HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.07.13_OEDA Minutes_SpecialOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
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The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in special session on Wednesday, July 13,
2005 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 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2005.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Frank Enzbrenner called the meeting to order at 10:02AM.
David Charney, Trustee
Ray Thomas, Trustee
Steve Cataudella, Treasurer (arrives at 10:10AM)
Gary Akin, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee
PRESENT
Frank Enzbrenner, Chair
Dee Sokolosky, Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
None
OTHERS
Randy Cowling
STAFF
Ana Stagg, Public Works Director Juliann Stevens, Administrative Assistant
Sherry Bishop, Finance Director Rodney Ray, City Manager
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director Eric Wiles, Community Development
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.
A motion to elect Frank Enzbrenner as Chairman was
seconded by Mr. Akin.
AYE: Kimball, Akin, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Charney,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM 3: ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN.
A motion to elect Dee Sokolosky as Vice Chairman was
seconded by Mr. Kimball.
AYE: Sokolosky, Kimball, Akin, Enzbrenner, Charney,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6-0.
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ITEM 4: ELECTION OF SECRETARY.
A motion to elect Gary Akin as Secretary was made by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Mr.
Thomas.
AYE: Kimball, Akin, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Charney, Thomas
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6-0.
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9 2005 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Akin, to approve the minutes of the May 12,
2005 Regular meeting.
AYE: Kimball, Akin, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Charney, Thomas
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
No Claims
AYE: None
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM 7: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
After a review of the attached report, no questions were asked of Ms. Bishop.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REOUEST
TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006.
Chairman Enzbrenner requested this item be heard prior to Item 15 New Business.
Discussions were held regarding the proposed operating budget; Chairman
Enzbrenner suggested the Authority should seek a revenue source. Mr. Thomas
moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella to approve the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Annual
Operating Budget.
AYE: Thomas, Cataudella, Kimball, Akin, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Charney,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0.
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ITEM 9: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes updated on the status of various developments within the area. Mr.
Cataduella arrives at 10:10AM. Mr. Hayes distributed draft copies of the proposed
new marketing material to members of the Authority and asked members to review
and provide suggestions and comments. Mr. Kimball suggested the marketing
material needs to be aggressively communicated with retail management and
operation teams.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Wiles provided an update on the June building permit report, commented on the
residential building within the City, and provided information regarding upcoming
items before the Annexation Committee and Planning Commission.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Ms. Stagg gave a brief report on various street development projects, and other Public
Works related items.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray informed members that negotiations between ONG and Hunt Properties
continues, however, as of today's date, there have been no updates provided.
ITEM 13: DISCUSSION RELATING TO IDEAS AND SCOPE OF OWASSO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Members discussed several ideas relating to OEDA activity for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006. Mr. Ray will provide a report at the August meeting outlining the discussions.
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF A BASEBALL
TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY OWASSO BASEBALL BOOSTERS.
Councilor Brent Colgan was unable to attend the OEDA meeting, Mr. Hayes
provided an overview of the memorandum included in the OEDA packet provided by
Councilor Colgan. Discussions were held regarding OEDA's ability to support the
request without a revenue source. Also discussed was the use of the Hotel/Motel Tax.
Chairman Enzbrenner tabled the request for Trustee approval of funds in support of a
baseball tournament hosted by the Owasso Baseball Boosters and requested that the
City Council provide the Authority with clarification of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
purpose.
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ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
July 13, 2005
Motion made by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Mr. Thomas to adjourn.
At 12:20am, the meeting was adjourned.
AYE: Kimball, Thomas, Enzbrenner, Akin, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Charney
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0. /'^l
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