HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.10.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1995
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 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 29, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burris called the meeting to order at 7:37 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 ABSENT
Charles Burris, Mayor
Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Joe Ramey, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
Mayor Burris presented a proclamation to Mr Tim Rich, owner of Owasso McDonald's,
proclaiming that business as Business of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 1995.
He also presented a proclamation to the Owasso Business and Professional Women's Club
proclaiming October 15-21 as National Business and Professional Women's Week in the City
of Owasso.
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ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19. 1995
REGULAR MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 28. 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, that the following claims be approved: (1) General
Fund $28,385.48; (2) Ambulance Service Fund $1,280.43; (3) E-911$1,844.19; (4) City Garage
$2,671.40; (5) Capital Projects Grant $2,341.99; (6) Interfund Transfers $25,887.50;
(7) General Fund Payroll $105,418.60; (8) City Garage Payroll $1,982.24.
AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Helm, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Burris recessed the meeting at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-95-OS
A REQUEST TO REZONE A 356 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM AG
(AGRICULTURE) TO CS (COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER), OL
(OFFICE LIGHT), RD (RESIDENTIAL DUPLEXI, RS-3 (RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY), RS-2 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY
MEDIUM DENSITY), AND RE (RESIDENTIAL ESTATES, , SUCH
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE. SOUTH
OF EAST 86TH STREET NORTH. WEST OF NORTH 145TH EAST
AVENUE. AND NORTH OF EAST 76TH STREET NORTH.
This is an item that was originally scheduled for hearing on June 21, 1995, and was postponed
on that occasion and two subsequent occasions. Kaiser-Francis Oil Company has requested
rezoning a 344 acre tract from AG to CS, OL, RD, RS-3, RS-2, and RE. The portion of the
tract that originally contained a request for RM-1 zoning has been removed from this request.
Mr Charles Norman presented the request on behalf of the applicant. A large group of citizens
was in attendance, many to protest the proposed duplex zoning. The area to be zoned for
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duplexes is located directly south of a 16-acre tract located at the southeast corner of 129th E
Ave and 86th St N. The duplexes would act as a buffer between the commercial zoning and the
residential zoning to the south and east. Citizens speaking against the duplex zoning were Mike
Anderson, Sid Eckerd, Linda Younger, Glenda Payne, Sue Higbee-Olsen, and Claire McKinley.
They were basically protesting multi-family housing being placed close to schools. They were
concerned about increased traffic and the safety of their children. Two citizens, Dale Prevett
and Steve Compton, spoke in favor of the proposed zoning, citing the need for duplex housing
in Owasso and compatibility with the city's comprehensive plan. City Planner Tim Rooney
outlined the staff recommendations. Following discussion and rebuttal statements from citizens
and the applicant, Mr Ramey moved to approve the rezoning request from Kaiser-Francis Oil
Company to rezone the subject property from AG to CS on Tract A, OL on Tracts C & G, RD
on Tract D, RS-3 on Tract E, RS-2 on Tract F, and RE on Tract I. Motion seconded by
Ms Barnhouse.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Burris recessed the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
R~UEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A STREET REPAIR
PRIORITY SCHEDULE FOR PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE 1995-96
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
The Public Works Department staff has compiled information pertaining to needed street repairs
in response to the establishment of funding in the FY95-96 Capital Improvements budget. Mr
Carr presented a summary of the projects evaluated. The following projects were recommended
as priority projects: Street Overlay Projects -Dogwood St (19th St to 20th Ct), 76th St &
Atlanta Intersection, 107th E Ave & 96th Pl, 10800E 99th St N, 121st Ct (South of 90th St N),
125th E Ave (82nd St to 83rd St), and 81st St (Owasso Expy to end); Miscellaneous Repairs -
8208 N 128th E Ave, 10703E 97th Pl, 2202 N Dogwood, 10707E 99th Pl, 121st E Ave &
89th St Intersection, 90th St & 121st E Ave Intersection, 108E 21st St, 9911E 107th St, 11809
E 80th Pl, 320 N Dogwood, and 10703E 98th St. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Ramey,
to authorize staff to proceed with the street repair project as outlined and recommended by staff.
AYE: Helm, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OWASSO AND SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF SUCH SETTLEMENT.
Safety National Casualty Corporation provided excess workers compensation coverage for the
City of Owasso beginning July 1, 1991. That annual premium was $27,400. The City of
Owasso was notified that there would be no significant change to the premium for 1992-93,
however, when the premium notice was receive it was for $41,100. At that time the City
solicited quotes from other providers for excess workers compensation coverage. The contract
with Safety National was terminated on October 26, 1992, but no premium was paid them after
July 1, 1992. Safety National sued to recover premiums in the amount of $17,621 for the four
month period and $10,757 due from "audited payroll", plus legal fees. A tentative settlement
agreement was reached on August 31, 1995 in the amount of $16,000 for a dismissal with
prejudice and a full release of the City of Owasso, as well as past, present and future officials,
officers and agents. Mr Ewing moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve a payment in the
amount of $16,000 to Safety National Casualty Corporation to satisfy Case No CJ 94 02809, and
that a release of liability be obtained by the City Attorney in exchange for such settlement.
AYE: Ewing, Helm, Barnhouse, Ramey, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE WORKERS
COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE FUND.
Approval of the payment to Safety National Casualty Corporation requires a budget amendment
to increase expenses in the amount of the settlement. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm,
to approve a Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund budget amendment to increase
expenses by $16,000.
AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #95-11. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECT DEPOSIT
OF MONTHLY RETIREMENT BENEFITS BY THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND.
The OMRF recently approved allowing a retiree to request that their monthly pension benefit
be directly deposited into their bank account. Before the City of Owasso can offer this benefit
to retirees, the City Council must ratify the process by resolution, and approve the plan
authorization for direct deposit. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve
Resolution #95-11, authorizing direct deposit of monthly retirement benefits.
AYE: Helm, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
R~UEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 1995-96 CAPITAL
PROJECTS GRANT FUND (PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT).
Since the approval of the fiscal year budget, two additional grants have been approved for capital
improvement projects. Those grants need to be added to both income and expenditures in the
budget. In addition, all grants will be included in a single fund entitled "Capital Projects Grant
Fund" . Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to approve a supplemental budget amendment
to the Capital Projects Grant Fund for revenues and expenditures of $525,239.
AYE: Helm, Ewing, Barnhouse, Ramey, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREIN REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RELATING TO A HIGHWAY
SAFETY GRANT WILL BE REDUCED.
The FY 1995-96 General Fund budget included an anticipated Highway Safety Grant to fund a
community service officer in the Police Department. The Highway Traffic Safety Department
has withdrawn funding for that program, and the anticipated revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $35,229 need to be eliminated from the City's budget. Ms Barnhouse moved,
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seconded by Mr Helm, to approve an amendment to the General Fund budget reducing grant
revenues by $35,229 and reducing the Police Department expenditures by $35,229.
AYE: Barnhouse, Helm, Ramey, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray reported that Governor Keating has appointed Mayor Burris to the Police Pension
Board. He also said that Mr Burris and Mr Ewing have been working with other Tulsa County
mayors in setting up the Criminal Justice Authority.
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 17: REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report.
ITEM 18: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 20: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
RE VEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY MANAGER, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN
O.S. 25, SECTION 307(B~(1Z
Staff recommended Council action to retire into executive session for the purpose of discussing
personnel matters relating to the office of the City Manager. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by
Mr Helm, to retire to executive session for the stated purpose.
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AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the Council retired to executive session at 9:50 p.m.
Ms Barnhouse out at 9:50 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
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ITEM 21: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND
RODNEY J RAY.
Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to approve an employment agreement with City
Manager Rodney J Ray as discussed under the previous agenda item, such agreement to
terminate on June 30, 1996.
AYE: Helm, Ramey, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 22: ADJOURNMENT
1VIs Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Ewing, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Ewing, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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Ch es L Burris, Mayor
Mar ' Boutwell, City Clerk
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