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Scurry County commissioners weigh repairs after golf course storm damage and limited insurance payout
Summary
Commissioners discussed extensive storm damage to county golf course buildings and greens, noted an adjuster's recommendation for new roofs, and said the insurance payment fell far short of the $100,000 deductible; they will await an advocate's review before deciding on repairs or reserve spending.
Scurry County commissioners spent a large portion of the meeting discussing storm damage at the county golf course and options for repairs after an insurance adjuster recommended new roofs and other work.
The Chair said the adjuster recommended replacing roofs and noted "they recommended new roofs for all of them," and maintenance staff described widespread leaking in buildings and skylights. A commissioner said, "So we only received $58,005.53 from tax," noting the county's insurance deductible is $100,000. Another participant warned that if repairs are not handled carefully, the insurer may depreciate equipment and future claims could be reduced, saying, "They won't pay."
Commissioners discussed waiting for an insurance advocate, Greg Carroll of Armco, who is scheduled to re-examine the sites and prepare a summary; the Chair said Carroll will review four rooftops and may be able to increase the county's recovery beyond the adjuster's figure. Commissioners also discussed whether to use reserve funds for immediate repairs, noting that some budgeted receipts are expected in October and November and that reserves have competing demands such as siren purchases.
No formal motion to undertake immediate repairs was recorded; commissioners agreed to wait for the advocate's report and to revisit whether to solicit bids or use reserve funds after that review. The county indicated it previously received an adjuster's payment of $58,005.53 related to the claim and that the deductible rise to $100,000 was driven by prior roof claims.
The Chair said staff would present Carroll's findings and cost estimates at a later session before authorizing major repairs or transfers from reserve funds.
