HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.11.14_OEDA MinutesO OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, November 14, 2002
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, November
14, 2002 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, November 11, 2002.
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
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Gary Akin, Trustee
Michael Helm, Trustee
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2002 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve the minutes of the October 10,
2002 regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Yandell, 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 briefly reviewed the financial report, which was included in the agenda packet.
There were no questions or comments.
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rEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE
APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN GRAY AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
fr. Ray said that the City of Owasso has hired Stephen Gray as legal counsel following the
;signation of Ron Cates. The OPWA and OPGA have also confirmed Mr. Gray as their legal
aunsel, and it is necessary for the OEDA to do the same. Mr. Ray explained the process by
which Mr. Gray was selected, and answered questions from the trustees. Mr. Enzbrenner moved,
seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the appointment of Stephen Gray as legal counsel for the
OEDA.
AYE: Enzbrenner,Yandell, Sokolosky, Lawrence, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 6: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Mr. Hayes highlighted portions of his report, which was included in the agenda packet. He
discussed his recent training in San Antonio, TX, and also discussed the progress of the
marketing packet being developed. Preliminary pages from the packet were distributed and
discussed. Community Development Director Eric Wiles updated the trustees on planning
issues, especially emphasizing building statistics. He predicted a 10% growth rate for 2002. He
also discussed proposed changes to the sign ordinance.
ITEM 7: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Mr. Ray said that a striping plan for Main Street is being finalized. One of the concepts
discussed for Main Street is underground utilities, and the cable TV company and phone
company have agreed to that concept.
ITEM S: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Ray introduced Brent Colgan from Exchange Bank, who was a guest.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS.
Darcy Melendez briefly discussed a community dialog held recently, relating to development of
outlying communities surrounding Tulsa.
ITEM 10: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURPOSE GOALS, AND FOCUS
OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
OThis item was discussed at the September meeting, and there was nothing further at this time.
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ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Yandell, Sokolosky, Lawrence, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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Date Approved
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November 14, 2002
Tom Kimball, Chairperson