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.
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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.
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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. _~-
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Ju iann M. Stevens, Minute Clerk
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