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Home My WebLink About1989.07.18_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 1989 On Tuesday, July 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 Hail bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 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 JULY 6 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, Stockler, 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 $12,700.80 (2) Revenue Bond Project Fund $45.00 (3) Revenue Sharing $50.00 (4) 1 ~,.; x OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 1989 City Garage $2,839.30 (5) Ambulance Service Fund $50.96 (6) E- 911 $20.86 and (7) Senior Citizens $539.75 (8) General Fund Payroll $60,869.58 and City Garage Payroll $2,390.26. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants. AYE: Stockler, Thompson, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT FROM THE OWASSO GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE RELATING TO THEIR ACTIVITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS REQUEST TO ACCEPT REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS. Mr. Ray introduced Mr. Bob Oldefest, Chairman of the Golf Advisory Committee. Mr. Oldefest, in turn, introduced the members of the committee. A written report had been submitted to the Council for their review and approval of the report was requested. Also outlined in the report were the recommendations of the committee with regard to the formation of a trust. Mayor Marlar thanked the committee for their work in the preparation of the report and recommendations and asked for a motion to accept the report. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to accept the report as prepared. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Marlar stated Council action on the committee's recommendations will be on the August 1st agenda for consideration. ITEM 7: COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 404. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR LIQUOR STORES. Mr. Ray stated that during the last meeting Mrs. Virginia Raglan addressed the Council concerning charges assessed retail liquor stores. Her two major concerns were the amount of the license fee and she also requested consideration of allowing for partial payments of such fees. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 1989 Mr. Ray stated an ordinance has been prepared that would provide for a partial payment system of two equal payment due July 1st and January 1st during the licensing year. He recommended the Council maintain the current system of annual payments. Mayor Marlar called for comments from Council and citizens, Mr. John Ballard, the owner of Crazy Critters Liquor Store, introduced Mr. Charles Clotfelter, Executive Director of the League of Bottled Beverage Retailers. Mr. Clotfelter addressed the Council on behalf of the owners of the stores within the city limits of Owasso. He asked for a reduction in fees. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to not approve Ordinance No. 404 allowing for partial payments. AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO FEES CHARGED FOR ANNUAL LIQUOR STORES LICENSES AND COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ACTION TO CHANGE THESE FEES. Mr. Ray stated this is a continuati Council at the last meeting by Mrs. Council the research figures of the cities and towns stating our charge He recommended the Council maintain levied for liquor stores. on of a request made to Raglan. He presented to fees charged by surrounding of $600.00 is about the mean. the current level of tax After discussion by Council and citizens, a motion was made by M. Thompson, to reduce the fee to $300.00. This motion failed for lack of a second. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by J. Phillips, to leave the fee as it is. AYE: Stockier, Phillips, Marlar, NAY: Thompson MOTION: Carried 3-1 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 1989 ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT LOTS 8. 9, 10, 11, BLOCK 5 HALE ACRES. 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 to Council stating all notices have been given and requested abatement. Pictures of the property were shown to Council. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to order abatement as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEMS 10 AND 1i WERE STRICKEN FROM THE AGENDA. ITEM 12; PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT SHOPPING CENTER AT HWY. 169 AND HWY. 20, 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. Mayor Marlar stated staff has requested this item to deferred until the next meeting. ITEM 13: REQUEST BY MR. JAMES D. CLEVENGER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE FEES CHARGED FOR RURAL FIRE RUNS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH FEES ARE ASSESSED. Mr. Clevenger addressed Council stating on June 19th his house exploded and burned at 10728 North 171st East Ave., which is outside the city limits of Owasso but in the Owasso Fire Department district. The bill he received was for $2,750.00. He stated he felt this is an excessive amount of money to be charged and asked for some relief. Mr. Ray stated the bill was within the policy set forth in the City's ordinances. After discussion by Council, the Mayor asked for any requests of Councilmembers to have this item placed on the next agenda for 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY i8, 1989 action. No requests were made. Mayor Marlar told Mr. Clevenger he could request Council action on the next agenda thru the City Manager's office or the City Clerk's office. 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 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 M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ~"'' ~~ P tricia Mar ar, Mayor J e Buchanan, City Clerk 5