Lawton Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes Teleconference/ Videoconference via Zoom April 15, 2020 @ 4:00pm This meeting was conducted via teleconference/videoconference for all board members and members of the public to attend. The Zoom meeting link, meeting ID and password were sent to the board members and public on April 14, 2020 at 3:40 p.m. in compliance with the Amended Open Meeting Act. The Zoom meeting was recorded and saved in the electronic meeting folder at the LEDC office. I. Members Present: Ron Nance-videoconference Jesse Cross-videoconference Paul Ellwanger-videoconference Philip Kennedy-videoconference Arthur Patrick-videoconference Mayor Stan Booker-videoconference Kelly Edwards-videoconference President John McArthur-videoconference Clarence Fortney-videoconference Tim Hushbeck-videoconference and teleconference Barry Ezerski-videoconference Jim Landmark-videoconference Michael Cleghorn-videoconference Mark Scott-teleconference Sylvia Burgess-videoconference Jennifer Ellis-videoconference Also, in attendance were Brad Cooksey and Teira Cole. Members Absent: Joe Gallagher II. Guests: Keith Bridges, 405-659-9918 III. Call to Order/Roll Call Ron Nance-videoconference Jesse Cross-videoconference Paul Ellwanger-videoconference Philip Kennedy-videoconference Arthur Patrick-videoconference Mayor Stan Booker-videoconference Kelly Edwards-videoconference President John McArthur-videoconference Clarence Fortney-videoconference Tim Hushbeck-videoconference and teleconference Barry Ezerski-videoconference Jim Landmark-videoconference Michael Cleghorn-videoconference Mark Scott-teleconference Sylvia Burgess-videoconference Jennifer Ellis-videoconference
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Lawton Economic Development Corporation
Board Meeting Minutes Teleconference/ Videoconference via Zoom
April 15, 2020 @ 4:00pm This meeting was conducted via teleconference/videoconference for all board members and
members of the public to attend. The Zoom meeting link, meeting ID and password were sent to
the board members and public on April 14, 2020 at 3:40 p.m. in compliance with the Amended
Open Meeting Act. The Zoom meeting was recorded and saved in the electronic meeting folder
at the LEDC office.
I. Members Present:
Ron Nance-videoconference
Jesse Cross-videoconference
Paul Ellwanger-videoconference
Philip Kennedy-videoconference
Arthur Patrick-videoconference
Mayor Stan Booker-videoconference
Kelly Edwards-videoconference
President John McArthur-videoconference
Clarence Fortney-videoconference
Tim Hushbeck-videoconference and teleconference
Barry Ezerski-videoconference
Jim Landmark-videoconference
Michael Cleghorn-videoconference
Mark Scott-teleconference
Sylvia Burgess-videoconference
Jennifer Ellis-videoconference
Also, in attendance were Brad Cooksey and Teira Cole.
Members Absent: Joe Gallagher
II. Guests: Keith Bridges, 405-659-9918
III. Call to Order/Roll Call
Ron Nance-videoconference
Jesse Cross-videoconference
Paul Ellwanger-videoconference
Philip Kennedy-videoconference
Arthur Patrick-videoconference
Mayor Stan Booker-videoconference
Kelly Edwards-videoconference
President John McArthur-videoconference
Clarence Fortney-videoconference
Tim Hushbeck-videoconference and teleconference
Barry Ezerski-videoconference
Jim Landmark-videoconference
Michael Cleghorn-videoconference
Mark Scott-teleconference
Sylvia Burgess-videoconference
Jennifer Ellis-videoconference
IV. Introduction of Guests
Keith Bridges-videoconference
4056599918-teleconference
V. Consider approval/amendment/disapproval of March 9, 2020 Minutes
ACTION: Mr. Ezerski moved to approve the March 9, 2020 minutes; Mr. Cross
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously; copy of minutes attached. Ms.
Ellis abstained from the vote due to her absence from the March 9, 2020 meeting.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-abstain
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
Mark Scott-yes
VI. Consider approval of Financials
ACTION: Ms. Ellis moved to approve the March 2020 financials; Mr. Patrick seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
Mark Scott-yes
VII. Reports
President’s Report
RFP Chart- LEDC had 3 new leads in the month of March.
Annual Luncheon- Mr. Cooksey informed the board members that due to
COVID-19 the LEDC Annual Luncheon was postponed to a date TBD.
Current and Upcoming Events- All scheduled spring and early summer events
have been cancelled or postponed.
Project Updates- Due to COVID-19 Project Cabana and Project Cherokee have
slowed progress but continue to move forward. The FISTA structural study is
scheduled to begin April 16th after a month-long delay.
Chairman’s Report
Nominating Committee-FY21 LEDC Board Members- Mr. Kennedy indicated
the committee plans to meet Tuesday, April 21st.
Westside 2 Land Purchase- Mr. Nance indicated the attorneys are preparing the
contract and closing documents.
Legal Representation- The Executive Committee met to discuss hiring Frank
Jenson to prepare legal documents for LEDC projects. Mr. Jenson will work 15
hours a month for $1000 per month. Discussions are ongoing with multiple
attorneys.
FISTA Committee Report and Recommendation on Hiring FISTA Manager-
Mr. Fortney reported on the FISTA progress. The contract to purchase the
Fairmont Creamery is being looked over by LEDC legal counsel.
The FISTA Manager job posting was active 2 weeks and 6 resumes were
received. The FISTA Committee interviewed 3 applicants and are making a
recommendation to the board to hire James Taylor as the FISTA Manager.
Partner Updates
VIII. Business
A. Consider approval the monthly activity Report. ACTION: Ms. Ellis moved to approve the monthly activity report; Mr. Kennedy
seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously; a copy of the report
is attached.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
Mark Scott-yes
B. Consider authorizing the President to make application and close the
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under CARES Act.
ACTION: Mr. Fortney moved to authorize the President to make application
and close the Economic Injury Disaster Loan under Cares Act; Mr. Cross
seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
Mark Scott-yes
*Mr. Scott left the meeting at this time
C. Consider approval of 2020-2021 LEDC Budget
ACTION: Mr. Cross moved to approve the 2020-2021 LEDC Budget with an
amendment to add a line item to the Hotel/Motel column for Westside 2 annual
payments; Mr. Patrick seconded the motion. The motion was passed
unanimously.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
D. Consider approval of hiring FISTA Manager.
ACTION: Mr. Ezerski moved to approve hiring James Taylor as the FISTA
Manager; Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion was passed
unanimously.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
IX. New Business
X. Adjourn
ACTION: Mr. Patrick moved to approve adjourning the meeting; Mr. Fortney
seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
Recorded votes:
Ron Nance-yes
Jesse Cross-yes
Paul Ellwanger-yes
Philip Kennedy-yes
Arthur Patrick-yes
Jennifer Ellis-yes
Mayor Stan Booker-yes
Kelly Edwards-yes
Dr. John McArthur-yes
Clarence Fortney-yes
Barry Ezerski-yes
Jim Landmark-yes
Tim Hushbeck-yes
5/8/2020 LAWTON-FORT SILL ECONOMIC DEV CORP Company: LED12:49 General Ledger - Period Ending 4/30/20 Page: 1
Date Mt Reference Account Description Current Year-to-Date
Beginning Balance 4517 City of Lawton Grant - FISTA 0.00* 4/6/20 4 CR3 4517 CITY OF LAWTON FISTA GRANT -1,100,000.00 PROCEEDS Ending Balance = -1,100,000.00* -1,100,000.00**