HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.06.12_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 12, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, June 12,
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, June 9, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
PRESENT ABSENT
Tom Kimball, Chair Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
Rodney Ray, City Manager
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 8 2003 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2003 regular
meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
No claims were presented.
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms. Bishop said that there is no change in the financial report. She also reported that the latest
tax check is better than expected. Ms. Bishop discussed OEDA proposed budget for FY 03 -04,
and advised that the FY 03 -04 budget will be voted on in the July meeting.
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ITEM 5: DISCUSSION 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. Officers
will be elected at the regularly scheduled July OEDA meeting.
ITEM 6: 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. Hayes
gave a project status report. Mr. Hayes reported that there are currently several retail
opportunities. Mr. Hayes discussed Home Depot progress and allowed OEDA trustees to view
site plans for up- coming retail developments.
ITEM 7: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Mr. Ray gave a brief report on the Owasso Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 9: 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.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lawrence moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Helm, Akin, Yandell, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:21 p.m.
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Tom Kimball, Chairperson
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