Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 09 27

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes August 23, 2021 Page 3of5 • The updated Senior Resource Guide has been disseminated in a variety of ways. In addition, staff has supported seniors with resource calls, outreach and care calls, and medical equipment loans. Katie Beasley reported that the fall would bring increased services. • Staff will reintroduce more programs, provide two-day trips per month, and provide events to promote wellness and customer appreciation. • Seniors will be able to enjoy special holiday events. Board members expressed appreciation for the Senior Center staff and their excellent work in providing support, activities, programs, and food for the seniors in the community. Golf Course Update Nathan reported that the Golf Course Subcommittee met and talked about programming needs and facility needs. The committee plans to meet every two to three weeks. Several immediate goals are to create a project timeline and an RFP for financial feasibility. The Subcommittee will report back to the Board at our next meeting. Board members talked about the possibility of making the clubhouse more spacious by building a multistory building with more floors. If the clubhouse has to stay in the current location, that would be a way to increase its capacity. Parking spaces would also need to be maximized, and staff could consider ideas to encourage people to carpool. David Baril reported that cars overflowed into the neighboring area ten times last year. David Baril reported that the storage area for the golf carts is inadequate, with 65 carts crammed into a space that was designed to hold 50 carts. The Golf Course has issued an RFP to install a new artificial range tee on a concrete pad, with the hope of installation before the end of the year. Golf course attendance continues to exceed expectations. David Dean reported that hybrid mowers might be a possibility for the golf course at some point in the future. Electric mowers might be a good option for the greens. The equipment would need to be reliable and cost-effective. Nathan reported that the golf course uses a combination of organic and chemical controls. An organic -only management system would be too costly and labor- intensive. The golf course is pursuing Audubon certification, designated for protecting natural areas and wildlife habitats. Ginger Cross reported that the golf survey would be included in the September newsletter. The survey consists of general questions about the golf course and specific questions about a potential new clubhouse. 4