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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.03.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE MARCH 7, 1989 On Tuesday, March 7, 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, March 7, 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. Stockler, 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 21, 1989. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants as follows: (i) General Fund $7,996.98 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $188.89 (3) Capital Improvements $350.00 (4) Cemetery Care $389.96 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $615.00 (6) General Fund Payroll $578,502.45. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO MARCH 7, 1989 AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. Mr. Roy Jones was not present to give the report, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to refer this item until a future meeting. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF E-911 BUDGET AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL 1988-1989 ADOPTED BUDGET. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating within the current budget E-911 was under "Other Funds" until a time a reslistic projection of needs and revenue counld be made. In January, the citizens began paying a 59~ additional fee for E-911 service which is expected to be implemented in july, 1989. He reviewed the E-911 budget as recommended approval of such. The proposed budget amendment for 1988-1989 is $8,000.00. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the budget amendment as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR OWASSO MEDICAL PARK ~HILLCREST) LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 96TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council staing the Technical Advisory Committee and Planning Commission has approved the plat. The City Engineer, Mr. John McElhenney, has satisfied with the subdivision. Mr. Hall recommended approval. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the final plat as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE MARCH 7, 1989 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 REQUIRING REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE. 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 torn down the structure but all the debris is still on the property. Due to the weather, the debris can not be moved so an extension of the time is requested. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to continue this item until the March 21st meeting. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE OWASSO RODEO ARENA AT McCARTY PARK. Mr. Ray stated this is part of the October, 1988 Bond Issue voted on by the citizens. A lighting engineer has designed the specifications and the staff estimates the cost of a turnkey job to be $12,700.00. He requested the authorization to bid immediately so the project can be inplace prior to the annual Traii Gays celebration. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to authorize for bids on the above mentioned project. AYE: Thorpson, Stockier, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING UTILITY LINES FROM A PRIVATE EASEMENT ALONG 86TH STREET NORTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,854.00. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating utility lines must be relocated along 86th Street North. When lines are located in both public and private domains then the relocation costs are shared. The staff has had several meetings with ONG and the above agreement has been prepared and agreed upon by both. He requested approval and the authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement in the amount of $42,854.OG. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR MARCH 7, 1989 A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with ONG as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb NAY; None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXEUCTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FHC. INC. FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN MODIFICATION OF THE INTERSECTION OF 117TH EAST AVE. AND 86TH STREET NORTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.100.00. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to authorize the Mayor to exeucte the contract amendment as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FHC, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN PAYMENT TRANSITION FROM FULL WIDTH ROADWAY TO EXISTING ROADWAY WIDTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract amendment as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: COUNCIL ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE REQUEST FROM THE TULSA CITY- COUNTY LIBRARY TO DONATE CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE PROPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW OWASSO BRANCH LIBRARY AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating in February the Library Commission voted to select the site far the new library. The site is located on the Northwest corner of Main and Broadway and is composed of the south half of the existing block. The Commission has requested the City donate a tract of land located in the selected site. The title to this tract indicate there are no restrictions that would prevent the City from disposing of the property in any manner desired. The property value is greater than $25,000.00 when researched through a "market value" approach. Mr. Cates reviewed with the Council the procedures that can be taken to donate this tract of land. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE MARCH 7, 1989 Mr. Ray recommended the Council approve the request to donate the property and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the next meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to donate the property to the Library Commission and directed Mr. Cates to prepare the necessary Resolution and Ordinance. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 15: REQUEST COUNCIL ADOPTION OF POLICY STATEMENT RELATING TO EXPENDITURES OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUNDS. Mr. Ray stated it is obvious in some instances the City will have a surplus of funds in some of the "88 Bond Issue" projects. This proposal is for the purpose of requesting a policy statement in order to have clear guidelines on the continuing process of cpaital projects review. The statement will simply require all projects to use the review process and will require all proposals for the use of surplus funds to go through the review process. After discussion. a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to adopt the policy statement as amended to include the 15~ escrow in #3. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Lamb acknowledged Orville Lugo and his wife and invited everyone to stay after the meeting for a reception honoring Orville and congratulating him on OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX MARCH 7, 1989 his new postion as Fire Chief at Glenpool. Vice Mayor Marlar asked fvr the honor of presenting the plaque of appreciation to Orville since she has known and worked with him for so many years. 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 V. Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Stockler. Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ~~~~ ne Buchanan, City Clerk