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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.05.25_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING Monday, May 25, 1999 PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Gary Akin Frank Enzbrenner Brian Smith Brenda Lawrence Tom Kimball ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mark Wilken Jeff Hancock 4�6a&4with Sherry Bishop EIL S a ka 6c.�<� Tim Rooney Robert Tobias Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 8:10 AM and declared a quorum present. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO A HOTEL/MOTEL TAX Mr. Akin reported that he and Mr. Sokolosky met with Mr. Robert Patel. Mr. Patel did not express opposition regarding a hotel /motel tax but would prefer to wait until the second motel is open and operational. He also suggested that instead of a percent tax, he would prefer a flat tax of $30,000.00 per year per hotel or $2,500 per month. The Trustees agreed that this discussion should be continued at next month's meeting. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO PROPOSED OEDA PROGRAMMING Mr. Akin reviewed the concept of the OEDA programming. Discussion was open regarding whether the Trustees are in favor of the additional money (in addition to salary, benefits, office products, etc.). Mr. Enzbrenner discussed the needs of the budget and stated that OEDA needs separate funds. It was stated that the funds could not be used unless approved by the Trustees and the Members would work with Robert to outline the goals of what they want to accomplish. There was lengthy discussion regarding how the accounts would be set up. Mr. Kimball had concerns if collapsing the funds at the end of every year would cause problems and questioned if OEDA would have control or the City of Owasso. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the broadly defined OEDA programming, seconded by Mr. Smith. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes ow OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 25, 1999 Page No. 2 The motion carried 5 -0 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST THAT FUNDING BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF OWASSO FOR THE PROPOSED OEDA PROGRAMMING. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to request funding in the amount of $35,000 to be included in the budget of the City of Owasso for OEDA programming, seconded by Mr. Smith. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes The motion carried 5 -0 ITEM 6: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Smith moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Kimball - Yes Smith - Yes The motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned aat,"5 AM. Date Approved Akin,