HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.05.08_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 8, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, May 8, 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, May 5, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT ABSENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary (in at 10:05)
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Director
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10 2003 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Akin moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2003
regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Yandell, Sokolosky, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -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
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ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OEDA
MEMBERSHIP STATUS IN THE TULSA METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AREA DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
There was discussion relating to the OEDA membership in the Tulsa Metro Chamber of
Commerce Area Development Consortium. This item had been discussed at a previous meeting
of the OEDA and was listed on this agenda so that action could be taken. The OEDA agreed to a
one -year membership and half of the membership fee has been paid. Mr. Akin moved, seconded
by Mr. Yandell, to pay the second half of the membership fee, and to give written notice to the
consortium that the OEDA will not be continuing its membership at the end of the final six -
month period.
AYE: Akin, Yandell, Lawrence, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 6: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Hayes introduced Community Development Director Eric Wiles discussed building activity,
as well as future activity. Mr. Carr gave a project status report. Mr. Hayes reported that there
are currently several retail opportunities. He said that traffic count date continues to be
collected. Marketing packets were discussed. Mr. Hayes said that he has had requests from
realtors for marketing packets to be given to potential clients. He asked if the packets should
continue to be given at no cost. After discussion, the consensus was that at least $1.00 should be
charged for a packet. Aerial photos were discussed, and suggestions were made of several
companies that offer that service.
ITEM 7: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Mr. Hayes announced that there would be a town hall meeting on May 8th to discuss the
proposed Main Street stripping plan.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
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ITEM 10: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE GOALS AND FOCUS
OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
Mr. Hayes request comments and feedback from the OEDA on his first year as Economic
Development Director.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lawrence moved, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Enzbrenner, Helm, Akin, Yandell, Sokolosky, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 7 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
LAI
4DDate Approved
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Tom Kimball, Chairperson