HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.02.15_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, Febniary 15, 2007
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The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in special session on Thursday, Febniary 15,
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, February 5, 2007.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Dee Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:00AM.
PRESENT
Dee Sokolosky, Chairman
Ray Thomas, Vice Chairman
Frank Enzbrermer, Trustee
Gary Akin, Secretary
David Charney, Trustee (arrives at 10:02AM)
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee (arrives at 10:04AM)
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Ana Stagg, Public Works
Eric Wiles, Community Development
OTHERS
Randy Cowling
Page Cole
Sherry Bishop, Finance Director
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development
Julie Stevens, Recording Clerk
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REACTING TO A REpUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of minutes of the January 11, 2007 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of claims -no claims
Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Akin, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 3: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
A financial report was included in the agenda packet, no questions were asked of Ms.
Bishop. Mr. Charney arrives at 10: 02AM.
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ITEM 4: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes relays ongoing marketing strategies for corporate relocation, to include
visits with property owners and the preparation of cost analysis to prepare sites. Mr.
Kimball arrives at 10:04AM. Mr. Hayes reported that discussions continue with the
Oklahoma Department of Commerce in order to build relationships.
ITEM 5: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Wiles provided an update on the January building permit report and provided
information regarding items appearing before the Planning Commission in February
2007.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Ms. Stagg gave a project status report on various capital improvement projects and
other Public Works related items to include the Main Street Redevelopment Project.
Mr. Kimball leaves at 10: SSAM
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray introduced Julie Lombardi; Ms. Lombardi gave a brief update on the current
litigation between the City of Owasso and the Washington County RWD #3. Mr.
Thomas leaves at 10: 57AM. Mr. Ray further commented on various developments to
include Vanguard, ONG, and the Capital Improvements Committee.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE REVIEW OF AN INCUBATOR APPLICANT.
Mr. Hayes introduced Page Cole, Visiting Angels of Green Country. Mr. Cole gave a
brief description of his business plan. A motion was made by Mr. Enzbrenner to
recommend approval of the application to the City Council, seconded by Mr.
Charney.
AYE: Charney, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Cataudella,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
None
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ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mr. Enzbrenner, seconded by Mr. Akin to adjourn.
At 11:30am, the meeting was adjourned.
AYE: Charney, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Cataudella,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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