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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.02.13_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY O MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING February 13, 1997 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, February 13, 1997 in the Owasso City Hall Conference Room per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 1997. PRESENT Frank Enzbrenner Gary Akin Tom Kimball (entered at 10:15) Brenda Lawrence Alan Anderson Joe Ramey Bill Retherford ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Buzz Walker Rodney Ray Sherry Bishop Ron Cates Marsha Hensley Robert Carr Chairperson Alan Anderson called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. and declared a quorum present. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 9. 1997 REGULAR MEETING AND JANUARY 10, 1997 EMERGENCY MEETING. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the minutes of the January 9, 1997 Regular Meeting and January 10, 1997 Emergency Meeting as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Akin. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes The motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Ms. Bishop distributed and explained the Claims Report to the Authority. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the current claims as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Retherford. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY O February 13, 1997 Page No. 2 Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes The motion carried 6 -0. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT Report was given by Ms. Bishop. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO CHANGE ORDER #1, A CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND YOCHAM ENTERPRISES INC., DECREASING THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,270.60. Mr. Ray briefed the Authority on the meeting that was held with the contractor and a Tulsa County Engineer. Bid items and the contract amounts that are to be deleted were presented by Mr. Ray. Motion was made by Mr. Enzbrenner to approve Change Order #1 to a contract between the OEDA and Yocham Enterprises, decreasing the amount by $117,270.60 and authorizing the reduction of the Performance Bond in a prorated amount based on the new contract amount and authorizing the Chairman to execute the necessary documents relating to such. Motion was seconded by Ms. Lawrence. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Kimball - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes The motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 7: DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ACOUISITION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR EXTENSION OF FIFTH AVENUE (NSP INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD). IMr. Ray discussed the process of condemnation of right -of -way for public use with the Trustees. Mr. Cates explained the fees and the legal procedures associated with a condemnation process. Mr. Kimball suggested that Mr. Anderson have a letter delivered to Mr. Robinson requesting a meeting. There was no action taken on this item. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY © February 13, 1997 Page No. 3 ITEM 8: DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR OEDA ASSISTANCE FROM MARTIN AND ROXANNE BLOM PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S DEPOT CHILD CARE CENTER. Mr. Ray stated that the Blom's no longer need the assistance of OEDA. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A DONATION FROM THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE OWASSO HOME AND GARDEN SHOW COMMITTEE. Mr. Ray presented a report on the 1997 Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show and suggested the Trustees take action on this item so an answer relating to the OEDA's participation in the event can be given to the Home and Garden Show Committee. Mr. Akin explained to the Authority what the Home and Garden Show would provide to the community. This item had been previously discussed at the July 11, 1996 OEDA meeting. Different views on this item were discussed by the Authority. Mr. Enzbrenner moved, seconded by Mr. Akin, to approve © the funding of $1,000.00 to the Home and Garden Show. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Kimball - No Lawrence - No Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes The motion carried 5 -2. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REOUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF A DISCUSSION REGARDING A PENDING CLAIM OF BROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AGAINST THE OEDA RELATING TO ASSERTED UNFORSEEN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS, SUCH SESSION AUTHORIZED BY 25 OS SECTION 307B4. This item was removed from the agenda. OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 13, 1997 Page No. 4 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO BROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY'S CLAIM FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ASSERTED UNFORESEEN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PLASTICITY OF SOIL UNDER ALL PAVING AREAS, SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS UNDER CONCRETE AREAS, AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS UNDER GRAVEL AREAS. Mr. Ray discussed an anticipated claim relating to stabilization of silt beds at the ONG site with the Authority. Mr. Cates reminded the Authority that the bidders were advised to perform subsurface analysis, prior to bidding, so they would know exactly what they were up against concerning the subsoil. Following lengthy discussion, Mr. Kimball moved to authorize the City Manager and architect, Coleman, Irvin & Johnson, to deny an anticipated claim from Brown Construction relating to a request for additional compensation for work to stabilize silt beds found on the ONG Work Center site. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ramey. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Kimball - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes Motion carried 7 -0. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER Mr. Ray stated that he will assume the position of OEDA Manager for the City and he will be the contact person for Economic Development Activities until the position is filled. Mr. Buzz Walker was introduced by Mr. Ray to the Authority. ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS None A OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OFebruary 13, 1997 Page No. 5 ITEM 15: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Retherford moved to adjourn, seconded by Gary Akin. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Anderson - Yes Akin - Yes Kimball - Yes Lawrence - Yes Enzbrenner - Yes Retherford - Yes Ramey - Yes Motion carried 7 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. P Date Approved �1*1 Alan Anderson, Chairperson