HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.09.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL APPROVED BY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEP 17 ZU13
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda filed in the office of the
City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013.
ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 2 INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Chad Balthrop of First Baptist Church
ITEM 3 FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Brown led the flag salute
ITEM 4 ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
Chris Kelley, Vice Mayor
Charlie Brown, Councilor
Jeri Moberly, Councilor
Patrick Ross, Councilor
ABSENT
A quorum was declared present
STAFF
Warren Lehr, Interim City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ITEM 5 PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Liz Swearingen, Character Council Member, presented "Responsibility," the Character Trait of
the Month for September 2013.
ITEM 6 RECOGNITION OF THE GATHERING ON MAIN
Mayor Bonebrake recognized event organizers and presented a character certificate for their
initiative.
ITEM 7 RECOGINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL DONATION
Mayor Bonebrake recognized Community Animal Assistance, Rehoming, and Education
(CAARE) agency for their donation to the Animal Control Division of a tag engraver and hydro
coolor. Scott Chambless presented a plaque.
ITEM 8 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the August 20, 2013 Regular Meeting
B. Approval of Claims
C. Acceptance of Infrastructure including Approaches and Stormwater Drainage
Systems at Tulsa Technology Center Campus
D. Acceptance of Infrastructure including Street, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater
Drainage at Keys Landing
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E. Approval of a Workers Compensation Settlement for Michael Denton and
Authorization for payment in the amount of $68,000
Mr. Brown requested items B and E be removed for separate consideration. Mr. Brown moved,
seconded by Ms. Moberly to approve items A, C, and D of the consent agenda. Also included
for review were the self-insurance claims report and payroll payment report for 8/24/13.
YEA: Ross, Kelley, Brown, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 9 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Warren Lehr and Julie Lombardi responded to questions relating to item B, and Michele
Dempster responded to questions relating to item E on the consent agenda. After discussion,
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve item B with claims totaling $1,804,603.80,
and item E approving a workers compensation settlement for Michael Denton and authorization
for payment in the amount of $68,000.
YEA: Brown, Kelley, Moberly, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 10 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A DONATION FROM THE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND
Larry Langford presented the item recommending approval of a budget amendment increasing
estimated revenues in the General Fund by $25,000 and increasing the appropriation for
expenditures in the Museum Department by $25,000.
After discussion, Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the budget amendment,
as recommended.
YEA: Kelley, Brown, Moberly, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 1 1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO PHASE II MULTI-USE FIREARMS
TRAINING FACILITY PROJECT
Mike Barnes presented the item recommending approval to begin Phase II of the Multi-Use
Police Firearms Training Facility Project.
Scott Chambless responded to questions relating to the project. After discussion, Dr. Kelley
moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to approve Phase II of the Multi-Use Police Firearms Training
Facility Project, as recommended.
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YEA: Brown, Moberly, Ross, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM 12 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14, A RESOLUTION RETAINING LEGAL SERVICES TO DEFEND THE
CITY OF OWASSO AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPROPRIATE
COUNTERCLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF OWASSO
Julie Lombardi presented Resolution No. 2013-14. David L. Weatherford of the firm Birmingham,
Morley, Weatherford & Priore, responded to council questions regarding the lawsuit filed by
Councilor Ross. After discussion, Ms. Moberly moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to adopt
Resolution 2013-14, as recommended.
YEA: Moberly, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: Brown
ABSTAIN: Ross
Motion carried 3-2
ITEM 13 REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Roger Stevens presented the Public Works Monthly Status Report.
Warren Lehr offered clarification regarding the requested text of an interview between Joey
Senat and Councilor Ross. The email exchange was provided as per the open records request
submitted by Attorney Chris Camp.
ITEM 14 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No Report
ITEM 15 REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mayor Bonebrake recognized Boy Scout Troop No. 2002.
ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 17 ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Moberly moved, seconded by Mr. Ross to adjourn.
YEA: Brown, Moberly, Ross, Kelley, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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Lisa Wilson, Minute Clerk
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