HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.06.13_OEDA MinutesO OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 13, 1996
The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday,
June 13, 1996 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 Friday, June 7, 1996.
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Kimball
Alan Anderson Angela Henderson
Gary Akin
Rodney Ray
Danny Ewing
Tim Rooney
Frank Enzbrenner
Marsha Hensley
Bill Retherford
Brenda Lawrence
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tom Kimball called the meeting to order at 10:07 AM and declared a quorum
present.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
Mr. Retherford moved, seconded by Mr. Akin, to approve the minutes as submitted. A vote
on the motion was recorded as follows:
Kimball - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Retherford - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Ewing - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Retherford moved to approve the current claims in the amount of $1,093.94 to Fairview
AFX, $398.00 to Ultimate Electronics, $335.95 for Ms. Henderson's lodging, $79.22 for meals,
$495.00 for conference registration and $326.74 to Mr. Cates for a total of $2,728.85. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Akin. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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Kimball - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Retherford - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Ewing - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Report was given by Ms. Bishop.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO JOIN THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (NOEDA) AND TO AUTHORIZE
PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP FEES.
Mr. Kimball requested Ms. Henderson to check with PSO, they have a program that will pay
50% of the membership fee. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve the request to join NOEDA.
Motion was seconded by Ms. Lawrence. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Kimball - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Retherford - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Ewing - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF FOSTERING CREATION OF AN
OWASSO ALZHEIMER'S FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE E.D. DIRECTOR
TO PURSUE OPTIONS FOR ACHIEVING THAT GOAL
Ms. Henderson reported that she has been in contact with Mr. H. Eugene Conard, President of
Midway Mortgage Corporation concerning the development of an Alzheimer's Care Facility in
Owasso. Mr. Conard is not going to contribute any personnel equity to this project. The staff
recommends advising Mr. Conard that the deal is not viable, but continue pursuing other
alternatives. Mr. Enzbrenner moved to approve all information be returned to Midway
Mortgage Corporation and not be utilized in the development of alternative plans. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Retherford. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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Kimball - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Retherford - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Ewing - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
ITEM 8: UPDATE ON OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS PROJECT
Ms. Henderson stated the Economic Development Authority does have the legal descriptions on
the easements for the sewer lines and Mr. Cates is drawing up the contracts. Bidding schedule
for the infrastructure and the building is in process at this time. Construction on the
infrastructure should begin by September 1st and the building construction should begin
approximately October I st.
ITEM 9: UPDATE ON LAGOON FILL PROJECT
rMs. Henderson presented the report.
ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF PROGRESS ON OEDA STRATEGY
Ms. Henderson reviewed a rough draft with the Authority on the proposed framework.
ITEM 11: DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO 1997 TULSA HOME & GARDEN
SHOW
Report was given by Ms. Henderson
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chairperson Tom Kimball appointed Brenda Lawrence, Bill Retherford and Gary Akin as the
nominating committee for fiscal year 1996 -97.
ITEM 13: OLD /NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 14: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Enzbrenner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Ewing. A vote on the motion was
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recorded as follows:
Kimball - Yes
Enzbrenner - Yes
Retherford - Yes
Akin - Yes
Lawrence - Yes
Ewing - Yes
Motion carried 6 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.
Tom Kimball, Chairperson
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