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GolfCommission | 2020-07-14 | 2 | 7 OLD BUSINESS 7-A Facility and Renovation Report by Greenway Golf Umesh Patel of Greenway Golf stated that the junior tournament last Wednesday had been named in Nancy's honor. Mr. Patel stated that there is a lot of progress on the first seven holes of the north course which includes sodding. Water has been used at a minimum. In late July, they will begin shaping eight and nine and that will hopefully be sodded before the end of September. Time was lost between March 17 and May 7 due to the pandemic. Supply chains have been disrupted also, so the hope to have 9 holes open by the end of the year is not realistic anymore. Drainage and piping is continuing to be replaced. At this time, Mr. Patel stated that tentatively at the end of 2021, the first nine holes will be ready, with the hope that all 18 holes would be open by the end of 2022. He stated that messaging to the golf commission and the public will be done conservatively. Commissioner Loud expressed her concern over the fact that hot water is not working in the bathrooms. Mr. Patel will look into it and respond back. Chair Downing asked about renovation of the clubhouse, and Mr. Patel stated that it's on the back burner this year, but not next year. The bathrooms will be renovated prior to the clubhouse, were hoping to have them done sooner, but shutdown during the pandemic set that back. Mr. Patel addressed the safety issue, and have gone back to alternate stalls on the range, based on Alameda County numbers, and also gone back to 10 minute tee times on the Mif, as well as closing the back practice green to the general public. Tee times on the south will stay at 11-minute intervals as well as single rider carts. The pro shop is still not accessible inside. Staff at the driving range has increased to pick up and sanitize the baskets and the machine. Signage on the new ball machine will be placed explaining that at this time, it is to be used only the teaching pros. Mr. Patel explained that we are trying to stay ahead of any new mandates by either the City or the County regarding Covid-19, and we're grateful for one of the businesses that is allowed to be open. Mr. Patel stated that Joe VanWinkle has returned to retired life, and resigned last week. Vinny has become the senior superintendent, Jason Cook is the facilities manager, Pedro Oviedo has been assigned the range and the Par-3, Brett Morrison will be responsible for the pro shop and the tee sheet, Cheri Corfey the HR Manager and Todd Lee, our finance director. Mr. Patel stated that there have been movies shown on Friday nights in the parking lot, through the assistance of Alameda Theater. Chair Downing asked about the future of teaching and growing golf, and Mr. Patel stated there have been discussions with current instructors regarding how to bring 2 Golf Commission Minutes -Tuesday, - July 14, 2020 | GolfCommission/2020-07-14.pdf |