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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.02.10_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, February 10, 2005 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, February 10, 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 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2005. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Scott Yandell called the meeting to order at 10:04AM. PRESENT Scott Yandell, Chair Brenda Lawrence, Trustee Dee Sokolosky, Secretary Steve Cataduella, Trustee Gary Akin, Trustee F rank Enzbrenner, Vice-Chair Tom Kimball, Trustee A quorum was declared present. ABSENT None OTHERS Michel Spurgeon, City Manager, Miami Jim Weaver, Utility Super, Miami Brent Brassfield, Mayor, City of Miami Kent Ketcher, City Council, Miami Dr. Tracy Painter, Bailey Medical Kevin Gross, President, Ardent Dr. John Oreola, Claremore Randy Dubois, CEO, Hillcrest Wilbur Collins, Tulsa County Commissioner Kirby Crowe, PMG, Vision 2025 Ray Jordan, TulsaCounty Mr. & Mrs. Sparks Susan Ehrler, Owasso Chamber STAFF Rodney Ray, City Manager Ana Stagg, Public Works Director Sherry Bishop, Finance Director Joe Nurre, Public Works Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director Eric Wiles, Community Development Juliann Stevens, Administrative Assistant Ron Cates, City Attorney ITEM 2: RE UEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13, 2005 REGULAR MEETING. Ms. Lawrence moved, seconded by Mr. Sokoloksy, to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2005 regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto. "1 AYE: Lawrence, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Akin, Enzbrenner, Yandell, Kimball NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 7-0. Owasso Economic Development Authority ~. ITEM 3: RE UEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS. No Claims AYE: None NAY: None ABSTAIN: None ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT. After a review of the attached report, no questions were asked. ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR February 10, 2005 ~ After a brief review of the attached report, there were no questions asked of Mr. Hayes. A reminder to all that the St. John Hospital groundbreaking is scheduled for February 11, 2005 @ 2:OOpm. ITEM 6: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mr. Wiles provided an update on the January 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 7: REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Mr. Nurre gave a brief report on various street development projects, and other Public Works related items. n -2- Owasso Economic Development Authority February 10, 2005 ~. ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER Due to time constraints ,Chairman Yandell allowed this agenda item to move ahead of item 3. County Commissioner Collins, Mr. Crowe, and Mr. Jordan each provided a status report of the E. 76th Street Widening Project currently under construction. Commissioner Collins gave overview of time delays related to the completion of the project, reminding all attendees that the lines of communication must remain open and "we will plan a ribbon cutting during the first two weeks of March". Mr. Crowe discussed the obstacle of the "404 Permit" and other difficulties the project has encountered due to the wide area of wetlands. Mr. Jordan discussed the time line for the project, stating that the work order was issued on April 19, 2004 giving 300 calendar days, plus weather days (as determined by the ODOT standards) for completion and a penalty clause of $2,000 per day will go into affect on March 19, 2005 if project not completed. Mr. Ray commented on the following items: Loan Agreement with Vanguard Car Rental, USA, no signatures will be obtained from OEDA members until the Letter of Credit is finalized; members of the City staff met with local churches to discuss the Stormwater Fee, further discussions to be held. ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 10: REQUEST FROM BAILEY MEDICAL CENTER TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE OEDA. Chairman Yandell allowed this item to move ahead of item 3. Dr. Painter introduced others in attendance and provided attendees with a vision for the Bailey Medical Center. Mr. Gross provided members with a packet of information (see attached), introduced a rendering of Bailey Medical Center, and discussed site plans. Mr. Gross advised members that Ardent will provide the financing to construct Bailey Medical and will manage the facility and operate under the Hillcrest Health System. Construction is scheduled for March. -3- Owasso Economic Development Authority ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT February 10, 2005 Motion made by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Ms. Lawrence to adjourn. At 11:47am, the meeting was adjourned. AYE: Kimball, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Akin, Enzbrenner, Yandell NAY: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 7-0. Date Approved ~~ -~ iZ ~ Q ~ Z C.~S Scott Y de ,Chair -4-