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Golf course leaders present finances; council debates rent, insurance and repairs
Summary
Representatives for the Tekoa golf course presented financial details and sought continued support; councilmembers questioned a $50/month lease, liability insurance, and who should pay water and sewer repairs, with CM Mike Hale proposing a $100/month rent and that the course pay its own water.
Scott Cocking, representing the golf course, provided the council with financial information and emphasized the community benefits of keeping the course open. He told the council the clubhouse is in poor condition and that the course lacks a large budget for repairs.
Brad Chandler asked questions about the golf operation's 501(c)(3) status. CM Mike Hale said he was concerned that the city was effectively subsidizing repairs while the lease required just $50 per month; Hale proposed increasing the rent to $100 per month and shifting water payments to the course. Steven Thomas noted a need to repair the sewer line at the golf course. CM Hale said he will draft revised lease language and get it to the mayor for review. The council discussed potential grant assistance from the Port of Whitman for clubhouse repairs and said they were soliciting bids for windows and siding.
