In attendance were Bryan Frater, Willie Robison, Sherrie Weller, Marie Bidney, Joe Mosley, Ray Sturch, Travis Stone and Clint Martin. Staff attendance: Steve Jernudd.

President Bryan Frater called the meeting to order.

Minutes for Approval:

The Minutes from the February Stated Meeting were approved as submitted.

Committee Reports:

Financial: Joe Mosley gave report

Architectural: Willie Robison reported for the month of February, the Architectural Department sent out 52 violation letters with 51 corrected violations. There were 6 violation charges levied.

Building and Grounds: Bryan Frater reported that the basic structure on the bathhouse is complete. We are soliciting bids for replacement of the golf maintenance building and should be receiving insurance premiums within next 30 days.

Communications: Marie Bidney reported the Lake Forester should be out by April 1.

Food and Beverage: Steve Jernudd gave report. The menus at the Yacht Club and 19th hole have been revised. Happy hour is going great, dinner and bingo is still going strong, there will be music on the deck on Sunday’s at the Yacht Club and other venues in the works as well.

Greens: Ray Sturch reported since the February meeting we have added 2 new members. We are continuing to experience increased play from both members and guests. Both courses have been re-rated by the Alabama Golf Association (AGA); we will have the results soon. Since the February report Derrick’s crew has taken down another 10 trees and cleared the wooded area to the right of #5 green. Demolition of the old shop is well underway. Another couple of days of cleanup will see this completed. We have received temporary storage trailers and some new lease equipment. The rest of the leased equipment will be received as needed and as we can accommodate it.

Lake: Bryan Frater reported a request has been made for a qualification award contract, should know something by the middle of April.

Recreation: Sherrie Weller reported pools should be opening on schedule; work is currently being done to bring pools up to code. Tennis is in good shape, it is under budget. There will be a Junior Angler Fishing Tournament to be held at the Yacht Club on May 2nd.

Yacht Club and Marina: Marie Bidney reported slip rentals are down, suggested running ad in paper that there are slips available at the Lake Forest Marina and getting cart a for the Marina.

General Manager Report: No Report

Member Comments:

Henry Grothaus presented to the board some ideas for the Lake Forest Scholarship Program that he would like to see implemented.

Old Business:

Infrastructure Improvements to Lake Forest: Victoria Phelps absent, motion to table was made by Bryan Frater, Sherrie Weller seconded the motion.

New Business:

Stable Contract: Sherrie Weller reported that she will be meeting with Joe Hall and Steve Jernudd next week to address some concerns regarding the stables. By the April meeting we should have a contract signed and issues resolved.

Golf Course Lease Equipment: Due to the catastrophic event with the fire, one of our first reactions was to immediately contact suppliers and go through the process to establish a new lease for critically needed maintenance equipment. Ray Sturch made a motion to approve the lease, Joe Mosley seconded the motion, motion passed.

Funding for Loss due to Maintenance Shed Fire: Joe Mosley made a motion for a one time charge of $25 for incurred expense, Ray Sturch seconded the motion, motion passed. 7 – 1 (Clint Martin, Nay)

Insurance Escrow: Ray Sturch made a motion to table, Willie Robison seconded the motion, motion passed.

Lake Forest Infrastructure: Willie Robison reported that as a board, we should write letters to the city council of our dismay regarding the roads and infrastructure in Lake Forest. We should have the city’s support for our road improvements.

Sherrie Weller made a motion to suspend rules in order to discuss the 2009 Lake Forest Scholarship; Willie Robison seconded the motion. After board discussion Sherrie Weller made a motion to reduce the 2009 Scholarship from five $1000 recipients to two $1000 recipients, Travis Stone seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Board Comments:

Sherrie Weller gave dates for the next worksession and stated meetings and reminded everyone of the Junior Angler Fishing Tournament on May 2nd.

Adjournment