HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.12.11_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, December 11, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, December
11, 2003 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, December 8, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Brenda Lawrence called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
PRESENT ABSENT
Brenda Lawrence, Chair
Scott Yandell, Vice -Chair Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Tom Kimball, Trustee
Mike Helm, Trustee
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Gary Akin, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Stevens, Administrative Assistant
Eric Wiles, Community Development Director
Ron Cates, General Counsel
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14 2003 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Helm moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2003
regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Lawrence, Enzbrenner, Yandell, Helm, Kimball, Akin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No Claims
AYE: None
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Mr. Hayes presented a brief financial report for November, 2003 in Ms. Bishop's absence. Mr.
Yandell moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to approve the financial report as attached.
ITEM 5: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes reported on economic development activities within the city. Mr. Hayes gave an
update as to meetings recently held with several retailers looking to establish businesses in the
city. Also presented were the on -going discussions with various hospital groups. Mr. Wiles gave
a brief report as to the number of requests for building permits for the month of November. Mr.
Wiles also advised of the recent resignation of two board members on the Planning Commission
and that a notice of vacancy will be published calling for interested Owasso residents to offer
their letters of interest by December 31, 2003. Mr. Wiles discussed items anticipated to be
placed on the upcoming Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment agendas.
CITEM 6: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Mr. Ray gave a brief report on the Owasso Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Ray suggested
a series of special meetings in January and February 2004 to discuss the Downtown plan,
develop a vision for implementing the plan, incorporate public and private investments, and
prioritize redevelopment projects. Chairperson, Brenda Lawrence, called for special meetings on
January 8, 2004 and January 22, 2004 @ 9:00 AM in order to discuss and finalize the Owasso
Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray advised members of the resignation of City Councilor Mike Helm, to take effect at
11:59AM on Thursday, December 11, 2003, said resignation to cause a vacancy on the OEDA
Board. City Council to make appointment on next regular scheduled Council meeting. Mr. Ray
gave a brief report on Limestone Fire District and the press release provided by the City of
Owasso. Also discussed, was a recent meeting held with Jerry Hixson, a representative of ONG.
ONG has begun to take steps in minimizing gas meter installation time for area contractors.
Mike Helm spoke to the OEDA members, expressing his thanks and appreciation to the Board
for their time and effort to provide a vision for downtown redevelopment. He suggested to the
Board that with the City's continuing growth, perhaps the Board should consider expanding its
membership. Chairman Brenda Lawrence wished Mr. Helm well.
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ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ITEM 9: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO PURPOSE GOALS AND FOCUS OF
THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
No discussion on this item.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to adjourn the meeting.
AYE: Lawrence, Helm, Yandell, Enzbrenner, Kimball, Akin
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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enda Lawrence, Chairperson
Date Approved
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