HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.05.16_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MAY 16, 1989
On Tuesday, May 16, 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, May 12, 1989.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Marlar
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Marlar.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Patricia Marlar, Mayor
Mark Thompson, Vice Mayor
Stacy Lamb, 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 MAY 2. 1989.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Lamb, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to
approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $8,940.88 (2)
Revenue Bond Project Fund $22,064.56 (3) E-911 $1,332.15 (4)
Ambulance Service Fund $628.43 (5) Capital Improvements $5,280.00
(6) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction $2,131.69 and (7)
General Fund Payroll $57,325.57.
AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Lamb, Thompson, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES
LOCATED AT 113 WEST 1ST STREET. 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 TO REMOVE OR
DESTROY ANY TRASH AND DEBRIS MOW THE WEEDS AND BOARD
AND SECURE THE STRUCTURE.
This item was removed from the agenda.
ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr. Ray presented this item to Council requesting the following
budget appropriations:
Budget:
Increase/
Department
City Treasurer
Police Department
Dispatch
Fire Department
Park Maintenance
Recreation Center
Swimming Pool
Current Requested Final
Budget Budget Chances Budget
$ 93,634
527,789
65,592
551,588
34,962
68,738
40,235
- 1,500.00 92,134.00
+ 11,862.62
+ 2,363.00
- 3,837.05
539,651.62
67,955.00
547,750.90
+ 11,395.73
+ 5,745.00
- 2,800.00
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46,357.73
74,483.00
37,435.00
% of
Decrease
1.6 -
2.24 +
3.6 +
.6 -
32.5 +
8.3 +
6.9 -
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1989
Community Dev. 76,408 - 1,829.74 74,578.26 2.3 -
Legal & Court 48,411 - 6,400.00 42,011.00 13.2 -
Cemetery 2,000 + 935.32 2,935.32 46.7 +
Senior Citizens 25,866 - 700.00 25,166.00 2.7 -
Community Center 15,300 - 2,600.00 12,700.00 16.9 -
Civil Defense 9,250 - 1,000.00 8,250.00 10.8 -
Building Maint. 25,833 - 2,442.80 23,390.20 9.4 -
General Government 248,703 + 16,000.00 264,703.00 6.4 +
Street Department 120,344 - 7,333.88 113,010.12 6.0 -
Total Current Budget (Expenditures) = 2,776,216.00
Requested Increase = 17,858.20
Total Revised Budget 2,794,074.20
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve
the Supplementary Budget Appropriations as submitted.
AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 8: COUNCIL ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF OWASSO'S
SIGN ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF A SIGN THAT IS
36' IN HEIGHT AND HAS A FACE AREA OF 576 SQUARE FEET.
Mr. C. B. Sherrill with Sherrill Outdoor Advertising, Inc. made a
request to Council for the above mentioned sign variance.
Mr. Richard Hall, City Planner, and Mr. Cates reviewed the present
sign ordinance with the Council stating the ordinances will allow a
variance up to either 60' in height and 256 sq. feet area or 35' in
height and 300 sq. feet.
After discussion, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M.
Thompson, to approve the staff recommendation of a variance of 35' in
height and 300 square feet in area.
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AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Council requested the current sign ordinance be re-written so there is
more clarity and direction and submit to Council for their considera-
tion within the next thirty days.
Councilman Phillips asked for Section VII A. be addressed by staff and
a review and report be given to Council.
ITEM 9: DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO INITIATE THE
PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING A GOLF COURSE TRUST AUTHORITY.
Mr. Ray gave a detailed report to Council complied by the staff
outlining the process involved in establishing a Golf Trust Authority.
He stated the purpose of this report is to recommend to the Council a
course of action designed to determine, in a professional and
businesslike manner, if such action should be undertaken, and what
methods should be utilized to fund such an endeavor.
He recommended the first step in initiating this process is to appoint
an advisory committee of citizens to study and recommend action.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by Mayor Marlar,
seconded by M. Thompson, to appoint the following people to an
Advisory Golf Committee: (1) Michael Hughett, (2) Don Ames, (3) Bob
Oldefest, (4) Tom Rikola, and (5) Melvin Spencer.
AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A written report was given to Councilmembers.
Mr. Ray also reported a letter of resignation has been received by Mr.
Michael L. Seymour, the City Prosecutor effective May 12, 1989. He
stated the City Attorney has appointed Ms. Jane Ann Cobb to the
position. This appointment becomes effective immediately.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
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ITEM 12: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.
None
ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS.
None
ITEM 14: ADJOURN.
With there being no further business to be brought before the Council,
Mayor Marlar asked for a motion to adjourn.
A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by M. Thompson, to adjourn.
AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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J e Buchanan, City Clerk
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