HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.01.08_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013.
ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
ITEM 2 INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Melinda Foster of the Opentable United Church of Christ
ITEM 3 FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Ross led the flag salute
ITEM 4 ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
Chris Kelley, Vice Mayor
Jeri Moberly, Councilor
Charlie Brown, Councilor
Patrick Ross, Councilor
A quorum was declared present
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ITEM 5 PRESENTATION OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring January 11, 12 and 13 Human Trafficking
Awareness Weekend in Owasso.
ITEM 6 PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF ORDERLINESS
Michele Dempster, Character Council Member, presented "Orderliness," the Character Trait of
the Month for January 2013.
ITEM 7 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the December 18, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of Claims
C. Approval to declare one (1) 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as surplus to the
needs of the City of Owasso and authorize auctioning on eBay
D. Approval of Ordinance No. 1018 an ordinance approving zoning application
number OZ 12-05 changing the zoning of property located in the Southwest
Quarter of Section 8, Township 21 North, Range 14 East, Tulsa County,
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Oklahoma, from an AG (agricultural) District to a CS (commercial shopping)
District, and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
E. Approval of Ordinance No. 1019 an ordinance approving zoning application
OZ 12-06 changing the zoning of property located in the Southeast Quarter of
Section 30, Township 21 North, Range 14 East, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, from an
OL (office light) District to a CS (commercial shopping) District, and repealing all
Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
Ms. Moberly moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $440,897.69. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report
and the payroll payment reports for 12/15/2012 and 12/29/2012.
YEA: Ross, Brown, Kelley, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 8 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA
No action required
ITEM 9 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF OWASSO ZONING
CODE AS CODIFIED IN THE OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART 12, PLANNING,
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 2, ZONING REGULATIONS, SUB-CHAPTER 8,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Mr. Karl Fritschen presented the item recommending approval of Ordinance No. 1020. After
discussion, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to approve Ordinance No. 1020, as
recommended.
YEA: Brown, Ross, Kelley, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 10 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
OWASSO GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANAGING CITY
SOFTBALL FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Mr. Larry Langford presented the item recommending approval of the agreement. After
discussion, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to approve the contract, as
recommended. Dr. Kelley then withdrew his motion. Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to
approve the contract with the addition of a section 21 stating; This agreement shall be
implemented and enforced as written and may be amended only by written agreement
between both parties, with final approval by the Owasso City Council. Mr. Ross then withdrew
his motion for further discussion. After discussion, Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to
approve the contract with the addition of a section 21 stating; This agreement shall be
implemented and enforced as written and may be amended only by written agreement
between both parties, with final approval by the Owasso City Council.
YEA: Kelley, Moberly, Ross, Brown, Bonebrake
NAY. None
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Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 1 1 REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
January 8, 2013
Rodney Ray expressed his appreciation to the Owasso Softball Girls Association for their
willingness to work with City Staff regarding the Softball User Agreement.
Jerry Fowler presented the Annual Strong Neighborhood Initiative Report.
Rodney Ray announced the Windsor Lake neighborhood meeting to take place on January 22,
6:30 p.m., at First Assembly of God to discuss neighborhood issues surrounding the Sam's
development.
Roger Stevens presented the monthly Public Works Status Report.
Marketing information, requested by Charlie Brown, was given to the City Council regarding
Bailey Ranch Golf Club.
Rodney Ray spoke regarding the impact of the fiscal cliff on current legislation in Owasso. At this
time, the Highway Transportation Act is not affected and we will still be funded.
ITEM 12 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Julie Lombardi announced that the lawsuit Mitchell, Mutti, and Jones v. City of Owasso, was
dismissed by the judge.
ITEM 13 REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mayor Bonebrake commended the Owasso Fire Department in their efforts regarding the recent
fires in our community.
ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 15 ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Ross, Brown, Moberly, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Ashley Hick an, Minute Clerk
VQ6g Bonebrake, Mayor
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