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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.11.21_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 On Tuesday, November 21, 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 17, 1989. ITEM 1: CALL TG 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 John P. Phillips, Councilman Stacy P. Lamb, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: Von E. Stockier, Councilman A quarum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7 19$9. 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, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 l OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $16,084.00 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $1,175.80 (3) City Garage $4,674.06 (4) Revenue Bond Project Fund $269.00 (5) Senior Citizens $15.00 (6) General Fund Payroll $63,455.31 and City Garage Payroll $2,618.53. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: RECtUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE CASE OF "BAKER VS. THE CITY OF OWASSO". Mr. Cates presented this item to Council stating Mr. Baker has made an offer of $1,500.00. He continued by stating this is less than what has been determined the storage cost of the equipment should be. There has been an attorney fee of $500.00 which would '" leave $1,000.00 for covering the storage cost. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to accept the settlement offer on behalf of the City and file all necessary documents with the Court. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 7: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO A REPORTED SPEEDING PROBLEM ON NORTH 122ND EAST AVE. Mr. Ray presented this report to Council stating all staff reports confirm his initial belief that we have already had a substantial impact on the problem through the use of police enforcement. The staff recommendation is to undertake a signage program on the street with additional "Caution" and "Children At Play" signs. After Council discussion and citizen input, Mr. Ray stated he would begin the implementation of the recommendations made by staff . 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A COMPUTER AIDED BASE MAPPING SYSTEM THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (INCOG). Mr. Ray stated this item has been presented to Council through written reports and has been reviewed at length during the budgeting process. He gave a brief review and recommended Council approval of the expenditure. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the expenditure of $8,000.00 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: REQUES_T__F~R COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING AND MAINTAINING THE OPERATION OF A "PLEXAR II" TELEPHONE SERVICE. Mr. Ray stated for several months the staff has explored the possibility of converting our basic telephone system from one that is decentralized to a more central type of communications system. The major advantage to the service is that all city telephones can be linked together and allow for the immediate transfer of a call to any department from any other telephone. He asked for the approval of this request. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the request for the initiation of Plexar II telephone service and authorization for the Mayor to enter into a contract with Southwestern Bell for this purpose. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 3 t OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL_ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 89-14. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE OWASSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANG AUTHORIZING STAFF SUPPORT OF SUCH A PROGRAM. Mr. Ray stated the objective of this program is to seek out leadership talent from within the community and promote the development of that talent. This program will strengthen and expand the leadership pool in Owasso and broaden the base of citizens involved in all aspects of local projects. The Chamber Board of Directors has endorsed the program and plans are being made to get the first year underway. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to adopt Resolution No. 89-14. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO CORPORATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDING AN "OPTION CALLING PLAN" AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO EXTENDED AREA SERVICE. Mr. Ray read the official response to the Corporation Commission with regard to their staff position. He asked for approval and authorization to transmit the response to the Commission. (See attached Exhibit "A")jb After discussion, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the statement and authorized the City Manager to transmit the response to the Commission. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL FOR OWASSO COMMERCIAL CENTER II AS RECOMMENDED BY THE OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Steve Compton, the City Planner, presented this item to Council stating the Planning Commission reviewed the plat and subdivision checklist at their November 16th meeting and recommend to the Council approval of the final plat. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the final plat for Owasso Commercial Center II as recommended. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 17: ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA: REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION IN THE MATTERS OF "HOLT VS. THE CITY OF OWASSO" AND "THE CITY OF OWASSO VS. WHITE" (CONDEMNATION). A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the request for an Executive Session. AYE: Lamb, Phillips, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting recessed at 7:52 p.m. for Executive Session and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. ITEM 18: ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Marlar asked for a motion to adjourn. 5 -. OWASSG CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1989 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Patri di a Mar/1'ar, Mayor Ja Buchanan, City Clerk 6 Exhibit "A" City Council Meeting November 21, 1989 PUD CAUSE #000529 Response to Staff Report Oklahoma Corporation Commission Rodney J. Ray, on behalf of the City of Owasso The staff recommended solution utilizing an optional plan for the residents of the 371 exchange, has completely ignored the two basic issues of this application. Most important to this case is the value placed on community integrity, the ability of neighbors and friends living within one community to effectively communicate with one another. The issue of a "Community of Interest" has been summarily dismissed as an unimportant criteria by the staff and replaced with a "cost of service" requirement. It appears that the staff has opted for a company proposal that largely ignores the unique situation of a large number of Owasso citizens who find themselves caught in a communications "never-never land" where service is never improved and improvements are never realized. These citizens should have available to their families the same system of service offered to other citizens of our community. The basic needs of family communications should be available; telephone service to link each family to schools, churches and public safety agencies were ignored in these staff recommendations. It is our position that, while the requested service should result in a slightly higher cost equal to that of other extended service users in the Tulsa EAS district, the remaining burden of cost should be a part ofi the statewide rate base. We hold that all our residents are entitled to the same telephone service as their fellow citizens. To deny this service, or require additional charges of some citizens is to unfairly burden one portion of the community in favor of others. The criteria of a "community of interest" has been met. The affected residents living within the Owasso City limits and Owasso School District comprise a group that meets the community of interest criteria and satisfies the requirements for "public necessity", The optional plan proposed by the staff will not properly address the needs of the Owasso community. We are a growing family- oriented city that requires a togetherness that can not be achieved without basic communication access. Our efforts to face our future growth with the attending challenges, cries out for a true solution to our problem that considers people first. The accompanying population data indicates that speed of growth we have experienced. There is no lack of revenue in the EAS system. The challenge is for the commission to meet the needs of our community as it has met the EAS needs of other communities.