HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.11.14_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, November 14, 2013
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, November 14,
2013 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 Wednesday, November 13, 2013.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER _& ROLL CALL
Dr. Spriggs called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
PRESENT
Bryan Spriggs, Chairman
Dirk Thomas, Vice chairman
Gary Akin, Secretary
Jeri Moberly, Trustee
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Frank Enzbrenner, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
David Charney, 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 October 10, 2013 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, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Moberly, Akin, Thomas
NAY: None
Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA
No action required
ITEM 4: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chelsea Levo introduced Bronce Stephenson who presented the Monthly Building
Report for October. Roger Stevens presented the Public Works project status update.
Ms. Levo presented a business development report. Sherry Bishop provided a sales
tax report.
ITEM 5: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report
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ITEM 6: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
No Report
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION, FOR PURPOSES OF CONFERRING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ENTICEMENT OF A BUSINESS TO LOCATE WITHIN
THE AREA, WHEREIN PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED WOULD
VIOLATE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE BUSINESS PURSUANT TO 25 O.S. §307(C) (10).
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to enter into executive session, seconded by Dr. Thomas,
AYE: Moberly, Sokolosky, Thomas, Spriggs, Akin, Enzbrenner
NAY:None
Motion carried 7 -0
At 10:20, the OEDA entered into executive session.
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to exit into executive session, seconded by Ms. Moberly,
AYE: Moberly, Sokolosky, Thomas, Spriggs, Akin, Enzbrenner
NAY:None
Motion carried 6 -0
At 10:45 AM, the Trustees returned to open session.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF MONIES
FROM THE HOTEL TAX FUND TO THE OEDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR THE USE OF
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CASH INCENTIVE TO A COMPANY PROPOSING TO
LOCATE IN THE OWASSO AREA.
Dr. Thomas moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to recommend the transfer of $500,000
from the Hotel Tax Fund to the OEDA after appropriate contingencies are worked out
by City Attorney, Julie Lombardi.
AYE: Moberly, Sokolosky, Thomas, Spriggs, Akin, Enzbrenner
NAY:None
Motion carried 6 -0
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner,
AYE: Moberly, Sokolosky, Thomas, Spriggs, Akin, Enzbrenner
NAY:None
Motion carried 6 -0.
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At 10:47 AM, the meeting adjourned.
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Chelsea Levo, Economic Development Director
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