Oak Hills Park Authority hears updates on HVAC, mower warranty dispute, new golf carts and finances

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Oak Hills Park Authority received a series of facilities and financial updates from staff.

General Manager Jim Holliday said three of four dining-room air handlers and related HVAC units have been replaced and that boiler pumps — estimated about $5,000 each — will be replaced to improve performance. Holliday said painting and renovations are underway in preparation for the new golf professional’s teaching facility. "We have replaced 3 of our 4 heating and cooling systems," Holliday said.

Superintendent Jim Schell reported a recent mower delivery included some damaged parts (a tire, rim and a bent support bracket). Schell said the original manufacturer and distributor have not yet reimbursed warranty-covered parts and that he is pursuing a different local distributor for Baroness equipment. Schell said he expects some parts to be reimbursed under warranty but had not yet received reimbursement.

Holliday and Controller Mark Gartner reported the club’s new golf fleet — 70 carts — arrived and were assembled and electrified with assistance from Club Car staff. Gartner provided financial context: the authority sold roughly 48 annual passes earlier in the season (a later comment put the total at 51), net operating income is about $184,000 higher than budget year-to-date, and overall cash balance is roughly $95,000 higher than the prior year. Gartner said January revenue was under budget but year-to-date performance remained strong.

Holliday also said staff will audit utility bills for seven buildings to identify potential energy-saving upgrades and pursue city support or eligibility for upgrades.