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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.08.09_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 9, 2007 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, August 9, 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, August 6, 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 (arrives at 10:09am) Gary Akin, Secretary Frank Enzbrenner, Trustee Tom Kimball, Trustee Steve Cataudella, Trustee Bryan Spriggs, Trustee A quorum was declared present. ABSENT none STAFF Rodney Ray, City Manager Ana Stagg, Public Works Eric Wiles, Community Development Julie Lombardi, General Counsel OTHERS Rich Brierre, INCOG Jerry Lasker, INCOG Sherry Bishop, Finance Director 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 July 19, 2007 Special Meeting B. Approval of claims -no claims C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to approve the consent agenda. AYE: Akin, Cataudella, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Kimball, Spriggs NAY: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 6-0. ITEM 3: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mr. Hayes reviewed the attached report and discussion was held regarding items contained within the report. Discussion was held regarding a comparison of Hotel/Motel tax rates with other cities. ~. Owasso Economic Development Authority August 9, 2007 ITEM 4: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mr. Wiles provided an update on the July building permit report and provided information regarding items appearing before the Planning Commission in August 2007. No questions were asked of Mr. Wiles. ITEM 5: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Ms. Stagg gave a project status report on various capital improvement projects and other Public Works related items. ITEM 6: BRIEFING AND UPDATE ON THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE OEDA AND VANGUARD CAR RENTAL. USA INCORPORATED. Mr. Ray provided an update and discussion was held regarding the payback of the loan between the OEDA and Vanguard. ITEM 7: BRIEFING AND UPDATE PROPERTY LOCATED A7 Mr. Ray provided an update and discussion was held regarding the development of the property located at 12250E 96t" Street North. ITEM 8: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE ARKANSAS RNER DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL. Due to time restraints, Item # 8 occurred immediately following Item # 2. Mr. Ray introduced Rich Brierre and Jerry Lasker of INCOG. A PowerPoint presentation was made by INCOG representatives regarding the Arkansas River Development proposal, followed by questions and further discussion among Authority members. Mr. Charney leaves the meeting at I1: IOam. ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER No Report. ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES No Report. ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS None. -2- Owasso Economic Development Authority August 9, 2007 ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Mr. Spriggs to adjourn. At 12:OSpm, the meeting was adjourned. AYE: Enzbrenner, Kimball, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Akin NAY: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 6-0. _~- ~~- ,~ 6 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~:~ 1~ ~~ ~~ G Y7 Ju iann M. Stevens, Minute Clerk ~~~ -3-