HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.07.09_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 1998
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Frank Enzbrenner(out @ 10:23AM) Robert Tobias
Dee Sokolosky Tim Rooney
Gary Akin Sherry Bishop
Brian Smith Robert Carr
Tom Kimball (in @ 10:05AM) Marsha Hensley
Brenda Lawrence
Mark Wilken
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Frank Enzbrenner called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM and declared a quorum
present.
ITEM 2• ROLL CALL a �OLV*
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Mr. Enzbrenner introduced and welcomed Dee Sokolosky, the newly eleeied Board Member to
Owasso Economic Development Authority. Mr. Enzbrenner suggested a letter, signed by the
Trustees, be sent to Alan Anderson indicating the gratitude for all the years he contributed to
the Owasso Economic Development Authority. Also suggested was to present a plaque to Mr.
Anderson at an upcoming City Council meeting.
ITEM 3: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Ezbrenner called for nominations of O.E.D.A. Chairperson. Motion was made by Mr.
Smith and seconded by Mr. Wilken to nominate Mr. Akin as Chairperson. There were no
further nominations. A roll call vote was requested. A vote on the motion was recorded as
follows:
Enzbrenner - Yes
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
The motion carried 6 -0.
Mr. Akin called for nomination for O.E.D.A. Vice Chairperson. Motion was made by Mr.
Smith and seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner to nominate Mr. Sokolosky for Vice Chairperson.
1 , There were no further nominations. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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Enzbrenner - Yes
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
The motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM 6: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
A report was given by Sherry Bishop.
ITEM 7: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO
PRECISION COMPONENTS EXPANSION.
A brief update on Precision Components expansion was presented by Mr. Tobias. He stated that
an application for a variance has been submitted to the Community Development Department
for review. The application will be reviewed by the Owasso Board of Adjustment at their July
28, 1998. A meeting was held with Precision Components company officials regarding issues
such as the detention area, transportation and financing.
ITEM 8: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO
INDUSTRIAL PROJECT.
A status report was given by Mr. Tobias regarding a company interested in the Owasso area.
Information relating to a site within the Cherokee Industrial Park has been sent to the company
officials and we are now waiting on a response from them.
ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER.
An update on the NSP Industrial Access Road project was given by Public Works Director
Robert Carr. He stated the construction contract has been awarded and construction will be
starting sometime in August.
ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS
There was a brief discussion regarding a meeting which was held with Governor Keating
pertaining to transportation. Also, a possible business prospect was discussed.
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ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wilken moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as
follows:
Smith - Yes
Akin - Yes
Sokolosky - Yes
Kimball - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Wilken - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.
gAk4n. Cha irperson
Date Approved
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