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Home My WebLink About1996.07.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 2, 1996 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 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, June 28, 1996. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ewing called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ITEM 2: ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Danny Ewing, Mayor Joe Ramey, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Michael Helm, Councilor Tracy Standridge, Councilor STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk ITEM 3: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. Mayor Ewing read and presented a proclamation to Depot Steak House as Business of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of 1996. Doris Williams accepted the proclamation for Depot Steak House and their employees. ITEM 4: REOUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 18. 1996 REGULAR MEETING. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Standridge, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved as submitted: (1) General Fund $11,558.26; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins $651.20; (3) City Garage $5,560.01; (4) Capital Improvements $3,682.82; (5) Capital Projects Grant $7,476.57; (6) Payroll $108,549.28; (7) City Garage Payroll $2,097.33. Owasso City Council July 2, 1996 AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Standridge, Ewing NAY: -None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO RESOLUTION #96-11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF A 3 % SALES TAX LEVIED BY THE CITY TO THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY• REVOKING RESOLUTION #87-07: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SECURING AGREEMENT• AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO Mr Ray explained that Resolution #96-11 authorizes the appropriation of a portion of City sales tax to the OPWA if such is necessary, and approves a Supplemental Security Agreement adding the golf course to the assets of the City and using such as security for indebtedness. Following a lengthy discussion, Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Standridge, to approve Resolution #96-11. AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm NAY: Ewing Motion carried 4-1. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATION TO RESOLUTION #96-12 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC GOLF COURSE IS AN AUTHORIZED AND PROPER FUNCTION OF THE CITY• APPROVING THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY (THE "AUTHORITY") ISSUING ITS UTILITY REVENUE BAILEY GOLF RANCH• APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE LEASING THE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE TO THE AUTHORITY• APPROVING A DEPOSITORY BANK AGREEMENT WITH FIRST BANK OF OWASSO APPROVING THE WAIVING OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON TuF RnATnc. DDl1~7TT1TATl~ 'TU A T TTTr. rr.~T A r A Ti!»r ..,. m.~.r..r.....-....~~_-. OF THE INDENTURES SECURING THE BONDS• DECLARING THE BONDS TO BE BANK OUALIFIED• DETERMINING THAT THE BONDS ARE QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS• AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO Mr Ray said that Resolution #96-12 provides legal determination that operation of a golf course is an authorized function of the City, approves the issuance of debt by the OPWA in the amount of $5,340,000, approves all of the other actions taken by the OPWA shown above, and 2 Owasso City Council July 2, 199 additionally, declares the Bonds to be Bank Qualified and tax exempt. Following discussion, Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve Resolution #96-12. AYE: Helm, Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse NAY: Ewing Motion carried 4-1. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #527 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LEASE OF RAYOLA PARK RECREATION CENTER AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES APPROVING SUCH LEASE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance #527 approves a lease agreement between the City of Owasso and the YMCA of Greater Tulsa for the lease of the Owasso Recreation Center. Two proposals to lease the Center were received -one from the YMCA of Greater Tulsa and the other from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. A committee comprised of Councilor Helm, Vice Mayor Ramey, Sherry Bishop and Ron Cates reviewed the proposals, and determined that the proposal received from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America did not meet the specifications listed in the Request for Proposals. The YMCA proposal did address the specifications, and the YMCA was contacted and asked to make a presentation to the committee. Based on that presentation, and a review of the proposal, the review committee developed a lease agreement. That lease agreement is an attachment to the ordinance. Mr Groth requested that the lease agreement contain a stipulation that the four sports fields located to the west of the building not be lighted. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve Ordinance #527, and that the lease agreement attached contain a provision that the four sports fields to the west of the building not be lighted. AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Standridge, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Ewing recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR BARRINGTON POINT III AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO. LOCATED DIRECTLY SOUTH OF BARRINGTON POINT I & II. JUST NORTH OF THE OWASSO HIGH SCHOOL CONTAINING 32 RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 9.19 ACRES. MORE OR LESS. Kourtis Properties requested a review of the final plat for Barrington Point III. Barrington Point III received final plat approval in September of 1993. However, the plat was never filed. Because the developer has decided to develop the addition as a single family residential addition rather than as residential duplexes, staff required the developer to go through the platting 3 Owasso City Council July 2, 19~ procedure again. The final plat for Barrington Point III was approved by the Planning Commission on May 14, 1996. There was some discussion concerning placing a requirement on the developer to build a sidewalk along 129th E Ave. Staff pointed out that there is no sidewalk going south from the addition along 129th E Ave west of Owasso High School. Staff also pointed out that the Subdivision Regulations in place at the time this platting process was begun did not require sidewalks to be constructed. Following further discussion, Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the final plat for Barrington Point III as recommended by the Planning Commission, and without a requirement for the construction of sidewalks. AYE: Ramey, Helm, Standridge NAY: Barnhouse, Ewing Motion carried 3-2. Mayor Ewing recognized and introduced members and leaders of Boy Scout Troop #93. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS. TRUSTS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Ewing read the following list of appointees: PLANNING COMMISSION Mr Gary Wells (reappointment) 9709 N 108th E Ave Term Ending 6/30/99 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ms Vicki Tapp (reappointment) 12510E 77th S t N Term Ending 6/30/99 Mr John Paul Phillips (new appointment) 10806E 99th St N Term Ending 6/30/99 PERSONNEL BOARD Mr Jack Green (reappointment) 303E 16th St Term Ending 6/30/99 OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mr Frank Enzbrenner (reappointment) 18184E94thStN Term Ending 6/30/01 4 Owasso City Council Mr Tom Kimball (reappointment) 14931E 96th St N Term Ending 6/30/99 Mr Joe Ramey (Council Representative) 10125 N 122nd E Ave Term Ending 6/30/97 Mr Gazy Akin (Chamber Representative) 315 S Cedar Term Ending 6/30/97 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE -All terms ending 6/30/97 Danny Ewing -City Council Mary Lou Barnhouse -City Council Cloyd O'Dell -Citizen Ray Haynes -Planning Commission Peggy Robinson -Newspaper/Media Jim Ablett -Citizen/PSO Tom Kimball - OEDA Representative Frank Enzbrenner -Banking Representative John Groth -Citizen Sherry Bishop -City Finance Director Bob Allen -Fire Chief Maria Alexander -Police Chief Robert Cazr -Public Works Tim Rooney -Community Development Director Rodney JRay -City Manager ANNEXATION COMMITTEE -All terms ending 6/30/97 Ray Haynes -Planning Commission Charles Willey -Planning Commission Dale Johnson -Public Schools Mike Helm -City Council Dr Tracy Standridge -City Council Bob Allen -Fire Depaztment Mazia Alexander -Police Depaztment Robert Cazr -Public Works Rodney JRay -City Manager Tim Rooney -Community Development Ron Cates -City Attorney REGIONAL METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY Ms Sherry Bishop City Treasurer Term Ending 6/30/97 July 2, 1996 5 Owasso City Council Mr Robert Carr Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/97 TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE Mr Danny Ewing City Council Term Ending 6/30/97 Mr Robert Carr, Alternate Public Works Director TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/97 Mr Phil Lutz, Alternate Engineering Staff INCOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr Danny Ewing, Mayor Term Ending 4/30/97 Mr Rodney J Ray, City Manager Alternate INCOG ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMITTEE Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/97 METROPOLITAN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/97 Mayor Ewing moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the appointments. AYE: Ewing, Barnhouse, Standridge, Helm, Ramey NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. July 2, 1996 6 Owasso City Council July 2, 199~d ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER No report. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY Mr Cates reported that the only lawsuit pending against the City has been disposed of, with judgment found in favor of the City. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS No report. ITEM 14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr Groth asked about 76th Street signage. Mr Carr said that street signs will denote the street as both 76th Street North and 2nd Avenue. ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY AND EMPLOYEE GROUPS. AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE SALE OF PROPERTY: SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O S 25 SECTION 307(B)(1.2.3). Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Baznhouse, to retire into executive session. AYE: Ramey, Baznhouse, Standridge, Helm, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Into executive session at 9:05 p.m. Return from executive session at 10:10 p.m. ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND RODNEY J RAY. This item was discussed in executive session. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Standridge, to approve the contract for services between the City of Owasso and Rodney J Ray for the time period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. 7 Owasso City Council AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. July 2, 19515 ITEM 18: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42 SOUTH MAIN ADJACENT TO THE OWASSO HISTORICAL SOCIETY The property under discussion was purchased by the City in 1991 as a part of the Main Street renovation project. Funding was provided through the Capital Improvements Fund 1988 Bond Issue. The property was placed on the market in May 1992. Since that time, there have been several inquiries, but no offers to purchase the property. The Historical Society would like to acquire the property in order to improve the Main Street area. They plan to use a portion for an open, park-like setting, with the remainder utilized for off-street parking. The Historical Society does not have the funds to meet the City's investment in the property, but have agreed to a lesser purchase price plus interest. If they should sell the property, then all of the proceeds from that sale would revert to the City, less the amount of the purchase price paid by the Historical Society. Since the property has been on the market so long, staff believes it to be in the best interest of the community for the Historical Society to acquire the property. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve a contract for sale of the property at 42 South Main to the Owasso Historical Society, and that the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager be authorized to take all actions necessary to finalize the sale under the terms of the contract. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Standridge, Helm, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 19: ADJOURNMENT. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Standridge, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned 10:15 p.m. Danny E ing, M r Marcia outwell, City Cl rk 8