voting)

Groundskeeper – Kevin Bishop

• Kevin Gibson worked one week and quite for a higher paying job. James Hart worked one week and left for a higher paying job. Kevin is going to runner ads in the local papers for more help.
• 72 Saplings trees where planted. Al Froman going to donate more trees and have them planted.
• The water system is up and running. Some sprinklers need to be replaced and the over loads on panel needs replace. Kevin is going to get more information.
• Roll up door on shop is broke. It will take $200.00 to repair and $800.00 to replace the entire door. Dave Gilbert made a motion to repair both tracks and get new springs on existing door. Kevin Hohlbauch second and motion carried.
• Air faction day will be May 19, 2008 Dry brush should be here by then.
• Pat Connlin would like to spray weeds in the ruff area only. He will use sprayer and a four wheeler. Kevin gave his permission.
• Greens are all coming along except number 9. Cutting a tree was discussed, to give more sunshine. The board is going to look at the green and think about it this month.
• Kevin was ask to get cart signs out and use paint around the greens. The Gang Bangers will be asked again to only use two carts per hole.

Managers report – Dennis Jumper

• Channel three Home page contacted Dennis to advertise Kaskaskia Country Club.

We would give away rounds of golf with a cart. Dennis is good with expense and thinks it would be great for club. He is checking out if we can put on there to call for Tee time.

• Had some problems with kids at Prom drinking. The policy will now be that if anyone leaves the building with out an adult they can not come back in.
• No one has been to check on the floor in the hall. Dave is to call Susan with Wright Furniture and get her out to look.
• Dennis is buying new sandwich machine and needs 3 110 outlets in kitchen. He also needs a stainless steel shelf to attach to the wall. Kevin made a motion for the club to buy shelf and put in as many 110 outlets that $500.00 will cover. Al Froman second motion and motion carried.
• A member that has not paid and is playing golf was discussed. Name will be posted on the door starting Thursday.
• In lieu of membership drive Dennis wants to have BBQ cook off in the fall. Have it out side and maybe even a band.
• Raccoons are getting into trash. Mike Hilgenburge has trap
• Jerry Blaudow is doing Jr. Golf lessons at a cost of $25.00 for members $100.00 for non members.
• Dennis reported a small crack in the urinal in men’s restroom.
• Dennis would like to put a TV on the porch this summer. He would put on a cart so it could be rolled in and out.

Clubhouse – Dave Gilbert

• Dave is to contact Susan with Wright Furniture about the floor tile.

Social and Members – Dick Heim

• 50 60 Dance went well.
• BBQ in fall and formal Christmas dinner and dance are being discussed

Grounds and Greens – Gunner Taylor

• Mower working fine
• Markers here but no spikes. Debbie is to call and get them coming before paying that bill
• New flag is up and hose reel in cart shed is up and working
• Club needs three new plaques for the walls Debbie is to call Caroline Sanders at the Atwood State Bank to see if they will donate more.
• Check to see if the road pack we have is usable

Finance –

• Chad appointed Al Froman to take John Connor place as chairman of the finance committee.

Golf – Kevin Hohlbauch

• Scrabbles going well
• Owaka tourney is all planned and will have a sign up sheet in club house
• Agri Fab wanting free rounds of golf for a fund raiser. Chad is going to check into that. Will ask for round from Sullivan for Jimbo Outing.

New Business

• Debbie had e-mail with price of golf cart to raffle off. This raffle will take place at
• The action for the big Calcutta. Limited number of tickets will be 400 sold at $25.00 a piece or 5 for $100.00 This money will go to Golf Course Improvements. Gunner Taylor will take care of getting tickets printed when we are sure Little Egypt still has the cart. Cost of cart that was quoted was $4400.00

Dave Gilbert made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Kevin Hohlbauch second. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted

Debbie Chenoweth

Secretary