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Home My WebLink About1988.03.01_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE MARCH 1, 1988 On Tuesday, March 1, 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, February 26, 1988. G ITEM 1: CALL 70 ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Stockier presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Stockier. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Von E. Stockier, Mayor Mark Thompson, Vice-Mayor Patricia Marlar, Councilwoman Stacy Lamb, Councilman John 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 FEBRUARY 16, 1988. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes of February 16, 1988, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: L'arried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO MARCH 1, 1988 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $10,201.90 (2) General Fund Payroll $48,821.60 (3) Senior Citizens Fund $3,000.00 (4) Wastewater Treatment Plant Contruction Fund $312,093.68 and <5) Historical Society Grant $3,000.00. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR WORK- ER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE WITH THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKER'S t:OMPENSATION GROUP EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1988. Mr. Ray stated the City Treasurer has researched this item and recommends the City accept coverage with OML Municipal Assurance Group. The claims are handled the same as with the State Insurance Fund. The OMLMAG plan includes a "loss fund" which is an estimate of expected losses for the year. Any amount remaining in the "fund" after all claims have been settled, will be refunded to the City. The staff feels the City could receive between $10,000 and $30,000 per year based on past years actual claims. He recommended to Council to approve this item. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with UMLMAG for Worker's Compensation Insurance effective March 1, 1988. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: RECEIVE STAFF REPORT DETAILING LOCATION OF REAL PROPERTY CURRENTLY HELD BY THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY. Mrs. Jane Buchanan, the City Clerk, gave a detailed review of all owned property and showing same on an area map. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE MARCH 1, 1988 ITEM 8: RECEIVE STAFF REPORT RELATING TO CURRENT STATUS OF PARK DISCRIMINATION COM- PLAINTS #86-0046 AND #87-0056 FILED BY MR. WAYNE VINCENT AGAINST THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr. Ray gave the Council an update of all items completed in regard to the accessi- bility to the parks and reviewed with Council correspondence he had sent to the agencies involved in the complaints. He stated he feels the City has been more than timely in complying with federal regulations. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A COMMER- IL'AL RIDING LAWN MOWER FOR $1,875.00 TO BE UTILIZED IN FAIRVIEW CEMETARY. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the purchase of a riding lawn mower for $1,875.00 to be used in the cemetary. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Stockier NAY: None MOT ION : Carried 5--0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ADOPT POLICY AND PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED BY THE ANNEXATION COMMITTEE. Mr. Ray gave a general overview of the policy and procedures recommended by the annexation committee. After discussion, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the Policy and Procedures as presented with the following change: delete the word "facility" and insert the word "infrastructure" to include water, sewer and streets. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AWARD BID ON THE BIG SCREEN T.V. TO SILO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,599.99. THI5 ITEM IS FUNDED BY THE SENIOR CITIZENS GkANT. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to award the bid to Silo in the amount of $3,599.99. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR MARCH 1, 1988 AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 J1EM 12: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AWARD BID ON THE POOL TABLE TO BILLIARDS OF TUL5A IN THE AMODUNT OF $2,940.00. THIS ITEM IS FUNDED BY THE SENIOR [:ITIZENS GRANT. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to award the bid to Billards of Tulsa for $2,940.00. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR THE CLOSURE OF A STREET EASEMENT IN THE OWA5S0 COMMERCIAL CORNER. Mr. Ray stated this item has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the closure as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE AUCTION OF SURPLUS ITEMS. Mr. Ray stated, if approved, an auction of surplus items will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 1988 on the parking lot at Rayola Park. A list of items and their approximate value will be brought before Council for approval at a later date. A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by J. Phillips, to authorize an auction of surplus items. AYE: Lamb, Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 t UWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE MARCH 1, 1988 ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE STREET LIGHTS AT 86TH STREET NORTH AND HWY. 169 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,275.00 PAYABLE TO MR. JIM WILSON. Mr. Ray stated one of the side lights was hit and needs to be replaced. There was no traffic report filed and no witnesses. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the above emergency repair in the amount of $1,275.00. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: DISCUSSION OF A CITIZEN'S REQUEST TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO THE HOURS OF OPERATION CURRENTLY ADDRESSED BY ORDINANCE IN SECTION NINE, CHAPTER THREE (5EC. 9-309) IN REGARDS TO BILLIARD ROOMS AND POOL HALLS. Mr. John Allen addressed Council in regards to this topic. He stated he is in the process of putting in a "Family Q-Spot" in Owasso and are asking Council to review and update the current ordinance. Council asked him to conference with the City Manager and bring back to them the requested changes so they may address them. ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON REQUEST OF MR. AND MRS. WAYNE VINCENT TO DONATE 'CO THE CITY A BASE C.B. RADIO TO BE USED BY THE OWAS50 POLICE DEPARTMENT. this item was deferred to the next meeting. ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray gave Councilmembers his written report. OWASSU CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX MARCH 1, 1988 11EM 19: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ]TEM 20: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 21: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Stockler read a proclamation proclaiming the month of March SADD <Students Against Urunk Driving) Month. Mr. Darrell Johnson, President of the Owasso High School Chapter of SADD was present to accept the proclamation and thank the Council. Councilwoman Marlar addressed the problem that has been brought to her attention at the school crossing at 76th Street North and Birch. After much discussion, the City Manager was directed to look into the situation and take the necessary action. l ~I'EM 22 : VOTE TO ADJOURN . With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Stockler asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ~~~"' Von E. Stockler, Mayor• Ja Buchanan, City Clerk r