HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.07.10_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, July 10,
2008 in the Main Conference Room at Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Dee Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:02AM.
PRESENT
Dee Sokolosky, Chairman
David Chamey, Vice Chairman
Gary Akin, Secretary
Tom Kimball, Trustee
Frank Enzbrenner, Trustee (arrives at 10:06am)
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Bryan Spriggs, Trustee
OTHERS
Randy Cowling, Owasso Reporter
STAFF
Chelsea Harkins, Economic Development Director Rodney Ray, OEDA Manager
Roger Stevens, Public Works Juliann Stevens, Recording Clerk
Eric Wiles, Community Development Director Julie Lombardi, General Counsel
Sherry Bishop, Administrative Services Director
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.
Mr. Cataudella made a motion to elect David Chamey as Chairman, seconded by Mr.
Kimball.
AYE: Sokolosky, Kimball, Cataudella, Chamey, Akin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 3: ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Akin made a motion to elect Brian Spriggs as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr.
Kimball.
AYE: Akin, Kimball, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Chamey
NAY: None
ABSTAIN:
Motion carried 5 -0.
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ITEM 4: ELECTION OF SECRETARY.
Mr. Charney made a motion to elect Gary Akin as Secretary, seconded by Mr.
Kimball.
AYE: Charney, Kimball, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Akin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REALTING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of minutes of the June 12, 2008 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims — no claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Akin, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Cataudella, Akin, Charney, Sokolosky, Kimball,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
PROPOSAL ASKING VOTERS WHETHER THE CURRENT EXCISE TAX
ASSESSED UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM RENT FOR
OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL OR MOTEL ROOMS SHOULD BE INCREASED
FROM THREE PERCENT (3 %) TO FIVE PERCENT (5 %).
Mr. Enzbrenner arrived at 10:06am. Mr. Ray presented the item and discussion was
held regarding the proposed use of excess funds generated from an increase in the
Hotel Tax Rate. Mr. Ray proposed the Strong Neighborhood Initiative, a program
aimed to invest funds towards the prevention of neighborhood neglect and decline.
Mr. Ray explained the city staff's position that a decline in vibrant neighborhoods
could hinder the city's attempt to retain current business investment and attract future
economic development opportunities. Authority members discussed the item and
offered suggestions regarding the proposed use of excess funds. Mr. Kimball leaves
meeting at 11:10am. Suggestions included: an annual review of appropriated and
expended funds to determine the effectiveness and necessity of continuing a
neighborhood program; excess funds should be used toward more traditional
economic development activities, such as incentive programs to attract development.
No action was taken on this item. Mr. Ray advised that an item has been placed on
the July 15, 2008 City Council agenda to approve Resolution No. 2008 -05 related to
the Strong Neighborhood Initiative.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Wiles reviewed the monthly building permit report and provided information
relating to the Planning Commission items heard on July 14, 2008.
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ITEM 8: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stevens gave a project status report on various capital improvement projects and
other Public Works related items.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Ms. Harkins provided an overview of the Director's report presented in the agenda
packet and discussed on -going marketing efforts.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray advised that US 169 widening efforts continue and money has been received
for the environmental study. Mr. Ray announced that Roger Stevens has been named
Public Works Director.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
No report.
ITEM 12: NEW BUSINESS
None.
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Motion made by Mr. Akin, seconded by Mr. Cataudella to adjourn the meeting.
At 11:45 am, the meeting was adjourned.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Chamey, Akin, Cataudella
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion canted 5 -0.
liann M. Stevens, lMinute Clerk
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