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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.05.11_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY © MINUTES OF SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Thursday May 11, 2000 Gary Akin Brian Smith Tom Kimball Brenda Lawrence Dee Sokolosky Frank Enzbrenner Larry Mitchell Tim Rooney Sherry Bishop Mary Jo Griffin Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. and declared a quorum present. Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2000 Special Meeting. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the motion carried 4 -0. AYE: Smith, Lawrence, Akin, Kimball NAY: None No Claims were presented. There were no questions. Mr. Mitchell briefly discussed a meeting held with Kurt Bickle with INCOG. Various community maps were reviewed and discussion ensued as to how the brochure will look and what needs be emphasized. A preliminary printing cost range of between $1000 and $5000 was presented. The final cost will depend on the graphics, cost of paper, the detail and number of colors that would be used, as well as the number of maps produced. A proof incorporating OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY March 14, 2000 Page No. 2 details discussed will be presented at the next board meeting. Mr. Mitchell briefed the board regarding the applications received for the position of Planning and Economic Development Director and reviewed a qualifications summary sheet for each of the final three individuals. He stated that approximately 16 applications were received and interviews have been scheduled for the end of May. a) Mr. Mitchell presented a letter signed by Tulsa County Commissioner Wilbert Collins and Owasso Mayor Will Williams supporting a vote in 2001 to extend the 2/12 % sales tax for five years in order to fund needed county projects, which includes improvements to 76th Street North from Owasso to Sheridan Road. b) Mr. Mitchell reminded the board members of a Transportation Open House that was being hosted by INCOG at the Library that afternoon. c) Mr. Kimball presented an information packet gathered from a seminar he attended which contained economic comparisons and data for the State and Local area. Mr. Kimball moved to adjourn. Mr. Smith seconded and the motion carried 4 -0. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. AYE: Kimball, Smith, Akin, Lawrence NAY: None nee oZ�a Date Approved ry A n, Chairperson