HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.09.19_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 1995
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 19, 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, September 15, 1995.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Ewing called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given during the OPWA meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the OPWA meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor
ABSENT
Charles Burris, Mayor
Joe Ramey, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES.
The employees proposed to be recognized were unable to be present, and this item was stricken
from the agenda.
ITEM 6: READING OF PROCLAMATION.
Vice Mayor Ewing read a proclamation proclaiming the month of October as Crime Prevention
Month 1995 in the City of Owasso, and presented the proclamation to Mark Harper of the
Owasso Police Department.
ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
REGULAR MEETING.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
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AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 8: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $23,313.86; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins Plan $2,237.16; (3) Ambulance
Service Fund $2,267.30; (4) City Garage $1,654.99; (5) Capital Improvements $750.68;
(6) Interfund Transfers $3,743.32; (7) General Fund Payroll $112,633.18; (8) City Garage
Payroll $1, 982.88.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TO A REQUEST FOR
CONTINUANCE OF REZONING REQUEST OZ-95-O5.
Mayor Burris had requested that this item be postponed to the October 3rd meeting so that all
Councilors can review the request. The applicant and staff had no objection to the request. Mr
Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to postpone the rezoning request OZ-95-OS to the
October 3, 1995 Council meeting.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
RE UEST TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS TO THE
NEEDS OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZE THE DISPOSAL OF SUCH
PROPERTY.
The propane tank located to the east of City Hall is not in use, and staff believes it to be in the
best interest of the city to declare the item surplus and advertise it for sale. Mr Helm moved,
seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to declare as surplus one propane tank with a value in excess of
$500, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids on the item.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
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ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTED TO SERVE THE WENDY'S RESTAURANT.
This utility extension consists of 234 LF of water line, and services the new Wendy's restaurant
that is under construction and located at 7591 Owasso Expressway. DEQ has received and
approved the plans and issued a water permit. Inspections have been conducted, and a one year
maintenance bond has been provided to the city by the developer. Mr Helm moved, seconded
by Ms Barnhouse, to accept the water line constructed to serve the Wendy's Restaurant.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The FY 1995-96 Police Department budget contains capital expenditure funds for the purchase
of a police vehicle to be used in the canine program. Bid specifications were developed and sent
to eight vendors and notice of bid was placed in the newspaper. Sealed bids were received from
two vendors -Classic Chevrolet offered a 1994 Blazer at $20,598.45, and Shawnee Ford offered
at 1996 Bronco at $25,203.00. Both vendors met all specifications. The vehicle being offered
by Classic Chevrolet is the one currently in use in the canine program and has been outfitted
with police equipment. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the purchase
of a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer from Classic Chevrolet, Owasso, OK for $20,598.45.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #95-10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ACCESS ROAD TO THE NATIONAL STEAK AND POULTRY BUILDING,
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has been authorized to participate with the City of
Owasso in the construction of an industrial access road to provide access to the National Steak
and Poultry plant. A project agreement must be approved and executed by the City in order that
funds can be set aside for construction of the road. Resolution #95-10 approves the Project
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Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to execute the document. Mr Helm moved, seconded by
Ms Barnhouse, to approve Resolution #95-10.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #514. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR
ALL WATER CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF OWASSO. AND APPROVING
ACTION TAKEN BY THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
WHEREIN WATER RATES WERE ESTABLISHED. AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The OPWA has adopted Resolution #95-06, establishing water rates and providing for an
increase in those rates to OPWA customers in the amount of a rate increase recently received
from the City of Tulsa. The ordinance increases rates to "in-city" customers by ten cents per
thousand gallons, and seven cents per thousand gallons to "rural" rate customers. Mr Helm
moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Ordinance #514, establishing rates charged to
the City of Owasso water customers and approving action taken by the OPWA to establish those
rates.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray updated the Council on action taken at the September 5th meeting, whereby staff was
instructed to look into the purchase of trousers for public works, parks, and maintenance
employees, instead of providing funds to each employee to purchase trousers. Arrangements
have been made for the purchase of trousers from a local vendor.
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 17: REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report.
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ITEM 18: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 20: ADJOURNMENT
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to adjourn.
AYE: Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
September 19, 1995
C s L Burris, Mayor
Marcia outwell, City erk
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