Miami Downtown Redevelopment Authority (MDRA) Packet
Regular MeetingMiami, OK · September 19, 2016
Agenda
THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MDRA) MET IN SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
17, 2016, IN THE MIAMI CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 4:30 PM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
PRESENT:
Rudy Schultz, Chairman Dean Kruithof, City/Trust Manager
Neal Johnson, Trustee Amanda Davis, Deputy Trust Manager
Scott Trussler, Trustee Shannon Duhon, Coleman Manager
Ron Stowell, Trustee
Loretta Robinson, Trustee
Brent Brassfield, Trustee
Jordan Boyd, Trustee
The agenda was filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted in the main hallway and the north outside entryway
of the Civic Center at 11:00 AM on August 16, 2016.
THE AUTHORITY MAY DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON ANY ITEM LISTED IN THIS AGENDA:
Call to Order
Schultz called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM
Public Input and Unscheduled Personal Appearances
None
Approve Claims: $19,427.27
Trussler moved to approve the claims of $19,427.27. Stowell made the second. The trust was polled with the
following results:
Trussler: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Boyd: Aye, Schultz: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Approve Minutes: May 16, 2016, and June 20, 2016.
Johnson moved to approve minutes from May 16, 2016, and June 20, 2016. Schultz made the second. The trust was
polled with the following results:
Johnson: Aye, Schultz: Aye, Trussler: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Boyd: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Miami Public Schools Contract for 2016-2017 Fiscal Year:
Duhon presented to the trust the contract for Miami Public Schools’ 2016-2017 fiscal year. Duhon reported that
there will be no change from the previous year’s contract.
Brassfield moved to approve the contract. Trustee Stowell made the second. The trust was polled with the
following results:
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Brassfield: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Trussler: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Boyd: Aye, Schultz: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Miami Little Theatre Contract for 2016-2017 Performance Season:
Duhon presented to the trust the contract for Miami Little Theatre for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Duhon reported
that there was no change from the previous year.
Trussler made the motion to approve the contract. Boyd made the second. The trust was polled with the following
result:
Trussler: Aye, Boyd: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Schultz: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Contract for Rave On! Buddy Holly Experience on Saturday, November 5, 2017:
Duhon gave a report to the trust on the contract for Rave On! Buddy Holly Experience. Duhon’s report included that
the performance fee for this show will be $4,000.00 and additional terms will be six double-bed rooms the night of
the show. Duhon also stated that this will be a great show and he expects it to bring in a large crowd.
Boyd made the motion to approve the contract. Stowell made the second. The trust was polled with the following
result:
Boyd: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Trussler: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Schutlz: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Nominations for Celebrity Park Wall of Fame:
Duhon gave an update on the nominees for the Celebrity Park Wall of Fame. Duhon stated that he is requesting
that the applications for Bill (Hudson) Hastings, a dancer and choreographer, and Carol Littleton, a film editor, be
accepted. Duhon stated that both individuals are both highly successful in their careers and both are MHS
graduates. Duhon also stated that each nominee will have their own ceremony due to their schedules. Hastings’
ceremony will be in the first weekend in September to go along with his class reunion. Littleton’s ceremony could
not be until November or later. Duhon stated that they are both well deserving of this honor.
Trussler made the motion to approve the nominations. Stowell made the second. The trust was polled with the
following results.
Trussler: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Boyd: Aye, Schultz: Aye.
Schultz declared the motion carried.
Coleman Managing Director’s Report
Duhon’s report included the upcoming schedule for the Coleman which includes silent movies with Dennis James,
MLT production of “Oklahoma!,” Riders in the Sky and Christmas at the Coleman. Duhon stated the staff has been
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busy with performance management duties and developing new objectives for the Coleman. Duhon also reported
that the hours of operation will be changing during tour season. The Coleman will now be open Tuesday through
Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friends of the Coleman Report:
None
Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Report:
Davis reported that the hotel tax and city tax for end of the fiscal year ended at a 4 percent increase over last year
due to events such as 8-Man football and Premier Baseball. Davis also reported that the CVB is hoping to relocate
to the current Chamber of Commerce office once the chamber and MAEDS combine, so that the CVB staff can all be
located under one roof.
Other New Business, if any, which has Arisen since the Posting of the Agenda and Could
Not Have been Anticipated Prior to the Time of Posting (25 O.S. §311 (9))
None
Trustee Community Announcements
None
Adjournment
Trussler moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:14. Schultz made the second. The trust was polled with the following
results:
Trussler: Aye, Schultz: Aye, Stowell: Aye, Johnson: Aye, Robinson: Aye, Brassfield: Aye, Boyd: Aye.
Schultz declared the meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.
________________________ _______________________ _________________
Trustee Brassfield Trustee Johnson Trustee Robinson
________________________ _______________________ _________________
Trustee Boyd Trustee Stowell Trustee Trussler
_____________________ ATTEST:___________________
Chairman Schultz Amanda Davis
MDRA
PURCHASE ORDERS PRESENTED
July 18, 2016
CLAIM # VENDOR DESCRIPTION TOTAL
1 AT&T TELEPHONE, LONG DISTANCE 266.36
2 ACTION GRAPHICS RECEIPT BOOKS 42.00
3 BARBARA SMITH JUNE CONTRACT 200.00
4 BILL KEETON TERMITE & PEST CONTROL MONTHLY PEST CONTROL 75.00
5 CABLEONE INTERNET SERVICE 78.71
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6 KONE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE 274.14
7 KYLE DILLINGHAM TICKET SALES (PO#17-08001) 942.80
8 OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS JULY GAS SERVICE 38.21
9 RIDERS IN THE SKY DEPOSIT (PO#17-07969) 2,500.00
10 VOICES OF GLORY DEPOSIT (PO#17-07970) 2,500.00
TOTAL 6,917.22
MDRA
PURCHASE ORDERS PRESENTED
7/18/2016 (June 30, 2016)
CLAIM # VENDOR DESCRIPTION TOTAL
247 BARBARA SMITH JULY CONTRACT 200.00
248 FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN MAY/JUNE MERCHANDISE SALES (PO#16-07897) 223.00
249 GREEN COUNTRY MARKETING SPRING CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING (PO#16-07877) 759.00
250 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING (DENNIS JAMES) 680.04
251 LOCKE SUPPLY BALLAST 17.98
252 OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS JUNE GAS SERVICE 38.58
253 MIAMI LITTLE THEATER TICKET SALES (THE TRIAL OF THE BIG BAD WOLF) 1,613.32
254 SODEXO, INC. DINNER (TOUR GROUP) 496.31
TOTAL 4,028.23
CREDIT CARD PURCHASES (MAY MAY 16 - JUNE 1, 2016)
255 ACE HARDWARE BULBS, BATTERIES, FIRE PANEL 107.96
256 HAMPTON INN LODGING (RIDERS IN THE SKY) 89.00
257 LOCKE SUPPLY FREON, LIGHT BULBS 466.95
TOTAL 663.91
MDRA
PURCHASE ORDERS PRESENTED
August 16, 2016
CLAIM # VENDOR DESCRIPTION TOTAL
11 AT&T TELEPHONE, LONG DISTANCE 268.61
12 BARBARA SMITH JULY/AUGUST CONSULTING FEE 400.00
13 CABLEONE INTERNET SERVICE 78.71
14 FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN JULY MERCHANDISE SALES (PO#17-08091) 397.00
15 HAYDEN BREWER DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND (PO#17-08119) 300.00
16 JOURNEY RESURRECTION CONCERT FEE (PO#17-08118) 4,000.00
17 KONE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE 267.02
18 OKLAHOMA CITY HANDBELL ENSEMBLE TICKET SALES (PO#17-08120) 779.65
TOTAL 6,490.99
CREDIT CARD PURCHASES (JUNE 2 - 15, 2016)
258 ACE HARDWARE BROMIDE TABLETS 18.60
259 CRITERION FILM RENTAL (MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET) 400.00
260 OKBRIDE.COM TULSA BRIDAL SHOW ADVERTISING 590.00
261 SOUPER SWEETS LUNCH ON STAGE 238.50
262 WALMART BOTTLED WATER, SUPPLIES (LUNCH ON STAGE) 79.82
TOTAL 1,326.92
TOTAL OF ALL CLAIMS 19,427.27
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SCANNED
Celebrity Park
Proposed Plaque Policies
Prepared: 12119/2013
Revised: 01/15/2014
MDRA-2015-02
I. Selection Committee
A. Committee to manage nominations for recommendation to the Trust
B. Committee members should be diverse in their "regions" or fields
1. Example: NEO, Chamber, Friends, Citizen
C. Selection committee should not be allowed to submit a nomination
D. Selection committee is advisory and makes recommendations to the Trust
II. Nomination Process
A. Any one person or group can submit an application on behalf of the nominee
B. Nominations are accepted once a year (May 31)
C. Define the categories that the nominees must fall into
1. Example: Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Sports
D. The nomination must come with consent from the nominated party
E. Qualifications for eligibility
1. Professional achievement
2. Community involvement
3. Nominee should have been working in their field at least 5 years at the
time of nomination
4. Nominees shall either be or have been residents of the city of Miami, OK
F. Nominations are submitted through an application process
G. Posthumous nominations will be accepted with proper consent
H. First-time nominees who are not selected will roll over for another year, if not
selected the 2°d year; the nomination must re-submitted.
III. Application Packet (must include all items to be considered)
A. Applications are accepted once a year (May 31)
B. Applications should include:
1. Application
2. Brief biography
SCANNED
3. Photo
4. Nominees qualifications
5. List of community contributions or involvement
6. Letter of consent/agreement
7. Availability for hanging ceremony (if ceremony is desired)
8. The nominating party should be able to provide proof of financial
resources
9. The person(s) placing the nomination understand that they are responsible
financially; which includes*:
a) Cost of plaque creation
(1) I plaque 24"X16" - Unit estimate $1,150.00
b) Installation
(1) 1 plaque- Labor/Installation estimate $95.00 per hour (2
hour minimum)
c) Maintenance
(1) A onetime fee of $300.00**
d) Estimated total: $1545.00***
*Estimates courtesy of Allen Sign Studio
**Maintenance funds would be held in separate "grant account"
***Cost subject to change
IV. Selection
A. The recommendation process is entirely within the committee's discretion
B. The policies, recommendation process, and guidelines are subject to change
C. Following the selection, the nominating person(s) will be notified to make
payment arrangements
D. Nominating party must submit payment within (2 weeks) after selection
notification
E. Following payment arrangements, the nominee will be notified of selection
F. Theatre manager composes plaque language to submit to nominee or appropriate
party. Nominee will edit and approve all plaque content
G. Upon receipt of funds and Trust ratification; plaque creation will begin
1. Plaque creation (Allen Sign Studio) takes approx. 4-6 weeks
H. Ceremony plans (if desired by trust) will begin
V. Ceremony
A. If desired by the Trust
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