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Home My WebLink About1996.01.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1996 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 in the Council Chambers at the Owasso Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 1995. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Burris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Fred Williams of the Owasso Freedom Baptist Church. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Mayor Burris. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Charles Burris, Mayor Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Michael Helm, Councilor Joe Ramey, Councilor STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19. 1995 REGULAR MEETING. Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Barnhouse, Helm, Ramey, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Owasso City Council January 2, 1995 ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved: (1) General Fund $15,068.91; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins Fund $1,070.03; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $1,594.62; (4) City Garage $651.65; (5) Capital Improvements $1,323.83; (6) Capital Projects Grant $799.75; (7) Interfund Transfers $25,887.50; (8) General Fund Payroll $105,729.81; (9) City Garage Payroll $2,097.38. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW AMBULANCE. Bids for a new ambulance were opened on November 27, 1995, and the specification committee has completed a review of those bids, with the recommendation that the ambulance be purchased from Sinor Emergency Vehicle Sales Inc in Clinton, OK. Although they were not the lowest bidder, the low bid did not meet-all of the specifications. One ambulance will be replaced as a result of this purchase. It was recommended that the "trade-in" vehicle be transferred to the Public Works Department. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to award a contract to Sinor Emergency Vehicle Sales Inc, Clinton, OK for the purchase of one new Chassis and Modular (box) Type I Ambulance at a purchase price of $91,684.00; and authorization for payment. He further moved that the current Medic-2 unit, a 1991 Ford Chassis with a 1985 "Box" be transferred to the Public Works Department and the City Treasurer be directed to transfer $7500 to the Ambulance Capital Fund prior to July 2, 1996. AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SHIRTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS. The 1995-96 contract between the City of Owasso and the firefighters requires the issuance of four long sleeve winter work uniform shirts. The purchase of those shirts was deferred when the new work uniforms were purchased in February of 1995 because the winter season was coming to a close. Several manufacturers who provide 100 % cotton shirts were consulted and Land's End was identified as the manufacturer providing the highest quality. Land's End sales 2 Owasso City Council January 2, 1995 are on a mail order basis and there are no local vendors authorized to handle the product, therefore a situation exists wherein a sole source purchase is justified. The request was for the purchase of 84 long sleeve uniform shirts (4 for each firefighter). Mr Ewing moved, seconded by 1V[s Barnhouse, to approve the purchase of 84 long sleeve uniform shirts from Land's End Direct Merchants, Dodgeville, WI, in the amount of $2403.75, and authorization for payment. AYE: Ewing,, Barnhouse, Ramey, Helm, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Water has been leaking in around the plate glass windows in the room used for ceramics at the community center. Staff was advised by two glass companies that the only solution to the problem is total replacement of the frame and glass. Four companies were contacted for quotes for the removal and reframing of the glass, with the removal of the old frame system and any structural reconstruction being accomplished by city workers. Staff recommended the approval of an expenditure of $1388.00 to Coulter & Company of Owasso for the work specified. Mr Ramey asked about quotes for the removal of the old frame system. No quotes were requested for that work. Following discussion the item was deferred to the next regular meeting to allow for quotes to be received on removal of the frame system. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST TO CLOSE A 10' DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY PORTIONS OF LOTS 4 & 5, BLOCK 4. COUNTRY ESTATES ADDITION. On December 12, 1995, the Owasso Planning Commission recommended the closing of a 10' drainage easement located on the westerly portion of Lots 4 & 5 in Block 4 of Country Estates Addition, as there are no drainage structures in the area. No objections were presented by members of the Technical Advisory Committee or the Engineering Department of the City of Owasso. Mayor Burris moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the easement closing request. AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey, Helm, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. 3 Owasso City Council January 2, 1995 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO RESOLUTION #96-01. A RESOLUTION CALLING ANON-PARTISAN PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF THE OWASSO CITY CHARTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR WARDS 3 4 & 5 The Owasso City Charter provides for the Council to take action by Resolution to call any necessary Ward elections. Such elections are needed for Ward 3 (three year term), Ward 4 (three year term), and Ward 5 (two year term). Resolution #96-01 calls for an election to be conducted for these Wards and allows for notification to the Tulsa County Election Board. The filing period will be February 5, 6, & 7, 1996, with a primary election held on March 5, 1996. If a general election is necessary, it will be held on Apri12, 1996. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve Resolution #96-01. AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Helm, Barnhouse, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. No report. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. No report. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS. Councilor Helm introduced Darren Linden, who is with the YMCA. Mr Linden briefly answered questions put to him by the Council concerning YMCA policy. ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Mr Harry Miller addressed the Council regarding crime in his neighborhood. Mr Miller had previously addressed the Council on the same issue, and asked what actions were being taken. Mr Ray responded that the police chief is setting up a neighborhood meeting to gather input on this and other issues and to see if there is interest in setting up a neighborhood watch. 4 Owasso City Council January 2, 1995 ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS Mr Miller requested assistance on some street problems and asked about a time frame on some repairs. ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. C es L Burris, Mayor Marci outwell, Cit Clerk 5