Commission discusses capital budget, gift fund and course maintenance updates

Commissioners received several operational and administrative updates during new business and other items.

Gift fund: Speaker 2 reported a recent deposit of $515.15 into the Parker Golf Course gift fund. Commissioners said fundraising strategy remains under development.

Capital budget and rendering: Speakers noted a capital-improvement appropriation originally cited at $50,000 with a current capital balance shown as $31,600. Speaker 4 said the rendering related to building improvements came from Morton Builders Engineering; Speaker 2 said they would follow up with Patrick to trace earlier expenditures and confirm the remaining funds.

ATM switch: Speaker 1 said he has been in contact with Time Federal Credit Union about replacing the current Continental Credit Union ATM and plans to meet with credit-union staff to clarify fees and rebates; no contract decision was made.

Course maintenance: Speaker 3 reported greens and tee aeration went well and fairway aeration and slice seeding are planned for fall; tee times may be delayed to 8:00 a.m. during work. He also said longer-term priorities include asphalting some cart-path inclines and restoring bunkers.

Hole 5 lighting: Commissioners discussed a light at hole 5 that is sometimes left off; they proposed adding a reminder sign at the tee box and considering reinstalling a bell to signal that the range/light is clear. No procurement or budget transfers were approved at the meeting.

Next steps: staff will trace capital expenditures with Patrick, report back on the rendering source and provide cost estimates if restoration projects are recommended.