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Home My WebLink About1994.05.17_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 17, 1994 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 17, 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, May 13, 1994. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 7:57 p.m. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was held during the OPWA meeting preceding this meeting. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Jerry Duke, Mayor Charles Bums, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Joe Ramey, Councilor Danny Ewing, 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 MAY 3 .1994 REGULAR MEETING AND MAY 9, 1994 SPECIAL MEETING. Joe Ramey moved, seconded by Charles Burris, to approve the minutes, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Ramey, Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ~v Owasso City Council May 17, 1994 ITEM 5: RE UEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS Following questions by Councilors, Charles Burris moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved: (1) General Fund $29,749.57 (2) Workers Comp Self- Insurance $1,556.66; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $1,461.07; (4) Community Center $879.50; (5) Capital Improvements $1,328.13; (6) Revenue Bond Project Fund $73,714.60; (7) Interfund Transfers $3,146.36; (8) City Garage $6,673.38; (9) General Fund Payroll $94,614.52; (10) City Garage Payroll $2,286.86. AYE: Burns, Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 6: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. Mayor Duke invited Chief Alexander to join him at the front of the room. The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 23-30 as "Buckle Up America! Week". ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND RIVER CITY AMBULANCE SERVICE. Chief Allen said that the city had entered into a referral agreement with River City Ambulance Service on April 1, 1993 to provide non-emergency transport for the citizens of Owasso. This was done to free our ambulances for emergency response. The agreement expires on June 30, 1994 and the request is for aone-year agreement, expiring on June 30, 1995. Danny Ewing moved to approve the referral agreement with River City Ambulance to provide non-emergency transport. Motion seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse. AYE: Ewing, Barnhouse, Ramey, Burris,. Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. 2 Owasso City Council May 17, 1994 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-9403. A REQUEST TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) AND RM-1 (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY) DISTRICTS TO IL (INDUSTRIAL LIGHTI, GENERALLY LOCATED DIRECTLY SOUTH OF CEDERCREST APARTMENTS. Mr Rooney explained that the request is to rezone the 16.56 acre tract located south of Cedarcrest Apartments and east of the Max Buchanan Company, for the purpose of expanding the industrial area, more specifically for use by National Steak and Poultry. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their May 10 meeting, and voted 4-1 for approval. Danny Ewing moved to approve the zoning request from AG and RM-1 to IL. Motion seconded by Joe Ramey. AYE: Ewing, Ramey, Barnhouse, Burns, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND___APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO RESOLUTION #94-06, A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS "FAIR HOUSING MONTH", AND IDENTIFYING ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr Compton presented this item. Any community development block grant money received by the city carries with it stipulations relating to fair housing. At this time, two affirmative actions need to be taken. One of the actions is the design and distribution of a fair housing brochure. The other is adoption of a resolution proclaiming April of each year as Fair Housing Month in the City of Owasso. Charles Burris moved, seconded by Toe Ramey, to approve Resolution #94- 06, proclaiming April of each year as Fair Housing Month in Owasso. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. 3 Owasso City Council May 17, 1994 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE TULSA METROPOLITAN YMCA. Mr Compton explained that the operation of the swimming pool had been privatized for the 1993 season, by a contractual agreement between the YMCA Board and the Owasso City Council. The YMCA managed the pool, hired their own employees, and received the net cash receipts derived from the operation. The City of Owasso provided supplies, equipment maintenance, and capital outlay expenditures. Councilor Barnhouse out at 8:35; in a 8:38. Councilor Ewing out at 8:39. Mr Compton said that the operation of the pool by the YMCA last summer provided better and more efficient service than the city was able to provide, and he requested that a contract be approved with them for the 1994 season. Mayor Duke moved, seconded by Charles Burns, to approve the management contract with the YMCA to manage the Owasso swimming pool for the 1994 season and to authorize the mayor to execute the contract. AYE: Duke, Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT. Ewing in a 8:42 p, m. The animal control division of the Owasso Police Department operated a 1983 Ford pickup acquired in a drug seizure forfeiture in 1989. Last winter the vehicle developed major mechanical problems and was removed from service. The animal control officer has been using a vehicle for several months belonging to the public works department. Chief Alexander said that, although the purchase of a new vehicle was budgeted for purchase during FY93-94, the purchase was delayed until it was determined if there would be sufficient funds remaining in the budget for the item. State bids were obtained from the Oklahoma Department of Central Services, Central Purchasing Division. One bid was for a full size Chevrolet at $11,184; the other was fora Chevy 5-10 mid-size vehicle at a purchase price of $9,668. Staff recommendation was for the purchase of the full size vehicle, which would allow more space for transporting animals and for carrying the necessary equipment for animal control. 4 Owasso City Council May 17, 1994 Danny Ewing moved to approve the purchase of a 1994 Chevrolet C 1500 full size vehicle from Boyd's Chevrolet at a purchase price of $11,184. Motion seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse. AYE: Ewing, Barnhouse, Ramey, Burris, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ANNUAL OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL ASSURANCE GROUP (OMAGI BALLOT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH BALLOT. The Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group is governed by a board of trustees elected by the member cities. Trustees must be elected from the officers and staff of the member cities. There are seven trustees serving three-year staggered terms. Two trustees need to be elected for terms ending on June 30, 1997. After reviewing the biographical sketches of the four nominees, as well as making other inquiries pertaining to settlement philosophy and other pertinent matters, staff recommend that ballots be cast for Mayor G L Hollingsworth of Perry and Richard Gertson of Bethany. Danny Ewing moved, seconded by Charles Burris, to execute the official ballot on behalf of the city and cast the city's two votes for the above named persons. AYE: Ewing, Bums, Barnhouse, Ramey, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 13: DISCUSSION.CONSIDERATIONANDAPPROPRIATEACTIONRELATING TO SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES As a result of recent Council elections, vacancies were created on three boards or committees, and are reserved for members of the City Council. Mayor Duke requested confirmation of the following appointments: 1. Owasso Economic Development Authority -Charles Burris 2. Capital Improvements Committee -Danny Ewing 3. Legislative Consortium -Mayor Duke 5 Owasso City Council May 17, 1994 Joe Ramey moved, seconded by Charles Burris, to confirm the above appointments. AYE: Ramey, Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER. SUCH SESSION PURSUANT TO OS 25, SECTION 302} SUBSECTION (B)(1). Charles Burris moved, seconded by Joe Ramey to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters related to the office of City Manager. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Into executive session at 8:37 p.m. Reconvened regular session at 10:04 p.m. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER No Report. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY Mr Cates reported on the status of Collins vs. City of Owasso. He said that a settlement conference was held and the officer involved and the City were exonerated by the U.S. District Court. ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS Mayor Duke thanked the staff for their work in preparation for the swearing in of the new Councilors, and for their work on the NSP relocation. 6 Owasso City Council ITEM 19: ADJOURNMENT Toe Ramey moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse to adjourn. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. May 17, 1994 J Du e, Mayor Marcia Boutwell, Coun it Clerk 7