HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.07.10_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 10, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, July 10,
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, July 7, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
PRESENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
ABSENT
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Mike Helm, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Sherry Bishop, Finance Director and City Clerk
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Eric Wiles, Director of Community Development
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 12th, 2003 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Yandell moved, seconded by Mr. Akin, to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2003 regular
meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
A claim from Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Area Development Program was presented.
Mr. Yandell moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve payment of the claim in the amount
of $6,250.00, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
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ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms. Bishop presented a brief financial report. She also reported that the latest tax check is better
than expected. Ms. Bishop discussed OEDA proposed budget for FY 03 -04.
ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ELECTION
OF OFFICERS FOR THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 -2004
Chairman Kimball discussed the election of officers for the OEDA for fiscal year 03 -04. By
bylaws, officers will be elected at the regularly scheduled July OEDA meeting. Mr. Yandell
nominated Brenda Lawrence for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Akin. The Motion carried 4 -0. Mr.
Akin nominated Scott Yandell for vice - chairman, seconded by Mr. Kimball. Motion carried 4 -0.
Mr. Kimball nominated Frank Enzbrenner for Secretary, seconded by Mr. Akin. Motion carried
4 -0.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OEDA
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 03 -04
Ms. Bishop gave a brief overview of the proposed OEDA budget for FY 03 -04 and discussed
Statutory requirements for public trusts to have a budget on file. Mr. Kimball moved to approve
OEDA budget as presented, seconded by Mr. Akin. Motion carried 4 -0.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
ITEM 7: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Mr. Hayes introduced Community Development Director Eric Wiles discussed building activity,
as well as future activity. Due to the absence of Public Works Director Robert Carr, Mr. Wiles
gave a project status report. Mr. Hayes reported on economic development activities in the city..
ITEM 8: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Mr. Ray gave a brief report on the Owasso Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
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ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 10: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE, GOALS, AND FOCUS
OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
Mr. Ray led a brief discussion of OEDA activities and noted two regional plans to put together
an incentive package for American Airlines and Boeing. Mr. Ray discussed Vision 2025 package
and upcoming Capital Improvements package for the City of Owasso. A brief discussion
followed.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Akin, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11tr
da Lawrence, airperson
Date Approved
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