HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.04.26_OPGA MinutesOWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 26, 1994, 5:30 p.m.
Owasso City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT
Glenna Anderson
Bob Oldefest (in at 5:45)
Ed Sokolosky
Tom Rikkola
MEMBERS ABSENT
Brian Skelton
STAFF PRESENT
Jim Fitzsimmons
Warren Lehr
Dirk Ruark
Don Armstrong
Rodney Ray
Janis Worley
The Owasso Public Golf Authority met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at 5:30
p.m. in the Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting posted on the City Hall bulletin
board at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 1994.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Glenna Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and declared a
quorum present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1994 REGULAR
MEETING
Ed Sokolosky moved to approve the minutes as written. Motion seconded by Tom Rikkola and
carried 3-0.
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
FINANCIAL, REPORTS
Mr Fitzsimmons reviewed and discussed the financial reports for the month of March (see
attached cash analysis through June 1, 1994). He also discussed the actual budget versus the
budgeted amount through February 27, 1994 (see attached report). No action was taken.
CONSIDERA JON AND APPROPRIATEITEMS
LISTED FROM BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS AS BAILEY GQLF RANCH
NEEDS
From the list of items that was divided into aesthetic and functional, it was decided that Ms
Anderson would write Mr Cartwright concerning the two items that should be taken care of now
- the fans for holes 1 and 13, and vertical cut reels for greens mower. Ms Anderson suggested
that a motion be made to start the purchase of these two items now due to the functional
necessity of them. Motion made by Ed Sokolosky and seconded by Bob Oldefest. Motion
carried 4-0.
GENERALITEM 5: OAND UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE
MANAGEME'4T ISSUES
There was discussion concerning the Lone Star Tour Event which will be hosted by Bailey Golf
Ranch on June 27, 28 & 29. Fee for playing will be $25.00 per person per day, with no fee
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to the public to watch. The Tour will be advertised in the Oklahoma Golfer, and it is hoped that
it will draw 80 to 100 players. Purse is $35,000,
D A Weibring will hold a free clinic at Bailey Golf Ranch on May 19, 1994. The junior clinic
will be at 4:30 and an open clinic at 6:30.
Mr Fitzsimmons said that he felt the Spring Run (Patron Tournament) went very well. Over all,
the comments received were very positive.
Advertising for upcoming events will be in the Owasso Reporter, South Central Golf, and Tulsa
World.
ITEM 6: GENERAL DISCUSSION CONCERNING FY94-95 BUDGET
Mr Fitzsimmons said that everything is on schedule for the Trustees to receive a preliminary
draft of the FY94-95 budget by May 17. The budget will be presented and discussed at the
regular meeting on May 24. Discussion on the proposed budget will probably take about an
hour. There may be need for a special meeting to discuss any changes, so the budget will be
ready for approval at the regular meeting in June.
ITEM 7: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr Rikkola asked if there would be any backfilling around the cart paths. Mr Ruark stated it
would be done in the middle of May or as staff increases. If there are specific concerns or
changes to the "to do" list, they need to be discussed at a meeting of the Trust.
ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Ed Sokolosky moved, seconded by Bob Oldefest to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Brian Skelton, Chairperson
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Mar ,ia Boutwell, Authority Secretary
Note: These minutes were taken and transcribed by Janis Worley in the absence of Ms Boutwell.