HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.11.14_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000
f✓ Owasso City Hall Lower Level Conference Room
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brian Smith called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. and declared a quorum present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
TRUSTEES PRESENT
Frank Enzbrenner
Gary Akin
Tom Kimball (10:02)
Brenda Lawrence
Brian Smith
Dee Sokolosky
Will Williams (10:03)
TRUSTEES ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Stan Ewing
Mary Jo Griffin
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 2000,
REGULAR MEETING AND RECOGNIZE THE REGULAR SCHEDULED
10 MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2000 WAS NOT HELD DUE TO A LACK
OF QUORUM.
Mr. Sokolosky moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2000 Regular Meeting and
recognize the regular scheduled meeting was not held due to a lack of quorum. Ms. Lawrence
seconded and the motion carried 5 -0.
AYE: Akin, Lawrence, Enzbrenner, Smith, Sokolosky
NAY: none
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No claims were presented.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2000.
No change in financial positions and there were no questions.
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ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE $15,000 OF
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OEDA FUND FOR
PAYMENT OF SERVICES RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PROJECT.
Ms. Bishop briefly explained the original appropriation and budget process and noted that in
order to put additional monies in place the board would have to amend their originally approved
budget. She also stated that the cash balance would not be affected until the actual payment has
been made.
Being no questions, Mr. Sokolosky moved to amend the original $10,000 budget by adding
$15,000 in additional appropriations. Mr. Enzbrenner seconded and the motion carried 7 -0
AYE: Sokolosky, Enzbrenner, Akin, Kimball, Lawrence, Smith, Williams.
NAY: none
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
ALABACK DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PERFORMING WORK RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN, SUCH
CONTRACT CONTINGENT UPON CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
CO- CONTRACTING WITH THE SAME.
Questions arose to the technical wording of this item. The Council will not be co- contracting
with OEDA. The clarification was made that what will occur will be that the OEDA Director
will request the Council to approve a transfer of monies allocated for Economic Development
within the general fund to the OEDA fund for contract administration. Mr. Ewing did confirm
that Mr. Cates, Attorney had approved the contract as to form and content.
Mr. Williams moved to proceed with request for transfer of funds from Council. Mr. Enzbrenner
seconded and the motion carried 7 -0.
AYE: Williams, Enzbrenner, Akin, Kimball, Lawrence, Smith, Sokolosky
NAY: none
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF ELECTION RESULTS AND GARVEE BONDS AND
THEIR IMPACT ON THE GOALS OF OEDA.
Mr. Ewing discussed the GARVEE Bond distribution throughout the state for road
improvements. He noted that of $799 million allocated for the State very little was allocated for
the region and actually, it was for a portion of Highway 169 in Tulsa that had already been
approved in earlier funding measures. Discussion ensued regarding the political aspects of the
legislative allocation process.
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Mr. Sokolosky mentioned the passage of the 4 -to -fix the County campaign and thanked those
who helped get the word out on its importance to the community. This will help Owasso by
improving the roadway between the City limits and the Cherokee Industrial Park.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Ewing gave an update on the property at 116th & Mingo. He told the board that there was an
individual interested, but chose to go to Claremore. The individual wanted to start building
immediately, but the site is yet undeveloped in regards to zoning and infrastructure. Mr. Ewing
requested that the subcommittee consisting of Mr. Kimball, Mr. Enzbrenner, and Mr. Ewing
reconvene immediately after the board meeting to look at what the next step would be in regards
the OEDA's interest in this property.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Mitchell was not in attendance.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 7 -0. The
meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Aye: Enzbrenner, Lawrence, Akin, Kimball, Sokolosky, Williams, Smith
Nay: none
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Date Approved
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