HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.09.20_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
Bailey Ranch Clubhouse 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
Tom Kimball (10:05)
Brenda Lawrence
Dee Sokolosky
Will Williams
TRUSTEES ABSENT
Brian Smith
STAFF PRESENT
Stan Ewing
Larry Mitchell
Sherry Bishop
Mary Jo Griffin
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 9, 2001
REGULAR MEETING
Revised minutes were distributed to the Trustees. The minutes sent out in the agenda packets
were incorrect. Item number two to approve the previous months minutes was misstated. After
clarifying the voting rules; the majority of a quorum to pass, the minutes were indeed approved.
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the corrected minutes of the August 9, 2001. Mr. Akin
seconded and the motion carried 5 -0.
AYE: Enzbrenner, Akin, Lawrence, Williams, Sokolosky
NAY: none
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No Claims were presented
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2001
There were no questions. Ms. Bishop arrived shortly after this item was addressed.
ITEM 5: GRANT PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION BY INCOG — HIGHWAY
ENHANCEMENT AND OTHER FUNDS
Mr. Armstrong, of the Community and Economic Development Division of INCOG, briefed the
Trustees on past programs utilized within the Owasso area. These include NSP and Precision
Component infrastructure projects that were funded through the Department of Commerce. Mr.
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Armstrong also indicated that his division is more reactive and proactive due their work with so
many different communities in the region.
Mr. Armstrong then talked about the Community Development Block Grant Set -Aside program,
of which the City of Owasso is now receiving $67,000. This entitlement program is for cities
whose population is greater than X15,000. The City is now entering into its second year. The
first year's funds have been designated for sidewalk rehabilitation to comply with ADA
standards. Mr. Armstrong also added that these funds require a dollar for dollar match. The first
year's match was the Main Street overlay project.
Mr. Fritschen, also from INCOG gave little background regarding funding available through the
Department of Transportation (DOT). Mr. Fritschen then made available copies of the current
program application requirements and an example from a previous funding recipient. He
explained the 10 categories in which applications can be applied for. He also noted that these
projects must be a direct connection to a highway system. The deadline for applications for
funding in 2002 -2003 is January 2, 2002.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN IMPLEMENTATION WORK ITEMS
Mr. Ewing distributed a memo outlining specific objectives relating to the Downtown
Implementation Plan. These included the following items:
TIF District — The Authority Attorney is scheduled to attend the next regular meeting to
discuss this item.
Code Enforcement — Staff is going to start a more aggressive enforcement level,
particularly in the area of signage, mowing, and abandoned vehicles; in general, basic
cleanup.
Zoning Issues — Begin to develop in accordance to approved Plan.
Design & Development Guidelines - Guidelines for differently zoned areas.
Overlay District — Help to achieve zoning and development guidelines.
Streetscape — Staff is looking at funding opportunities for enhancement projects.
General discussion occurred during briefing. Mr. Kimball suggested looking at ways to have a
coordinated event, perhaps a "Community Cleanup" to target certain areas at a time. Mr. Ewing
said he would begin to develop a strategy for zoning and code enforcement.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
No formal report from Economic Development Director.
LJ
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ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Kimball suggested expanding on the topic of a motel / hotel tax to be addressed at the next
meeting.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
No report.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 6 -0. The
meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
Aye: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Akin, Kimball, Sokolosky, Williams
Nay: none
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Date Approved
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15ee Sokolosky, Chairper