HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.02.12_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, OPWA, AND OPGA
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in the Council Chambers at Old Central,
109 N. Birch Street, per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin
board at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 8, 2013.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT ABSENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor/Chairman
Chris Kelley, Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman
Jeri Moberly, Councilor/Trustee
Patrick Ross, Councilor/Trustee
Charlie Brown Councilor/Trustee
A quorum was declared present
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - REQUESTED BY
COUNCILOR BROWN
Julie Lombardi presented an overview regarding the authority of City Council and City Staff to
appoint citizen volunteers.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CODE ENFORCEMENT - REQUESTED BY COUNCILOR CHARLIE
BROWN
Bronce Stephenson reviewed the process for abating a code violation and discussion was held.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Local Determination of Smoke-Free Air Legislation
B. Strong Neighborhood Initiative Renewal - Proposed Resolution
C. Audio Recording Project Status Update
John Feary presented item A, Local Determination of Smoke-Free Air Legislation, and discussion
was held.
Teresa Willson presented item B, Strong Neighborhood Initiative Renewal-Proposed Resolution,
and discussion was held.
Teresa Willson presented item C, Audio Recording Project Status Update, and discussion was
held.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. FY 2014 Budget
B. Capital Improvements Fund Discussion
C. City Manager Report
CDBG Program
Sales Tax Report
Owasso City Council/OPWA/OPGA February 12, 2013
Rodney Ray reviewed budget goals for 2014 and discussion was held.
Rodney Ray presented a proposed project under consideration by the Capital Improvements
Committee and discussion was held.
Warren Lehr explained that staff is beginning the process to receive City Council and public
input concerning the 2013 Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) program.
Sherry Bishop reviewed the sales tax report.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CONFIDENTIAL
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE CITY ATTORNEY,
CONCERNING PENDING LITIGATION STYLED WILLIAMS v. Glanz, et al.; SUCH EXECUTIVE
SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25, SECTION 307(B)(4)
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to enter executive session with Julie Lombardi, City
Attorney, and Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager, for the purpose of discussing confidential
communications between the City of Owasso and its attorney, relating to pending litigation
styled Williams v. Glanz, et al.
YEA: Moberly, Brown, Ross, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
The City Council entered executive session at 7:59 p.m. At 8:09 p.m., the City Council returned
from executive session.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No Report
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Ross moved for adjournment, seconded by Ms. Moberly.
YEA: Kelley, Moberly, Brown, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Dou B ebrake, Mayor/Chairman
Bann M. Stevens, 'Deputy WCityClerk