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Home My WebLink About1988.01.19_City Council MinutesGWAS50 CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE JANUARY 19, 1988 On Tuesday, January 19, 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 Friday, January 15, 1988. I1EM is CALL TO URDER. The meeting was called to order at 9:01 p.m. with Mayor Stockier presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Stockier. ITEM 3: ROLL L'ALL. PRESENT: Von E. Stockier, 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 ANU VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY S, 1988. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes of January S, 1988, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Thompson, Stockier NAY: None MO T I U~1: Carried S-U OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JANUARY 19, 1988 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. Mayor Stockler deferred this item until after Item 30. ITEM 6: (A) RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE METHDDS FOR SUCCESSFUL REPEAL OF ORDINANCE N0. 210. (AMBULANCE DISTRICT CREATED JUNE 7, 1977). Mr. Cates reviewed the history of the formation of the Ambulance District. He stated a Trust was to be established. He could not find records of any such Trust. It is his opinion the legislative body has the power to repeal the above Ordinance that was voted into existance by the people. ITEM 6: (B) CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE REPORT. Mr. Cates stated it was not necessary to have a vote on this item since it is addressed in Ordinance form within this agenda. He recommended to Council to approve Item 7 which would be an affirmative vote to his report. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE N0. 376. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 210. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Ordinance No. 376. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried S-0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON RESOLUTION N0. 88-03. A RESOLUTION CALLING FUR AN ELECTION CONCERNING A PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OWASSO MANDATING THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DELIVERY AND ESTABLISHING THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION. After lenghty discussion, Councilwoman Marlar stated that since she had requested this item to be placed on the agenda, she was requested it be deferred until the next meeting so further study could be given to this matter. ;J OWASSO CIfY COUNCIL PAGE THREE JANUARY 19, 1988 :~. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON RESOLUTION N0. 88-04. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION) TO UISULVE A PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED AMBULANCE DISTRICT (ORDIN- ANCE N0. 210) ANU PROPOSING A CHANGE IN THE CITY CHARTER MANDATING THE OPERATION OF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND ESTABLISHING THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION. This item was stricken from the agenda since Item 7 was approved. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPOINT A TRUSTEE REPRESENTING THE CITY OF OWASSO TO THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. Mayor Stockier called this Item forward stating his choice to represent the City was present and because of the length of this meeting he would like to address this Item. He introduced Mr. E. Roy Jones to the Council. He stated Mr. Jones has been active on the Solid Waste Planning Boards to date and felt he was an excellent cand- idate to carry the City's interest into the Trust formation. A motion was made by Mayor Stockier, seconded by M. Thompson, to appoint Mr. Roy Jones a Trustee to the Northeast Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Authority. AYE: Stockier, Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE N0. 377. AN ORDINANCE RELAT- ING f0 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF OWASSO, LEVYING A TELEPHONE TAX, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THAT TAX, REPEALING ALL ORDINANLE IN L'ONFLICT AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating Fire Chief Bob Allen and Police Chief Erick Baker were present to answer any questions of Council. A motion ~.~as made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Ordinance No. 377 as rer_ornmended. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 r~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR JANUARY 19, 1988 .~ :~ ~° - ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN "E-911" LETTER OF ELECTION" THAT NOTIFIES SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE INTEN( OF THE CITY OF UWASSO TO PARTICIPATE IN A REGION E-911 SYSTEM AND COMMITTING THE CITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICE. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to authorize the Mayor to sign the "E-911 Letter of Election" as stated. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried S-U ITEM 13: REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING EXPENSE FROM JANUARY 6, 1988 THROUGH JANUARY 12, 1988. Mr. Ray gave the Council a written report showing expenses and an brief review of the procedures used. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING RATE IN- CREASES BY TULSA CABLE TELEVISION AND THE AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL RELATING 70 SUCH INCREASES. Mr. Cates addressed this issue stating legislation has been passed taking the power and authority away from municipalities concerning this procedure. Originally the power to approve rate increases were in the hands of the local governing bodies. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OKLAHOMA DE- PARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.OU FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A RESTROOM FACILITY AT ELM CREEK PARK. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the above grant application as recommended. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE JANUARY 19, 1988 ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM MR. MARK ENTERLINE FOR A LOT SPLIT REGARDING LOT 22 AND LOT 23, BLOCK 3 OF LAKERIDGE FIRST ADDITION Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council. He gave a brief review of the issue and recommended approve of this request. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the lot split as requested. AYE: Stockier, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM MR. MARK ENTERLINE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: THE SOUTH lU FEET OF LOT 22, BLOCK 3 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 23, BLOCK 3, LAKERIDGE FIRST ADDITION. Mr. Hall recommended approval of this item also. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the utility easement closure as requested. AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTIUN: Carried 5-0 ITEM 18: lA) FOLLOW-UP PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL 1986-1987 CITY AUDIT. Mr. Michael Lrawford of Michael Crawford & Associates gave a report to Council and answered question from Council. II-EM 1$: (B) CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT THE 1986-1987 AUDIT. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, to accept the audit. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Marlar, 5tockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 [~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX JANUARY 19, 1988 ITEM 19: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE RESULUTION N0. 88-05. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OWASSO MAJOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN, A PART OF THE OWASSO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIfY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA. Mr. Richard Hall stated this item was approved at a previous meeting and it is now before Council in P,esolution form. A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Resolution No. 88-05 AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 20: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ESTABLISH A "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND" FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO. ITEM 21: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ESTABLISH A "WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CON- STRUCTION FUND" FOR THE CITY OF OWAS50. ITEM 22: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $550,000.00 FROM THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. ITEM 23: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFER OF FUNDS: $50,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to consolidate the above four <4) Items into one motion. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Items 20, 21, 22 and 23. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOT I01`d : Carried S-0 Q UWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN JANUARY 19, 1988 ITEM 24: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON A POOL TABLE FUNDED BY THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S GRANT. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to authorize the adver- tising for bids as requested. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-U ITEM 25: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON A BIG SCREEN TELEVISION FUNDED BY 1HE SENIOR CITIZEN'S GRANT. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by S. Lamb, sto authorize the adver- tising for bids as requested. AYE: Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Marlar, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 26: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 27: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 28: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 29: NEW BUSINESS. None ~t OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE EIGHT JANUARY 19, 1988 ITEM 30: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF FIRE FIGHTERS <I.A.F.F.) AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (F.O.P.). A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the request from the City Manager to enter into an Executive Session. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was recessed at 10:07 p.m. and reconvened at 10:19 p.m. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the warrants as follow: (1) General Fund $42,744.72 and <2) General Fund Payroll $46,744.23. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried S-0 ITEM 31: VOTE TO ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Stockler made a motion to adjourn. P. Marlar seconded the motion. AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m. ~~, Von E. Stockler, Mayar G~ C.cFin~ ne Buchanan, City Clerk