HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.04.05_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, Apri15, 1994
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 1994 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 1, 1994.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Randolph.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Bob Randolph, Mayor
John Phillips, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Rex Bowen, Councilor
Charles Burns, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Council Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 15 1994 REGULAR
MEETING AND MARCH 29, 1994 SPECIAL MEETING
John Phillips moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, to approve the minutes, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Burris, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $78,312.17 (2) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $4,348.80; (3) Ambulance
Service Fund $835.03; (4) E-911 $1,736.96; (5) Capital Improvements $102,141.87;
(6) Ambulance Service Capital Improvements $5,590.03; (7) Interfund Transfers $22,929.16;
(8) City Garage $4,347.63; (9) General Fund Payroll $91,824.92; (10) City Garage Payroll
$2,224.34.
AYE: Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Burris, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Randolph invited Mr Marty Cooper, manager of Owasso Wal-Mart, to join him at the
front of the room. The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming Owasso Wal-Mart as OEDA
Business of the Quarter for the second quarter of 1994,
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
MOWING CONTRACTS FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND CITY PARKS.
Mr Can gave a short background review of the City's private sector mowing contracts. Twelve
areas were advertized for bids. In the bid documents the parks and medians were designated
to be mowed once every ten days, with the contract beginning on April 18, 1994 and continuing
through October 14, 1994 (18 mowings). The easement areas were designated to be mowed
once a month, with the contract beginning on April 18, 1994 and continuing through September
30, 1994 (6 mowings). Mr Burris asked if liability insurance was required of all contractors.
Mr Can said that, because of the added cost, liability insurance was required for only the U.S.
Highway 169 Right-of-Way. Charles Burris moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, to award the
following mowing contracts for the 1994 mowing season:
1. Rayola Park - Mr Larry Turner at $160 per mowing
2. Elm Creek Park - Mr Arley Owens at $198 per mowing
3. Ator Heights Park - Mr Jim Hobbs at $80 per mowing
4. 86th St Park - Mr Wayne Carver at $49 per mowing
5. Ator Utility Easement - Mr Jim Hobbs at $50 per mowing
6. El Rio Vista Medians - Mr Paul Herron at $30 per mowing
7. El Rio Vista Drainage Easement - Mr Gary Stokes at $50 per mowing
8. El Rio Vista Frontage - Mr Wayne Carver at $40 per mowing
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9. Three Lakes Drainage Easement - Mr Arnold Roberts at $320 per mowing
10. Lakeridge Drainage Easement - Mr Jim Hobbs at $225 per mowing
11. Forrest Drive Easement - Mr Jim Hobbs at $50 per mowing
12. U.S. Highway 169 Right-of--Way -Reject all bids as being too high
AYE: Burns, Bowen, Barnhouse, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OWASSO AND LAMAR INDUSTRIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SPORTS PARK PHASE II LIGHTING.
Mr Munn stated that, because of bad weather, Lamaz Industries will be unable to complete the
installation of the lighting on the softball fields in the time frame specified in the contract. They
have requested a Change Order for 11 weather days to be added to the contract time frame,
revising the completion date to April 26, 1994. The dollaz amount of the contract is not
changed by this request. Mayor Randolph moved to approve Change Order No 1 to the Sports
Park Phase II Lighting contract with Lamaz Industries. Motion seconded by Chazles Burns.
AYE: Randolph, Bums, Barnhouse, Bowen, Phillips
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A OPUD-12
A REQUEST TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 160.83 ACRES3
MORE OR LESS. FROM AG (AGRICULTUREI DISTRICT TO OPUD-12,,
GENERALLY LOCATED 1/4 MILE NORTH OF 96TH STREET NORTH EAST
OF GARNETT ROAD.
The Owasso Planning Commission held a public hearing on Mazch 14, 1994 to consider a
rezoning request from Tuttle & Associates for a Planned Unit Development to be located on a
160 acre tract recently annexed by the City of Owasso. The subject tract is located 1/4 mile
north of 96th St North, east of Garnett Rd. Mr Rooney said that the proposal consists of a total
of 436 single family residential lots. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the rezoning based on the following staff recommendations as conditions of that
approval:
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1. That the applicant's Development Text and Conceptual Development Plan be considered
to be the Outline Development Plan as required by the PUD chapter of the Owasso
Zoning Code.
2. The, unless specifically set out in the standards and conditions of this PUD, single family
detached lots shall meet all the necessary requirements of a typical RS-2 district.
3. That a subdivision plat be approved by the Owasso City Council and filed with the
County Clerk's Office prior to the issuance of a building permit. Said covenants shall
incorporate all PUD standards and conditions of approval and make the City of Owasso
beneficiary.
4. All conditions imposed by the Owasso Technical Advisory Committee for subdivision
plat approval be met as conditions of the PUD.
5. A detailed drainage report be submitted by the applicant.
6. That within the PUD the maximum number of dwelling units shall not exceed 436 units.
7. Sidewalks be provided in all areas of the PUD.
8. That the minimum side yard of any corner lot be 25 feet.
9. That the minimum rear yard setback of any lot within the addition be 20 % of the lot
depth, providing it is not less than 25 feet.
10. A rear building line of 50 feet be provided along the east and north perimeter larger lots.
11. That all landscaping plans for the entrances shall be reviewed and approved by the
Owasso Planning Commission and installed prior to the occupancy of any buildings.
12. The larger lot sizes designated along the north and east boundaries of the PUD shall not
be altered to a smaller lot size.
13. All water lines installed within the PUD boundary shall meet the City of Owasso's
standards. Water pressure shall also meet the City of Owasso standards.
Mayor Randolph moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve OPUD-12, with the conditions
listed as recommended by the Planning Commission.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL
ACCEPTANCE OF A WATER UTILITY EASEMENT GRANTED BY
NORTHWEST INVESTMENTS FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS ACQUIRED
FROM ROGERS COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #3.
In order to remove customers from the portion of Rural Water District #3 system that was
purchased by the City of Owasso and provide water to those customers, three new water mains
are required. To date, one main has been completed. Mr Carr said an easement to connect
Glen-Murr Acres II and City Vue Estates to the City system has been prepared by the City
Attorney and signed by the owners of the property. Charles Burris moved, seconded by John
Phillips, to approve the utility easement granted by Northeast Investments, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the document.
AYE: Burns, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Randolph
Motion carried 4-0-1.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE A "DISCLAIMER OF
INTEREST" IN THE MATTER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V
BRIAN KEITH ALLEN, ET AL, CASE NUMBER 94-C-130-B, WHEREIN THE
CITY OF OWASSO IS A NAMED DEFENDANT.
Several months ago the federal housing agencies in the Tulsa Area began actively pursuing
foreclosure litigation against homeowners with delinquent federally guaranteed loans. Mr Cates
said that the government names the City as a defendant in these actions. Since the City has no
special assessments or liens or other interest in the case except easements, a disclaimer of
interest will remove the City from the case. Mayor Randolph moved to authorize the City
Attorney to file a disclaimer of interest in the matter of United States of America v Brian Keith
Allen, et al, Case Number 94-C-130-B. Motion seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen
NAY: None
RECUSE: Burns
Motion carried 4-0-1.
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ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION NO 94-04. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A "RIGHT-OF-WAY PUBLIC UTILITY AND
ENCROACHMENT" AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND
THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION• AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT.
Resolution 94-04 authorizes the City to enter into aright-of--way, public utility and encroachment
agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in connection with the project to
signalize the intersection of 76th St North and Highway 169. Mr Ray said that there is no right-
of-way to obtain, no utilities that the city will need to move, and no structures or encroachments
to be removed. This is simply a housekeeping item required by the state on all federal aid
projects. Mayor Randolph thanked everyone who has helped with the project. Charles Burris
moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, to approve Resolution #94-04.
AYE: Bums, Bowen, Barnhouse, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REOUEST
FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET.
Mr Ray advised the Council of several items that have caused the police department to be over
budget. Those items are detailed in his memorandum to the Council. The total unbudgeted cost
of the items included is $54,838. The police department is able to cover $6838 of that amount.
A supplemental appropriation of $48,000 was requested; the funds to be taken from General
Fund Reserves. Mayor Randolph moved to approve a supplemental appropriation to the General
Fund Police Department budget in the amount of $48,000. Motion seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Bowen, Burris, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray told the Council that the move to the new fire station was being made ahead of the
announced schedule because of the colder weather. The vehicles need to be housed inside. The
interior of the building is completed, but there are still some exterior items to be completed.
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ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No Report.
ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 18: ADJOURNMENT
Charles Burns moved, seconded by John Phillips to adjourn.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
April 5, 1994
Bob Randolph, Mayor
Marc Boutwell, Council Clerk
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