HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.05.08_OEDA MinutesMEETING OF THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, May 8, 2014
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, May 8, 2014 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, May 6, 2014.
ITEM 1: 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
Frank Enzbrenner, Trustee
Jeri Moberly, Trustee
Dee Sokolosky, 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 April 10, 2014 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, Thomas, Moberly, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin
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: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A PROPOSED CHANGE TO
ORDINANCE NO. 699, PROVIDING FOR A HOTEL /MOTEL TAX
Chelsea Levo presented the item, introducing a proposed amendment to Ordinance
No. 699 that would change the definition of Permanent Resident in Section 7 -601
from ninety days to thirty days. Mr. Sokolosky suggested an additional amendment in
Section 7 -603 (a) by adding "conducting official business ". Following discussion, Mr.
Sokolosky moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner to endorse the amendments as
presented and recommend such to the City Council.
AYE: Spriggs, Thomas, Moberly, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
May 8, 2014
ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A PROPOSED INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OEDA AND MACY'S CORPORATE SERVICES
INCORPORATED
Chelsea Levo presented the item, introducing a proposed agreement. Following
discussion, Mr. Sokolosky moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner to approve the
agreement with the following amendments: Section (2) add Tulsa "County "; strike
"operated and maintained" and replace with "fully operational "; and add 250 "full
time" employees.
AYE: Spriggs, Thomas, Moberly, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM OEDA DIRECTOR
Roger Stevens presented the Public Works project status update; Bronce Stephenson
presented the Monthly Building Report for April; Chelsea Levo provided a business
development report; and Linda Jones presented the sales tax monthly report.
Discussion was held.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No Report.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
Mr. Sokolosky mentioned new legislation related to Open Meeting and Open Record
Act and requested additional training at a future meeting.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Moberly.
AYE: Spriggs, Thomas, Moberly, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
At 10:53 AM, the meeting adjourned.
J Stevens, Min to Clerk
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