HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.02.21_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE FEBRUARY 21, 1989
On Tuesday, February 21, 1989 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, February 17, 1989.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lamb presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Lamb.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Stacy P. Lamb, Mayor
Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor
Mark Thompson, Councilman
John P. Phillips, Councilman
Von E. Stockier, Councilman
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney
Jane Buchanan, City Clerk
ABSENT: None
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7. 1989.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the
minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 3-0
ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the
warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $16,806.48 (2) Ambulance Service Fund
$365.00 (3) Capital Improvements $2,631.20 and (4) Wastewater Treatment Plant
Construction $3,994.70 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $106,733.21 and (6)
General Fund Payroll $58,388.13.
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AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A 10 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT IN
LOT 1 BLOCK 1 CLARK PLAZA FOURTH AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OWASSO TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA LOCATION IS 11815 EAST
86TH STREET NORTH.
Mr. Richard Hall, City Planner, presented this item to Council stating at the
February 7, 1989 meeting an easement in this location was closed. The
developer gave the city this ten foot easement to compensate for the closed
easement. This will be formal acceptance of this easement. The Owasso
Planning Commission and the Owasso Technical Advisory Committee has endorsed
the closing of the old easement and the acceptance of the new easement.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to accept this
utility easement as requested.
AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS: AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH THOSE PROJECT ELEMENTS WITHIN THE LEGAL SPENDING
LIMIT OF THE CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating within the bond issue approved
in 1988, funds were included for some renovation of the center.. $33,000.00
had been set aside for these improvements of the $443,000.00 approved by the
voters. Ms. Jan Worley, the center director has reviewed the needs and
recommends a priority list of projects. Mr. Ray outlined 18 items included in
the request and Ms. Worley concurred.
He recommended Councii approve of the project, the appropriation of funds and
the authorization for staff to proceed within his spending limits. Owasso as
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the
request as stated.
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AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 8: REQUEST TO EMPLOY THE SERVICES OF MICHAEL CRAWFORD, INC. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE FISCAL___1988-1989 CITY AUDIT. COMMUNITY
Mr. Ray stated in June, 1987 the Council accepted bids for independent auditor
for the City and OPWA. The bids were based on a three-year plan. Crawford,
Inc. was low bidder. Mr. Crawford has been hired the last two years to preform
the audit and Mr. Ray recommended authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
with Michael Crawford, Inc. for the 1988-1989 audit.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the
Mayor to execute a contract as recommended.
AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING...TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED
AT 104 WEST BROADWAY OWASSO OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE
HEALTH BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH
AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS. GRASS AND DEBRIS. REQUEST BY THE STAFF
FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT.
Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the request of this property
owner is removal of burned-out house. Mr. McCord, the Code Enforcement
Officer, report the owner has started removing the structure. He requested a
20 day extension and continuing it until the March 7th meeting.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to continue this
item until the March 7th meeting.
AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 10: REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to continue this item
until the March 7th meeting.
AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A written report was given to Councilmembers.
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ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.
None
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 15: ADJOURN.
With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor
Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to adjourn. """
AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-O
Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
acy P. Lamb, Mayor
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J Buchanan, City Clerk