HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.11.16_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 16, 1993
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 16, 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, November 12, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:42 p. m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the OPWA meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Bob Randolph, Mayor
John Phillips, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Rex Bowen, Councilor
Charles Bums, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Council Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 1993
REGULAR MEETING.
Charles Bums moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve the minutes, by reference made
a part hereto.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 5: REOUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $31,641.21; (2) Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $17.069.08;
(3) Ambulance Service Fund $780.54; (4) Capital Improvements 92,581.40; (5) City Garage
$4,111.73; (6) Interfund Transfers $3,191.94; (7) General Fund Payroll $87,321.36; (8) City
Garage Payroll $2,738.23.
AYE: Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Bums, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: REQUEST BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
A PRESENTATION.
Mr Bill Moyer, Executive Director of OML, and Mr Gary Radar, Vice President of the OML
Board of Directors presented a plaque to City Manager Rodney Ray in appreciation for the time
he has served on the OML Board of Directors. Mr Radar, who is also mayor of the city of
Weatherford, OK, presented Mr Ray with a key to the city of Weatherford.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE FY
1992-93 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF GENERAL FUND AND OTHER FUND
ACTIVITIES.
Ms Bishop reported that an independent audit performed by a certified public account, is
required by city charter and state statutes. The firm of Stanfield & O'Dell serves as auditors
for the City and OPWA. They have completed their audit for FY 1992-93 and have submitted
three reports: Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants,
Auditors' Single Audit Reports, and Advisory Comments Memorandum. Those reports were
delivered to the Council members for review. Charles Bums moved to accept the audit report
and direct that it be filed as required by law. Motion seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM g: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #470, AN ORDINANCE REZONING PORTIONS OF A 40-
ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM RS-2 TO AN RS-3 CLASSIFICATION
SUCH PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
129TH E AVE AND 86TH ST N.
At the November 2, 1993 meeting, the Council approved a rezoning request from RS-2 to RS-3
on all but the northerly 300 feet of a 40 acre parcel of land located north of the Owasso Jr High
School and east of the proposed Barrington Point addition. Ordinance #470 formally adopts that
action.
Charles Bums moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve Ordinance #470.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT
FOR CAMDEN PARK. AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, AND
GENERALLY LOCATED JUST WEST OF WINDSOR LAKE II ADDITION.
EAST OF 129TH EAST AVE.
The final plat for Camden Park (formerly referred to as Windsor Lake III) was reviewed by the
Planning Commission at its October 21, 1993 meeting, and approval was recommended,
provided that the city engineering department receive a final copy of construction plans prior to
this item being placed on the city council agenda. That action did occur. An off-site sanitary
sewer easement is not shown on the plat, and staff recommended that it be shown.
Charles Burris moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve the final plat for Camden Park
with the condition that the off-site easement utilized to provide sanitary sewer to Windsor Lake
II be reflected on the plat and a favorable review obtained from the Department of
Environmental Quality.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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TI'EM 1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #471, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE OWASSO PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORITY RATES FOR WATER AND THE APPLICATION OF
THOSE RATES TO PERSONS WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE
LIMITS.
On March 2, 1993, the OPWA approved a concept for the purchase of one and one-half sections
of "protected service area" from the Rogers County Rural Water District #3, and entered into
a contract with the district. Ordinance #471 approves an action taken by the OPWA to establish
rates for those rural customers acquired in the purchase of the service area and to reduce rates
to other rural customers. John Phillips moved to approve Ordinance #471. Motion seconded
by Mary Lou Barnhouse.
AYE: Phillips, Barnhouse, Bums, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO
ORDINANCE #471.
Staff requested the attachment of an emergency clause to Ordinance #471 in order to legally
implement the new rate structure in the December billing cycle. john Phillips moved, seconded
by Charles Bums, to approve the attachment of an emergency clause to Ordinance #471.
AYE: Phillips, Burris, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OWASSO RECREATION CENTER.
Recreation Center Director Jan Worley appeared before the Council to request the approval of
a contract to supply material and labor to install light fixtures at the Recreation Center.
Purchase of the fixtures was approved at the November 2, 1993 meeting. Three quotes for
material and labor were received, with Jack's Electric of Collinsville, OK submitting the lowest
proposal. Charles Bums moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, to approve a contract for fine services
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of Jack's Electric, Collinsville, OK to supply the material and labor to install the light fixtures
at the Recreation Center at a cost of $1590.00.
AYE: Burris, Bowen, Phillips, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 1 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
On June 15, 1993, the Council approved the creation of a "Committee on the Development of
Youth Activities" . The committee is to be comprised of eleven members, with Councilor Bums
serving as Chair of the group. Each Councilor was asked to submit the names of two persons
to serve on the committee, making a total of eleven. Mayor Randolph asked for the
confirmation of the following persons, as submitted, to this committee:
Nancy Sutton
12416E 106th St M
Owasso, OK 74055
Naomi Leach
8210 N 116th E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
Joe Wilkerson
9713 N 107th E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
Mark Erler
7810 N 121 st E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
Betty Vines
711 N Atlanta
Owasso, OK 74055
Donna Early
12204E 83rd St N
Owasso, OK 74055
Carol Campbell
14544E 93rd St N
Owasso, OK 74055
Jerry Duke
12306E 77th Pl N
Owasso, OK 74055
Cindi Owens
10008 N 107th E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
Jean Webb
601 N Birch
Owasso, OK 74055
Mayor Randolph moved for the confirmation of the above listed appointments to the Committee
on the Development of Youth Activities. Motion seconded by Rex Bowen.
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AYE: Randolph, Bowen, Burris, Barnhouse, Phillips
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilor Bums announced that an organizational meeting of the committee would be held
Friday, November 19, 1993 at 6:00 p. m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ITEM 14: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO STATUS OF PLANNING
OF IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT 96TH STREET
NORTH AND GARNETT ROAD.
Public Works Director Robert Carr presented both a written memorandum and a verbal report
in reference to the dangerous intersection at Garnett Road and 96th Street North. He explained
the steps that have been taken, as well as a plan of action for future improvements, to address
the safety of the intersection. He presented immediate action (30-60 days) plans, short-term (3-6
months) plans, and long-term (12-24 months) plans. Immediate action plans include clearing
grass and underbrush, adding rumble strips to Garnett Rd, adding yellow flashing caution lights
and dangerous intersection signs to Garnett Rd, posting lazge wazning signs on 96th Street
North, enforcing the speed limit on Garnett Road, and moving a cable sign on westbound 96th
Street North which obstructs the drivers' view of Garnett.
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray noted that Chief Alexander had with her at the Council meeting a prototype of a
proposed police uniform and would like for those in attendance to view the uniform and give
comments.
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 17: UNFII~iISHED BUSINESS
Councilor Phillips stated that he appreciated the staff s response to addressing the issue of the
96th St N and Garnett Rd intersection. He said that a neighborhood meeting would be held in
the near future to discuss that and other issues.
ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Randolph thanked the Leadership Owasso class for attending the meeting.
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ITEM 19: ADJOURNMENT
Charles Burns moved, seconded by John Phillips to adjourn.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
November 16, 1993
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Bob Randolph, yor
Marci Boutwell, Cou cil Clerk
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