La Cumbre Country Club Blog

Proposed Work on Golf Course

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:36:09 GMT

Wayne's World

Dear La Cumbre Members,

I've been getting asked while in the field what we are doing on the 11th hole. So here is an overview of the changes in various areas.

With a layout of the 11th hole tee grounds, this could have some slight changes after Todd Eckenrode's field visits.

The 12th hole work is still under review if we will complete it this year or not.

Thanks, Wayne

8/4/21 Update

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:17:15 GMT

Reclaimed water project update for the week of 8/4/21

Thank you for your understanding and patience with our course projects, especially the ladies and their guests who played yesterday. We had quite a bit going on during this event with two road crossings and work on the 6th hole. Thank you again.

Everything we hoped to get completed this past week was completed. So, we are on track!

Here’s what is next:

Lash Contractors will be building a concrete vault in Calle Los Amigos to install the control valves for water delivery. (This is off-site and will not affect our golf course.)
11 and 12 tee areas will be under repair, with sod and irrigation to be removed. This is in preparation for the piping installation, and tee modification per the Todd Eckenrode approved plan.
The 11th Hole tee box will likely play from a temporary short tee location starting August 10th for two weeks.
Piping will be installed from 5 to 4 then across the 14th fairway. So, expect some disruption on the 14th hole as it may need to play as a par three on some days.
Leveling, grading, and clean-up will follow all work after the pipeline installation.

So, lots going on, stay tuned! Thanks again!

Wayne

7/26/21 Update

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:13:54 GMT

Reclaimed water project update for the week of 7/26/21

Dear La Cumbre Members,

Last week was a successful start to what will present as a larger undertaking this week. Landscapes Unlimited, Mac Brown Co, and Lash Contractors are on-site and off-site, completing the pipeline run from Valle Verde behind 6th green. In addition, we will commence runs along with the 6th and the 10th fairways to the reservoir off the 15th.

As always, we will try to keep disruptions to members at a minimum, and we greatly appreciate your patience and support with us during this process.

Ok, so what did we complete last week, and what do we expect to complete this week?

Last Week:

In Calle Los Amigos, Lash Construction installed 900 linear ft of 8in pipe for reclaimed water.
On the 6th Hole, work started on the pipeline that will extend from the back of the 6th Hole to the 15th Hole and the lake reservoir.
More Materials were delivered, and Landscapes Unlimited set up camp in the irrigation island area along the 15th fairway.

This Week:

Lash Construction will complete the pipeline run from the Calle Los Amigos point of connection behind the 6th green distribution point.
Cart Path removal will be commencing on the 5th, 10th, and 11th holes and possibly be completed by the end of the week.
The palm tree planter on the 11th Hole will be removed to make the pipeline and refreshed teeing complex.
Boring under the road at Monte and Via Laguna should commence this week.
Pipeline work will be underway in the old cart path locations, from the 6th, 5th, and leading over to behind the 4th green.

In recognizing the draught restrictions that are likely coming to our community, we are very fortunate to be in a position to complete this project that will ensure water to our property for years to come. As many of you are aware, we are all hearing discussions of severe water restrictions that would, at a minimum, materially increase our water costs.

Again, as we have shared over the months, the work will primarily exist under the existing cart paths routes. This may be disruptive to play, but we will do our best to manage our contractor's footprints on the course and the project swiftly moving toward a positive outcome.

Thank you again for your patience and support!

Wayne

The Water Reclamation Project

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:05:16 GMT

About the Project

Dear Members,

Article II, Section 8 of the Club’s Bylaws provides as follows:

(f) Authorize such alterations and improvements of the Club’s property as they may deem proper and modify or discontinue any Club facility where such action seems necessary or expedient. [ In connection with such alterations and improvements, modifications or discontinuance, the affirmative vote of a majority of the Regular Members voting in response to a written request by the Board of Directors shall be required in order for the Board of Directors to (i) incur capital indebtedness of more than $500,000, (ii) authorize the expenditure of more than $1,000,000, or (iii) re-route existing holes or create new or additional green complexes on the Club’s golf course.]

The Board of Directors has unanimously recommended approving the signing of a contract with La Cumbre Water District and the City of Santa Barbara for reclaimed water, subject to the approval of the Members as provided in the Bylaws as set forth above.

Members have previously been provided information regarding the Club’s need for reclaimed water in my article Water Everywhere , our General Manager’s article in the September Divot, and the Green Committee reports regarding reclaimed water.

The Board and management have spent a great deal of time completing negotiations to assure a future water source for our golf course. It should be noted that the expectation of reclaimed water has been a topic of many past Boards. In fact, several years ago, in anticipation of reclaimed water, we installed a reclaimed sprinkler system while awaiting the City’s ability to deliver the reclaimed water. Given the water situation in California, and especially here in Santa Barbara, it is essential to establish a long-term source of water. We have already experienced significant pricing increases for potable water and restrictions on potable water use during drought conditions. As we look forward, reclaimed water may not only be our only source of water, but it may be more cost-effective than potable water. Wayne has followed the water issue for our Club for 11 years and feels reclaimed water will be our only option to maintain our golf course in the future. He has provided an in-depth analysis (insert link) on the website for your information.

The Board has looked at several options for financing this project. After reviewing those options, and given the excellent financial position of the Club this year, the Board has determined that a combination of debt financing and the use of reserve funds can be used to finance this project based on an estimated cost of $800,000 to $ 1,000,000.

The Board is requesting your approval by voting “ yes ” on the attached e-mail ballot or the ballot mailed to you to and returned in the envelope provided .

Sincerely,

La Cumbre Country Club

Tom Carey

Tom Carey, Club Preside n t