Chapter 12 · Public Property

Article 3. Municipal Golf Course

Sections 12-301 to 12-308 · 8 sections

12-301 Golf course board.

The board of directors of the municipal golf course shall constitute a body corporate and politic possessing the equal powers of a corporation for public purposes under the name and style of “The Board of Directors of the Russell Municipal Golf Course.”

(Ord. 1278, Sec. 1)

12-302 Same; appointment, term, vacancies, compensation.

The board shall consist of seven (7) members. The President of the Men's Golf Association and the President of the Ladies Golf Association shall serve as board members. The additional five (5) members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. From those five (5) members, one (1) shall be a member of the Men's Golf Association and one (1) shall be a member of the Ladies Golf Association. The remaining three (3) members shall not be members of either golf association. The term for each member appointed by the mayor shall be three (3) years. The director of the City's public works department shall be an ex-officio member of the board but shall not have any voting power. Vacancies occasioned for whatever reason from the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. Members of the board shall not receive compensation for their services.

(Ord. 1278, Sec. 2; Ord. 1548, Sec. 1; Ord. 1562, Sec. 1; Ord. 2030)

12-303 Same; officers, meetings.

The members of the board shall, at their first meeting in February of each year, elect from their members a chairperson, a secretary, and other officers as they may deem necessary. The board shall fix the date and place of its regular meetings. Regular meetings shall occur at least every three (3) months. Special meetings may be called as determined by the board or as provided in the board's bylaws.

(Ord. 1278, Sec. 3; Code 2018; Ord. 2030)

12-304 Same; powers and duties.

The board shall have the following powers and duties:

(a)To make and prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the golf course facilities by golfers using such facilities and shall submit such rules and regulations to the governing body for approval and enactment.

(b)To make recommendations to the governing body concerning the over-all operation of the golf course facilities including alterations, modifications, operation, maintenance and other such matters as from time to time may be brought to their attention.

(c)To sit as a control body for the enforcement of the rules and regulations pertaining to the utilization of the golf course facilities and to make recommendations to the governing body concerning the enforcement of such rules and regulations and sanctions as may be necessary against individuals violating the rules as may be necessary for the enforcement of such rules and regulations. The board shall not have authority to enact enforcement provisions and the governing body shall have full authority for the enactment thereof.

(d)To act as a planning and advisory board to the governing body in all matters pertaining to the golf course facilities and to perform such other duties as the governing body from time to time may request or require.

(Ord. 1278, Sec. 4)

12-305 Family annual membership.

Two family members residing in the same household may purchase an annual membership for themselves for $490.00. Once a family membership is purchased then persons less than 18 years of age residing in the same household may be added to the family membership for $60.00 per person. In addition, a family member over 18 years of age who is a full-time student and resides at least part-time in the household may be added to the family annual membership for $60.00.

(Ord. 1470; Ord. 1541; Ord. 1602; Ord. 1706; Ord. 1748; Ord. 1762, Sec. 1; Ord. 1914)

12-306 Single annual membership.

(a)Single annual memberships for an individual is $365.00

(b)Junior memberships for youth 18 years of age and younger with play limited to Monday through Friday and after 4:00 P.M. on weekends and holidays is $85.00.

(c)Single monthly memberships, running from the 1^st day of the month to the last day of the month is $100.00.

(Ord. 1470; Ord. 1541; Ord. 1602; Ord. 1706; Ord. 1748; Ord. 1762, Sec. 1; Ord. 1846; Code 2018; Ord. 1914)

12-307 Daily green fees.

(a)Daily greens fees for 9 holes, $15.00, for 18 holes, $19.00, during weekdays, except holidays.

(b)Daily greens fees for 9 holes, $17.00, for 18 holes, $21.00, during weekends and holidays.

(c)Daily greens fees for 9 holes, $2.00 for local students with tee time beginning 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

(Ord. 1470; Ord. 1541; Ord. 1569; Ord. 1602; Ord. 1665; Ord. 1733; Ord. 1762; Ord. 1763, Sec. 1; Ord. 1846; Code 2018; Ord. 1937; Ord. 1980)

12-308 Trail fees.

There is hereby assessed a trail fee for golfers operating personal golf carts on the course as follows:

(a)Annual fee $90.00 per golf cart

(b)Daily Fee $10.00 per golf cart

All such fees shall be paid in advance.

(Ord. 1602; Ord. 1665; Ord. 1733; Ord. 1762; Ord. 1821; Ord. 2017)