HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.03.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 7, 1995
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 1995 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, March 3, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Susie Theriault of the Public Works Department.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Duke.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Jerry Duke, Mayor
Charles Bums, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Danny Ewing, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
ABSENT
Joe Ramey, Councilor
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION.
Mayor Duke read a statement about Officer Mike Kennedy concerning a rescue he made of a
family trapped in a vehicle that was upside down in water. The Mayor and Council then
presented Officer Kennedy with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his act.
ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1995
REGULAR MEETING.
Mr Burris moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by
reference made a part hereto.
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AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: ~)UEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
The Council questioned some of the claims listed under the City Garage. A request was made
that purchase order numbers 951540, 951611, 951623, and 951636 be removed from the claims
list and more detail be provided on the items included on those purchase orders before action
is taken for their approval. Mr Burris moved, seconded by Mayor Duke, that the following
claims be approved, with the requested claims removed: (1) General Fund $29.354.71; (2)
Workers Comp Self-Insurance $3,118.90; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $2,070.03; (4) E-911
$1,673.42; (5) City Garage $1,705.70; (6) Capital Improvements $25,369.11; (7) Interfund
Transfers $72,158.33; (8) General Fund Payroll $97,761.62; (9) City Garage Payroll $2,715.27.
AYE: Burns, Duke, Ewing, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carved 4-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR FLEMING CENTER
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 76TH STREET NORTH AND OWASSO
EXPRESSWAY, CONTAINING 3.1004 ACRES
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the final plat for Fleming Center on January 4,
1995, with the inclusion of a 17.5' utility easement along the west and north property lines. The
Planning Commission approved the plat on January 10. The property is located at the southeast
corner of East 76th St N and Owasso Expressway and is the site of the proposed Wendy's
restaurant. Mr Burris moved to approve the final plat for Fleming Center. Motion seconded
by Mr Ewing.
AYE: Burris, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REPAIR A HEATING
AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
A crack has been discovered in the heat exchanger of the heat and air unit. servicing the "quilting
room" . A replacement exchanger was located at a cost of approximately $1500, compared to
anew unit cost of $6000. Because the room cannot be used until the exchanger is replaced, and
because of a concern about availability of parts, Mr McElrath authorized Dale and Lee's to
order the part and make the repairs, which should be completed by March 8. The Community
Center Fund has adequate money to cover the cost of the repair. Mr Burris moved, seconded
by Mr Ewing, to approve the expenditure of $1500 for repair of the heat and air unit as
requested.
AYE: Bums, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE OWASSO SPORTS PARK.
On January 3, 1995 the Council approved an amendment to the Capital Improvements Fund
increasing the Sports Park appropriation by $25,000 in order to complete Phase II, which
includes improvements to the softball four-plex. In an effort to get the four-plex ready for play
by the beginning of the season, staff solicited bids for three items and the bid opening was held
on March 3. Bids were received from three vendors for eight sets of bleachers, from two
vendors for dirt for the infields, and from three vendors for grass seed. Staff recommended
acceptance of the following bids to complete the Phase II improvements to the Sports Park:
- $6200 to Miracle Recreation Equipment of Sand Springs for eight sets of bleachers;
- $4018 to Dan Thirion Trucking of Owasso for 492 yards of topsoil (this was not the
low bid, but was chosen because there was very little difference in the two bids and Thirion is
a local vendor;
- $965 to Holman Seed Farms of Collinsville for grass seed.
Mr Burns moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve the staff recommendation for Sports Park
improvements.
AYE: Burns, Ewing, Barnhouse, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF MUTUAL AID FIREFIGHTING
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND SURROUNDING
AREAS.
Chief Allen stated that all the surrounding fire departments depend on mutual aid to provide fire
fighting resources on a routine or major emergency. The Owasso Fire Department has utilized
mutual aid for several yeazs. Response to requests for assistance aze the sole judgement of the
fire chief or officer in charge. Although the agreements remain in effect on a year-to-yeaz basis
for an indefinite term until terminated by either party, the agreements have been in force for
several yeazs and aze simply being updated at this time. Mr Burns moved to approve the
Mutual Aid Agreements with Tulsa, Sperry, Turley, Skiatook, Collinsville City, Collinsville
Rural, Limestone, Northwest Fire Protection District, and Verdigris. Motion seconded by
Ms Barnhouse.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF THE E-911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
The interlocal agreement for E-911 was entered into on January 17, 1989, and must be renewed
annually prior to May 1 in order for the City to impose the surchazge on citizens' phone bills.
Mayor Duke moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse to approve the Notice of Renewal of Interlocal
Agreement.
AYE: Duke, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burns
NAY:
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 13: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE FY 1994-95
BUDGET AND THE IMPACT OF AN ANTICIPATED REVENUE
SHORTFALL.
Mr Ray reported to the Council on a projected shortfall in revenues for FY 1994-95. He also
discussed actions that can be taken to address the shortfall. Such actions would include using
$50,000 of the City's General Fund rainy day fund, transferring an additional $50,000 from the erg
OPWA rainy day reserves to the General Fund, and reducing spending levels in all departments
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to save $78,000 by the end of the fiscal year. No action was required by the Council. The use
of the rainy day fund will occur automatically when revenues don't exceed expenditures.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 16: REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mayor Duke reported on a special ceremony where Officer Doug Driver received an award from
First Lady Cathy Keating. The award was for Traffic Safety Education and was presented to
Officer Driver for his efforts to curb drinking and driving.
ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 19: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Bums moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse to adjourn.
AYE: Burns, Barnhouse, Ewing, Duke
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Je u e, Mayor
Marci Boutwell, City C erk
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