HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.12.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 6, 1994
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 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, December 2, 1994.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 7:fl5 p. m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Alyson Ramey.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Duke.
ITEM 4: 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, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994
REGULAR MEETING AND NOVEMBER 29 1994 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr Burris moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Bums, Ewing, Ramey, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
Following questions and discussion, Mr Burns, seconded by Mayor Duke, that the following
claims be approved: (1) General Fund $25,514.85; (2) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $40.00;
(3) Ambulance Service Fund $1,207.83; (4) E-911 $1,707.76; (5) Community Center $795.00;
(6) Cemetery Care $15,412.72; (7) City Gazage $5,890.30; (8) Pazk Development $472.33;
(9) Revenue Bond Project Fund $9,883.12; (10) Interfund Transfers $25,158.33; (11) General
Fund Payroll #1 $95,065.03; (12) General Fund Payroll #2 $87,512.80;; (13) City Garage
Payroll #1 $1,890.95; (14) City Gazage Payroll #2 $2,262.79.
AYE: Bums, Duke, Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
Mayor Duke read and presented a proclamation to the Owasso High School VILA in thanks for
their assistance with the senior citizens Thanksgiving dinner and other community projects.
Several members of the club were present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Duke then read
a proclamation thanking the Owasso Sertoma Club for their contributions to the community,
more specifically their sponsorship of the annual senior citizens Thanksgiving dinner. Bill
Williams, past president of the club, received the proclamation. A third proclamation was read
by the Mayor and presented to Mary Lou Baznhouse, in recognition and thanks for her
contributions to the community.
ITEM 8: PRESENTATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
1993-94 AUDIT AND REPORT PREPARED AS A PART OF THAT AUDIT.
Finance Director Sherry Bishop reported that an independent audit performed by a certified
public account, is required by city charter and state statutes. The firm of Stanfield & O'Dell
serves as auditors for the City and OPWA. They have completed their audit for FY 1993-94
and have submitted three reports: Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified
Public Accountants, Auditors' Single Audit Reports, and Advisory Comments Memorandum.
Those reports were delivered to the Council members for review. Ms DaVee, with the firm of
Stanfield & O'Dell, made a brief presentation. Mr Ramey moved to accept the audit report and
direct that it be filed as required by law. Motion seconded by Mr Burris.
AYE: Ramey, Bums, Ewing, Baznhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN EMERGENCY SERVICES HELIPORT AT
THE OWASSO FIRE STATION. SUCH FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED
AND DONATED TO THE CITY BY THE OWASSO SERTOMA CLUB.
The Owasso Sertoma Club has offered to fund, construct and donate a heliport to the City of
Owasso, to be constructed at the new fire station. The heliport would be primarily used for
emergency medical evacuation. The only expense to the City of Owasso will be for electricity
to operate the required lights. Approval has been received from the FAA. Mr Ramey moved,
seconded by Mayor Duke, to approve the project and accept the donation from the Owasso
Sertoma Club.
AYE: Ramey, Duke, Ewing, Barnhouse, Bums
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER
ROOF.
In May of 1994, some repairs were made to the Community Center roof. At that time it was
discovered that other areas of the roof needed some maintenance to prevent leaks. Proposals
were solicited from four roofing companies for the needed repairs. The lowest proposal was
submitted by All-Star Roofing of Owasso. Funding is included in the Community Center
1994-95 budget. Mr Burns moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve an expenditure of
$1980 to All-Star Roofing for maintenance and repair of the Community Center roof.
AYE: Burns, Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray reported that the City has been notified by ODOT that the 66th Street entrances on
Highway 169 will be closed on January 4, 1995. He also announced that a seminar will be held
for the City's first line supervisors on December 7; and discussed some changes that will be
occurring in the claims list.
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ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 13: REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mr Bums reported on the savings realized by the City as a result of the insulation of the police
department building. The mayor thanked everyone whose efforts contributed to the Lights On
ceremony held on December 5.
ITEM 14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The mayor requested that an item be placed on the December 20 agenda to consider the FOP
contract in the event that a decision has been reached by the arbiter.
ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS
Tom Kimball announced that Governor-elect Frank Keating has agreed to be the keynote speaker
at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on January 27, 1995.
ITEM 16: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Bums moved, seconded by Mr Ramey to adjourn.
AYE: Bums, Ramey, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Duke, Mayor
Marti Boutwell, City C erk
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