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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.10.17_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1995 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 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, October 13, 1995. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Burris called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was given Councilor Ramey. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Vice Mayor Ewing. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT Charles Burris, Mayor Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Joe Ramey, Councilor Michael Helm, Councilor ABSENT STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk Ronald D Cates, City Attorney A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL RELATING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS. Chief Alexander introduced Rachel Davidson and Jim Perkin, Owasso High School VICA students, who will be sponsoring a gang prevention panel on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school. The panel will also deal with other youth related concerns. The program is open to the public. Owasso City Council October 17, 1995 ITEM 6: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. Mayor Burris presented a proclamation to the Owasso High School Lady Rams Softball Team in recognition of their first place win at the state playoffs. Wednesday, October 18, was proclaimed as Lady Rams Softball Day in Owasso. ITEM 7: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3 1995 REGULAR MEETING AND OCTOBER 2. 1995 SPECIAL MEETINGS Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 8: RESZUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved: (1) General Fund $34,407.38; (2) Workers Comp Self-Ins Fund $967.17; (3) Ambulance Service ,. ,~ Fund $2,606.56; (4) City Garage $4,988.19; (5) Capital Improvements $280.88; (6) Capital Projects Grant $229.40; (7) Interfund Transfers $3,131.76; (8) General Fund Payroll $104,239.50; (9) City Garage Payroll $2,064.54. AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO RESOLUTION #95-12 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT ASSURING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TULSA COUNTY. OKLAHOMA THAT THE CITY OF OWASSO WILL ACCEPT BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN AND TO THE TULSA COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AUTHORITY UPON AMENDMENT OF ITS TRUST INDENTURE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF OWASSO AS AN EXPRESSED BENEFICIARY OF THE TRUST. Because of the problems that have developed with the appointment of members to the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority, a strategy has been developed for each city in the county to • accept beneficial interest in the Authority. The vehicle to initiate that concept is a resolution stating the City Council's intent to accept beneficial interest in the Authority if the County _ , amends the Trust Indenture to provide for the cities to be named as beneficiaries. Mr Helm 2 Owasso City Council October 17, 1995 moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to adopt Resolution #95-12 declaring the City Council's intent to accept beneficial interest in the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority. AYE: Helm, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST TO RATIFY AN ACTION OF THE CITY MANAGER WHEREIN APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF A CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION. The City Council approved on September 19, the purchase of a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer for the Police Department. A request for payment was not made at that time, and the item was not placed on the claims list for payment at the October 3rd City Council meeting. The City Manager authorized the issuance of a check on October 5th for payment in the amount of $20,598.45. Because this amount exceeds the City Manager's spending limit, Council ratification of the action is necessary. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve and ratify the action taken by the City Manager in the payment of $20,598.45 to Classic Chevrolet. AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE. The City's general liability insurance coverage is up for renewal on November 1, 1995. Current coverage is with Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group. Earlier this year a local agent, J P Hogan Insurance Agency, was asked for, and submitted, a quote for municipal general liability insurance. The quote from the independent carrier is $905.69 less than that received from OMAG. However, a complete review of the coverage offered by both entities, including charges, claims, coverage limits, deductible, training, etc, showed that the OMAG plan would offer the City the best coverage. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to renew the Municipal Liability Protection Plan with the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group at the 1995-96 renewal rate of $56,072.69. 3 Owasso City Council October 17, 1995 AYE: Helm, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE FY 1995-96 GENERAL FUND. REVENUE BOND PROJECT FUND. AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGETS. A carry-over budget policy was adopted by the City Council in February 1993. That policy allows unexpended funds from one fiscal year to be carried over to the next fiscal year. All departments have submitted their carry-over budget requests. Mayor Burris moved, seconded by Mr Helm to approve the carry over budgets in the form of supplemental appropriations in the following amounts: Animal Control $4000; Park Maintenance $12,000; Fire $14,845; Cemetery $2400; Engineering $5740; Finance $3800; Community Development $3000; for a total of $45,785 to the General Fund; and $18,642 to the Capital Improvements Fund and $550 to the Revenue Bond Projects Fund. AYE: Burris, Helm, Ramey, Barnhouse, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #515. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A 356 ACRE TRACT 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. Ordinance #515 formalizes action taken by the City Council on October 3, 1995 approving a rezoning request from AG (Agriculture) to RE (Residential Estates), RS-2 (Residential Single- Family Medium Density), RS-3 (Residential Single-Family High Density), RD (Residential Duplex), OL (Office Light), and CS (Commercial Shopping Center). at the southeast corner of 86th St N and 129th E Ave. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mayor Burris, to approve Ordinance #515. AYE: Helm, Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. 4 Owasso City Council October 17, 1995 ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-95-07, A REQUEST TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO CS (COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER , SUCH PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 86TH STREET NORTH AND NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE. CONTAINING 16.9 ACRES. MORE OR LESS. Kaiser-Francis Oil Company, applicant and owner, requested rezoning of a 16.9 acre tract from AG (Agriculture) to CS (Commercial Shopping Center. This tract was included in an earlier request for rezoning of the surrounding area, which was denied by the Planning Commission because it contained zoning for apartments. When the entire tract was rezoned, the 16.9 acre portion was not included. The applicant returned with a request to rezone this portion CS. Staff recommended the incorporation of an OL (Office Light) zoning at the southeast corner of the tract to act as a buffer between the commercial and residential zoning. The Planning Commission review the request on October 10th and unanimously approved the rezoning request with the inclusion of the OL buffer. Mr Helm moved, seconded by Mayor Burris, to approve the rezoning request from Kaiser-Francis Oil Company to rezone the subject property from AG to CS with an OL buffer. AYE: Helm, Burris, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING A NUISANCE. Through a neighborhood meeting, city staff learned of a dead tree on a shared property line in Windsor Lake addition that needs to be removed. The proper action was taken to get the tree removed by the property owners, with no response being received from one of the owners. The property was then abated and a survey was conducted to ascertain what percentage of the tree is on which property. That survey showed that 80 % of the tree is on one property and 20 % on the other. A tree service was contacted for an estimated cost to remove the tree. The property owners of the lot containing 20 % of the tree have agreed to pay that portion of the cost of removal. The other property is vacant and current owners have not responded to city notification attempts. Therefore, after the tree has been removed, a lien will be placed on that property for 80 % of the cost. The City Council must approve the total cost for the tree removal so that the tree removal company can be paid in a timely manner. The City will recoup the entire cost through the 20 % payment that will be received from the property owners with 20 of tree and the lien filed on the other property. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the expenditure of $1400 to Tom Gill Tree Service, Tulsa, OK for the purpose of removing a tree that has been declared a nuisance. 5 Owasso City Council October 17, 1995 AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Denise Bode reported briefly on the Miss Owasso pageant. Mr Ray said that in the future a Chamber representative will be making announcements at the Council meetings in order to keep the Council informed of Chamber activities. ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report. ITEM 18: No report. ITEM 19: None. ITEM 20: None. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCILORS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ITEM 21: ADJOURNMENT Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to adjourn. AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing, Burris NAY: None Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ~• Char es L Burris, Mayor Marci Boutwell, City Jerk .~,.,„,~ 6