HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.02.09_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, February 9,
2012 in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM.
PRESENT
Dee Sokolosky, Chairman
Bryan Spriggs, Trustee
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
David Charney, Trustee
Dirk Thomas, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman
Gary Akin, Trustee
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE
APPROVAL OF THE OEDA CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes of the January 12, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Mr. Charney moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Spriggs.
AYE: Sokolosky, Cataudella, Charney, Spriggs, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 3: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stevens reviewed the status of various Public Works Department projects.
ITEM 4: REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Dempster presented the January Building Permit Report.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE OWASSO ZONING CODE
Mr. Stephenson presented a proposed zoning code text amendment regarding small
wind energy and commercial wind energy systems. Discussion was held. Mr.
Stephenson commented that both items will be presented for public comment prior
to requesting consideration and appropriate action from the Owasso Planning
Commission and Owasso City Council.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ms. Harkins provided information related to various economic development activities.
Also discussed was the upcoming 2012 Economic Summit, scheduled for March 2nd.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray gave a summary of discussions regarding the future of American Airlines and
how it could impact the community.
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ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
No report.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Spriggs requested an item to be added to a future agenda discussing and
comparing our sales tax rate with other Tulsa Metro communities.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Spriggs.
AYE: Sokolosky, Cataudella, Charney, Spriggs, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
At 11:01 AM, the meeting adjourned.
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Juliann Stevens, Minute Clerk