HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.04.16_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 16, 1996
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 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, April 12, 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 Steve Johnson of the Westpark Baptist Church.
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 (in at 7:05)
Joe Ramey, Councilor (in at 7:11)
ABSENT
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Burris presented a proclamation to Bill Caudle of the Owasso Kiwanis Club designating
Saturday, April 20, 1996 as Owasso Kiwanis Project I.D. Day. The Mayor also proclaimed
Saturday, April 20, 1996 as Owasso Earth Day and presented the proclamation to Mary Ellen
Johnston. A proclamation designating the week of Apri122-26 as National Volunteer Week was
presented to Terri Houdyshell, Program Administrator of Network Owasso.
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ITEM 6: RECOGNITION OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO BENEFIT THE
PUBLIC.
Chief Alexander recognized Roger Voss and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to him for
his contribution to the community through volunteering over 80 hours to the repair of the Police
Department generator.
ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 2 1996 REGULAR
MEETING.
Mr Ewing moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Ewing, Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: REQUEST APPROVAL_ OF THE CLAIMS.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved: -~
(1) General Fund $21,385.59; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins $854.17; (3) Ambulance Service Fund
$1,356.93; (4) City Garage $951.48; (5) Capital Improvements $26,449.90; (6) Capital Projects
Grant $32,196.35; (7) Interfund Transfers $3,495.38; (8) General Fund Payroll $107,923.75;
(9) City Garage Payroll $2,097.34.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Mr Larry Pennington, President of the newly formed Owasso Developers Council, addressed
the City Council regarding the role of the Developers Council and its relationship with the city.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO CLOSE A PORTION OF A 17 5' UTILITY EASEMENT
LOCATED WITHIN LOT 2. BLOCK 3. WINDSOR LAKE ADDITION (13305
E 93RD ST N)
A request has been received to close a portion of the above referenced utility easement to allow
the construction of an in-ground pool at the residential site. The request was reviewed by the
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Technical Advisory Committee, with no objections being expressed. The Owasso Planning
Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by
Mr Ewing, to approve the easement closing as requested and recommended by the Planning
Commission.
AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDINGS AND
STREET DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE BUILDING ROOF REPAIRS.
Bids were opened on April 3, 1996 for the construction of two pole barn type equipment storage
buildings and for roof repairs on the existing street maintenance building. Bids were received
from Builders Unlimited of Tulsa and Landco Construction of Owasso. Mr Helm moved,
seconded by Mayor Burris, to award a contract in the amount of $80,255.34 to Landco
Construction Company of Owasso for the construction of two vehicle and equipment storage
buildings and roof repairs for the street maintenance building, and authorization for payment.
AYE: Helm, Burris, Ewing, Ramey, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray recognized newly-elected councilor Tracy Strandridge. Dr Standridge will be seated
at the May 7th Council meeting.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mr Helm announced the Town Hall Meeting on April 25th.
ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS
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Jim Phillips asked about the families moving into the community to work for NSP.
ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT.
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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Mayor
Marci Boutwell, City Clerk
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