Logan County begins financial review of North Greens Golf Course

[June 13, 2015]  LINCOLN - The Logan County Board’s Executive Committee continued discussion on the potential purchase of the Atlanta golf course at its June meeting. Prior to the meeting, the committee had requested a full financial statement from the golf course in order to help better determine the business’ financial state. The committee was given an audit report from last year, and multiple committee members felt the report fell short of what they asked for.

“The way I look at this, they’re in the hole by forty grand. Some people just don’t look at the fact that if there are so many rounds of golf played and they raised it by a dime, they could have broken even,” said Bateman. “Some people are afraid to raise fees. I want every single detail.” Bateman said it may very well be that another set of eyes needs to look at their budget and help figure out little ways to improve their situation.

“I’m not even going to consider the Atlanta golf course until I make sure the citizens are making a wise investment on this thing,” said Bateman. “I’m not going to stick tax-payer dollars out there for no return or just to keep it afloat.”

Scott Schaffenacher asked if there was a way they could get more detailed information on the course finances.

Blankenship said that the Atlanta City Council would have more specific information on the golf course expenses.

Bateman also said he thinks the golf course should ask for zip codes from people playing golf. Bateman said it will help to know whether or not the course is drawing anyone in from outside the county, or if county citizens are the only golfers.

Committee members present at the meeting were Jan Schumacher, Andy Anderson, Kevin Bateman, Dave Blankenship, Scott Schaffenacher, and Dave Hepler.

[Derek Hurley]