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Originally Posted by Tee Business meetings are one thing, but this extends to social use as stated in the proposal. I think Pederson should be ashamed of himself for even asking that the taxpayers pickup the tab for his liquor, food and funzies for him and anyone else he chooses to wine and dine at the country club. This is sooooo open for abuse. |
I think you need to re-read exactly what the social membership is Tee. It does not give the social member unlimited access to the golf course, voting rights, nor does it include food and drink tabs. Any personal use of of the country club for family and friends would be covered under the county's expense reimbursement policy, whatever that may be. But I would assume if the county got the entire bill he would have to reimburse the county for those costs. There is no such thing as a "business meal" only membership. The social membership gave one access to the restrauant, bar, pool and a few rounds of golf a year. The full membership includes voting rights and essentially unlimited golf.
Paying for an executive's country club dues is not out of the ordinary and especially in Dodge City. There was no really good place in Dodge City to hold a business meeting and have a fine meal without going to the country club. Unlike a lot of things from the city government, this is money well spent and we're talking something less than $100/month.