HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.01.09_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 9, 2003
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, January 9,
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, January 6, 2003, and
Addendum to Agenda posted on the City Hall bulleting board at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January
7, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
PRESENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Gary Akin, Trustee
ABSENT
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 DECEMBER 12, 2002 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve the minutes of the December 12,
2002 regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Yandell, Sokolosky, Akin, 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 the financial report was included in the agenda packet. There was nothing
to add, and there were no questions or comments.
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ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXPANSION OF THE OWASSO ONG FACILITY
YARD.
Mr. Hayes introduced Mr. Jerry Hixson, Tulsa North Metro Area ONG Manager, who explained
that ONG is streamlining their operations. Phase I involved the construction of a new facility at
71St St. S. and Union, the West Tulsa Metro Facility. Phase II involves the expansion of the
Owasso yard. The customer base served from this facility has doubled since it was constructed,
as has the number of employees. Plans are to close a facility on 15th St. S., and serve those
customers from the Owasso facility. It has become necessary to provide more area for the
additional vehicles and equipment needed to take care of the additional work. The current
proposed project involves the yard only, with no modifications of the existing facility. Major
components of the plan are:
• Install approximately 26,000 square feet of asphalt paving
• Install approximately 18,000 square feet of concrete paving
• Install exit drive at south end of property
• Relocate 400 linear feet of chain link fence
• Install security gates at service yard entry and exit
• Install fully functional card access system to building entries
• Install additional light fixtures and poles as needed
• Install additional CNG (compressed natural gas) facilities required for additional fleet.
There was discussion regarding the screening and landscaping requested by Mr. & Mrs. Smith
when they gave the land donation. Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to
approve the requested expansion of the Owasso ONG facility yard, subject to assurance by ONG
that they will install proper landscaping and fencing in keeping with the spirit of the land
donation.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Yandell, Sokolosky, Akin, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 6: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Mr. Hayes introduced Public Works Director Robert Carr who distributed and discussed a
project status report, as well as concept drawings for the striping of Main Street. Mr. Carr
concluded by introducing the character trait for the month of January — Faith. Community
Development Director Eric Wiles provided an update on development during 2002. The City of
Owasso recorded a record number of housing starts. Mr. Hayes reported that the Economic
Development web site has been updated. He also reported that an IHOP restaurant will be
locating at Owasso Market.
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ITEM 7: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
In the absence of Mr. Ray, Mr. Hayes reported that Code Red Underground Utilities has been
working on preliminary costs to place the utilities along Main St. underground. He also said that
the Authority needs to be thinking about and discussing some type of gateway to set off the
downtown redevelopment area. Ms. Lawrence suggested that some time be set aside by the
Authority specifically for the purpose of discussing downtown redevelopment instead of trying
to do it at a regular meeting.
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.
There was no discussion at this time.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lawrence moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Yandell, Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
Tom Kimball, Chairperson
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Date Approved
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