HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.09.20_OEDA Minutes_SpecialOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in special session on Thursday, September
20, 2007 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 Monday, September 17, 2007.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Dee Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:00AM.
PRESENT
Dee Sokolosky, Chairman
David Charney, Vice Chairman
Gary Akin, Secretary
Frank Enzbrenner, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
Bryan Spriggs, Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
OTHERS
Randy Cowling, Owasso Reporter
ABSENT
none
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Roger Stevens, Public Works
Eric Wiles, Community Development
Julie Lombardi, General Counsel
Joe Nurre, Public Works
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development
Juliann Stevens, Recording Clerk
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REACTING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of minutes of the August 9, 2007 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims -no claims
C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Cataudella, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Kimball, Spriggs, Akin, Charney
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM 3: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Wiles provided an update on the August building permit report and provided
information regarding items appearing before the upcoming Planning Commission
meeting. No questions were asked of Mr. Wiles.
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ITEM 4: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Mr. Stevens gave a project status report on various capital improvement projects and
other Public Works related items.
ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes reviewed the attached report and discussion was held regarding items
contained within the report. Mr. Hayes provided an update on the activities planned
for the band event to be held in Owasso. Also discussed were the preliminary plans
for the holiday shopping campaign.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray presented various items for discussion to include: update on Vanguard Loan
Payment, Jobs in Owasso website and feedback received from employers and job
seekers, and the hotel/motel tax. Mr. Ray also mentioned that Clark Ogilvie would be
invited to attend the October OEDA meeting to present the school bond issue.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES
Mr. Charney requested an item be placed on a future agenda to discuss the current
immigration reform issues facing the building industry. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to
place a discussion and possible action item on the October 2007 agenda, seconded by
Mr. Spriggs.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Kimball, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Akin, Charney
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0. (David Charney leaves the meeting at 11:17am)
Trustees further discussed current and possible uses for the hotel/motel tax.
ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mr. Enzbrenner, seconded by Mr. Cataudella to adjourn.
At 11:35pm, the meeting was adjourned.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Kimball, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Akin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6-0.
Jj harm M. Stevens, lblinute Clerk
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