HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.01.14_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 1999
PRESENT
Gary Akin
Brian Smith
Brenda Lawrence (in @ 10:10 AM)
Tom Kimball
Frank Enzbrenner (in @ 10:25 AM)
Mark Wilken
Dee Sokolosky (out @ 11:20 AM)
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Tim Rooney
Sherry Bishop
Robert Tobias
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 DECEMBER 10, 1998
REGULAR MEETING AND DECEMBER 22, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr. Wilken moved to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1998 regular meeting and
December 22, 1998 special meeting with one correction on item #2 of the December 22,
1998 minutes. The second sentence should read as follows:
He stated that all taxes will be paid by Precision Components regarding the
property leased to Precision Components, with the exception of the penalty in
the amount of $795.42, which will be paid by OEDA.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Abstain
The motion carried 4 -1.
Mr. Akin would like to take formal action to approve the mission statement at the February
OEDA meeting.
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ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Kimball moved to approve a claim for $450.00 to Ronald D. Cates, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Wilken.
The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
The motion carried 5 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bishop gave the report.
ITEM 6: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC
OVERVIEW LEAD BY THE METROPOLITAN TULSA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
Mr. Akin presented this item and introduced Mr. Mickey Thompson from the Metropolitan
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Thompson discussed the lane expansion of East 76th
Street North. Progress in the Tulsa area and upcoming plans in Tulsa were also discussed.
Mr. Thompson stated that prospective businesses are looking for incentives and lease options.
Also discussed were the top three priorities in which the Owasso Economic Development
Authority needs to be focusing on. Those top three priorities would be marketing money,
data and having a site available with infrastructure.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Tobias gave an update on Vision Owasso 98. In mid - February there will be a TIF
Policy Review Committee meeting. Ideas were exchanged regarding a strategic plan. A date
was set for a planning session. This meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at
3:00 PM immediately following the OEDA regular meeting.
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ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 9:
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
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.
Gary Akin, ehairperson
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