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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.11.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 On Tuesday, November 7, 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, November 3, 1989. ITEM is 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 K. 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 OCTOBER 17 1989. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Stockier, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND $1,191. 43 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR USE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT. 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 Mr. Ray presented this to Council requesting the expenditure of $1,191.43 to purchase a replacement pump for one of the backhoes owned by the City. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to authorize the expenditure as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as follows: (1j General Fund $26,300.47 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $2,507.56 (3) City Garage $5,479.15 (4) E- 911 $1,919.32 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $289,884.81 (6) Revenue Sharing $393.55 (7) General Fund Payroll $60,497.37 and City Garage Payroll $2,642.03. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST BY CITIZEN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A MATTER RELATED TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES. Mr. Gene Whitaker addressed Council with several concerns he has in his neighborhood of Elm Creek Estates on North 122nd East Ave. His major concern is with the traffic speeding on his street since it is a through street from 76th Street North to 86th Street North. Several suggestions were made. Another concern is the drainage in the area and a minor concern was the abundance of turtles in the Elm Creek Park pond. All concerns were discussed by Council with Mr. Whitaker. Mayor Marlar requested the staff of have a report ready at the next meeting on the traffic situation on North 122nd East Ave. ITEM 8: REQUEST BY CITIZEN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS RELATING TO (1) THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN CITY HALL AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND (2) THE METER READING SCHEDULE. Mr. Harry Miller addressed the Council about the parking situation on the lot between the City Hall and the Community 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 Center. He feels there should always be available spaces for the senior citizens to park so they don't have to park on the street and walk in the rain. He voiced an ongoing concern he has with the schedule used to read the water meters. He feels the meters should be read on the exact same day each and every month. ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING.....FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOTIFYING CITIZENS OF A PROPOSED CHANGE IN WARD BOUNDARIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMMENT FROM CITIZENS CONCERNING THOSE PROPOSED CHANGES. Mr. Ray presented this item to the Council and citizens present. He showed maps with the current ward boundaries and proposed ward boundaries. He stated the Charter requires the Council review ward boundaries at intervals of not more than five years, and that the boundaries be amended, if necessary, to maintain substantial equality in population among the wards. Mr. Cates stated the Council is not required to change the boundaries but only review them to see if changes are needed. If changes are not needed no action is necessary by the Council. Discussion and comments followed the presentation. Mayor Marlar stated that if fellow Councilmembers felt a change was needed based on the presentation they should address their request to her and it will be placed on the agenda. ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $104.00 INCURRED IN THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUCH EXPENSES TO BE CHARGED TO EDWARD & MARY JANE POZEK THE OWNER OF RECORD OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOTS 8 9 10 & 11 OF BLOCK 5 HALE ACRES ADDITION OWASSO OKLAHOMA. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council requesting the approval of expenses incurred in the abatement process on the above property. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the expenses of $104.00 and authorized the expenses to be charged to the property owner of record. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 A ten minutes recess was called by Mayor Marlar at 7:58 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. ITEM 11: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 321 NORTH BEAUMONT 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. This item was removed from the agenda. ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR THE COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $55.000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AN ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. Mr. Ray presented this item stated in the 1988 Bond Issue the votes allowed $50,000.00 for the construction of a new animal control facility. The initial estimates used for establishing the cost were found to be totally inadequate after the final design process was initiated. Staff has now completed the review of the bids received and find our best course of action is to request a supplemental appropriation that will allow us to undertake the construction. He requested approval of the supplemental appropriation with funds from interest earnings in the Capital Improvements Project Funds. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $55,000.00 for the purpose of constructing the facility with funds from the interest earnings in the Capital Improvements Project Funds. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO DONNEL ROBINSON COMPANY OF BROKEN ARROW IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,450.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AN ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDS. Mr. Crowe stated on October 2, 1989 sealed bids were opened. ,,, Bids were received as follows: (1) Donnel Robinson Co. was the apparent low bidder at $96,000.00 for the structure and $147,200 with all options included; (2) The Harwood Co. at $99,500 /$142,579; and (3) Ross Construction at $120,OOOj$177,650. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 Mr. Crowe gave an brief description of the construction and modifications and options that are being included. He requested the contract be awarded to Donnel Robinson Company in the amount of $101,450.00. After discussion, a motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by M. Thompson, to award the contract to Donnel Robinson Company in the amount of $101,450.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. AYE: Stockler, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL VEHICLES DECLARED SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE STATE AND FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXPENDITURE OF $14 400 00 TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH VEHICLES. Mr. Ray stated the police department budget contains $14,400.00 for the acquisition of vehicles. Police Motto has requested authority to purchase seven vehicles at a cost of $14,400.00 With this request the plan of a one car per man program can be implemented. He recommended approval of this expenditure for the purpose of purchasing vehicles from the State of Oklahoma's Public Safety Department. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the purchase of vehicles from the State Department of Public Safety with the expenditure is not to exceed $14,400.00. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 15: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE "DECLARATION OF TRUST" OF THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO A CHANGE IN THE DEFINITION OF A "QUORUM" AND ACCEPTANCE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE TRUST. 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 Mr. Ray stated the Trustees have proposed a change in the quorum requirement from a fixed number to "one-half of all duly appointed Trustees plus one additional duly appointed Trustee". With the membership increasing or decreasing, this will insure a quorum is always present to conduct business. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the amendment as presented and accept beneficial interest in the trust and authorize the Mayor to execute the needed documentation. AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 18: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 20: 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 S. Lamb, seconded by V. Stockler, to adjourn. 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1989 AYE: Lamb, Stockier, Thompson, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. P tricia Marla Mayor GG~!/ t,¢iac~ J Buchanan, City Clerk 7