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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.06.07_City Council Minutesr OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE JUNE 7, 1988 On Tuesday, June 7, 1988 the Owasso City Council met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 1988. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lamb presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Lamb. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Stacy P. Lamb, Mayor Patricia Marlar, Vice-Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman V. Mike Taylor, Councilman Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1988 AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 19, 1988. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes of May 17, 1988 and May 19, 1988, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Stockler, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried S-0 Q OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JUNE 7, 1988 ITEM S: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants as follows: <1) General Fund $16,543.22 <2) General Fund Payroll $51,604.67 (3) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction $96,271.60 and (4) Community Center $89.58. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Thompson, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL APPEALING THE DENIAL OF CG ZONING BY THE OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION, CASE OZ-77, INCLUDING A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO OVERRULE THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council stating the owner of the property, Mrs. Carole Finnell, had requested this appeal on a previous agenda and was unable to attend. Mrs. Finnell was again not present to address Council. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to deny the appeal on Zoning Case OZ-77 and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Thompson, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 390. AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PERPETUAL EASEMENT CROSSING LOT 3, BLOCK 1 OF THE UWASSU COMMERCIAL CENTER. THE PROPERTY LOCATION IS 11501 EAST 76TH STREET NORTH. (NORTH SIDE OF 76TH STREET NORTH AND EA5T OF THE MINGO VALLEY EXPRESSWAY) Mr. Hall presented this to Council stating this is an easement crossing the Quik- Trip location. This easement was granted in 1927 to give access to adjacent property. He stated the Planning Commission has recommended to Council to approve the closing of this easement. l! OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE JUNE 7, 1988 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by M. Taylor, to approve Ordinance No. 390 as presented. AYE: Thompson, Taylor, Stockier, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION TO AWARD THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO TUTTLE AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A COMPUTER MODEL TO MONITOR WATER FLOW IN OUR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Mr. Ray stated the Council has placed this on its "Short-Term Capital Improvements" list. Such a model would allow the City to plan for the future needs of the system rather than react to problems as the system grows. The model would also give the City planning staff the capability of projecting what effects a particular change in the system will have on the system as a whole or what effects will be felt at a particular point. Such capabilities will provide us with a justified reason for requiring certain improvements in the system prior to allowing additional taps or development. He recommended approval of this request. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to award the engineering contract to Tuttle and Associates in the amount of $16,000.00 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Marlar, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1988 AT 7:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-1989 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the above stated request of a Special Meeting and Public Hearing. AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Thompson, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 V OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR JUNE 7, 1988 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR A METAL MAINTANCE BUILDING AT THE FAIRVIEW CEMETARY TO TULSA PORTABLE BUILDING COMPANY, AS LOW BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,300.00. Mr. Ray stated bids were received and opened as per Public Notice to Bidders. One bid was received and reviewed by Staff. It meets all specifications. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockier, to award the contract to Tulsa Portable Building in the amount of $2,300.00. AYE: Thompson, Stockier, Marlar, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: Stricken from the Agenda. ITEM 12: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 8921 NORTH 119TH EA5~T AVE. OWA5S0, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS ANU GRASS AND THAT THE 5TRUL""TURF LACKS THE NECESSARY MAINTANCE. REQUEST BY THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating proper publication and notices have been issued. Pictures of the property were shown to Council. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by P. Marlar, to declare abatement of the above noted property. AYE: Stockier, Marlar, Taylor, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 302 NORTH MAIN, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND GRASS AND THAT THE STRUCTURE LACKS THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE. REQUEST BY THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council as above. f OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE JUNE 7, 1988 Mr. Larry Summers, son of the property owner, was present to address Council asking for additional time to do the requested work. He stated since the notice requested complete removal of the structure he feels more than ten days should be allowed. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to abate the property but allow Mr. Summers fifteen (15) days to show a honest and substanial effort in the removal of the structure. This will be an agenda item at the next regular meeting so that progress can be monitored by Council. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Thompson, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE 5ESSION FOR THE PUR- POSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE INTER- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (I.A.F.F.) Mr. Ray stated he is requesting the Executive Session and asked for approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the request to enter into an Executive Session. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Taylor, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 The meeting recessed at 7:39 p.m. and reconvened at 7:54 p.m. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION T~0 APPROVE THE 1988-1989 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (I.A.F.F.) LOCAL N0. 2789. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by M. Taylor, to approve the 1988-1989 Contract as submitted. AYE: Thompson, Taylor, Stockler, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 t OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX JUNE 7, 1988 ITEM 16: REC~UEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TULSA FOR COMMERCIAL REFUSE PICK-UP AND ASSIGN SUCH CONTRACT TO THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY. Mr. Ray stated in May of 1986 the O.P.W.A. entered into a contractual agreement with Waste Management for a period of one year with provisions for unlimited one-year extensions. He further stated he is recommending approval of an extension until June 30, 1989. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approe the extension and assign the contract to the Owasso Public Works Authority. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Marlar, Taylor, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray handed out his written report and gave a verbal update report on the asphalt program with Tulsa County. ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 19: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN JUNE 7, 1988 ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Lamb introduced the members of the City's Civil Defense Department and stated this will be noted as "Civil Defense Appreciation Night." Civil Defense Director Tom Shick thanked the Mayor for the acknowledgement stating there are eight to ten active members in the department and they work approximately 3,200 volunteer hours each year in the program. ITEM 21: STATEMENT TO THE COUNCIL BY COUNCILMAN V. MIKE TAYLOR. Councilman Taylor read a prepared statement resigning his seat as Councilman of Ward One effective immediately because he and his family will be moving to Helena, Okla. where he has accepted another job. Mayor Lamb asked for an item to be placed on the agenda of the Special Meeting on June 14, 1988 to fill this vacancy by appointment. ITEM 22: ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. S acy Lamb, Mayor ~i ~~ Jan uchanan, City Clerk