HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.06.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda filed in the office of the
City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2014.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jeri Moberly called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Pastor Robert Miller of New Life Assembly Church.
3. Flag Salute
Councilor Bush led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call
Present Absent
Mayor - Jeri Moberly None
Vice- Mayor- Lyndell Dunn
Councilor - Doug Bonebrake
Councilor - Bill Bush
Councilor - Chris Kelley
A quorum was declared present.
Staff:
City Manager- Warren Lehr
City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Presentation of the Character Trait of Endurance
Kerwin Koerner, Character Council Member, presented the Character Trait of Endurance for
the month of June.
6. Character Certificates will be presented to Kelley Compton and Chelsea Levo for recognition
as The Journal Records Achievers Under 40 distinction
Councilor Bill Bush presented a character certificate for compassion to Kelley Compton and
Mayor Moberly presented a character certificate for enthusiasm to Chelsea Levo.
7. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for approval of the Consent
Agenda. All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. Any Councilor may, however, remove an item from the
Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.
A. Approval of the May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Claims
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C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1031, approving zoning application number OZ 14 -02 for
property located at US 169 and north of E 1061h St North, known as the Rejoice Christian
School campus. This item is listed in the consent section of the agenda based on Council
action taken May 20, 2014 to approve the rezoning request.
D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1032, approving Planned Unit Development application
OPUD 14 -01, located approximately 1/] mile south of l 161h St North on the west side of
Mingo Road. This item is listed in the consent section of the agenda based on Council
action taken May 20, 2014 to approve the PUD.
E. Acceptance of Infrastructure including Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Drainage and
Approaches including Sidewalk Improvements at 9inety Eight Multi- family Apartment
Complex
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve items 7A - 7E of the Consent
Agenda with claims totaling $118,151. Also, included for review were the self- insurance
claims and the payroll report for 5/17/14.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
8. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda
No action required
9. Citizen request to address the City Council
Donna Mangrum addressed the Council regarding Animal Ordinances, more specifically,
nuisance barking dogs. Ms. Mangrum presented the Council with documentation of the
situation. Discussion was held and the Mayor requested an item be placed on the June 10,
2014 work session agenda for additional discussion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Annual Budget Proposal
Warren Lehr presented the proposed FY 2014 -2015 Annual Budget. At 7:20pm, the Mayor
opened the public hearing in order to receive citizen comments regarding the FY 15
proposed budget. One citizen addressed the Council regarding the proposed budget. The
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:22pm.
11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Ordinance No. 909 Nunc Pro Tunc,
annexing 13.57 acres located on the east side of N 145th E Avenue, 74 mile south of State
Highway 20
Karl Fritschen presented the item recommending approval of Ordinance No. 909 Nunc Pro
Tunc to correct a scrivener's error in the legal description of Ordinance No. 909 approved
February 5, 2008.
After discussion, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve Ordinance 909
Nunc Pro Tunc, as recommended.
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YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
12. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Fraternal of Police (FOP) and International
Association of Firefighters (IAFF) contracts
Michele Dempster presented the item recommending approval of the 2014 -2015 contract
between the City of Owasso and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 and the 2014-
2015 contract between the City of Owasso and the International Association of Firefighters
Local #2789, and authorization for the Mayor to execute each contract.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to approve the 2014 -2015 FOP
# 149 contract and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to approve the 2014 -2015 IAFF
#2789 contract and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
13. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Ordinance No. 1033 amending definitions
for sales tax exemptions provided for in the Hotel Tax Ordinance
Chelsea Levo presented the item recommending approval of Ordinance No. 1033.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve Ordinance No.
1033, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
14. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for
purposes of:
• Discussing confidential communications between the City Council and the City
Attorney concerning pending litigation styled Alysia Mazzanti v. City of Owasso,
12CV- 022- GKF -PJC; as provided for in Title 25, O.S. Section § 307(B) (4); and,
• Discussing confidential communications related to an economic development
proposal to entice a business to locate in the Owasso area; as provided for in Title 25,
O.S. Section § 307(C)(10).
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Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to enter into Executive Session. At 7:40pm the
Council, along with Warren Lehr, City Manager; Julie Lombardi, City Attorney; Scott
Chambless, Police Chief; and Keith Wilkes of Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum PC
entered executive session to discuss pending litigation styled Alysia Mazzanti v. City of
Owasso, 12CV- 022 - GKF -PJC. At 8:23pm, Scott Chambless, Julie Lombardi, and Keith Wilkes
exited the executive session.
At 8:24 pm, the Council, along with Chelsea Levo, Economic Development Director, and
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney entered into executive session to discuss an economic
development proposal to entice a business to locate in the Owasso area. At 8:39 pm, the
City Council returned to open session.
15. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the litigation styled, Alysia Mazzanti v. City
of Owasso, 12CV- 022 - GKF -PJC
Julie Lombardi presented the item recommending approval of a settlement agreement in
the amount of $44,000 and authorization for payment.
After discussion, Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve the settlement
agreement and authorize payment of $44,000, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
16. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an economic development incentive
agreement with Sprouts Fresh Market
Mr. Dunn moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to authorize the City Manager to pursue
negotiations for an incentive agreement with Sprouts Fresh Market.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
17. Report from City Manager
Roger Stevens presented the Monthly Public Works Project Status Report.
18. Report from City Attorney
No report
19. Report from City Councilors
No report
20. New Business
None
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21. Adjournment
Mr. Dunn moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
J i oberly, Mayor
Lfsc lilson, Minute Clerk