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Home My WebLink About1989.04.18_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL i8, 1989 On Tuesday, April 18, 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, April 14, 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 APRIL 4, 1989. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Stockier, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1989 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 $6,515.51 (2) Revenue Bond Project Fund $12,686.97 (3) Ambulance Service Fund $727.07 (4) E-911 $2,770.57 (5) Capital Improvements $18,118.00 and (6) General Fund Payroll $58,073.29. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Stockier, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWASSO COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING USE RULES REGULATIONS AND FEES CURRENTLY CHARGED FOR THE USE OF THE OWASSO COMMUNITY CENTER. Mrs. Phyllis Sokolosky addressed the Council stating the Advisory "°' Board feels the Rules and Regulations and the By-Laws are not being interrupted the same by the Board and the Administration. She asked if a joint committee could be formed to review the situation. A motion was made by Mayor Lamb, seconded by V. Stockier, to have a Special Meeting on May 2nd to meet with the Advisory Board. AYE: Lamb, Stockier, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Mr. Cates advised the Mayor this item could be included on the City Council agenda for May 2nd and then there would be no need to call a Special Meeting. Mayor Lamb agreed and Council concurred with advice of Counsel. ITEM 7: REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. Mr. Roy Jones gave the Council on update report on the activities of the Authority. He briefly reviewed some management and legislative items along with their budget proposal being submitted to INCOG. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE LOCATED AT 11313 NORTH 110TH OKLAHOMA. ARE DETRIMENTAL TO WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS GRASS THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION ABATEMENT. APRIL 18, 1989 4S TO WHETHER THE PREMISES EAST AVE. OWASSO, THE HEALTH. BENEFIT AND EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND AND DEBRIS. REQUEST BY IS IN THE FORM OF Mr. Ray presented this item to Council showing pictures of the property and stating all required notices have been given. He recommended the abatement action. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to abate the property as recommended. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURPLUS BLEACHERS FROM THE TULSA COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. Mr. Ray stated we have been notified that the County Fairgrounds Authority have some seating that has recently been declared surplus to their needs. The seating was located inside and has never been exposed to the weather. Staff has inspected the seating and find they are in excellent condition. The capacity of the seating is 1,180 persons. The purchase of these bleachers would give us over twice the seating capacity of the planned structure at a cost that would be equal to the amount planned for the new construction. The cost for moving them and setting them up will be approximately $3,000.00. Mr. Ray recommended the purchase of these surplus bleachers in the amount of $5,000.00 and further recommended the expenditure of $3,000.00 for the removal and set-up of the bleachers at the rodeo arena at McCarty Park. Mr. Cates stated this is under the State Competitive Bidding amount for public improvements as addressed in the City's Code of Ordinances in Section 7. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the purchase and expenditure as recommended. S OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL i8, 1989 AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BLEACHERS AT THE RODEO ARENA AT MCCARTY PARK. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to reject all bids received. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE REGIONAL E-911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. Mr. Ray stated on January 17th of this year we executed an Interlocal Governmental Agreement for the purpose of joining twenty-six other units of government to initiate an E-911 system. Last month the Oklahoma Attorney General ruled that each participating member of the Interlocal Agreement must renew the Agreement each year prior to May 1st or loose the ability to impose the sur-charge and be a member of the system. He recommended Council approve this request to enable us to continue to participate in the E-911 system. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the required annual renewal of the Regional E-911 Interlocal Agreement. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #2789 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT. Mr. Ray reviewed the contract with the Council stating it is within the parameters given to him prior to negotiations and in his opinion is realistic. He asked for approval of the contract. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1989 After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the contract as presented and authorize the Mayor to execute such. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED 1989 STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM AND REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO CONTACT TULSA COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council showing the proposed two phases of the street overlay program. He stated the overall program addresses the needs of the street and seems to generally cover the entire area of the city. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips to approve the proposed street overlay program and authorize the staff to contact Tulsa County for assistance. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Stockler, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. None 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 18: ADJOURN. APRIL 18, 1989 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 V. Stockler, seconded by P. Marlar, to adjourn. AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. •G~ ~~ ,. Ma or Ja Buchanan, City Clerk 6