HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.09.27_OPGA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 27, 1994, 5:30 p.m.
Bailey Golf Ranch Maintenance Facility
MEMBERS PRESENT
Brian Skelton
Glenna Anderson
Bob Oldefest
Ed Sokolosky
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The Owasso Public Golf Authority met in a regul
at 5 0 30 p.m. at the Bailey Golf Ranch Maintenance
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 9 e 00 a.m.
STAFF PRESENT
Warren Lehr
Kirk Ruark
Jim Fitzsimmons
Ikon Armstrong
Marcia Boutwell
Rodney Ray
Ron Cates
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session on Tuesday, September 27, 1994
Facility per the Notice of Public Meeting
on Thursday, September 22, 1994.
Chairperson Brian Skelton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., and declared a quorum
present.
APPROVAL
MEETING
Bob Oldefest moved to approve the minutes as written. Motion seconded by Glenna Anderson
and carried 4-0.
FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Authority Attorney Ron Cates explained that OPGA funds are public funds and need to be in a
public collateralized account. Following discussion, Bob Oldefest moved to designate First Bank
of Owasso as the depository institution for OPGA funds. He further moved that the Chair, Mice
Chair and Ed Sokolosky be the designated signatories, with the corporate resolution showing that
two signatures will be required for fund withdrawals, and that the authority secretary be
authorized to execute the resolution to such effect. Motion seconded by Glenna Anderson and
carried 4-0.
Owasso Public Golf Authority
Minutes of September 27, 1994
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ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF INTERIM DRAW ARRANGEMENT
FOR BAILEY GOLF RANCH MANAGEMENT INC.
Glenna Anderson moved, seconded by Ed Sokolosky, to approve an interim draw arrangement
whereby First Bank of Owasso will be authorized to transfer from the OPGA account upon its
obtaining funds, the sum of $40,000 on the first Monday of each month and $60,000 on the third
Monday of each month. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion revealed that the authorized draw dates would not work well for getting bills paid in
a timely manner. Ms Anderson moved to rescind her motion. Seconded by Ed Sokolosky and
carried 4-0. The motion was rescinded.
After further discussion, Glenna Anderson moved to approve an interim draw arrangement
whereby First Bank of Owasso will be authorized to transfer from the OPGA account upon its
obtaining funds, an immediate sum of $40,000, and on the 25th of September the sum of
$60,00; and on the 10th and 25th day of each succeeding month thereafter the sum of $40,000
and $60,000 respectively. Motion seconded by Bob Oldefest and carried 4-0.
ITEM --6 CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL TO OBTAIN FIDELITY BOND FOR
WARREN LEHR.
Mr Cates discussed the necessity of having a fidelity bond covering those persons handling large
sums of money. Ed Sokolosky moved that the OPGA obtain fidelity bonding for those persons
handling OPGA funds, unless it is determined that Bailey Golf Ranch Management has fidelity
bonding on them. Motion seconded by Bob Oldefest and carried 4-0.
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REPORT REGARDING LAKE DREDGING.
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Mr Ray discussed the status of the lake dredging. INCOG has completed their work, but a
report has not been received from them. The study indicates that most of the lake will need to
be dredged to a depth of six feet, with an eight foot depth being needed in some places. It has
been indicated to some members of the Authority that Drumright Vo-Tech and/or the National
Guard will do the project at no cost. There was discussion concerning testing of the soil in the
lake bed. Glenna Anderson moved to authorize testing when it becomes necessary. Motion
seconded by Ed Sokolosky and carried 4-0.
Owasso Public Golf Authority
Minutes of September 27, 1994
Page 3
ITEM 8: GENERAL DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON GOLF_ COURSE
MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Items of discussion were the completion of the street to the clubhouse and funds available from
the Larkin Bailey Foundation.
Ed Sokolosky out at 6:45 p.m.
Mr Lehr brought up the question of restrooms on the front nine. Consensus was that nothing
be done until spring. Mr Lehr also said that there may be an increase in greens fees, and the
tournament rates may also increase, but will include range balls.
ITEM 9: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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ITEM 10. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 1 I * ADJOURNMENT
Bob Oldefest moved, seconded by Glenna Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0 and the
meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Brian Skelton, Chairperson
Marc a Boutwell, Au hority Secretary