HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.09.16_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SCHEDULED SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, September 16, 1999
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Akin
Tom Kimball Robert Tobias
Frank Enzbrenner
Sherry Bishop
Mark Wilken
Jeff Hancock
Brenda Lawrence
Tim Rooney
Brian Smith
Marsha Hensley
Dee Sokolosky
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM and declared a quorum
present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1999
REGULAR MEETING AND AUGUST 31, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the minutes of the August 12, 1999 Regular Meeting and
August 31, 1999 Special Meeting. Mr. Wilken seconded the motion. The vote on the motion
was recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
No Claims
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bishop distributed copies of the financial report.
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ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
_RESOLUTION #99 -01, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POSITION
REGARDING THE NEED TO WIDEN 76TH STREET NORTH BETWEEN
U.S. HIGHWAY 75 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 169 AND TO DESIGNATE
THIS CORRIDOR AS A MAJOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITY.
Mr. Akin presented the item to the Authority. He stated that if the Resolution were approved
he would like to propose a meeting with Commissioner Collins, along with representatives
from the transportation department to present Resolution #99 -01. Mr. Wilken suggested
leadership from OEDA, Owasso Chamber and Owasso City Council. Also suggested were
Mr. Robert Carr, Director of Owasso Public Works Authority and a representative from
Cherokee Industrial Park such as MCI or /and Whirlpool Corporation to attend the meeting.
Mr. Sokolosky suggested inviting Mr. David Charney. Mr. Akin requested the assistance of
Mr. Wilken to coordinate this meeting.
Following discussion, Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve adoption of Resolution #99 -01, Mr.
Smith seconded the motion.
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Tobias briefed the Authority on the status of the activities listed in the monthly report. A
marketing trip to Austin, Texas was discussed. Also discussed was exploring the possibility of
a grant to finance infrastructure in order to stimulate growth on 145` East Avenue. It was
suggested to appoint a committee at the next OEDA meeting to discuss the specifics of new
marketing materials.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
® Mr. Hancock requested Mr. Wilken to update the Authority on the progress of the Owasso
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hancock presented an update on the joint meeting held on Tuesday,
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September 14, 1999 with the City Council and the CIP Members. He explained that the basis
of the joint meeting was to prioritize projects, review funding alternatives and how to develop
public /private partnerships to enhance projects.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTIES, SUCH
DISCUSSION ALLOWED PURSUANT TO 25 O.S., SECTION 307 -B(3)
Mr. Enzbrenner presented a brief update on the meeting held with representatives from
Formation, Inc. Mr. Enzbrenner stated that there was a lack of information received from the
company. However, if further data is received it will be reviewed. Also discussed was the
possibility of speaking to Mr. David Vines, the owner of the property, regarding purchasing
the property.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lawrence moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. The vote on the motion was
recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilkin - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 6 -0 and the meeting was adjourn 11:30 AM.
Gary Ak n, Chairperson
Date Approved