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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.01.05_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE JANUARY 5, 1988 On Tuesday, January 5, 1988 the Owasso City Council met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Stockler presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Stockler. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Von E. Stockler, Mayor Mark Thompson, Vice-Mayor Patricia Marlar, Councilwoman Stacy Lamb, Councilman John P.Phillips, Councilman Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1S, 1987. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes of December 15, 1987, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 i~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1988 PAGE TWO ITEM S: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. ~#i A motion Was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as Follows: (1) General Fund, $9,703.44 (2) General Fund Payroll $46,716.43 and (3) Community Center Fund $326.55. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Mariar, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried S-0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0. 88-01. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN AND TO THE ""NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY". Mr. Ray stated the several months ago the "Regional Solid Waste Planning Board" pro- posed the creation of an area trust authority for the purpose of finding a ,joint solution to our refuse disposal problem. After several meeting, agreeable language has been worked out with the Wording giving equal representation to each unit of government. He also stated the City Attorney participated in the meetings and has reviewed the proposed document. He recommended the City accept beneficial interest in this Authority by approving the above Resolution and establish January 19th as the date for appointment of the Owasso representative to this trust. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Mariar, to approve Resolution No. 88-01. AYE: Thompson, Mariar, Phillips, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-1987 OPERATIONS. Mr. Frank Crawford With the firm of Michael Crawford & Assoc., gave the Council as brief review of the audit. He stated an in depth presentation will be given on January 19th by Mr. Michael Crawford. Councilwoman Mariar asked the City Attorney and Mr. Crawford to determine if the correct amount is reflecting in the Cemetary Trust Fund and report back at the next meeting. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE JANUARY 5, 198$ ITEM 8: UPDATE REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CITY OF COLLINSVILLE IN REFERENCE TO REALIGNMENT OF HIGHWAY 20 AND OTHER ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN. Councilman Phillips reported to fellow Councilmembers that he has been in contact With several of the Councilmembers of Collinsville and they shoaled on interest in a joint meeting With Owasso to discuss mutual issues. The City Manager Was directed to contact the City Clerk of Collinsville, since they do not have a City Manager form of government, and set a time and place for a joint meeting and have the necessary notices posted. ITEM 15: (ADDENDUM TO AGENDA) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF PERMIT N0. WL-87-219 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 633 LINEAR FEET OF 6-INCH WATERLINE EXTENSION TO SERVE THE LAKERIDGE THIRD ADDITION. No action is required only acknowledgement of receipt in the Council minutes as a permanent record. ITEM 16: (ADDENDUM TO AGENDA) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF PERMIT N0. SL-87-198 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,130 LINEAR FEET OF 8-INCH SEWER LINE AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE THE LAKERIDGE THIRD ADDITION. As above, receipt was acknowledged. ITEM 17: (ADDENDUM TO AGENDA) CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0. 88-OZ. A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF ELECTIONS AND CERTIFICATION. Mr. Ray stated this is required each January so the Tulsa County Election Board is notified of our election schedule. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve Resolution No. 88-02 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR JANUARY 5, 1988 ITEM 18: (ADDENDUM TO AGENDA) CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM MR. MARK ENTERLINE TO CLOSE A PROTION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 22, BLOCK 3, AND THE NORTH S FEET OF LOT 23, BLOCK 3, LAKERIDGE FIRST ADDITION. Mr. Ray asked for this item to be continued to the January 19th agenda. A motion Was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to continue this to the January 19th agenda as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY AND BARGAINING UNITS FOR POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES. Mr. Ray asked for Council premission to have the City Attorney and the City Treasurer included in the Executive Session. A motion Was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the request for an Executive Session and include the City Attorney and City Treasurer. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. With no action taken. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE ITEM 10: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. JANUARY , Mr. Ray presented his written report to Council. He also stated he had received a letter from Tulsa Cable informing the City of rate increases. He stated he would come back to the Council at the next meeting with a report because, after a brief re search of documents, he feels rates cannot be raised without Council approval. ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 12: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. Councilwoman Marlar stated she would like to have Ordinance No. 210 repealed and the City Charter amended to include emergency ambulance service. She would like this to be scheduled on this year's election calendar, if possible. The City Attorney was directed to research these items and gave an opinion at the next meeting and prepare the appropriate Resolution, if necessary. ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Ray gave the Council a report on sanding and snow removal routes that will be used by the City. He used colored maps showing the priority streets. After discussion and comments by Council, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to expend whatever amount of money necessary in the snow removal process since a twelve inch snow is forcast in the next twelve hours. Mr. Cates stated he felt an emergency did exist in regard to the safety, health and welfare of the citizen to the extent of waiving the agenda process and the bidding process in procuring the necessary materials and equipment needed to meet the pending weather emergency. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX JANUARY S, 1988 ITEM 14: VOTE TO ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Stockier asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion Was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting Was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. L/per Von E. Stockier, Mayor Ja Buchanan, Clerk j