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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.08.14_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING August 14, 1997 PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Gary Akin Frank Enzbrenner Robert Tobias Tom Kimball Brenda Lawrence Rodney Ray Brian Smith Sherry Bishop Alan Anderson (in at 10:08, out at 11:05) Buz Walker Mark Wilken Robert Carr Ron Cates Marsha Hensley ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Vice 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 10, 1997 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 24, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING Mr. Wilken moved to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1997 Regular Meeting and the July 24, 1997 Special Meeting as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 4 -0. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Kimball moved to approve the claims report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Recuse Kimball - Yes The motion carried 4 -0. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 14, 1997 Page No. 2 ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT Ms. Bishop explained the Financial Report to the Trustees. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO CHANGE ORDER #2, A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND YOCHAM ENTERPRISES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONG ROADWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Ray explained the change order to the Trustees and discussed the requirements, which includes one manhole to be lowered and the area along the easement to be seeded with grass. In order to close out the contract, a change order in the amount of $1,500.00 was approved by the City Manager and the work has been completed. Mr. Anderson moved to approve authorization of change order #2 to Yocham Enterprises in the amount of $1,500.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Kimball. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Recuse Kimball - Yes The motion carried 4 -0. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR EXTENSION OF FIFTH AVENUE (NSP INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD) Mr. Kimball moved to table this item. Motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 5 -0. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 14, 1997 Page No. 3 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA FOR AN UNDERGROUND RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT. A brief presentation was given by Mr. Tobias explaining the agreement for the underground right -of -way easement. This easement will provide underground electric service to the ONG facility. Mr. Anderson moved to approve and authorize the execution of the document, seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Recuse Kimball - Yes The motion carried 4 -0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE 0 APPOINTMENT OF AN OEDA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. After a brief report to the Trustees, Mr. Ray recommended Robert Tobias to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wilken, to approve the appointment of Robert Tobias. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A BY -LAWS COMMITTEE. Mr. Akin appointed the following Trustees and staff to serve on a committee to review the by- laws and recommend any changes necessary: © OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 14, 1997 Page No. 4 Alan Anderson Mark Wilken Gary Akin Robert Tobias ITEM 11: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF CHANGE ORDERS #1,2,3,4,5 & 6 RELATING TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND BROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONG WORKCENTER. Mr. Ray reviewed the change orders relating to the ONG Owasso Work Center and Brown Construction. ITEM 12: UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO PRECISION COMPONENTS. Mr. Tobias presented an updated report to the Trustees on the expansion of this facility. An additional 10,000 square feet are needed for their growing concerns. Ideas and options were discussed. ITEM 13: PRESENTATION OF STATUS REPORT RELATING TO CURRENT PROJECTS. A status report was given by Robert Tobias. He informed the Trustees that two local manufacturers were interested in new sites in the Owasso area. Also, the possibility of Main Street redevelopment was discussed. ITEM 14: PRESENTATION OF STATUS REPORT RELATING TO CURRENT PROSPECTS. Mr. Tobias discussed the possibility of a manufacturing company interested in the property at E. 96th Street North and the Owasso Expressway. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER None ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS C None OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 14, 1997 Page No. 5 ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS There was much discussion concerning the right -of -way for the extension of Fifth Avenue. Mr. Ray briefed the Authority on a meeting that was conducted on Wednesday, August 13, 1997 with Alan Robinson and Ken Robinson. At that meeting Mr. Robinson agreed to donate the right -of -way. The project could be split into a base bid for what we want to do, then an alternate bid on the portion he wants us to do. Mr. Robinson would then make a decision after the alternate bids are in. A letter from the City of Owasso, giving him the right to fill the property that would be permitted under a 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers and FEMA agreeing to a conditional letter stating that the property is now out of the flood plain. Finally, once this property is raised out of the flood plain, a letter would be sent to Mr. Robinson stating that he is allowed to apply for and receive building permits, subject to the appropriate zoning. Mr. Anderson moved to authorize staff to enter an agreement with Sack & Associates, not to exceed $15,385.00, for authorization to proceed with design of the NSP Industrial Access Road. Mr. Kimball seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Anderson - Yes Wilken - Yes Kimball - Yes The motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 18: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Wilken moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Akin - Yes Smith - Yes Kimball - Yes Wilken - Yes Motion carried 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 AM. Frank Enzbrenner, Chairperson Date Approved