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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.08.15_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 On Tuesday, August 15, 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, August 11, 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 Von E. Stockler, Councilman Stacy P. Lamb, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: John P. Phillips, Councilman A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 1. 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, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the warrants and addendum as follows: (1) General Fund $21,900.84 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $158.71 (3) City Garage $5,967.04 (4) Debt Service 211.25 (5) Revenue Sharing $626.50 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 (6) Revenue Bond Project Fund $640.69 (7) General Fund Payroll $64,632.34 and City Garage Payroll $2,623.87. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST BY OWASSO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A CHANGE IN THE OWASSO ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE DIMENSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF PARKING SPACES REQUEST CHANGES IN CHAPTER 11 OF THE ZONING CODE DECREASING THE SIZE OF THE SPACES FROM TEN FEET WIDE TO NINE FEET WIDE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council giving a brief history of this requirement and request. Mayor Marlar asked Mr. John Sweeney, with the Eisenberg Company, to address Council concerning his request. After discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Marlar, seconded by .~u~' V. Stockier, to direct the Owasso Planning Commission to hold Public Hearings on this matter and report to Council no later than September 30, 1989. AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Lamb, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO 404 AN ORDINANCE REZONING THREE TRACTS LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 96TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE. Mr. Ray stated this item was approved at the previous Council meeting and is now being presented in Ordinance form for approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve Ordinance No. 404 as presented. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 405. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LANGUAGE FOUND IN PART 13 CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE B. SECTION 13-22. RELATING TO CHARGES FOR RURAL FIRE AID. Mr. Ray stated this Ordinance was requested at the previous meeting and has been prepared by the City Attorney for Council action. This Ordinance limits the amount of fees that would be charged for rural fire aid. The hourly rate will cap at a $1,000.00 maximum level and then we would charge only actual cost for any time over the $1,000.00 limit. A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve Ordinance No. 405 as prepared. AYE: Lamb, Stockler, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: COUNCIL ACTION ON RESOLUTION NO. 89-08. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE TO LOCATE A TEMPORARY MAIL BOX ON 122ND EAST AVE. AT 86TH STREET NORTH FOR THE DURATION OF THE 86TH STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council requesting action since he has been unsuccessful in getting this accomplished with the Post Master. He felt possibly Council action would get better results. Mr. Ray recommended approval of the Resolution. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve Resolution No. 89-08. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Marlar NAY: Thompson MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $2.250.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A MEMORIAL STRUCTURE ON A SITE WITHIN FAIRVIEW CEMETERY. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating at one time the cemetery was maintained by a local group know as the "Owasso Cemetery Association". Members of the Association have 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 presented the City with a check for $2,250.50 that represented all the funds the organization had left in its account. They asked only that the money be utilized to construct a memorial shelter in the cemetery to provide a place for people to get out of the sun or rain. We have an acceptable design for a structure and have developed a plan that would allow the City to purchase all material and employ two of our employees to perform the labor on the project. To accomplish this project in the recommended manner, Mr. Ray requested two actions: (1) Council approval of a supplemental budget appropriation of $2,250.50 to the Cemetery Department under Capital Outlay line item #304, and; (2) Council approval of the expenditure of $2,250.50 for the construction of a memorial shelter utilizing a forced account for material purchases and contract labor. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the supplemental budget appropriation of $2,250.50 and to approve the expenditure for the construction of a shelter as outlined. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INCOG FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING PHASE II OF THE NORTH OWASSO DRAINAGE STUDY AND SETTING A FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,240.00 FOR THE COMPLETION OF THAT STUDY. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating this is a continuation from the previous meeting where the amount of the contract was incorrect on the agenda. He recommended approval stating the cost is well within the acceptable limits and the total project cost is under the $15,000.00 amount originally appropriated. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with INCOG as requested in the amount of $6,240.00 for Phase II of the Study. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE IN ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT FEES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ANIMAL "SURRENDER FEE". Mr. Ray stated Acting Police Chief Motto has requested this item for Council consideration. We are experiencing an increasing financial loss due to a low impoundment fee and we currently have no fee for animals that are voluntarily surrendered for disposal. Mr. Ray noted the daily impoundment fees were last increased in 1982 from $1.50 to the current $3.00. Legal Counsel states the Council may provide for fees and charges in impoundment fees by a simple motion. Mr. Ray recommended increasing the daily impoundment fee from $3.00 to $5.00 and enacting a new impoundment fee (surrender fee) to be assessed to persons who voluntarily request their animal be picked up for disposal and that the fee be $10.00 per animal. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the requests as presented and recommended. AYE: Stockier, Lamb, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 13: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF 76TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE.. 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 he recommended abatement. Pictures of the property were shown to Council. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by M. Thompson, to order abatement as requested. AYE: Stockier, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 1989 ITEM 14: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 807 NORTH ASH 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, and recommended abatement. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to order abatement as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. Mr. Ray introduced Mr. Walter Gerow who has joined the staff as Accountant working in the Finance Department. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. Mrs. Jean Webb addressed Council as a member of the Citizens Advisory Park Committee and thanked the City for all of the park improvements that have been accomplished over the past year. She also asked when the traffic lights at 76th Street North and the off ramp would be installed. Mr. Ray stated the Oklahoma Department of Transportation was handling the project and to date the bids have not been let. ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS. None 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 19: ADJOURN. AUGUST 15, 1989 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 S. Lamb, seconded by V. Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Lamb, Stockler, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. _____. _- ~^ P tricia Marl r, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 7