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OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING
O MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2001
City Hall Conference Room 10 a.m.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Dee Sokolosky called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and roll call was taken as
follows:
TRUSTEES PRESENT
Gary Akin
Frank Enzbrenner (in at 10:08)
Tom Kimball (in at 10:05)
Brenda Lawrence
Dee Sokolosky
Will Williams
TRUSTEES ABSENT
Brian Smith
STAFF PRESENT
Stan Ewing
Sherry Bishop
Mary Jo Griffm
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2001
SPECIAL METING.
Mr. Akin moved to approve minutes of the November 13, 2001. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the
motion carried 4 -0.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Williams
NAY: none
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No claims were presented.
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING
November 30, 2001
There were no questions.
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O ITEM 5: DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
SUBMITTAL OF A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT FUND
Mr. Ewing highlighted the gateway monuments and their proposed locations and other specifics
detailed within the submittal document. After general discussion regarding the flexibility of the
document relating to specific boundaries of enhancement items, Mr. Williams moved that the
proposed submittal document as presented be forwarded to the City Council for their
consideration. Mr. Enzbrenner seconded and the motion carried 6 -0.
AYE: Williams, Enzbrenner, Kimball, Lawrence, Sokolosky
NAY: none
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF TAX IMCREMENT FINANCING POLICY AND
PROCEDURES TO BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH
Mr. Ewing briefed the board over the related documents contained in their packet. Staff is
seeking the board's approval to eventually take to the City Council as a policy statement and is
asking for trustee input into the draft documents. Mr. Ewing also stated that the City Attorney
has reviewed the draft documents.
Input from Mr. Kimball included ensuring the policies accommodated the master land use plan
documents. Mr. Enzbrenner recommended that a complete review of the documents be made
before a vote is taken. Chairman Sokolosky suggested that the board also review the proposed
TIF document draft as well. There was no further discussion.
ITEM 7: GENERAL DISCUSSION RELATING TO A HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
Mr. Ewing reviewed the details within the related documents contained in the agenda packets
and noted that the ordinance /resolution would have to be approved the City Council by January
8, 2002 if it is to be taken to a vote during the March elections.
After general discussion over the documents and a request for another attorney review, the
Chairman called a Special Meeting to be held at 4 p.m. on December 20, 2001 for further review
and recommendations.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
There was no report.
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ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
OEDA Manager was not present.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 6 -0. The
meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Aye: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Akin, Kimball, Sokolosky, Williams
Nay: none
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Dee Sokolosky, Chairperson