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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.09.05_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 On Tuesday, September 5, 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, September 1, 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. Stockier, Councilman John P. Phillips, Councilman Stacy P. Lamb, 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 AUGUST 15 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 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants and addendum as follows: (1) General Fund $52,507.22 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $644.52 (3) E-911 $1,079.00 (4) City Garage $5,556.40 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $239,161.55 (6) Revenue Sharing $393.55 (7) Senior Citizens $613.85 (8) General Fund Payroll $64,585.67 and City Garage Payroll $2,616.39. AYE: Lamb, Stockier, Thompson, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 20: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 12105 EAST 79TH COURT 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 to Council stating all notices have been given and he recommended abatement. Pictures of the property were shown to Councii. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to order abatement as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: COUNCIL ACTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 89-10. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY. MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED ALL WITHIN THE COUNTY OF TULSA STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL AS PARK AND RECREATIONAL USES ALL OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED TO BE USED THEREFORE DECLARING NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE IN AND TO SAID PROPERTY FOR SUCH PURPOSES• AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT- 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 A cart of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and cart of Lot 1 beginning in the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter, thence South 1324.11 feet- thence West 1332.80 feet- thence Northwest 1.375.07 feet along the A. T. & S. F. Right of Wav: thence East 959.88 feet to the Point of Beginning less 1.56 acres for Railroad Right of Wav and 1.10 acres for road in Section 7, Townshia 21 North, Range 14 East, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, containing 32.20 acres more or less. Owners thereof being Carl M. White and Helen M. White. husband and wife. ITEM 7: REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION ON RESOLUTION N0. 89-11. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED ALL WITHIN THE COUNTY OF TULSA STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL AS PARK AND RECREATIONAL USES ALL OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED TO BE USED THEREFORE. DECLARING NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE IN AND TO SAID PROPERTY FOR SUCH PURPOSES. SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT• The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and a cart of government Lot 2, lying East of the East boundary along the A. T. & S. F. Railroad Right of Wav. all in Section 7, Townshia 21 North. Range 14 East, containing 45.07 acres more or less. Owners thereof being Lester J. Walters. Jr. Mr. Ray presented these two items to Council stating the offers to purchase made by the City Attorney were not accepted by the property owners. Therefore, the next step is to initiate the process of acquiring land through condemnation. These two Resolutions instruct the City Attorney to initiate the proceedings for condemnation of the properties described. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve Resolution No. 89-10. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None Motion: Carried 5-0 3 GWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 89-11. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TULSA CABLE TELEVISION AND THE CITY OF OWASSO. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO ADOPT THE REPORT AND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS. Mr. Ray presented to the Council an report prepared by Mr. Walter Gerow, Finance Department, relating to the agreement between Tulsa Cable and the City. The report gave the history of this agreement and some current data. Mr. Ray stated the options he felt the City had to help control the increasing costs of this service to the citizens of Owasso. After discussions and comments by Council, Mayor Marlar asked the Council to consider a Public Hearing within the next two to six weeks so the citizens of Owasso can have the opportunity to voice their concerns and comments. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to adopt the report as given and request a Public Hearing be held within the next thirty days. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE EVALUATION OF OPERATIONS OF THE OWASSO RECYCLE CENTER AND CONVENIENCE STATION. Mr. Ray reviewed with the Council the "'Fourteen Month Recycle Center Operating Report". Mr. Ray stated this report indicates that the operational changes implemented following the initial 5- month review have had a positive impact. He continued by saying the presentation is strictly for informational purposes and at this time no specific recommendations have been developed. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED ANIMAL SHELTER/IMPOUNDMENT FACILITY AND APPROVAL FOR THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FACILITY. Mr. Crowe stated the 1988 Bond Issue included $50,000.00 for the construction of an animal control facility. A committee was established to give basic requirements for the facility. FHC, Inc, was contracted to provide design assistance and plan preparation. The contract documents are essentially complete and ready to advertise for bids. With the exception of the building shell, the bid documents are assembled in such a way as to build only as much of the project as we have funds. This was accomplished by calling for separate bid items for various options of the project, It is hoped that if good proces are received, the Capital Improvements Committee and City Council would extend a reasonable amount of funding. He requested adoption of the design and approval for the solicitation of bids. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to adopt the initial design and approve the advertising of bids. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 406. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 369. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the Emergency Ambulance Service Ordinance No. 369 passed by the Council on June 16, 1989 provided for non-emergency transfers at no cost which was never the intent of the Ordinance. This will correct the Ordinance and allow for a $50.00 transfer fee to be charged for non-emergency transfers. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve Ordinance No. 406 as presented. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 5 O'vJASSG CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 13: COUNCIL ACTION ON RESOLUTION N0. 89-09. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE "OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES" AND DIRECTING THAT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUCH ACTION BE ACCOMPLISHED. Mr. Cates presented this to Council stating the City has contracted with the Oklahoma Municipal League municipal code service to prepare a supplement to the City's "Code of Ordinances" as required by state law. The draft supplement has been reviewed by staff and he recommended approval of the Resolution. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve Resolution No. 89-09. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO TUXALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3 445 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLYING THIRTEEN (13) "PROTECTIVE VESTS" FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item stating the Police Chief has worked with the officers to determine the specifications for the vests and also with the safety committee of the F.O.P. Three companies were contacted and requested to turn in proposals. Only one company responded to the required specifications. Mr. Ray recommended approval of this expenditure for vest. He stated this was a contract item and will be funded by transferring from the "travel and schools" line item to the "uniform" line item. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the request to purchase thirteen vests from Tuxall in the amount of $3,445.00 ($265.00 each). AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 6 OWASSO ~~ITY' COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 15: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO RECREATIONAL SURFACES IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,890.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING THE GYM FLOOR AT THE RECREATION CENTER. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating the bidding process has produced one bid. This is a Capital Improvements project and funding will come from the 1988 bond issue. He recommended awarding the contract to Recreational Surfaces in the amount of $12,890.00. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to award the contract as recommended. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY' : None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE LEASE OF ONE AUTOMOBILE FROM CLASSIC CHEVROLET FOR USE BY THE OWASSO FIRE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Ray stated this is a budgeted item and will be used by the Fire Chief replacing a 1979 Chrysler. The car will be leased through First Capital Resources Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas on a four year municipal lease and delivered by Classic Chevrolet of Owasso. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the lease of a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice through First Capital Resources Corporation as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MGTIGN: Carried 5-0 ITEM 17: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $1,848.64 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS TO 8E UTILIZED FOR HAND-OUTS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. Mr. Ray stated this request comes from the Fire Department regarding upcoming expenses involved in the annual fire prevention week activities. 7 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the expenditure of $1,848.64 for materials from Franklin Products as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 18: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $7,500.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING A DAMAGED STREET (108TH EAST AVENUE) LOCATED IN THE EL RIO VISTA SUBDIVISION. Mr. Crowe presented this item to Council stating this street failure has been studied, researched and has reached its maximum possible size. The problem was caused by a subgrade failure. He continued by giving a summary of work procedures needed and cost. He recommended approval of the proposed scope of repairs to be completed within a budget of $7,500.00. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve a budget of $7,500.00 to repair the street failure as outlined. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 19: REQUEST FGR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF $1,492.38 TO CRITI-CARE, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR USE BY THE AMBULANCE SERVICE. Mr. Ray stated this request comes from the Fire Chief for the bulk purchase of emergency medical supplies. By using this method of purchasing we will avoid redundant purchase orders and will assure continued ALS certification of our ambulance department. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the expenditure of $1,492.38 as requested. AYE: Stockier, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 8 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 21. 22 AND 23 WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.(WEED ABATEMENTS) ITEM 8: CITIZEN REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE. Mayor Marlar stated this item was delayed allowing Mr. Gindorf to arrive since he had requested this agenda item. At this point she requested Mr. Ray to present the item even though Mr. Gindorf was not present. Mr. Ray stated the staff had inspected the driveway and has pictures for Council review. He recommended the Council deny the request for funds for the replacement of this driveway because he felt the damage was not the result of any fault of the City. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by M. Thompson, to deny the request for funds. AYE: Steckler, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 24: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 25: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 26: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 27: NEW BUSINESS. None 9 A!Mh OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 ITEM 28: 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, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. tricia Marlar, Mayor J e Buchanan, City Clerk 10