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2. He reported that the Mother's Day Equestrian Ride was a success at Potato Creek State Park. 3. An open house will be held this weekend at the Leeper Tennis Center. 4. Bounce rentals are very busy as schools close. 5. Rum Village Nature Center is doing their end of school activities. 6. The pools will be opening early in June. X. Comments by the Maintenance Superintendent 1. Mr. Martinez gave the Board a copy of the first quarterly review that he has instituted. 2. Over 250 hours have been spent prepping Howard Park for SB 150. 3. He wants to begin long term planning for each park by having the staff walk each park and report on the vision they see for it. 4. He reported on a previous request by Mr. Neal, that the mowing of Code Enforcement lots that have been cited for grass /weed violations has begun. Thus far 288 violations have been reported to us and 132 have been cut since May 18. XI. Comments by Director of Marketing 1. Mr. Bradley reported that new photos are being posted to our website. A member of the staff has dedicated himself to taking lots of pictures with new equipment for great pictures. XIL Comments by the Director of Golf Operations 1. Mr. Nowacki reported to the Board that while everyone else is trying to cut the grass, he is trying to grow it on approximately eight greens at Elbel and Erskine. A mysterious winter kill affected areas of the greens and killed the grass. His staff has been busy reseeding the areas to bring them back to the high standard that they are known for. Michigan State and Purdue have been consulted and it seems to have affected other courses in the area. 2. New marketing strategies seem to be working to bring in players from the Toledo and Fort Wayne areas. 3. The staff has been testing used equipment to purchase to replace several very old mowers. 4. Anniversaries for both courses are happening this year. Erskine is 90 years old and Elbel is 50. 5. The 2015 Superintendent's Outing will be held this July 31 at Elbel Golf Course. 6. Capital projects include the replacement of the decking at Erskine, improvements to the loft in the Erskine Clubhouse to accommodate meetings and small gatherings, and replacement, and door replacements at Erskine Maintenance. 7. A set of forward tees have been constructed on the Erskine course. 8. Window replacements and a remodel of the clubhouse are planned at Studebaker. 9. In addition, the fence along the fairway on hole number 1 at Studebaker is in need of replacement. It is 18 feet tall and was installed to protect the houses along the hole from golf balls. Options and estimates are being gathered. XIIL There being no more business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. by President Hill - -5 --