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MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 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 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 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
Charlie Brown Councilor/Trustee
Jeri Moberly, Councilor/Trustee
Patrick Ross, Councilor/Trustee
A quorum was declared present
ITEM 2: Discussion relating to Economic Development and Contract with Retail Attractions
Chelsea Levo introduced Rickey Hayes with Retail Attractions. Mr. Hayes reviewed the scope of
services provided by Retail Attractions over the past year as it relates to economic development
activity.
ITEM3: Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for
the purpose of discussion a proposal to entice a business to locate in the City of
Owasso; such request pursuant to title 25 O.S. § 307-C10
Julie Lombardi reviewed state statutes permitting executive sessions for public bodies. Chris
Kelley moved, seconded by Jeri Moberly to enter into executive session.
YEA: Brown, Ross, Kelley, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0. The City Council entered executive session at 6:17 p.m. At 6:50 p.m., the City
Council returned to the Council Chambers and Mayor Bonebrake called for a recess. At 6:58
p.m., the regular meeting of the public body reconvened.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
A. Firefighters Pension - Budget Amendment
B. FY 2013 Carryover Projects - Budget Amendment
C. Special Events Ordinance
Sherry Bishop presented item A and discussion was held. Linda Jones presented item B and
discussion was held. It was further explained that both items will be placed on the September
17, 2013 agenda for consideration and appropriate action. Julie Lombardi presented item C
and advised that an item will be included on the October worksession agenda for additional
discussion.
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ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ITEMS
A. McCarty Park - Annexation
B. Golf Rates and Fees Increase
C. Transportation Master Plan - Engineering Agreement
D. Application for Surface Transportation Program (STP)
E. Silver Creek Detention Pond Improvements
F. Sam's Infrastructure Improvements Project Update
Funds for Garnett Road
Bronce Stephenson presented item A explaining that a request to annex McCarty Park will be
presented to the Council at a future meeting. Larry Langford presented item B and discussion
was held. Dewayne Henderson presented items C and D and discussion was held. Roger
Stevens presented items E and discussion was held. It was further explained that items B and D
will be placed on the September 17, 2013 agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
Under item F, Mr. Stevens provided the Council with infrastructure project costs received from
the Sam's engineer and discussion was held.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. Financial Disclosure Policy
B. Citizens Wishing to Address Council
C. City Manager Report
• Sales Tax Report
Councilor Brown commented there was no update for item A. Warren Lehr presented item B
and reviewed documentation previously provided to the City Council related to processes used
by other municipalities. Discussion was held. Mr. Lehr presented item C. Under his report, he
announced the city would not be requesting the renewal of the contract between the City of
Owasso and Heartland Consulting. He introduced Sherry Bishop who provided the sales tax
report and Roger Stevens who announced the release of a consent order issued by the
Oklahoma Department of Environment Quality for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Santa Fe
Pump Station, and 1 17th Lift Station.
ITEM 7: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Councilor Brown asked about the status of the FOP negotiations. Mr. Lehr commented they are
ongoing.
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
Charlie Brown moved for adjournment, seconded by Jeri Moberly.
YEA: Brown, Ross, Kelley, Moberly, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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