HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.02.11_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 1999
PRESENT
Gary Akin
Brian Smith
Brenda Lawrence
Tom Kimball
Frank Enzbrenner
Mark Wilken
Dee Sokolosky
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Tim Rooney
Sherry Bishop
Robert Tobias
Jeff Hancock
Chairperson Gary Akin called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM and declared a quorum present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 1999
REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Kimball moved to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1999 regular meeting.
Ms. Lawrence seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Smith moved to approve a claim for $2,588.50 to Dennis Semler and a claim for $120.00
to Ronald D. Cates, the motion was seconded by Mr. Kimball. The vote on the motion was
recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
® Sokolosky - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
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The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bishop gave the report.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PRECISION COMPONENTS INC
NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION TO EXERCISE OPTION TO
PURCHASE UNDER TERMS OF LEASE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO
PERFORM ALL NECESSARY AND PROPER TASKS TO
CONSUMMATE CLOSING OF THE REAL ESTATE SALE
TRANSACTION.
Precision Components, Inc. has chosen to pursue the option to buy the property (building only)
as soon as possible. An underground gas storage tank will be removed prior to the closing
date. There was discussion regarding the parking lot. Since we are only 2 -1/2 years into the
CDBG grant, the parking lot can not be sold along with the building. Mr. Sokolosky moved to
authorize the Chair and the Vice Chair of OEDA to provide verification of obligation. Mr.
Wilken seconded this motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF A MISSION STATEMENT.
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the adoption of the mission statement as follows:
"The mission of the OEDA is to promote economic growth in the Owasso area through
recruitment, retention and expansion of business which will expand tax revenue and
maintain and enhance the quality of life."
Ms. Lawrence seconded. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Tobias presented a report on OEDA projects and prospects.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER
Mr. Hancock provided an update on the Tulsa Technology Center; a formal proposal should be
presented to the Board by the end of February or the beginning of March.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 11: DISCUSSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC PLAN
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wilken moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as
follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
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Motion carried 7 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
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