Commission approves golf‑course consulting contract, raises insurance minimum to $1 million

The Board approved a professional‑services contract with Beau Server to provide consulting services at Battle Mountain Golf Course, covering irrigation scheduling, equipment evaluation, staff training and operational procedures. The contract details included $125/hour rates, phased hours through the contract term and a weekly travel reimbursement of $350 while the consultant commutes.

Server described his aims: "My purpose at Battle Mountain Golf Course is straightforward. I'm here to train the staff, here to establish effective procedures, and to share the knowledge I have gained during my 15 plus years in the golf industry." Commissioners raised a question about the general liability figure in the draft contract (noted as $100,000) and amended the motion to require a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability coverage before approving the professional services contract. The motion carried by voice vote; staff will complete final contract language and implementation steps.