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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.06.08_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY O MINUTES OF SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Thursday June 8, 2000 Gary Akin Brian Smith Brenda Lawrence (arrived 10:20 a.m.) Tom Kimball Frank Enzbrenner Dee Sokolosky Larry Mitchell Tim Rooney Sherry Bishop Mary Jo Griffin Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. and declared a quorum present. 1l : • 0 : - 11 Will 1101111 N ORN11 W MS. I mill FEWER 111 Mr. Kimball moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2000 Regular Meeting. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried 5 -0. AYE: Kimball, Smith, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin NAY: None No Claims were presented. There were no questions. �qlp OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 8, 2000 Page No. 2 I ►I � 1. .►1 1 /► 1 :►► ► : 1►1 ►I 11 OLVA M go] '►I I DION 111 IN Ku K13 : '/ 19 Mr. Mitchell stated that after interviewing four candidates for the position, Stan Ewing has been offered the position and will begin work July 1, 2000. Mr. Ewing will be introduced to the Board at the next regular meeting. ITEM 7: UPDATE AND APPROPRIATE, ACTION FOR FINALIZATION OF THE ORDA MARKETING MAP. A preliminary draft was provided to the Board for their review. After a reviewing the map, the following was concluded: a) The map will not identify and list subdivision names. b) Ensure that Cherokee Industrial Park, the Port of Catoosa, and the Airport are well identified as to their proximity to Owasso. C) Identify Government facilities including Schools and Parks. © d) Recommendation that the map be reviewed/updated approximately every two years. Sherry Bishop discussed the Fiscal Year 2000 -2001 Budget and the OEDA Work Plan with the Board. The total combined funds available for use by OEDA totaled $25,000. This was the combination of $10,000 to be used for Economic Development through the General Fund and $25,000 provided for the OEDA Work Plan. The dollar amount was down by $10,000 due to unspent funds from last year. The budget is, however, subject to additional funds as programs are developed. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the budget as presented. Mr. Kimball seconded and the motion carried 6 -0. AYE: Enzbrenner, Kimball, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Smith, Akin NAY: none r1 L ® OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 8, 2000 Page No. 3 Mr. Mitchell presented a draft Request for Qualification Statement prepared by the Community Development Staff. Also presented was a map that highlighted the Enterprise Zone as approved in 1994 and identified as a Special District in the Owasso 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The goal is to advertise, choose several of the respondents, have them make presentations to the Board and then select a firm. Once a firm has been selected, they will be asked to come up with a couple of concept plans to be presented to the community for additional input. Mr. Kimball indicated that something does need to occur in this area of town due to the current development occurring outside of the original town site. Mr. Smith motioned to proceed with advertisements. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 6 -0. AYE: Smith, Lawrence, Kimball, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin NAY: None a) Mr. Mitchell stated that the 960' Street Improvement Bids had been received and that the low bidder was $80,000 over estimate. b) Mr. Mitchell presented the Board with CD's handed out at the last meeting held by Tulsa Area Partnership that contained information relating to their web site. C) Mr. Kimball discussed legislation regarding Rural Venture Capital funds. A copy was provided for the file. Mr. Smith moved to adjourn. Mr. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 6 -0. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m. AYE: Smith, Lawrence, Kimball, Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Akin NAY: None C O OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 8, 2000 Page No. 4 ate Approved C.