HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.12.21_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 21, 1993
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 21, 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, December 17, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Randolph.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Bob Randolph, Mayor
John Phillips, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Rex Bowen, Councilor
Charles Burns, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, Council Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REOUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7. 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: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS
John Phillips moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, that the following claims be approved:
(1) General Fund $28,650.73; (2) Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $1,698.43;
(3) Ambulance Service Fund $868.48; (4) Community Center $130.00; (5) Debt Service
$169.18; (6) City Garage $2,664.23; (7) General Fund Payroll $93,161.27; (8) City Garage
Payroll $1,474.98.
AYE: Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Bums, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE #474, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE MUNICIPAL
SALES TAX FROM 3 % TO 3.5 % AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE
PROCEEDS OF SUCH INCREASE TO BE DEDICATED TO THE POLICE
AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
Staff presented a funding concept which was developed by a team created for the purpose of
finding a solution to provide a permanent funding source for police and fire services. The
proposed concept would increase sales tax from 3 % to 3.5 %, dedicating the entire increase to
uses in the police and fire departments only. One member from the firefighters bargaining unit
and one member from the police bargaining unit would be added to the Sales Tax Watchdog
Committee to oversee the revenue generated. An ordinance would be submitted to the voters
for their approval or rejection on March 1, 1994. A copy of the proposed ordinance was
contained in the agenda packet.
Following discussion, during which Council members expressed concern about the provision to
allocate the funds, Mayor Randolph moved to approve Ordinance #474 striking item C. (4) which
pertained to the distribution of funds, and adding a provision for the proceeds of the fund to be
controlled by the City Council. Motion seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen
NAY: Bums
Motion carried 4-1.
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ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #93-10, A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING ORDINANCE #474 TO THE VOTERS OF
OWASSO FOR APPROVAL OR REJECTION.
Resolution #93-10 notifies the election board of an election for the purpose of the voters
approval or rejection of Ordinance #474, such election to be held on March 1, 1994. Mayor
Randolph moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve Resolution #93-10 calling an election
for the purpose of submitting to the Owasso voters Ordinance #474 for their approval or
rejection.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Bowen, Barnhouse, Bums
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
RE ZUEST FOR A WAIVER OF SECTION 5-3(C) OF CHAPTER 5. CITY OF
OWASSO PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Ralph Griffin addressed the Council with a request to be paid for accumulated vacation upon his
retirement. Mr Griffin has been allowed to accumulate vacation in excess of the amounts
allowed by policy and was duetted to take vacation leave to reduce his vacation accumulation
to the maximum allowed prior to his retirement. Mayor Randolph moved that this issue be
considered as a personnel matter and that the City Manager be directed to handle the request.
Motion seconded by Charles Bums.
AYE: Randolph, Burris, Bowen, Phillips, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
RE ZUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES.
The 1993 Dodge Dynasty purchased for use by the City Manager, was transferred to the police
chief for her use. The FY 1993-94 police department budget contains an allocation for a new
vehicle for the chief. Staff proposed to use that allocation to purchase a new vehicle for the fire
chief and transfer the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice being used by the fire chief to the City Manager.
The Community Development Department also requested authorization to purchase a midsize
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1994 Buick Century for use by the code enforcement officer. Staff recommended purchasing
the two vehicles utilizing the state bid list.
Charles Bums moved, seconded by Rex Bowen, to approve the expenditure of $13,750 to Larry
Spencer Chevrolet, Norman, Oklahoma, for the purchase of a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice utilizing
State of Oklahoma Bid Contract #0070-06-10-100; and $11,556 to John Smicklas Chevrolet-
Buick-Geo for the purchase of a 1994 Buick Century Sedan utilizing State of Oklahoma Bid
Contract #0070-06-20-200.
AYE: Burris, Bowen, Barnhouse, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR A APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR ELM CREEK
AUTO. AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO AND A
RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 19, ELM CREEK
ESTATES FIRST ADDITION. AND LOCATED IN A PART OF THE
SOU1'HVVEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29. TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE
14 EAST, TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
Elm Creek Auto is a one lot, one block commercial subdivision located at the southeast corner
of E 80th St N and the Owasso Expressway service road. The Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval at their December 16, 1993 meeting. John Phillips moved,
seconded by Charles Bums, to approve the final plat of Elm Creek Auto.
AYE: Phillips, Burris, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR OKLAHOMA
BAPTIST RETIREMENT CENTER II, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA AND LOCATED GENERALLY ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF 76TH STREET NORTH, WEST OF 122ND EAST AVENUE.
Oklahoma Baptist Retirement Center II is afive-lot subdivision consisting of 1.56 acres and
follows the development concept presented by the applicants in 1990. The Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval at their December 16, 1993 meeting. Charles Bums moved
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to approve the final plat of Oklahoma Baptist Retirement Center II. Motion seconded by Mary
Lou Barnhouse.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Bowen, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
RE ZUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTED BY THE
DEVELOPERS OF CAMDEN PARK. AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OWASSO. OKLAHOMA.
Following Council approval of the final plat for Camden Pazk, construction began on the water
and wastewater lines. They aze now complete and have been inspected, tested and approved by
the necessary departments. The Oklahoma Department of Health has reviewed and assigned the
water permit no. WL000072930858 and the wastewater permit no SL000072930859. Chazles
Bums moved, seconded by John Phillips, to accept the water and wastewater improvements
constructed by Camden Park.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO TO ACCEPT DEEDS TO CERTAIN
PROPERTY CURRENTLY MAINTAINED AS PUBLIC DRAINAGE WAYS
BUT HELD BY ELM CREEK INC AND SHOWN ON PLATS AS
"RESERVES".
The City has been maintaining "reserve" azeas along the south and east boundaries of the First
Christian Church property, which aze owned by Elm Creek Inc. City maintenance ensures
proper drainage and Elm Creek Inc has now requested that the City accept title to those azeas.
Chazles Bums moved, seconded by John Phillips, to accept the deed/title to the azeas shown as
Reserve "A" on the Elm Creek plats.
AYE: Bums, Phillips, Barnhouse, Bowen, Randolph
NAY: None
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Motion carried 5-0.
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Staff was cautioned against allowing reserve areas to occur on future plats.
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO DISPOSAL
OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FROM THE OWASSO FIRE DEPARTMENT,
MORE SPECIFICALLY, A 2000 GALLON SKID MOUNTED STAINLESS
STEEL WATER TANK WITH A 350 GALLON PER MINUTE GASOLINE
PUMP•
With the acquisition of a new water tanker, the old water tank and pump are no longer needed.
These two pieces of equipment need minor repairs and are not adequate to meet our needs.
Chief Allen contacted the Collinsville Rural Fire Department to see if the equipment would be
of use to them. The Collinsville water tanker is out of service and they felt they could utilize
our old tank and pump. The value of this equipment is estimated to be less than $1000. John
Phillips moved to declare the equipment surplus to the needs of the City and to authorize the fire
chief to transfer ownership without charge to the Collinsville Rural Fire District. Motion
seconded by Rex Bowen.
AYE: Phillips, Bowen, Bums, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR MEMBERS OF
THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Bids were opened on December 17 for the purchase of new police uniforms. Five bids were
received, with the low bid being submitted by Tuxall Uniform and Equipment. Charles Burns
moved to approve a contract with Tuxall Uniform and Equipment in the amount of $16,493.55
for the purchase of twenty-one sets of uniforms and leather gear as specified in the bid process.
Motion seconded by Mary Lou Barnhouse.
AYE: Burris, Barnhouse, Bowen, Phillips, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray reported on a problem that has occurred with a prisoner being detained in the Owasso
jail. As a result of the prisoner injuring himself and being hospitalized, it is necessary to have
a 24-hour guard. This has resulted in an accumulation of overtime in the police department, as
well as it being necessary for the City to pay the medical expenses of the prisoner.
ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilor Bowen commended the staff on the new lighting at the Recreation Center.
ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 20: ADJOURNMENT
John Phillips moved, seconded by Charles Burns to adjourn.
AYE: Phillips, Bums, Bowen, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Bob Randolph, Mayor
Marcia utwell, Counci Clerk
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