HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.10.11_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, October 11,
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, October 9, 2012.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Secretary Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
PRESENT
Gary Akin, Secretary
Bryan Spriggs, Trustee
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Dirk Thomas, Trustee
Jeri Moberly, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman
David Charney, Chairman
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE
APPROVAL OF THE OEDA CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes of the September 13, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Dr. Thomas moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Ms. Moberly.
AYE: Spriggs, Akin, Sokolosky, Thomas, Moberly
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
SECTION OF THE OWASSO ZONING CODE
Mr. Fritschen presented comments received regarding the proposed amendments to
the Planned Unit Development section of the Owasso Zoning Code. Discussion was
held. It was further explained that the proposal would be placed on the November
2012 OEDA agenda for further discussion.
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ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A RECOMMENDATION TO
THE OWASSO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
TULSA METRO CHAMBER TULSA'S FUTURE II ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Ms. Harkins presented the item. Mr. Sokolosky moved to recommend approval of the
City's continued participation in the Tulsa's Future II Economic Development Program
to the Owasso City Council, seconded by Dr. Thomas.
AYE: Akin, Sokolosky, Thomas, Moberly
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Spriggs
Motion carried 4 -1.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATED TO AREA SALES TAX COMPARISONS
Ms. Harkins presented additional information in order to compare sales tax rates in
the Tulsa Metro cities, as well as consumer spending patterns in various cities.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ms. Harkins introduced Roger Stevens and Karl Fritschen to provide a monthly status
report of the Public Works and Community Development departments. Ms. Harkins
provided information related to various economic development activities.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No Report. Dr. Spriggs requested that a reoccurring item be placed on each OEDA
agenda to review the monthly sales tax report.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
No Report.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Spriggs
AYE: Spriggs, Akin, Sokolosky, Thomas, Moberly
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
At 11:20 AM, the meeting adjourned.
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uliann Stevens, Minute Clerk
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