HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.04.08_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, April 8, 2004
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, April 8,
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, April 5, 2004.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Brenda Lawrence called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
PRESENT
Brenda Lawrence, Chair
Scott Yandell, Vice-Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Steve Cataudella, Trustee
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee
ABSENT
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Eric Wiles, Community Development Director
Ana Stagg, Public Works
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Julie Stevens, Administrative Assistant
A quorum was declared present.
CITIZENS PRESENT
Brent Colgan
Steve Baker
David Phillips
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH I 1 2004 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to approve the minutes of the March 11,
2004, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Cataudella, Sokolosky, Lawrence, Akin, Yandell, Kimball
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.
Due to the absence of Ms. Bishop, no report was made.
ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
April 8, 2004
Mr. Hayes reported on economic development activities in the city. Mr. Hayes distributed
samples of new marketing material to review and solicited input and suggestions for
improvement from all members. With the Owasso retail market experiencing tremendous
growth, members discussed the importance of continuing relationships with current business
owners.
~, ITEM 6: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Eric Wiles provided the March 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
Ms. Ana Stagg gave a status update on various street improvement projects throughout the City
and discussed the elevated water storage tank, water system improvement project.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM THE OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray discussed vision and direction of the economic development with emphasis on the
quality of life for the citizens of the Owasso community.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Frank Enzbrenner presented a request made by Owasso High School baseball coach, Larry
Turner. Mr. Turner is requesting monetary assistance from the Authority in order for the City of
Owasso to host a large baseball tournament in the summer of 2004. The Authority will request
Mr. Turner to present a budget to its members for review and further discussion.
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ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Akin, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Cataudella, Kimball, Yandell
NAY: None
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Motion carried 7-0, and the meeting was adjourned at ll:~0 .m.
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