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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.09.11_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING September 11, 1997 PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Frank Enzbrenner Brenda Lawrence Robert Tobias Gary Akin Rodney Ray Brian Smith Sherry Bishop Alan Anderson Buz Walker Mark Wilken Robert Carr Tom Kimball Marsha Hensley ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Frank Enzbrenner called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM and declared a quorum present. A brief presentation was made by Omni Entertainment, Inc. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Motion was made by Mr. Wilken and seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1997 regular meeting with the correction of Item #10. The sentence should read as follows: Mr. Enzbrenner requested Mr. Akin to relay to the Trustees the appointment of the following Trustees and staff to serve on a committee to review the by -laws and recommend any changes necessary. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Enzbrenner - Yes Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Wilken moved to approve the claims report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Enzbrenner - Yes Akin - Yes OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 11, 1997 Page No. 2 Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT Ms. Bishop reviewed the Financial Report with the Trustees. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT FROM BROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,632.16 FOR CONTRACTED WORK COMPLETED AT THE ONG WORK CENTER PROJECT. The application document was discussed. Mr. Kimball moved to authorize the payment of $49,632.16 to Brown Construction Company contingent upon the proper financial institutes receiving the legal documents. Motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Enzbrenner - Yes Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Recuse Kimball - Yes The motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION #97 -10 ENDORSING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING A VISION AND STRATEGIC ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr. Tobias explained Resolution Number 97 -10. The resolution provides an action plan for short and long -term economic growth and establishes a process that will allow a vision for the city. The next process is to form a steering committee of approximately 15 people. Also, a kick off meeting is planned in October to recruit individuals from the community. The Authority would like to endorse and move forward with the resolution. ® OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 11, 1997 Page No. 3 ITEM 8: UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO PRECISION COMPONENTS. Mr. Tobias gave a brief update on this item. A meeting was held at Precision Components in order to discuss site alternatives. Also, Mr. Tobias suggested the possibility of a group by the name of Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence getting involved in this project. ITEM 9: UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR EXTENSION OF FIFTH AVENUE (NSP INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD) . Mr. Tobias has been in communication with Mr. Allen Robinson of Finex Corporation. Mr. Ray stated that several steps need to be complete prior to a written confirmation from Mr. Robinson. A possible early spring 1998 time frame for completion was discussed. ITEM 10: PRESENTATION OF STATUS REPORT RELATING TO CURRENT PROJECTS Mr. Tobias presented an OEDA report and reviewed it with the Trustees. This report showed the latest overview of the monthly activies and projects. An Enterprise Zone program was discussed along with the enhancement possibilities in the Main Street Corridor. ITEM 11: PRESENTATION OF STATUS REPORT RELATING TO CURRENT PROSPECTS. Interests and opportunities on new prospects were discussed. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER None ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS On Tuesday, September 30, 1997 there will grand opening ceremonies at the Oklahoma Natural Gas facility. There will be an OEDA Special Meeting held on Monday, October 6, 1997 at 8:00 AM. © OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 11, 1997 Page No. 4 ITEM 15: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Anderson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Wilken. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Enzbrenner - Yes Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes Motion carried 6 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM. r-- Frank Enzbrenner, Chairperson /6 -? -� Date Approved n