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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-1994 GOLF MINUTES � ' - t J � CALDWELL GOLF BOARD ADVISORY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1994 ,' 8:00 A.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM ****�t*********************�***************�**** MEMBERS ATTENDING DON TOLLEY CHAIRMAN � GEORGIA HERSH LADIES ASSOCIATION SHIRLEY AKAGI BOYD COOPER - LAURA GAMBOA MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND JERRY LANGAN - COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE DAVE PAULSEN MENS ASSOCIATION KRIS INOUYE BILL MOAD MIKE GARMAN STAFF ATTENDING COLLETTE SANDERS COMMUNITY SERVICES SECRETARY GORDY CROCKETT GOLF SUPERINTENDENT LENNY STROUP "FAIRVIEW GOLF PRO STAFF UNABLE TO ATTEND JOHN WATSON PURPLE SAGE GOLF PRO GUESTS MAYOR WINDER LISA THOMPSON BILL GIGREY LORAINE NAVIS . t A G E N D A I. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM Mr. Bi11 Gigrey opened the meeting by updating the Board on the Judicial Review issue. He stated that he has been working with Jim Wrigley of First Security Bank and attorney Mike Moore as bond council on drawing up the document's. Mr. Gigrey explained that he needs from the Board an exact figure for the project to submit to the bank. He stated that several things need to be - considered before a final decision i.s rPached. Mr. Gigrey recommended that the Board ask for 1.5 million for the project. This-figure is about $300,000. more than anticipated for last year. Mr. Gigrey explained that we would not necessarily use the full amount, but would have a cushion if something unforseen were to happen. After the bids are in and all costs figured, we will ask for just the amount needed. Mr. Gigrey also said that the City must have in reserve 10% of the total monies. If the Board were to approve 1.5 million, than $150,000. must be in a City reserve account. He also suggested that this account be an interest bearing account and separate from the line item accounts in the general budget. � Another factor the Board"must consider is the repayment of the loan and just how much the Golf account can afford each year. Lisa Thompson, City Finance Director, addressed this issue. She distributed a financial statement projecting estimated income for the course over the next 5 years. She estimated that the fund would be able to repay $155,000. per year for approximately 20 to 22 years. The City's current reserves are $165,000. annually. Mr. Tolley expressed concern over the 1.5 million figure. He stated that after the last bid opening, the figure of 1.2 million was told to the public as the figure needed to complete this project. He said that there was public concern over this amount, stating that this was too much. Even though we may ask for 1.5 million and probably will not use that amount, it will be hard to sell to the public especially when they were told 1.2 million a year ago. Also, the yearly payment of $155,000. would tie up most of the reserve; not allowing for any small projects which may need to be done over the years. Mr. Tolley stated that we should not jeopardize the whole project by asking for 1.5 million. � � � f. � Mayor Winder stated the public has been told that the expense for this project would be approximately 1.2 million. To then ask for 1.5 million would cause alot of controversy especially when that amount will not be needed. Since the bids were 1.2 million last year, he recommended asking for 1.3 million. This should cover the inflationary costs since the last bidding a�d the City does have a reserve of approximately $325,000. to cover any unexpected expenses. . After discussion from the Board, it was requested that 1.3 million be recommended to the Council for �he project. Mr. Gigrey stated that with this figure decided, he could proceed with the legal documents and draw up the necessary papers. Once the Council approves this amount, notice can then be published in the newspaper and start the court proceedings. Mr. Gigrey thought that everything should be ready for bid by the end of February. Meeting adjourned 9:00 I