HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.04.20_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, Apri120, 1993
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 1993 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, April 16, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Marlar called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2: PRESENTATION OF ESSAY "WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME"
WINNER OF OWASSO SERTOMA CLUB'S NATIONAL HERITAGE
MONTH ESSAY CONTEST
Mayor Marlar introduced Jimmy Barrows, a student at Owasso Middle School. Mr Barrows
read his winning essay. Cindy and Tim Barrows, Jimmy's parents, were also present.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
Brownie Troop #184 posted the colors and led the flag salute. Participants were Jamie
Gittelman, Susan Helf, Megan Knebel, Allison Phillips, Amy Yeldell, & Marie Bear. Troop
#184 is led by Robbie Gittelman & Patty Helf.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Patricia Marlar, Mayor
Jason Gittelman, Vice Mayor
John Phillips, Councilmember
Bob Randolph, Councilmember
Jim Smalley, Councilmember
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
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ITEM 5: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 6 1993 REGULAR
MEETING.
Bob Randolph moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve the minutes, by reference made
a part hereto.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Bob Randolph, to approve the following claims as submitted:
(1) General Fund $19,312.34; (2) Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $4,319.97; (3)
Ambulance Service Fund $362.68; (4) E-911 $1,742.44; (5) Capital Improvements $14,000.00;
(6) City Garage $1,277.97; (7) General Fund Payroll $85,087.77; (8) City Garage Payroll
$3,394.56. It was noted that the actual amount of the Treasurer's transfer from the April 6,
1993 Council meeting was $225,578.49. At that meeting the transfer was approved in an
amount not to exceed $260,000.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 1992-93 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET.
Ms Bishop requested the following amendments to the operating budget: increase General Fund
revenue by $41,662 in the "reimbursements and refund" line item; decrease appropriations in
the Court Department by $4,100; increase appropriations in the Police Department by $25,500;
increase appropriations to the General Government Department by $14,262; increase
appropriations to the Swimming Pool Department by $6,000; decrease appropriations to the
Street Department by $18,100; increase appropriations to the Garage Department by $18,100;
and increase transfer from General Fund to Garage Fund by $18,100. The total revenue &
transfer increases in the amount of $59,762 and the total request for expenditure increases in the
amount of $59,762 result in a new effect on the budget bottom line of $0.00. Jim Smalley
moved to approve the budget requests as recommended. Motion was seconded by Bob
Randolph.
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AYE: Smalley, Randolph, Phillips, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND
THE YMCA OF GREATER TULSA INC.
Mr Compton discussed the management contract between the YMCA of Greater Tulsa and the
City of Owasso for the management of the pool operations. The YMCA will provide
management services for the complete operation of the pool and will receive the net cash receipts
derived from the operation of the pool and expanded program. The City will provide supplies,
maintenance, and capital outlay expenditures. John Phillips moved to approve the management
contract with the stipulation that an evaluation of the program be conducted at the end of the first
year, with a report to the Council. Motion was seconded by Jason Gittelman.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR OF
THE MUNICIPAL POOL.
Mike Knebel presented a list of four repairs and necessary tests needed to determine the integrity
of the existing filer system at the pool. Quotes were received from several vendors, with the
following recommendation being made by staff: purchase wafer valves and an internal splash
plate from United Industries Inc, Wichita, KS at a cost of $875; purchase replacement media for
the existing filter vessel from Arkola Sand & Gravel in Fort Smith, AR at a cost of $456.60;
and $4100 to Atlas Utility Co, Tulsa, OK to include purchase and installation of piping and
valves. John Phillips moved to approve the expenditures as listed in the agenda. Motion was
seconded by Bob Randolph.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
RENEWAL OF AN AUDIT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO
AND STANFIELD & O'DELL INC.
Ms Bishop presented this item. By City Charter, the Council must designate an accountant to
make an independent audit of all accounts and financial transactions of the city. Stanfield &
O'Dell served as auditors for the city for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1992. In July of 1992
they proposed to provide audit services to the city for three fiscal years, renewable at the option
of the city. The fee is $13,000 plus expenses not to exceed $500 for each of the three years.
Staff recommended renewing the contract with Stanfield & O'Dell, P.C. for the purpose of
conducting an independent audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993 for a fee not to exceed
$13,500. Jason Gittelman moved to approval renewal of the contract per staff recommendation.
Motion was seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Gittelman, Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF A 1993-94 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
The report of the Capital Improvements Committee for FY 1993-94 was presented to the Council
at the April 6 meeting. It included committee recommendations for approval of an updated
project list, revenue projections, and funding allocations. Bob Randolph moved to adopt the CIP
report as the 1993-94 Capital Improvement Plan and to direct the staff to include the committee
recommendations in the 1993-94 annual budget. Motion was seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF OWASSO AND BETTY AND HAYWARD SMITH, AND
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF OWASSO PURSUANT
TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. AND BETTY AND HAYWARD SMITH.
At the February 16, 1993 meeting, the City Council authorized the staff to initiate all necessary
documents and negotiations to finalize the acquisition of property for the location of a fire station
facility. That directive has been accomplished with the following agreements being reached:
1. Mr Smith will convey 1.2 acres by warranty deed and .4 acres with quit claim deed (the
building will be located on the 1.2 acres, thus our requirement for the warranty deed for
that portion of the property).
2. The remaining right-of--way property south of the fire station will be used to retain storm
water from both the City property and Mr Smith's property and will remain as public
right-of--way held by DOT.
3. The City will pay Betty and Hayward Smith a total of $5200.
4. The City will extend water and sewer service to the northern line of the property.
5. The City staff will support annexation of all of the property into the corporate limits of
Owasso.
6. The City staff will support a rezoning of all of the property from "AG" to "CG"
classification.
7. Mr Smith will grant a drainage easement to the City.
Council discussed title insurance, with the City Attorney recommending that title insurance be
acquired. John Phillips moved to approve the purchase contract with Mr & Mrs Smith, to
authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the document and close the purchase,
that payment in the amount of $5200 be authorized to Betty and Hayward Smith, and that
management acquire title insurance before proceeding. Motion was seconded by Jason
Gittelman.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
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Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray expressed appreciation to Mayor Marlar and Vice-Mayor Gittelman for their years of
service to the community. Both are retiring from the Council.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Smalley announced his intent to resign from the Council effective May 20, 1993.
He has sold his residence and will be moving from Ward 5.
ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT
Jason Gittelman moved, seconded by Jim Smalley to adjourn.
AYE: Gittelman, Smalley, Randolph, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p. m.
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Mayor
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
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