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Home My WebLink About1994.06.21_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 21, 1994 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 21, 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, June 17, 1994. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 7:05 p. m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was given by Robert Carr. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Mayor Duke. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Jerry Duke, Mayor Charles Burris, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Danny Ewing, Councilor Joe Ramey, Councilor STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, Council Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1994 REGULAR MEETING AND June 14, 1994 SPECIAL MEETINGs Charles Burns moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, to approve the minutes, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Burns, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Owasso City Council June 21, 1994 ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS Mayor Duke moved, seconded by Chazles Burris, that the following claims be approved: (1) General Fund $14,387.10 (2) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $916.80; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $812.65; (4) E-911 $92.50 (5) City Garage $4,290.80; (6) Capital Improvements $781.25; (7) Interfund Transfers $3,071.11; (8) General Fund Payroll $99,393.51; (9) City Garage Payroll $2,346.33. AYE: Duke, Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 94-09 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FY 1994-95 BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY. Mr Ray said that staff has responded to comments made at the budget hearing on June 14 by making two changes. One change is to increase the capital outlay section of the police department by $5,000 for building improvements. The other change is to add aproject -Hale Acres Drainage Improvements at $15,000 -from carryover funds in capital improvements, for a new total of $313,000. Mayor Duke asked how the proposed budget relates to the ongoing negotiations with the police union. Mr Ray said that if more funds are needed, the Council will be asked to approve a supplemental appropriation. Following questions and comments, Charles Burris moved that, with the assurance that the OWRB $1.2 million loan be approved by the City Council before execution, Resolution #94-09 adopting a FY 1994-95 budget for all funds administered by the City, be approved. Motion seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse. AYE: Burns, Barnhouse, Ewing, Ramey, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR POLICE UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICES. The Owasso Police Department currently has a contract with Yale Cleaners for the cleaning of all police uniforms at an annual cost of $13,020. The contract expires on June 30, 1994. Chief Alexander said that quotes were requested from four cleaning establishments, with bids being 2 Owasso City Council June 21, 1994 received by two -Yale Cleaners and Three Lakes Laundry. The lowest quote was from Yale Cleaners at $15,660 annually. Charles Burns moved, seconded by Danny Ewing, to a award a one-year contract for uniform dry cleaning to Yale cleaners at a cost of $15, 660 to be paid in monthly installments of $1305, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. AYE: Burns, Ewing, Ramey, Barnhouse, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-94-04. A REQUEST TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST, FROM RMH (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMEI DISTRICT TO IL (INDUSTRIAL LIGHT), GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 116TH STREET NORTH AND NORTH 109TH EAST AVENUE. The Owasso Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 14, 1994 to review the above captioned case, and unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request. Following questions and discussion, Charles Burris moved to approve OZ-94-04. Motion seconded by Joe Ramey. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FINAL PLAT FOR DOUBLE OAKS EXTENDED A SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO. The Owasso City Council approved a final plat for Double Oaks Extended at their June 7, 1994 meeting. Because of concerns expressed by property owners in the area, some changes were made to streets, and the covenants will be changed to require larger homes on the north and south side of East 79th Court North. Trees will be planted along the rear yards abutting Double Oaks Estates, and a second walled entrance will be constructed where North 123rd East Avenue enters the addition. The Planning Commission reviewed the amended plat at their June 14, 1994 meeting and recommended approval. 3 Owasso City Council June 21, 1994 Joe Ramey moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, to approve the amended final plat for Double Oaks Extended. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE RENOVATION OF CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS/COURTROOM AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS. Architect Don Holmes presented the final plans for the renovation of the multi-purpose council/courtroom as recommended by the design committee and staff. The bid documents include a base bid and five alternates. Charles Burns moved to approve the final plans and authorize the solicitation of bids, and that the bids be opened and publicly read at a City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Joe Ramey. AYE: Burris, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. Mr Burris requested that all bids over $1000 be opened and publicly read at a City Council meeting. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE IAFF. LOCAL #2789; SUCH CONTRACT PROVIDING _ FOR WAGES, BENEFITS AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESTABLISHING A TERM FOR THAT CONTRACT. Mr Ray said that the City's negotiating team has been meeting since April with representatives of the IAFF Local #2789. An agreement has been reached and that agreement has been ratified by the union membership and signed by the president. The proposed agreement provides an average salary increase of 7 %, however individual increases range from 4.9 % to 8.4 % . Charles Bums moved, seconded by Mayor Duke, to approve the proposed 1994-95 contract between the City of Owasso and the IAFF Local 2789, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City. AYE: Burns, Duke, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing NAY: None 4 Owasso City Council Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER June 21, 1994 Mr Ray reported on a structure fire that caused heat related injuries to three firefighters. None are seriously injured. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No Report. ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS Mayor Duke requested that Councilors report on citizen meetings they have attended. ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT Charles Burris moved, seconded by Danny Ewing to adjourn. AYE: Burris, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke NAY: None Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Je Du ,Mayor Marci Boutwell, Council Clerk 5