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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.06.19_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 On Tuesday, June 19, 1990 the Owasso City Council met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m, on Friday, June 15, 1990. IT-- EM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Thompson presiding, IT-_2_ FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led Mayor Thompson. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mark Thompson, Mayor John P. Phillips, Vice Mayor Jason P. Gittelman, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman Patricia K. Marlar, Councilwoman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None A quorum was declared present. TEM 4: REQUEST AppROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5 1990 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 12 1990. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Marlar, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $22,780.91 (2) Capital Improvements $1,565.50 (3) City Garage $1,241.02 (4) Community Center $525.00 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $48,841.64 (6) Revenue Sharing $7,157.86 (7) General Fund Payroll $61,242.44 and (10) City Garage Payroll $2,619.41. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST BY CITIZEN GROUP TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING THE 1990-1991 BUDGET Ms. Ruth Cooper of Council requesting the funding so the obligations on the purchased to house amount. the Owasso Historical Society addressed this organization of citizens be included in y can continue to meet their monthly building on Main Street that they have the Society. She did not request any certain Mayor Thompson and Council members stated they would need more detailed information and a long range funding plan be presented to them before a decision could be made. ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FISCAL 1990 1991 BUDGET. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the budget was presented at the Public Hearing on June 12, 1990. The only amendment to that budget proposal is a request to delete the $45,000.00 from the "Revenue Bond Project Fund". A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to adopt the amended budget at presented. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 ITEM 8: REQUEST BY CITIZEN GROUP TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING REPAIR WORK TO BE DONE TO DRAINAGE DITCH FROM 86TH STREET NORTH TO THE THREE LAKES HOMEOWNERS PARK LAKE. There was no one in attendance to represent the association. Mr. Ray stated the necessary easement document had been delivered to the Association for their signatures and everything is on schedule. ITEM 9: REQUEST COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF MS. CLEO GARBEE AS DEPUTY COURT CLERK. Mr. Ray stated Ms. Ann Hendrickson has requested this appointment within her department. He recommended the appointment. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by P. Marlar, to appoint Ms. Garbee as Deputy Court Clerk. AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR LETTER OF STIPULATION RELATING TO LEGAL ACTION TAKEN AGAINST THE CITY OF OWASSO AND RODNEY RAY BY DARLENE MEYER. Mr. Cates reviewed this item with Council stating this request will remove the City Manager from the lawsuit. He recommended the Council approve the letter of stipulation and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the document. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of stipulation as recommended by Mr. Cates. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXPENDITURE OF $2.138.40 TO CPS BUSINESS SYSTEMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A TWELVE MONTH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER BILLING SYSTEM. Mr. Ray stated this agreement for the hardware maintenance during the next twelve months allows for a 10% discount if the entire amount is paid in one lump sum within 30 days of the invoice. The net savings is $237.60. He recommended payment of this invoice. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the expenditure of $2,138.40 to CPS Business Systems for a twelve month maintenance agreement for the computer billing system. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Stockier, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF MICHAEL CRAWFORD INC. AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE CITY'S OPERATIONS DURING FISCAL 1989-1990. AND APPROVING A FEE OF $9.900.00 FOR THAT SERVICE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating this CPA firm has been employed by the City for the past three years and he would recommend continuing that employment for the 1989-1990 audit. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the employment of Michael Crawford, Inc. in the amount of $9,900.00 for the 1989-1990 audit. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Stockier, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE. GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND MANAGERIAL. Mr. Ray requested supplemental budget appropriations of $14,500 for General Government; $1,055 for Civil Defense; and $5,500 for Managerial. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the supplemental amounts as requested. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14• REQUEST FOR COUNCIL A~TTnti ATTORNEY TO INITIATE LEGAL ACTIONTFORrTHEEPURPOSE OF PROHIBITING TULSA CABLE TELEVISION FROM INCREASING RATES CHARGED TO SUBSCRIBERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF OWASSO OKLAHOMA. Mr. Ray stated this request asks for Council approval allowing the City Attorney to initiate action against Tulsa Cable in the event they do not retract or response to a letter sent asking them to retract information released indicating a 4.9~ increase was the direct result of local franchise fees and federal copyright fees. Mr. Ray stated he and Mr. Cates feel if a response is not received by June 25, 1990 we have sufficient basis to request a District court to enjoin the Company from implementing the proposed rate increases. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. ~~ Phillips, to authorize the City Attorney to enter legal action against Tulsa Cable if it becomes necessary. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 15' REQUEST FOR Co~~NCIL APPROVAL OF TWO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF OWASSO PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OWASSO SALES TAX ORDINANCE AND OWASSO USE TAX ORDINANCE. Mr. Ray stated these are annual agreements for the fiscal 1990- 1991 year. He requested approval. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the two agreements with the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the collection and administration of sales tax and use tax. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 ITEM 16: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE JOURNAL ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IN THE CASE STYLED BROOKSIDE STATE BANK V 86TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVENUE PARTNERSHIP THE CITY OF OWASSO OKLAHOMA ET AL.. CJ-89-43091 Mr. Cates stated he has now reached an agreement with the parties that will allow the foreclosure and still protect the interest of the City on this right-of-way. He requested authorization to proceed. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the authorization allowing the City Attorney to execute journal entry of judgement in the above mentioned case. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 17: REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF OWASSO. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to enter into an executive session. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Gittelman, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. ITEM 18: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF THE OWASSO CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to renew the contract of the City Manager as amended. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 19: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1990 ITE-__ REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 21: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 22: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 23: ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Thompson asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockier, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY; None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:4p p,m, ark Thompson, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 7