HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.10.22_OPGA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5:30 p.m.
Owasso City Hall Conference Room
MEMIBERS PRESENT
Tom Rikkola
Glenna Anderson
Brian Skelton
Ed Sokolosky
STA PRESENT
Marcia Boutwell
Sherry Bishop
Rodney Ray
Ron Cates
Steve Compton
Rohn Munn
Also present: Bland Pittman, Reve Hammons, and Cecil Cotner of Pittman Poe & Associates,
and Mayor John Phillips.
The Owasso Public Golf Authority met in regular session on Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at 5:30
p.m. in the Owasso City Hall Conference Room per the Notice of Public Meeting posted on the
City Hall bulletin board at 4 e 00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 1991.
Chairperson Tom Rikkola called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. and declared a quorum
present.
Glenna Anderson moved to approve the minutes of September 24, 1991 as written; seconded by
Ed Sokolosky. Motion carried0 .
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Mr. Ray discussed the current financing situation. Stern Brothers is no longer in the financing
picture. A proposal has been received from the Phoenix Group and copiesproposal
distributed to those present. After discussing the proposal and the total estimated cost of
$6,181,380, consensus was that approximately $1,000,000 needs to be trimmed from the
proposal or another sourceof financing needs to be oc -staff to pursother sources ue
According • 1 received from the Bailey Trust, financing needs
to be in place by December 99
The role of the financial advisor was discussed. The general feeling was that contractual
obligations have not been met and that the financial advisor should be asked to resign. Mr. Ray
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will contact Mr. Smith about resigning and also contact some other sources to see if there is
anyone else who would consider serving as financial advisor for OPGA. The Chair called for
a Special Meeting at 6.37 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 1991 for the purpose of hiring a new
financial advisor.
ITEM 4: GENERAL DISCUSSION ON CURRENT STATUS OF GOLF COURSE
CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Pittman stated that plans and specs have been completed and advertised. Fifteen prospective
bidders have picked up plans as of today. A prebid conference will be held at the Owasso
Community Center at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 1991, and a special meeting of the
Authority will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 1991 to open bids.
ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS
Brian Skelton moved, seconded by Glenna Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Tom Rikkola, Jr, Chairperson
Marcia Boutwell, Auth city Secretary