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ENCINITAS RANCH GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
ENCINITAS CIVIC CENTER—LILAC ROOM
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVE
TUESDAY,AUGUST 23,2011, at 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairman Dean called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Gus Vina, Bill Dean, Cindy Jacob, and Jim O'Grady (Interim Parks
and Recreation Director).
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Peter Cota-Robles.
ALSO PRESENT: Rod Linville, Kent Graff, John McNair, JC Resorts; Chris Calkins,
Carltas; Jay Lembach, Nancy Sullivan, Greg Shields, and Kathy
Hollywood, Board Secretary.
There being a quorum present,the meeting was in order.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
There were no oral communications.
Members introduced themselves and welcomed new Encinitas City Manager Gus Vina to the
Board.
Chairman Dean expressed his condolences and sadness on the passing away of Board Member/
City of Encinitas Director of Engineering Peter Cota-Robles. He asked everyone to join him in a
moment of silence in honor of Peter.
AGENDIZED BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes of 6-28-11 Regular Meeting Contact Person: Board Secretary
Hollywood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes.
ACTION:
Jacob moved, O'Grady seconded to approve the 6-28-11 Regular Meeting Minutes
corrected to change "Jim" to "O'Grady" on page 2 under Actions for Items 4 and 5.
Motion carried. Ayes: Vina, Dean, Jacob, O'Grady Nays: None. Absent: Cota-
Robles.
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Dean,Jacob, O'Grady. Nays: None. Absent: Cota-Robles. V
5 Encinitas Ranch"Green"Marketins Plan. Contact Person: JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod
2. Review Summary of Revenues and Expenditures/Financial Statement/Update on Capital
Reserves for June and July. Contact Person: JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
Mr. Linville reviewed the revised Summary of Revenues and Expenditures/Financial Statements for
June that were handed out at the meeting. He stated that July's statements were not finalized and
will be reviewed at the September Board Meeting. Mr. Graff reviewed the Capital Reserves for
June.
Chairman Dean asked for clarification on the Board of Directors fees line item listed on the
Summary Financial Statement dated June 30, 2011. Mr. McNair stated he will research the item
and provide information to Chairman Dean.
3. Discussion and Possible Adjustment to Cart Fleet Lease. Contact Persons: JC Resorts: John
McNair/Rod Linville
Mr. Linville reviewed the current Cart Fleet Lease and stated that staff is currently reviewing
several options for possible adjustment to the lease. He stated that a report, with recommendations,
will be provided for review at the September Board Meeting.
4. Capital Expenditure Project Adjustment. Contact Person: JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod
Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and approve Capital Expenditure Project
Adjustment.
Mr. Linville stated that staff is requesting an amendment to the Capital Expenditures to reallocate
funds for the purchase of two new computers for the Pro Shop.
ACTION:
Jacob moved, Vina seconded to reallocate Capital Expenditures to provide for the
purchase of new computer equipment for the Pro Shop. Motion carried. Ayes: Vina,
Dean,Jacob, O'Grady. Nays: None. Absent: Cota-Robles.
5. Encinitas Ranch"Green"Marketing Plan. Contact Person: JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod
Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss report.
Mr. McNair reviewed the current"Green"marketing plan which highlights the improved green
appearance of the Golf Course and environmentally friendly business practices. Mr. McNair also
reported on the successful Media Day conducted at the Golf Course.
Mr. Calkins suggested that recycling bins for plastic bottles be placed next to trash bins throughout
the course to improve the visibility of recycling efforts at the Golf Course.
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6. Marketing report and centralized call reservation center monthly update. Contact Person:
JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
Mr. McNair stated this report was included in Item 5 discussion.
7. Report on course enhancements. Contact Person: JC Resorts: Kent Graff and Chairman
Dean.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
Mr. Graff reviewed course enhancements including the purchase of new equipment,bunker
improvements, and progress of turf test areas. He stated that a report on the results of the turf test
areas will be provided to the Board in September and suggested that the September Board meeting
be conducted at the Golf Course so the Board can tour the course and see the course enhancements.
BOARD CONSENSUS:
There was Board Consensus to conduct the September 27,2011, Board Meeting at the
Golf Course Club House.
8. Report on incidents and accidents. Contact Person: JC Resorts: Rod Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
Mr. Linville reported on one incident where a man was struck in the head with an errant golf ball.
The man was taken to the emergency room and appeared to be ok.
9. Water Agreement Update. Contact Person: JC Resorts: John McNair/Rod Linville.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
Mr. McNair stated that San Elijo Joint Powers Authority requires access to the Encinitas Ranch
Golf Course maintenance and pumping facilities for the purpose of installing new monitoring
equipment to allow the SEJPA to control the recycled water meter and measure the level of water in
the irrigation pond remotely per the Surplus Recycled Water Agreement. He stated that General
Counsel is currently reviewing the agreement and that there should be no cost to ERGA.
Mr. Graff reviewed the system SEJPA is wanting to install and future opportunities for additional
storage ponds.
REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS AND/OR MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Linville stated that during the week of September 26, staff will be replacing range netting and
fencing which will affect range revenues for that week.
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Mr. O'Grady stated that the Encinitas NOW Fall 2011 City eNes group la Fridayland
about the Golf Course. He also stated that he golfed with a large professional
received many favorable comments about the golf course.
Mr. Vina reported on meetings with Encinitas Ranch Homeowners Associations
the ERGA Board serve as a
concerns about increased assessments. He requested that a member
representative to a subcommittee comprised of the City of Encinitas, ERGA, and the homeowners
associations to review the concerns and develop a plan of action.
Chairman Dean volunteered to serve as the representative to the subcommittee.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:
O'Grady moved, Jacob seconded to adjourn the meeting t 5: 10.m. Motion carried.
Ayes: Vina,Dean,Jacob,O'Grady. Nays: Non
Chairman Dean adjourned the meeting at 5:10 P.M.
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Kathy Hollywood,Board Secretary
Bill Dean, Chairman
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