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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.06.20_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 On Tuesday, June 20, 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, June 16, 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. Stockler, Councilman (Excused at 8:00 p.m.) 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 JUNE 6, 1989 AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 13 1989. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by approve the warrants Revenue Bond Project Citizens $500.00 (5) Community Center $1, and (8) General Fund V. Stockler, seconded by M. Thompson, to as follows: (1) General Fund $9,526.81 (2) Fund $5,775.02 (3) E-911 $228.31 (4) Senior Capital Improvements $3,714.45 (6) 400.00 (7) Ambulance Service Fund $1,025.04 Payroll $70,926.37. AYE: Stockler, Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FISCAL 1989/1990 BUDGET. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with the Council stating the budget was presented at a Public Hearing held on June 13, 1989 as required by state law. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the budget as presented. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF FHC, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PLANS AND BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT FACILITY AT A TOTAL COST OF $1.520.00 FOR SUCH ENGINEERING SERVICES. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating a planning committee was formed and has developed a basic concept and direction and have set standards they want to see met in the project. A rough design of the floorplan has been laid out by the committee. The professional engineering will bring together all of the ideas of the committee. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to employ FHC, Inc for $1,520.00 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TULSA COUNTY COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING THE OWASSO HEALTH CENTER LOCATED AT 319 SOUTH CEDAR FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AT A COST OF $1.00. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating we have been negotiating with the Health Department for several months for the use of the building since they are consolidating their services in regional centers rather than branch centers. This lease will give us unrestricted use of the building for municipal purpose. We will be required to maintain insurance, equipment and utilities normally associated with leaseholds. He stated the Property Acquisition Committee is in agreement that the acquisition is desireable and recommends to the Council to enter into this agreement. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the use of the Health Center as presented. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO TWO AGREEMENTS WITH THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OWASSO SALES TAX ORDINANCE AND THE OWASSO USE TAX ORDINANCE. Mr. Ray stated these are annual renewal agreements for the fiscal year 1989/1990 and requested execution of same. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to authorize the Mayor to enter into these agreements as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO FURTHER STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF BUDGGET INDUSTRIES WITHOUT BUILDING OVER AN ACTIVE UTILITY EASEMENT. 3 ,. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 Mr. Richard Hall, City Planner, and Mr. Harker, the owner of Budgget Industries addressed Council giving a brief report on the findings since the last meeting. Mr. Hall requested this item be continued until the July 6th meeting when more engineering information and some alternative will be finalized. Mayor Marlar allowed the request to continue this item. ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF POLICY STATEMENT RELATING TO THE METHOD OF ADDRESSING CODE VIOLATIONS BY HABITUAL VIOLATORS AND ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL DEFINITION OF "HABITUAL VIOLATOR" AS IT IS APPLIED TO CODE VIOLATIONS. Mr. Richard Hall presented this item to Council reading the policy statement the staff prepared. After discussion and concurrence of legal counsel, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, to adopt the following Policy Statement as amended: An person, as defined in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, who, after not less than two (2) previous instances within the preceding twelve (12) month period, has been determined to be in violation of the code provisions relating to nuisances, more specifically grass, weed and debris accumulation, and consequently, having necessitated abatement of same by the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, shall be deemed a Habitual Offender whereupon any subsequent instance of violation of such provisions by said person shall be dealt with through criminal prosection in the Municipal Court of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Mr. Hall stated all inspections have been made by City staff and meet the approved designs and specifications. He recommended acceptance of the public facilities of this subdivision. After questions were answered, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to accept the public facilities in Copper Meadows. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the need for this request is the result of two separate factors; the emergency replacement of an air conditioning unit at the police station and holiday pay for the officers which had not been included in our last supplementary request. He requested approval of this item. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve this item as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: ANNUAL MAYORS APPOINTMENTS WITH COUNCIL CONFIRMATION ON THE FOLLOWING BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Mayor Marlar presented the following appointments and requested confirmation A. Board of Adjustments - Reappoint Mr. Richard Helm and Mr. Leon Trammell with terms expiring June 30, 1992; B. Planning Commission - Reappoint Mr. Charles Willey and Appoint Mr. Rick Johnson with terms expiring June 30, 1992; C. Personnel Board - Reappoint Rev. Andy O'Kelly with term expiring June 30, 1992; D. Owasso Economic development Authority - Reappoint Mr. Alan Anderson with term expiring June 30, 1993; Mrs. Brenda Lawrence, Councilman Stacy Lamb and Mayor Patricia Marlar with terms expiring June 30, 1990; E. Capital Improvements Committee - Appoint Councilman John Phillips as Chairman and Remove Mayor Patricia Marlar from the Committee; F. Annexation Committee - Appoint Councilman Von Stockier and remove Mayor Patricia Marlar from the Committee; G. Indian Nations Council on Government (INCOG) - Reappoint Vice Mayor Mark Thompson and Mr. Rodney Ray as Alternate; 5 ,~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 H. Regional Metropolitan Utility Authority (RMUA) - Reappoint Vice Mayor Mark Thompson and Mr. Kirby Crowe; I. Tulsa Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority / Policy Committee - Reappoint Mayor Patricia Marlar and Mr. Richard Hall; J. Tulsa Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority / Technical Committee - Reappoint Mr. Rodney Ray. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to confirm all appointments as presented. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: CITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR A PLAT WAIVER ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OWASSO COMMERCIAL CENTER LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 76TH STREET NORTH AND HWY. 169. After initial presentation to the Council by Mr. Hall and Mr. Waller, the property owner, a request to the Council to defer this item until the next meeting so additional research could be made. Mayor Marlar deferred this item to the July 6th meeting. ITEM 15: Removed from the Agenda. ITEM 16: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 603 EAST THIRD 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. Mr. Ray presented this item and stated all notices have been posted and he requested abatement. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to abate this property as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 ITEM 17: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 12218 EAST 81ST PLACE NORTH, 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 as above. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to abate this property as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 18: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1002 NORTH BIRCH, 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 as above. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to abate this property as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 19: Removed from the Agenda. ITEM 20: Removed from the Agenda. ITEM 21: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 403. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THREE PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED NEAR THE CORNER OF 96TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the annexation request that was approved at the June 6th meeting is now being presented in Ordinance form for action. 7 E t OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1989 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 403. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 22: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 23: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 24: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 25: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 26: REQUEST OF COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING A PERSONNEL MATTER RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to enter into an executive session. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting recessed at 8:05 and reconvened at 8:45 p.m. ITEM 27: 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 M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to adjourn. 8 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 45-0 Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. JUNE 20, 1989 Patricia Marlar, Mayor ~/ J e Buchanan, City Clerk 9