HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.09.17_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 17, 1996
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 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, September 13, 1996, and
Addendum to Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
September 16, 1996.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ewing called the meeting to order at 7:03 p. m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilor Michael Helm.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ewing led in the flag salute.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Danny Ewing, Mayor
Joe Ramey, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor
Tracy Standridge, Councilor
ABSENT
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
ITEM 5: EXPLANATION OF SPECIAL PROJECT BEING UNDERTAKEN BY ETA
MU SORORITY AND THE OWASSO HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Ms Peggy Robinson explained the Main Street Improvement Project, and more specifically the
project whereby a mural will be painted on the south side of the Historical Society building.
She introduced Ms Judy Kimball, a local artist, who presented a rendering of the mural. She
said that October 26th has been designated as "Paint a Share Day" . Shares will be sold for
$2.00 each and will allow participants to paint a piece of the wall. Mr Glen Gibson, president
of the Historical Society, was also present.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17 1996
REGULAR MEETING.
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Barnhouse, Helm, Standridge, Ramey, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, that the following claims be approved as submitted:
(1) General Fund $23,590.38; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins $1,857.72; (3) Ambulance Service
Fund $2,910.60; (4) City Garage $1,947.79; (5) Capital Improvements $17,688.69; (6) Payroll
$114,949.89; (7) City Garage Payroll $2,037.36.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Standridge, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE
OWASSO SIXTH GRADE CENTER AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OWASSO.
The Owasso Public School System has submitted a plat for the proposed location of the Owasso
Sixth Grade Center. The subject property is located north of the Copper Meadows addition and
east of 129th East Avenue. It contains 15 acres on one lot. The plat has been reviewed by the
Technical Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission, with both bodies recommending
approval. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Standridge, to approve the final plat for the
Owasso Sixth Grade Center.
AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
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ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTED TO SERVE COVENTRY GARDENS,
TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
Coventry Gardens is located 3/4 mile west of Garnett Road on East 96th Street North. It is
outside the present Owasso city limits, but the systems were designed and constructed in
conformance with existing city standards. Final inspections have been conducted and all items
on the resulting punch list have been completed. DEQ construction permits have not been
received, but application has been made and staff recommended acceptance of the systems
contingent upon receipt of the DEQ construction permits. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by
Mr Standridge, to accept the water and sanitary sewer systems for Coventry Gardens contingent
upon receipt of DEQ construction permits.
AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #530 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OMRF
RETIREMENT PLAN AND PROVIDING THAT PERSONS IN THE PLAN
MAY RECEIVE PARTICIPANT LOANS UTILIZING VESTED RETIREMENT
FUNDS AS SECURITY FOR SUCH LOANS.
The City Council adopted Resolution #96-07 in May 1996 approving a proposed amendment to
the OMRF Trust Indenture to allow participating employees to obtain loans from their accrued
benefits under the plan. OMRF approved the amendment, and the City of Owasso must amend
its Defined Contribution Plan to allow employee loans. Ordinance #530 amends the Defined
Contribution Plan, authorizing participant loans. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr
Standridge, to approve Ordinance #530.
AYE: Ramey, Standridge, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #96-14. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OWASSO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INCUR DEBT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION, AND WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS TO PERMIT THE NEGOTIATED PLACEMENT
THEREOF.
The OEDA has been working with Oklahoma Natural Gas to assist in building an ONG work
center in Owasso, with funding for the project through the OEDA. Construction will include
a work center, utilities and a roadway in Oak Tree Business Park, a light industrial/office park
located south and east of the 96th Street North and Garnett Road Intersection. The Authority
advertised for sealed bids and has awarded contracts for the project contingent upon funding.
Resolution #96-14 would authorize the incurrence of debt by the OEDA in an amount not to
exceed $1.5 million to construct the work center, roadway and utilities, and would allow OEDA
to waive competitive bidding on the loan for direct placement with RCB Bank of Owasso.
Mayor Ewing moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Resolution #96-14.
AYE: Ewing, Barnhouse, Standridge, Helm, Ramey
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray introduced two new staff members, Economic Development Director Angela Henderson
and Personnel Officer Allan Harder.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Councilor Helm pointed out that overtime in the fire department has been going up, and asked
why this is happening. Mr Ray said that he would request clarification on the overtime policy
in the fire department.
ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Standridge, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
September 17, 1996
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 prm.
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Marcia Boutwell, City Cl k
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