MEMBERS ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Tom Zechman and Chip Fox

GUEST PRESENT: None

ITEM NO. 1: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

No minutes of the previous meeting were available.

ITEM NO. 2: 2008 BUDGET

Tom Zechman presented the expenditures and revenues budgets which has been approved by the city commission. The budget was discussed in detail including questions and answers.

ITEM NO. 3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REPORT

Tom Zechman reported that $35,000 had been budget for new greens mowers. However, Kirt Huemmer was able to find two good used mowers at Muirfield Golf Course in Columbus, available for $20,000. Some of the available budgeted capital funding has been used for golf cart batteries ($8,600) and a new ball picker for the driving range ($2,800). The additional capital balance will be used as needed during the 2008 golf season.

ITEM NO. 4: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT

Tom Zechman distributed a copy of the RFP along with a list of consultants to whom the request was sent. He described the process and the purpose of the RFP to the board. The board will convene after proposals are received to review submittals.

ITEM NO. 5: 2008 FEE INCREASES

Tom Zechman described the City Manager's initiative for increased fees or reductions for expenditures for all budgets within the city. The board decided to hold a special meeting to make recommendations associated with this initiative. The special meeting will be held Monday, February 4 at 12 noon in the administrative conference room of the Municipal Government Complex.

ITEM NO. 6: GOLF COURSE PROFESSIONAL REPORT

Chip Fox provided his input during the meeting and will provide data on fees charged at other golf courses at the special meeting on February 4.

ITEM NO. 7: ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

There was a discussion about the possibility of bank draft payment for memberships. Gene Hill suggested the city speak with Lowell Nees at the Miami County YMCA.

ITEM NO. 8: NEXT MEETING

The next regular meeting is scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of February (February 27, 2008) at 12:00 noon in the administrative conference room of the Municipal Government Complex.

ITEM NO. 9: ADJOURN

Bob Heckman moved to adjourn the meeting and Kyle Fox seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Minutes as prepared by Tom Zechman.