OSU Medical Authority Minutes
OSU Medical Authority and Trust

Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
@ OSU-CHS, North Hall 4th Floor Boardroom, 1111 W. 17th St, Tulsa
Notice of the meeting was given in writing to the Oklahoma Secretary of State more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, and the agenda of this meeting was posted at all entrances of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 1111 West 17th Street; twenty-four (24) hours prior to such meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Attendance
Present:
Members: Jay Helm, Eric Polak, Kevin Corbett, Barry Steichen, Johnny Stephens Guests: Eric Atkinson, Damon Baker, Melissa Cox, Finny Mathew, Lexie Norwood, Bill Schloss, Jacey Smith, Chris Thurman, Terri Tinkler, Erica Woolf Guest: Paul Whitson-HOK architects (remote)
Absent:
Members: Doug Evans, Melinda Stinnett
- Call to order and establishment of a quorum - Chairman Helm
- The meeting was called to order by Jay Helm at 1:18 PM. After a roll call, Jay Helm declared that a quorum of the Trustees of the Oklahoma State University Medical Trust was present for the meeting.
- Discussion, consideration, and possible vote on the approval of minutes of the January 23, 2023 , meeting - Chairman Helm
- File Name: Draft OSU Medical Authority Minutes January 23 2023.pdf
- Motion: Motion for approval of the January 23, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Motion moved by Barry Steichen and motion seconded by Johnny Stephens. Aye: Steichen, Stephens, Helm, Corbett Nay: None Abstain: None
- CEO's Report -Eric Polak, CEO
- Financial Report
- File Name: OSUMA SRE YTD 2.28.2023.pdf
- File Name: Final Signed OSU Med Grant Agreement with Attachments 2023.01.30.pdf
- Eric Polak discussed the year-to-date financials. There are no unexpected variances to budget. To date the Authority has spent just under 1.3 million on pre-construction of the Mental Health Hospital. All but one of the payments has been reimbursed by the OSU Foundation to date. ARPA Grant Agreement is for informational purposes only.
- Legislative Update
- Johnny Stephens reported the OSUMA request bill passed the Senate today and is now moving to the House. Moving forward with the statutory changes needed for adding a board member and allowing for virtual participation in meetings.
- Financial Report
- Announcements - Chairman Helm
- none
- Next regularly scheduled meeting of the Authority is April 26, 2023, at the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC
- Next regularly scheduled meeting of the Authority is April 26, 2023, at the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC
- none
- Motion and Vote for Adjournment -Chairman Helm
- Motion: Motion to adjourn the OSU Medical Authority meeting at 1:42 PM
- Motion moved by Johnny Stephens and motion seconded by Kevin Corbett. Aye: Steichen, Stephens, Helm, Corbett Nay: None Abstain: None
- Motion: Motion to adjourn the OSU Medical Authority meeting at 1:42 PM
Minutes signed off by Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Chairman, Jay Helm.
If you would like a copy of these minutes, please reach out to Terri Tinkler at osuma@okstate.edu.