HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.01.10_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING
January 10, 1997
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in emergency session at 12 p.m. Friday,
January 10, 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 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 1997.
Notification was also given to local media prior to the meeting.
PRESENT ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Alan Anderson Gary Akin
Angela Henderson
Frank Enzbrenner Joe Ramey
Rodney Ray
Tom Kimball
Sherry Bishop
Brenda Lawrence
Bill Retherford
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Alan Anderson called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. and declared a quorum
present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
POSSIBLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROSPECT
Mr. Anderson reported that Mr. Larry Toombs, an economic development consultant, has
approached the Owasso Economic Development Authority about bringing an economic
development prospect, Eagle Windows and Doors, to Owasso for a tour and presentation. Mr.
Toombs presented a broker's contract to Mr. Anderson that would have the OEDA pay Mr.
Toombs $500,000 if the OEDA successfully negotiates with Eagle Doors and Windows. Mr.
Toombs plans to bring company officials to Owasso Monday for a meeting and tour. Mr.
Enzbrenner moved to instruct Mr. Ron Cates, Authority Attorney, to draft and send to Mr.
Larry Toombs, prior to Monday's meeting with Eagle Doors and Windows, notification that the
Owasso Economic Development Authority will not, now or in the future, pay a broker's fee to
Toombs Development Corporation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Kimball. A vote on the motion
was recorded as follows:
Anderson - yes
Enzbrenner - yes
Kimball - abstained
Lawrence - yes
Retherford - yes
CMotion carried 4 -1.
O ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Retherford moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kimball. A vote on the motion was
recorded as follows:
Anderson - yes
Enzbrenner - yes
Kimball - yes
Lawrence - yes
Retherford - yes
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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Date Approved
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Alan Anderson, Chairperson