HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.11.12_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, OPWA, AND OPGA
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, November 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, November 8, 2013.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
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 ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
A. OWRB Refinancing 2006 Note
B. Ranch Creek Interceptor- Bids and Financing
C. Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce 2014 OneVoice Legislative Agenda
D. Website Content Management
E. Code of Ordinances, Section 2-412: Addressing the Council
F. Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Healthy Communities Incentive
Grants
Sherry Bishop presented item A and discussion was held. It was explained that final action on
the refinancing would require approval by the Council and the OPWA and that staff anticipates
placing items on the November 19, 2013 agendas for consideration and appropriate action.
Roger Stevens presented item B, explaining that construction bids were publicly opened earlier
in the day and staff is reviewing all bids received. It was further explained that an item will be
placed on the December 3,d Council and OPWA agendas for consideration and appropriate
action.
John Feary presented item C and discussion was held. This item will be placed on the November
19th agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
Teresa Willson presented item D and introduced a website content management project that
the IT Department has initiated. Ms. Willson advised that as the project develops she will update
the Council during a future worksession.
Juliann Stevens presented item E and discussion was held. This item will be placed on the
November 19th agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
Sherry Bishop presented item F and discussion was held. Ms. Bishop explained this information
was provided to assure that Councilors are aware of the Certified Healthy Communities program
and that staff is reviewing policy and procedure modifications needed for Owasso to become a
Certified Healthy City.
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The Council recessed the meeting at 7:45 pm and returned at 7:55 pm.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ITEMS
A. Recycle Center Master Plan Presentation
Roger Stevens presented the item and introduced Scott Pasternak with SAIC. Mr. Pasternak
presented the Recycle Center Master Plan. A copy of the presentation was provided to
members of the Council. Mr. Stevens advised that additional discussion would occur during the
December worksession.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. City Manager Report
• Sales Tax Report
• RFQs for former bank building remodel
• Land Use Master Plan
Sherry Bishop provided the monthly sales tax report and discussion was held. Warren Lehr
advised that requests for qualifications were received for the former bank building remodel for
city hall that staff is evaluating each submission. Mr. Lehr further advised that additional
discussion would occur during the December worksession. Warren Lehr provided a timeline for
the Land Use Masterplan revision and explained that staff is on schedule to have a draft plan
completed by March 2014 for public review and Council consideration and appropriate action.
Mr. Lehr also announced that INCOG Board of Directors approved Surface Transportation
funding for the Garnett Widening Project in the amount of $3.2 million and discussion was held.
ITEM 5: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mayor Bonebrake expressed appreciation to city staff and attendees for participation in the
Veterans Parade and Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Councilor Ross advised that the Bailey
Elementary First Lego League Team placed 1s' in their competition event.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL TO
ENTICE A BUSINESS TO LOCATE IN THE OWASSO AREA; SUCH REQUEST PURSUANT TO TITLE
25 O.S. § 307(C)(10)
Councilor Moberly moved, second by Councilor Kelley to enter into executive session.
YEA: Brown, Kelley, Moberly, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0. The Council with Chelsea Levo, Warren Lehr, and Julie Lombardi entered
into executive session at 8:03 pm. At 8:40 pm the Council returned to the Council Chambers
and resumed in open meeting.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE
FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER; SUCH REQUEST
307(B)(1)
A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE
CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT
PURSUANT TO TITLE 25 O.S. §
Councilor Brown moved, seconded by Councilor Ross to enter into executive session.
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YEA: Brown, Kelley, Moberly, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0. The Council entered into executive session with Gary Holland of SGR and
City Attorney Julie Lombardi at 8:41 pm. At 10:20 pm the Council returned to the Council
Chambers and resumed in open meeting.
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Brown moved for adjournment, seconded by Councilor Moberly.
YEA: Brown, Kelley, Moberly, Ross, Bonebrake
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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