HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995.12.19_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 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, December 15, 1995, and
Addendum to Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
December 18, 1995.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Kevin Stewart of the Owasso Central Baptist Church.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Burris.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Charles Burris, Mayor
Danny Ewing, Vice Mayor (in at 7:08)
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor
Joe Ramey, Councilor
ABSENT
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 DECEMBER 5 1995
REGULAR MEETING AND DECEMBER 11. 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference
made a part hereto.
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AYE: Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $19,949.43; (2) .Ambulance Service Fund $40.00; (3) E-911 $646.59;
(4) Capital Improvements $2,437.79; (5) Capital Projects Grant $533.00; (6) City Garage
$1,602.63; (7) General Fund Payroll $109,352.88; (8) City Garage Payroll $928.21.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
FRONT LOADER FOR FORD 2000 TRACTOR.
The FY95-96 Park Maintenance budget contains an allocation of $8000 to purchase a used
tractor for the Parks Department. The need is for a front end loader to perform maintenance
and repair operations. Staff looked at three options: 1) purchasing a used tractor with front end
loader, 2) trading in the existing tractor and purchasing a new or used tractor with front end
loader, and 3) repairing the existing tractor and purchasing a new front end loader. It was
determined that option three would provide the greatest cost savings. Bids were solicited for the
purchase and installation of one front end loader with a 72" bucket, a mounting kit, front pump
and hoses, and a valve kit with joy stick controls. Three companies responded to the request
for bids. One company submitted a bid fora 76" bucket at a price less than the 72" bucket.
Staff recommended purchase of the front end loader with the 76" bucket. Mr Ramey moved,
seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the bid submitted by Jensen Ford Tractor Inc,
Bartlesville, OK in the amount of $3604 for the purchase and installation of a Farm Hand Front
End Loader with a 76" bucket, and authorization for payment.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 7: REQUEST FROM CITIZEN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING
SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
Mr Bill Hackathorn submitted a written request to address the Council on items relating to the
Sports Park and the Recreation Center. Prior to Mr Hackathorn addressing the Council, City
Manager Rodney Ray made a statement regarding privatization of the Recreation Center and
addressed some of the concerns expressed in a letter received from Mr Hackathorn. One of the
concerns related to the use of the ball fields at Rayola Park. Mr Ray said that there are no plans
to privatize the ball fields and, should the Recreation Center be privatized, the ball fields will
remain under control of the city. If such a decision is made, public meetings will be held and
proposals will be received. Mr Hackathorn distributed to the Council a list of proposed items
for the completion of the Sports Park, including a sketch of the Sports Park with the items
identified. He then addressed the Council concerning future plans for the Sports Park, as well
as concerns regarding the privatization of the Recreation Center. Councilor Helm responded to
some of the statements made by Mr Hackathorn.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A WATER
BILL AND WATER METER DEPOSIT.
Mr Dwight Pedersen requested an opportunity to address the Council and for the Council to take
action regarding what he considers to be an excessive water bill for the month of August. He
also requested that action be taken on the return of his water meter deposit. Mr Pedersen
requested the refund of his water meter deposit in writing on December 11, 1995 and staff is
processing that refund. Mr Pedersen indicated that there is no reason for high water usage
during the month of August and protested having to pay for that amount of water usage.
Mr Ray responded that Mr Pedersen has had high water usage for one summer month during
the preceding years. His bill was adjusted in 1991 and 1992 because of his complaints. The
meter at his residence has been calibrated and sent to the factory for testing. The meter tested
at 96 % accuracy, a level above the industry accepted standards. Mayor Burris moved that Mr
Pedersen pay for his water usage as billed, and that any late charges be removed from that bill.
Motion seconded by Mr Helm.
AYE: Burris, Helm, Barnhouse
NAY: Ewing
ABSTAIN: Ramey
The motion carried 3-1-1.
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ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A COMPUTER.
The Owasso Public School System has offered to donate a computer system to the City of
Owasso Police Department. The system was purchased for use in the DARE program through
a grant program that the school has. The value of the system is estimated at $1500. Mr Ramey
moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to accept the gift of a computer system from the Owasso
Schools.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A POLICY
REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY-OWNED EQUIPMENT.
MATERIALS SUPPLIES OR SERVICES TO ELECTED OFFICIALS.
A City Attorney's opinion was recently sought relating to the legality and appropriateness of
issuing city owned equipment to elected officials. City Attorney Opinion #95-OS was issued in
response to that request. Mr Cates opinioned that the city could provide city owned equipment
to elected officials solely for municipal purposes, however, such equipment could not be utilized
for any private purpose even if the elected official reimbursed the city for such use. Two
written policy statements were presented to the Council for consideration. One option limits the
authority of the City Manager to issue equipment, while the other allows the City Manager to
issue such equipment to any municipally elected official without limitations. Mayor Burris
moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, to adopt the following City Council Policy (Option #1):
"The City Manager shall be prohibited from authorizing or issuing any city-owned
equipment, materials, supplies or services paid for by the city to any member of the
Council unless and until such issuance or authorization is previously approved by a
majority of the Council at a regularly scheduled meeting. In the event such issuance or
authorization is approved, the use of such equipment, materials, supplies, or services is
limited to those uses solely for public business. Private or personal use of the issued
equipment, materials, supplies, or services, even if reimbursed, is prohibited and
considered a violation of the law."
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AYE: Burris, Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Ewing
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #513. AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE
WORDING IN SECTION TWO OF ORDINANCE #513.
The Owasso City Council previously approved Ordinance #513, an ordinance providing for
mandatory connection to city utilities, and providing responsibility for payment for connection
to city sewer improvements constructed in whole or in part by CDBG-ED funds. ODOC
requested a minor change in the wording in Section Two of that Ordinance, requiring that the
ordinance be amended. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Ordinance
#513, Amended as requested by the granting agency.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
Mr Carr has recently met with members of the county engineering staff, and it appears as though
we are close to beginning work on the 96th and Garnett intersection.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS.
Mayor Burris reported that the Criminal Justice Authority will be selecting an attorney on
December 20. They will be soliciting quotes from an architectural firm within the next two.
weeks.
ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None.
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ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 18: ADJOURNMENT.
Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Helm, Ewing, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
December 19, 1995
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Cha es L Burris, Mayor
Mar 'a Boutwell, Crty Clerk
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