HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.07.09_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, OPWA, AND OPGA
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 5, 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 OWRB FINANCING - RANCH CREEK INTERCEPTOR
Rick Smith with Municipal Finance Services presented an overview of OWRB Financing as it
relates to the Ranch Creek Interceptor project.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR EMPLOYEES
Councilor Charlie Brown presented this item and discussion was held. It was further explained
that this item will be placed on the August work session agenda for further discussion.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
Mayor Bonebrake presented this item and discussion was held.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Water Rate Increase
Sherry Bishop presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained that this item
will be on the July 16, 2013 agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ITEMS
A . Annexation - Mingo Road (E 96th St N & E 1 16th St N)
B. Annexation - Cornerstone Hardware (1 16th St N & 129th E Ave)
C. 98 PUD Amendment
D. Adoption of Updated State Building Codes
Owasso City Council/OPWA/OPGA
July 9, 2013
Bronce Stephenson presented items A - C and discussion was held. It was further explained that
these items will be placed on the July 16, 2013 agenda for consideration and appropriate
action.
Bronce Stephenson presented item D, Adoption of Updated State Building Codes, and
discussion was held. It was further explained that this item will be placed on a future agenda for
consideration and appropriate action.
The Mayor called a recess at 7:35 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 7:45 p.m.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. First Bank Building Purchase
B. City Manager Hiring Process
C. City Manager Report
Gathering on Main Street
Special Events Permit
Sales Tax Report
Warren Lehr presented item A, First Bank Building Purchase, and discussion was held.
Mayor Bonebrake presented item B, City Manager Hiring Process, and discussion was held. He
further explained that he will report on this item at the July 16, 2013 City Council meeting.
Under the City Manager's Report:
Warren Lehr announced that Sam's Club intends to open on October 24, 2013.
Chelsea Levo announced the Gathering on Main Street has been rescheduled for August 1,
2013.
Warren Lehr presented information relating to a Special Events Permit and discussion was held.
Sherry Bishop reviewed the sales tax report.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING
TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S.
25, SECTION 307(B) (1)
Ms. Moberly moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to enter executive session.
YEA: Moberly, Brown Ross, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
The City Council entered executive session at 8:55 p.m. At 9:50 p.m., the City Council returned
to open session.
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ITEM 9: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Moberly moved for adjournment, seconded by Charlie Brown.
YEA: Brown, Ross, Kelley, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
<Donebrake, Mayor/Chairman
J I ann Stevens, Minute Clerk