HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.08.13_OEDA MinutesO OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 1998
PRESENT
Gary Akin
Brian Smith
Brenda Lawrence
Mark Wilken
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
ABSENT
Dee Sokolosky
Tom Kimball
Frank Enzbrenner
STAFF PRESENT
Robert Tobias
Tim Rooney
Sherry Bishop
Robert Carr
Marsha Hensley
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 MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1998 REGULAR
MEETING
Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Wilken, to approve the minutes of the
July 9, 1998 regular meeting with a correction on Item #2. The first sentence should read as
follows:
Mr. Enzbrenner introduced and welcomed Dee Sokolosky, the newly appointed Board Member
to Owasso Economic Development Authority.
The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
The motion carried 4 -0.
ITEM 4: REOUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Smith moved to approve the current claims in the amount of $70.00 to Ronald D. Cates.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Wilken. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin -Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
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The motion carried 4 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
The Financial Report was distributed and a report was given by Ms. Bishop.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF OEDA MISSION AND STRUCTURE
Item #6 was deferred until after Item #8.
Mr. Akin discussed the possibility of the Trustees addressing some issues such as redefinition,
direction and the purpose of the Owasso Economic Development Authority. He stated that he
would like the Trustees also to look at how we respond to interested prospects and how we are
handling growth in the Owasso area. A draft of the developed strategic plan for OEDA was
distributed for review.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
A status report was given by Mr. Tobias regarding opportunities and projects in the area. Mr.
Tobias also presented a brief summary on the progress of Vision Owasso 98.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER.
Mr. Hancock briefed the Trustees on the realignment of Highway 20. Mr. Carr gave an update
on the extension of Fifth Avenue (NSP industrial access road). Precision Components expansion
was discussed briefly.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wilken moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as
follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Motion carried 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.
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Date Approved
Gary 4in, Chairperson