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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.07.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1989 On Thursday, July 6, 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 30, 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 John P. Phillips, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: Stacy Lamb, Councilman A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 20 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, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $62,621.43 (2) Revenue Bond Project Fund $115,212.83 (3) Revenue Sharing $175.00 (4) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Fund $1,456.30 (5) 1 ,~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1989 City Garage $690.39 (6) Ambulance Service Fund $33.50 and (7) General Fund Payroll $55,463.41. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the warrants. AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 At this point in the meeting, Mayor Marlar called forward Ms. Mary Lu Robinson and read a Proclamation commending her on her recent presentation by the Mazzio's Corporation as Employee of the Year. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND ACTION RELATING TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND RODNEY J. RAY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-1990. Mayor Marlar stated this item was discussed in the Executive Session at the June 20th meeting and is now presented in written form for approval. ,_ A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the contract as presented. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE Mayor Marlar stated the current Judge has requested we appoint one of his colleagues as our alternate Judge so the City will have a qualified person capable of performing as an Acting Judge in the event the Judge is 1) absent from court, 2) unable to act as Judge, or 3) disqualified from acting as Judge in a particular case. The Mayor stated Mr. Steven E. Edgar has been recommended for the Council's consideration. A motion was made by Mayor Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to appoint Mr. Edgar as Alternate Municipal Judge. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockier, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1989 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OE DEPUTY COURT CLERK. Mayor Marlar presented this item to Council stating the Court Clerk, Ann Hendrickson, has requested Ms. Francis Kifer be appointed her Deputy stating Ms. Hendrickson feels that Ms. Kifer has the necessary experience and exposure to the system to function in this capacity. A motion was made by Mayor Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to appoint Ms. Kifer as Deputy Court Clerk.. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #2 IN CITY CONTRACT WITH CUMMINS CONSTRUCTION INC. RELATING TO INCREASING THE 86TH STREET CONSTRUCTION COST. Mr. Kirby Crowe, O.P.W.A. Manager reviewed this item with Council and recommended approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $23,316.20. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 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.(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 20TH MEETING). Mr. Richard Hali, City Planner, gave a brief review of progress and asked for another continuance. Mayor Marlar stated this item will be continued until Mr. Harker with Budgget Industries notifies either the City Clerk or the City Manager and asks to be placed on the agenda. ITEM 11: 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 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 20TH MEETING). 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1989 Mr. Hall asked for this item to be continued as platting work has begun on this property by the owner. Mayor Marlar stated this item will be continued until the property owner, Mr. Waller, notifies either the City Clerk or the City Manager and asks to be placed on the agenda. ITEM 12: REQUEST BY CITIZEN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE CHARGES IMPOSED FOR BUSINESS LICENSES. Ms. Virginia Raglin, owner of C & R Liquor Store, addressed Council asking for some relief from the cost of the annual Occupational Tax charged to Package Stores within the city limits. She requested either a lower annual fee or possibly a quarterly or semi-annual payment. After discussion by Council, Mayor Marlar asked the City Manager and the City Attorney to do some research into the situation and report at the next meeting so action could be taken at that time. ITEM 13: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO RECOMMENDED USE OF OWASSO FACILITY FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS. Mr. Ray presented this item giving the options available for Council to consider. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to delay a final decision until the Owasso Economic Development Authority and the Chamber of Commerce reach a decision on whether they would like to locate their operations in the building or remain at their present location. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 1989 ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 18: 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, Thompson, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ~~ c_.c_~,.~ tricia Marl ~.c/ ~ J e Buchanan, City Clerk 5 ~~ ~ ~.~2.~~~c-ti Mayor 1