HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.05.20_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 20, 2004
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, May 20,
2004 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 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2004.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Brenda Lawrence called the meeting to order at 10:10 am.
PRESENT ABSENT
Brenda Lawrence, Chair
Scott Yandell, Vice-Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee
STAFF CITIZENS PRESENT
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Eric Wiles, Community Development Director
Robert Carr, Public Works
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Julie Stevens, Administrative Assistant
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2004 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2004, by
reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Lawrence, Enzbrenner, Kimball, Sokolosky, Akin, Yandell, Cataudella
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 7-0.
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ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
No Claims
AYE: None
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms. Bishop presented a brief financial report for May 2004
ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes reported on current economic development activities in the city. Mr. Hayes discussed
the recent meeting held with .Hunt properties and their development strategy continues to
progress, also, two separate groups continue discussions in regard to a hospital complex for the
City of Owasso. Mr. Hayes recently completed training with the International Economic
Development Council on Small Business Development as required for ED certification.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Eric Wiles provided the April building permit report, commented on the active 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. Carr gave a brief status update on various street improvement projects and water system
improvements, to include long range water supply, throughout the City. Also discussed were the
stormwater masterplan and a stormwater fee, a funding source to be earmarked for drainage
issues.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM THE OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray gave no report.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL TO ASSIST THE OWASSO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
TEAM.
The authority received a letter from Mr. Larry Turner with a proposed budget for the tournament
in which they are seeking assistance. The Authority discussed the use of public fiends to assist a
sports team. The Authority directed Mr. Ray to set a meeting with Larry Turner to discuss the
submitted budget and report findings to them at a special meeting to be set.
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ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO TRUSTEE
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ATTENDANCE
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AT THE INTERNATION COUNCIL
OF SHOPPING CENTER CONVENTION AND AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF SAID
SUM TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AS EXPENSE ADVANCEMENT
PRIOR TO DEPATURE.
Authority authorizes payment in the amount of $1,500 as expense advancement to Rickey Hayes,
Economic Development Director. Mr. Sokolosky moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner.
AYE: Lawrence, Akin, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Kimball, Yandell
NAY: None
Motion carried 7-0
ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Kimball acknowledged the community efforts of Merritt's Bakery and discussed the
designation of the Owasso Expressway and conversations with Guy Berry, Oklahoma
,~ Department of Transportation.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Akin, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Kimball, Yandell
NAY: None
Motion carried 7-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:5
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