HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.08.15_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 15, 2002
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in a rescheduled regular session on
Thursday, August 15, 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,
August 12, 2002.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Tom Kimball, Chair
Brenda Lawrence, Vice Chair
Frank Enzbrenner, Secretary
Dee Sokolosky, Trustee
Scott Yandell, Trustee
Mike Helm, Trustee
ABSENT
Gary Akin, Trustee
STAFF
Rickey Hayes, Economic Development Specialist
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Sherry Bishop, Finance Director
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
Robert Carr, Public Works Director
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2002 SPECIAL
MEETING.
Mr. Sokolosky moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2002
special meeting, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Sokolosky, Lawrence, Yandell, Helm, Enzbrenner, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.
OOne claim was presented — a request for approval of the payment of $12,500 to the Tulsa Metro
Chamber of Commerce, reflecting the first six months payment toward the regional economic
development initiative. Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to approve the claim.
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AYE: Sokolosky, Yandell, Lawrence, Helm, Enzbrenner, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT.
Ms Bishop presented the financial report. The ending balance as of July 31, 2002 is $11,931.44.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR TRUSTEE ADOPTION OF A FY 2002 -03 BUDGET.
Ms. Bishop said that state law requires that the OEDA approve an annual operating budget. The
fund balance as of July 1, 2002 was $11,916; the projected annual revenue is $25,500 and
proposed expenditures are $30,000. The projected ending fund balance as of June 30, 2003 is
$7416. Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Ms. Lawrence, to approve the proposed budget.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Yandell, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 7: STATUS REPORT RELATING TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM.
Mr. Hayes introduced Ms. Darcy Melendez, director of the Regional Economic Development
Consortium. Ms. Melendez related her background, and discussed the vision for the Consortium.
ITEM 8: UPDATE FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST.
Mr. Hayes introduced Robert Carr, who updated the Authority on the statues of current projects
within the City of Owasso. Mr. Hayes discussed traffic counts.
ITEM 9 REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
No. Report
ITEM 10 NEW BUSINF,SS_
None.
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ITEM 11: WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS: A GFNF.R AT. T)T.CT Tc.QTC)N
RELATING TO THE PURPOSE, GOALS, AND FOCUS OF THE CITY'S
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
Mr. Hayes discussed his first few weeks in Owasso. He said he has spent much time with local
business owners, and has met with each of the OEDA Trustees. He has been researching several
retail leads for development, and has become a member of various economic development
groups. His major focuses will be to adapt to meet the needs of any request, improvise, and
overcome obstacles. Trustees were asked to discuss their priorities for economic development
and growth. Some of the items listed were: attract families, attract major employers, update
infrastructure, a well- rounded retail community, good road & streets, education for potential
builders, updated demographics, housing for middle income families, museum or other cultural
establishment, good education system, provide information covering the school district rather
than just within the city limits, and do not be "territorial" when we have excellent facilities close
by. Mr. Hayes said that this item will be discussed at every OEDA meeting over the next few
months.
ITEM 12 ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lawrence moved, seconded by Mr. Yandell, to adjourn.
AYE: Lawrence, Yandell, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 6 -0, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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Date Approved
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Tom imball, Chairperson