HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.06.14_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, June 14, 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, June 12, 2012.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
PRESENT
Dee Sokolosky, Chairman
Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman
Gary Akin, Trustee
Bryan Spriggs, Trustee
David Charney, Trustee (arrived 10:02am)
Dirk Thomas, Trustee (arrived 10:03am)
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
None.
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE
APPROVAL OF THE OEDA CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes of the April 12, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Mr. Akin moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Spriggs.
AYE: Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Spriggs
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 4 -0.
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -01, ADOPTING THE FY 2013 ANNUAL OPERATING
BUDGET
Ms. Bishop presented the item and discussion was held. Dr. Spriggs moved to
approve OEDA Resolution No. 2012 -01, seconded by Mr. Akin.
AYE: Sokolosky, Akin, Spriggs, Charney, Thomas
NAY: Enzbrenner
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -1.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FY 2012 -2013 HOTEL TAX FUND BUDGET AND
GENERAL FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Ms. Bishop presented the FY 13 Hotel Tax Fund budget. Discussion was held
regarding potential economic development activities included in the Hotel Tax Fund
budget. Trustees recommended removal of the branding project and website study
from the proposed economic development activities for FY 13 and remove funding
for the annual fireworks from the Hotel Tax Fund for future years. Following additional
discussion, Mr. Ray stated that he would inform the City Council of the discussion held
by the Trustees regarding the Hotel Tax Fund budget.
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ITEM 5: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stevens reviewed the status of various Public Works Department projects.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Fritschen presented the May Building Permit Report.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ms. Harkins introduced Michael Amberg, local business owner. Ms. Harkins provided
information related to various economic development activities, as well as the
creation of a Small Business Council.
Mr. Charney leaves the OEDA meeting
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray provided a status update on regional discussions related to proposed
infrastructure improvements to the Tulsa Airport.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
Dr. Spriggs requested an update during the July meeting on Tulsa's Future II.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Thomas.
AYE: Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Spriggs, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
At 12:00 PM, the meeting adjourned.
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liann Stevens, Minute Clerk