HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.03.19_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 1996
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 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, March 5, 1996.
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 David Hall of the Baptist Retirement Center.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Burris.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Charles Burris, Mayor
Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor
ABSENT
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: MAYOR'S RECOGNITION OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO
BENEFIT THE PUBLIC.
Mayor Burris presented a certificate of appreciation to Brandi Weeks, an Owasso Girl Scout,
in recognition of her Elm Creek Park clean-up project. Miss Weeks, assisted by Matt Lotter
and Scott Sharitt, cleaned debris from Elm Creek pond. Elisa Norman also assisted in the
project by serving as a lifeguard. Mr Lotter, Mr Sharitt, and Miss Norman were also presented
certificates of appreciation.
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ITEM 6: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES
Mayor Burris, assisted by City Clerk Marcia Boutwell and City Manager Rodney Ray, presented
certificates of appreciation to several groups of city employees for special efforts during the last
few weeks. Certificates were presented to the following fire department employees for their
outstanding response to a recent rash of dangerous grass fires: Chief Bob Allen, Capt Lowell
Thompson, Lonny Fisher, Dan Salts, Randy Mills, John Partin, Kris DeMauro, Max Downing,
Mike Holcomb, Tom Robinson, Tracy Tremain, Shannon Saddoris, Ron Stuckey, Mark Stevens,
Don Taylor, Danny Scruggs, Travis Holmes, and Bryan Stovall. Certificates were presented
to members of the Owasso police department for their efforts in developing and implementing
a certified reserve academy. The following employees received recognition: Coordinator Randy
Brock, Darryl Jones, Mark Cleveland, Tony Klahr, Randy Cunningham, Doug Driver, Kenny
Yount, and Rick Parsley. Gary Orr, David Warren, Brian Dempster, Tim Rooney, and Marcia
Boutwell were recognized for their contributions to the Home & Garden Show booth.
ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 5 1996 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 8: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mayor Burris, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $21,087.19; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins $1684.98; (3) Ambulance Service
Fund $768,89; (4) E-911 $1,844.08; (5) City Garage $2,574.15; (6) Capital Improvements
$318.00; (7) Park Development $985.00; (8) Capital Projects Grant $899.89; (9) Interfund
Transfers $4,095.74; (10) General Fund Payroll $108,356.14; (11) City Garage Payroll
$2,029.34.
AYE: Barnhouse, Burris, Helm, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #521 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN
THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF LPG CONTAINERS ALLOWED WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS.
Chief Allen said that Mr Pat Conley of Equipment One Rentals has requested that the city
ordinance relating to LPG containers be amended to allow the installation of a 1000 gallon
container. The code currently restricts those containers to 500 gallons. Chief Allen said that
the proposed ordinance would also amend the code to allow only one container on each premise
instead of the current two. Mr Ewing moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Ordinance
#521, increasing from 500 gallons to 1000 gallons the maximum capacity of an LPG container
lawful with the corporate limits and decreasing the number of containers allowed on a premises
at the same time from two to one.
AYE: Ewing, Barnhouse, Welrn
NAY: i Burris +"~'
Motion carried 3-1.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #96-06 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND CLARIFYING
MINIMUM STREET WIDTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Ray presented this item, stating that the purpose of the resolution is to establish a clear and
enforceable standard for street width that leaves no need for interpretation. The City Attorney
has indicated that the existing standard is of questionable enforceability because of the lack of
a single standard and because we are requiring the use of a set of standards that have not yet
been officially adopted. The proposed resolution firmly establishes 26 feet as the standard for
minor residential streets, measured inside-of--curb to inside-of-curb. Ms Barnhouse moved,
seconded by Mr Helm, to approve Resolution #96-06, providing for minimum street widths on
minor residential streets of 26 feet, residential collector streets of 36 feet and industrial-
commercial streets of 40 feet.
AYE: Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO CLOSE THE SOUTH 10' OF THE NORTH 60' OF THE WEST
1' OF THE EAST 11' UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 7 BLOCK
2. DOUBLE OAKS III ADDITION (7902 NORTH 126TH EAST AVENUE
The home constructed on this lot is encroaching approximately 5 to 6 inches into this easement
according to Mr Rooney. There are no utilities located within the easement, however, PSO has
asked that only a 10' portion of the easement that is affected by the encroachment be closed.
The Technical Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission have reviewed the request and
have recommended approval. Mayor Burris moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the
requested easement closing.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED UNDER A
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS FOR NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND YOCHAM ENTERPRISES INC AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF
RETAINAGE TO THE CONTRACTOR
Mr Groves presented this item. On November 7, 1995, the City Council awarded a contract to
Yocham Enterprises for construction of roadway and utility improvements to serve NSP. The
work has been completed and all items on the punch list have been taken care of. There was
discussion concerning the maintenance bond requirement for streets, which is three years as
opposed to one year on other projects. The maintenance bond for this project is two years
because it was written incorrectly in the bid document. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr
Ewing, to accept the work performed under the contract for the construction of roadway and
utility improvements for National Steak and Poultry, to release retainage, and authorize final
payment to Yocham Enterprises Inc in the amount of $65,531.02.
AYE: Helm, Ewing, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
MOWING CONTRACTS FOR CITY PROPERTIES.
For the past six years, the City of Owasso has utilized private sector contractors for the purpose
of providing mowing services for city properties during the summer growing months. This
program continues to be cost effective. The 1996 mowing bid packets were sent to 20
prospective mowing contracts and the bid was advertised in the Owasso Reporter. Bids were
received from nine contractors. Mr King said that the bids received for mowing city parks
showed no increase, and the total for mowing four parks at 18 mowings each is $9450. The
bids for easements, medians and right-of--way areas showed an increase of $97.20 for the
mowing season. These areas are mowed a total of six times during the season at a cost of
$6870. Total expense for all the contracts would be $16,320. Bids were also received for
mowing the US Highway 169 right-of--way, but is not recommended for award because of the
high bid. City personnel will continue to mow this area. Mayor Burris moved, seconded by
Mr Helm, to approve the following contracts for the 1996 mowing season and authorize
payment:
1. Rayola Park - Mr Larry Turner at $165 per mowing
2. Elm Creek Park - Mr Arley Owens at $235 per mowing
3. Ator Heights Park - Mr Arley Owens at $80 per mowing
4. 86th St Park - Mr Larry Turner at $45 per mowing
5. Ator Utility Easement - Mr Dudley Jones at $29 per mowing
6. El Rio Vista Center Medians & Frontage - Mr Dudley Jones at $67 per mowing
7. El Rio Vista Drainage Easement - Mr Dudley Jones at $24 per mowing
8. Three Lakes Drainage Easement -Brush Hog Services at $500 per mowing
9. Lakeridge Drainage Easement -Brush Hog Services at $450 per mowing
10. Owasso Expressway West Side Easement - Mr Arley Owens at $75 per mowing
11. Main St, Fifth St Drainage, & Third & Main St Easements - Mr Dudley Jones
at $52 per mowing
AYE: Burris, Helm, Ewing, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUMMIT AT
SOUTHERN LINKS AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO.
The final plat for The Summit at Southern Links has been reviewed by the Technical Advisory
Committee, and the Planning Commission has reviewed the plat and recommended approval.
Mr Rooney said that this is the third plat to be brought to the Council for approval for the
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Southern Links development. All comments made by the Technical Advisory Committee have
been addressed, construction plans have been approved by the Public Works Department, and
permits to construct water and sewer lines have been issued by the DEQ. Mayor Burris moved,
seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the final plat for The Summit at Souther Links.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF THE E-911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
On January 17, 1989, the City of Owasso executed an Interlocal Governmental Agreement for
the purpose of joining 26 other governmental entities to initiate an enhanced emergency phone
system. This agreement must be renewed annually prior to May 1 in order for the City to
continue to receive a surcharge from local telephone bills and to continue the E-911 service.
Mayor Burris moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve the Notice of Renewal of Interlocal
Agreement and authorize the mayor to execute the document.
AYE: Burris, Ewing, Barnhouse, Helm
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report.
ITEM 18: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 20: ADJOURNMENT.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
March 19, 1995
Charl Burris, Mayor
Mar ' Boutwell, City Clerk
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