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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.06.10_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 10, 1999 PRESENT Gary Akin Frank Enzbrenner Dee Sokolosky Brenda Lawrence Tom Kimball Brian Smith Mark Wilken ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Robert Tobias Sherry Bishop Jeff Hancock Marsha Hensley Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM and declared a quorum present. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 13. 1999 REGULAR MEETING AND MAY 25, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1999 Regular Meeting and May 25, 1999 Special Meeting with a correction to Item #6 on the May 13, 1999 minutes. The last sentence should read 200,000 square feet. Also, Dee Sololosky was absent from the May 25, 1999 Special Meeting, Brian Smith's name should be deleted from the absent list. Mr. Wilken seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Sokolosky - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Lawrence - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes Wilken - Yes The motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS The only claim was for $150.00 to Ronald D. Cates. Mr. Wilken moved to approve the claim; seconded by Mr. Kimball. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 10, 1999 Page No. 2 The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Sokolosky - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Lawrence - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes Wilken - Yes The motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT Ms. Bishop presented the financial report. ITEM 6: PRESENTATION BY FORMATION CONSULTING GROUP REGARDING CONSIDERATION BY AVIATION - RELATED CLIENT ON EXPANSION TO OWASSO Mr. Akin introduced Mr. Chuck Tollefsen with Formation Consulting Group, which is representing Composite International, Inc., an aviation - related company that is interested in located to the Owasso area. A financial summary for Composite International, Inc. was handed out for the Trustees to review. Mr. Tollefsen made a brief presentation stating that Composite International employs approximately 30 people with that number possibly doubling in the next few years. He stated that there is a need to expand their present facility and stated that a 40,000 square foot building would be ample space. The location being considered is on 116`h Street North and 97`h East Avenue. Mr. Akin appointed Mr. Tobias, Mr. Kimball, Mr. Sokolosky and Mr. Enzbrenner to serve as a focus team to review information and meet with David Vines, the landowner. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF HOSPITALITY /LODGING TAX TO FACILITATE THE ENHANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Akin asked Mr. Sokolosky to brief the Trustees on the meeting with Mr. Robert Patel. Discussion was held regarding the steps that need to be taken. The article from the packet was reviewed and consensus was that Mr. Tobias follow up with Mr. Cates in order to discuss the procedure involved and to review other cities ordinances. Discussion was also held concerning projects that need to be earmarked and the need to be proactive regarding the use OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 10, 1999 Page No. 3 of lodging taxes. ITEM 8: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF CITY BUILDING PERMIT FEES Sherry Bishop brought the Trustees up to date on the operating structure that occurs when fees are collected through the building permit process. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE ADOPTION OF AN FY 1999 -2000 OPERATION BUDGET. Sherry Bishop discussed the Fiscal Year 1999 -2000 Budget and the OEDA Work Plan with the Authority. She stated that OEDA is required to file an annual budget with the City of Owasso. She also explained that the proposed budget is comparable to the budget that has been approved for the past several years. Mr. Wilken suggested that in April of 2000, to prepare an annual report for the City Council showing the Owasso Economic Development's achievements of the year. Mr. Wilken also requested a focus group get together and work on specific issues that need to be accomplished. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the adoption of a FY 1999 -2000 operation budget. Mr. Akin seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Sokolosky - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Lawrence - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes Wilken - Yes The motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT Mr. Tobias updated the Authority on Tulsa Technology Center. Also discussed was the widening of 76`'' Street North. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 10, 1999 Page No. 4 ITEM 11: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER Mr. Hancock gave an update on the status of Precision Components. He also stated that OEDA needs to establish priorities to accomplish. ITEM 12: NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wilken stated that he feels the OEDA needs to speak to Composite International, Inc. concerning a confidentiality policy with them. Also, Mr. Wilken presented a thank you note from Owasso Golf and Athletic Club stating their appreciation. (attached) ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Sokolosky - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Lawrence - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes Wilkin - Yes The motion carried 7 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 AM. 7/0/�7 ary Akin, hairperson Date Approved A-A ;% � • 1�.z lie, �!��� � � �``