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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Scottsboro Parks & Recreation Board Meeting




Better known as the Goose Pond Colony Park Board. Their monthly meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Notice is posted on the front door to the Park Office.


Old Business: 1) Golf Pro hire: Ryan Patterson was hired, it was reported he was the Pro for Huntsville Country Club, was employed there for 9 years and served as pro for several other courses around the country. 2) Pro Shop Inventory, $2100 credit given for returned golf balls. Nike Clubs on consignment from Nike were returned. Sales were good and many items are reduced in price by 15%. It was reported that an inventory system will be implemented for the Pro Shop. 3) Plantation Point Pool & Fence issue is not resolved. Apparently no one can seem to locate an agreement between the Scottsboro Park and Recreation Board and the Home Owners Association as to responsibilities. 4) Traffic Control Discussion concerning Goose Pond Docks, acceleration lane to be installed on road. It was stated that funding of turn lane will be less than $2400.00, the board voted to approve the construction.


New Business: 1) Special Projects Review, $209,000 was allocated with $166,000 expended. The deck area around the swimming pool was approved for repair. Many other repairs are in the process of completion or have been recently completed. 2) General Manager Report. a. Surplus property list was given to the Board. GPC Manager, Lyle Sosebee, stated the surplus items would be sold on GovDeals.com. b. Electrical rate increase will be realized due to rate increases and increased numbers of campers in campground. c. Swimming Pool Schedule, repairs should be complete by May 15. It was mentioned that the pool cement liner will need to be replaced next year, estimated cost will be $18,000. There was also a discussion concerning a low diving board and insurance costs involving a diving board. d. Spring Fling Golf Tournament was very successful. Many names were mentioned in appreciation for assisting in the event. 3) Financial Report: comments were made, looks good, ahead of last years statement. 4) Manager Reports: most areas were covered during the meeting. It was stated by the director of Course Maintenance & Greens Keeper that the course is in good shape, greens good, fertilizer has been spread.


After the meeting was adjourned I made inquiry concerning the financial statement. This is the half way point in the current fiscal year. I requested specific figures as to income and expenses. The following is provided: Total income was $923,295; total expenses were $1,047,661, this leaves a net income of -(negative) $124,365.

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