Here follows a summary of the main matters that the Board discussed at the 22nd August 2024 meeting:
Clubhouse Redevelopment Presentation
- Concept Design Presentation: Steve Healy, Patricia Biszewski, and Geoff McWilliam presented the Concept Design and Journey PowerPoints to the Board.
- Acknowledgements: Steve Healy thanked all of the Clubhouse Redevelopment Committee, and the design review group Patricia Biszewski, Geoff McWilliam and John Wynne for their hard work.
- Project Timeline: Covered key milestones from 2016 rezoning to the 2021 SPC report.
- “Do Nothing” Approach: Board emphasized the need for a comprehensive Tyrrells report with current estimates and compliance costs.
- TOD Planning Reforms: Geoff McWilliam discussed TOD planning reforms (which do not apply to KGC but KGC falls within the 400-800m zone of Killara Station).
- Design Concepts: Various concepts and designs were presented.
- Driving Range and DA Application: Public access and DA application process discussed.
- QS Costing: To be provided by mid/end of September.
- Revenue Allocation: 100% of car park sales revenue not to be used for the Club House Project.
- Member Presentations: Date to be set once member survey closes and responses analysed but now likely November 2024. Board to assist with additional member presentations and Q&A sessions.
CEO Report
- Recruitment Process: Progress on recruiting a new Superintendent; interviews scheduled for next week.
- Membership Feedback Survey: Over 400 responses received (as at Board meeting date); reminder emails to be sent.
- Operational Updates: Updates on tree maintenance, new golf carts, and price adjustments. Tree maintenance work scheduled for next week and during course closure days.
- GBAS Club Benchmarking Report 2023: Main findings to be summarised and distributed to Members.
General Business
- Tee Time Equality: Tony Percival updated the board on Tee Time Equality work; awaiting final legal advice.
