HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.08.12_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 12, 1999
PRESENT
Gary Akin
Tom Kimball
Mark Wilken
Brenda Lawrence
Brian Smith
Dee Sokolosky
Frank Enzbrenner
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Robert Tobias
Sherry Bishop
Jeff Hancock
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 JULY 8, 1999 REGULAR
MEETING
Mr. Kimball moved to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1999 Regular Meeting with a
correction on Item 6 striking the first portion of the third sentence. This sentence should read
as follows:
Mr. Kimball made a motion to renominate Gary Akin for Chairperson.
Mr. Wilken seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Ms. Bishop stated that there is one claim for NOEDA /Tulsa Area Partnership in the amount of
$1,115.00. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the claim, Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
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The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bishop briefed the Authority on the financial report.
ITEM 6: PRESENTATION BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION REGARDING
GROWTH ISSUES.
Mr. Tobias introduced Whirlpool Division Vice President, Tom Toth. Mr. Toth outlined
issues impacting company growth. The major issues included job retention /attraction,
continuing education and the need for a number of transportation and traffic improvements.
Mr. Toth also proposed the need for a truck stop and a daycare center to serve major
employers at Cherokee Industrial Park.
ITEM 7: PRESENTATION BY MCI WORLDCOM REGARDING GROWTH
ISSUES.
Mr. Tobias introduced Mr. Tom Pipal of MCI WorldCom. Mr. Pipal also outlined issues
impacting company growth. Most of the issues were similar to Whirlpool. A previous
meeting between MCI WorldCom officials and Governor Keating and several members of his
cabinet, contributed to the decision to create OSU- Tulsa. The lack of quality, technical and
engineering labor continues to impact the company's ability to grow with high paying jobs in
Tulsa. However, an urgent issue was the need for traffic improvements within Cherokee
Industrial Park to facilitate the movement of employees during the rush hour and lunchtime.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Tobias provided the monthly report and introduced Mr. Dwayne Henderson, Special
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Projects Manager for the city to solicit input on the proposed Main Street improvements.
Several comments were made that staff will incorporate into planning.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
The OEDA Manager provided no report.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
No new business to report.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Smith moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kimball. The vote on the motion was recorded
as follows:
!� Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Smith - Yes
Wilkin - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at11:45 AM.
Date Approved
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