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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.12.13_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MEETING Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, December 13, 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, December 11, 2012. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Mr. Charney called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM. PRESENT David Charney, Chairman Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman Dee Sokolosky, Trustee Dirk Thomas, Trustee Jeri Moberly, Trustee Bryan Spriggs, Trustee Gary Akin, Secretary 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 November 8, 2012 Regular Meeting B. Approval of claims C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Thomas. AYE: Charney, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Thomas, Moberly, Akin, Spriggs NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 3: DISCUSSION OF OWASSO STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM Mr. Ray presented the foundation for the Owasso Strong Neighborhood Program and discussed the program's accomplishments. It was explained that the designation of funds for the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative will automatically terminate five years (August 2013) unless the City Council reauthorizes the designation of funds for the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative prior to that date. Mr. Ray explained that the staff's desire to continue the funding and the program. It was further explained that an item will be placed on the January OEDA agenda for additional discussion and the February OEDA for consideration and appropriate action related to a recommendation to the City Council. December 13, 2012 ITEM 4: 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 as well as the current sales tax report. ITEM 5: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER No Report. ITEM 6: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES No Report. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT Dr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Moberly AYE: Charney, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Thomas, Moberly, Akin, Spriggs NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 7 -0. At 11:09 AM, the meeting adjourned. -2- J inn Stevens, Minute Clerk