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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.06.28_City Council Minutes OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE JUNE 28, 1988 On Tuesday, June 28, 1988 the Owasso City Council met in a special 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 24, 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 Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: Von E. Stockier, Councilman ITEM 4: CONSIUERA-PION I'0 APPROVE I~HE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1988 AND THE MINUTES OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 1988 AND MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 1988. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: ~Chompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 u OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE "i"HE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General fund $38,856.06 (2) General Fund Payroll $57,196.88 (3) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction $150,888.05 (4) Community Center $299.95 and (5) Senior Citizens $2,940.00. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 ITEM 6: APPOINTMENT OF WARD ONE COUNCILMEMBER TO FILL VACANCY. A motion was made by Mayor Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to appoint John P. Phillips to the Council in Ward One. AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Thompson NAY: None MU~ION: Carried 3-0 At this time, Mr. Cates gave the Oath of Office to Mr. Phillips and he was seated. ITEM 7: MAYOR APPOINT"MENTS AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: (1) PERSONNEL BOARD - ONE EXPIRING TERM (2) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - ONE EXPIRING TERM (3) PLANNING COMMISSION - ~fWO EXPIRING TERMS THESE ARE THREE-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 1991. A motion was made Mayor Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to re-appoint the following: (1) Mr. W.C. Carver to the Personnel Board <2) Mr. M.O. Eckel to the Board of Adjustments (3) Mr. Ray Haynes and Mr. Pat Imbriano to the Planning Commission AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 L~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 25: (MOVED FORWARD) CITIZEN'S REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL IN THE MATTER OF A GREIVANCE RELATING TO CITY SERVICES. Mr. Harry Miller addressed the Council concerning the manner in which the water billing cycle is managed and also the need for pothole repair in certain areas of the City. ITEM 8: REQUEST TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTACHING A 20 ACRE TRACT TO THE CITY LOCATED WEST OF 110TH STREET NORTH AND 108TH EAST AVE. (WEST OF MEADOWCREST ADDITION) THIS REQUEST IS BY THE PROPtR~TY OWNERS, ELDON AND DOROTHY BIRKS. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council. He stated all established procedures have been followed. The Planning Commission voted to recommend this twenty acre tract be annexed into the city limits. At this point, the Council was addressed by a number of concerned citizens opposing the annexation request and questioning the Planning Commission's action. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to table this item pending an inquiry into Planning Commission process. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Lamb directed the City Attorney to develop a set of guidelines and recommended policy for the above requested inquiry and present it to the Council at the July 19th meeting. 11EM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FISCAL 1988/1989 ANNUAL BUDGET. Mr. Ray briefly reviewed the budget as presented previously stating he wishes to remove $8,000.00 assigned to the Owasso Historical Society and place it on the Capital Outlay Contingency List and use the $8,000.00 to install a Civil Defense warning siren in the Hillside Estates addition. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the budget as presented including the requested change. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AU~HURIZArION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO INITIATE A "FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING SYSTEM" AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,650.00. Mr. Ray stated currently the City has no system of accounting for fixed assests and assigning replacement cost or replacement schedules. He stated the City will benefit with such as system in place. Mr. Crawford will develop the necessary system and the City staff will put the system into the current computer and main- tain the necessary updating and record keeping. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to enter into an agreement with Michael Crawford, Inc. as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 I~(EM 11: Strickened from the Agenda. ITEM 12: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 8205 NORTH 120TH EAST AVE. UWAS50, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND GRASS AND THAT 7HE STRUCTURE 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 M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to declare abatement of the above noted property. AYE: Chompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None M0~(ION: Carried 4-0 L1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 13: PUBLIC HEARING....70 DETERMINE AS f0 WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 324 N. CARLSBAD, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC UUE 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. A motion Was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to declare abatement on the above noted property. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 14: PUBLIC HEARING....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LACATED AT 7707 NORTH 120TH EAST AVE. 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 1'HE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE. REQUEST BY THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FOF~M OF ABATEMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council as above. A motion Was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to declare abatement on the above noted property. AYt: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None M01'ION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 15: Strickened from the agenda. a UWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 16: REQUEST TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO EMPIRE PLUMBING SUPPLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RES~TROOM FIXTU12tS (STAINLESS STEEL SECURITY TYPE) FOR A PROPOSED FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT ELM CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,793.29. Mr. Ray stated bids were opened on June 1S, 1988 per the Notice to Bidders as published. One bid was received and it meets all specifications. Mr. Ray recommended awarding the contract as requested. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to award the contract to Empire Plumbing in the amount of $2,793.29 as requested. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 17: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE N0. 391. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "PART 17, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 110" OF fHE "L'OUE OF ORDINANCES" OF T-HE CITY OF OWASSO RAISING RATES CHARGED TO MUNICIPAL SEWER CUSTOMERS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating in concurrance with the EPA grant received to construct the sewer treatment plant the user fees must be sufficient to cover the operating cost of the new plant. Based on staff review the request is to increase rates to $1.25 minimum plus .92 cents per thousand gallons of water used. (average used calr_:~alated). He rec:ommended approval of this Grdinance. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Ordinance #391. AYt: Phillips, Marlar, ~f~hompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 I1EM 18: REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO BE ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE N0. 391 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the emergency clause on Ordinance No. 391. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 UWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 19: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE N0. 3y2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "PART 17, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 109" OF THE "CODE OR ORDINANCES" OF THE CITY OF OWASSO RAISING RATES CHARGED 1~0 MUNICIPAL WATER CUSTOMERS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the current rates have not been raised since 1986 even though our rates from the City of Tulsa have increased three times. He recommended approving Ordinance No. 392 which would increase rates to $5.95 for the first 1000 gallons used and $2.32 per 1000 gallons thereafter. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 392 as presented. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 20: REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO BE ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE N0. 392 A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the emergency clause on Ordinance No. 392. AYE: Phillips, Chompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 21: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE N0. 393. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "PART 17, UTILITIE5", PROVIDING FUR CHAPTER 3, "PUBLIC OWNED TREATMENT WORKS" AND PROVIDING THE DISCHARGE OF CETAIN MATERIALS INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. Mr. Ray stated this Ordinance is recommended by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and has been reviewed by Staff and the City Attorney. It generally requires the City sewer system to comply with State and Federal law regarding what discharges are allowable through our plant and prohibits the discharge of hazardous materials. U OWA5S0 CITY COUNCIL PAGE EIGHT JUNE 28, 1988 Vice-Mayor Marlar questioned the wording the regards to New Sewers and Connections. She requested a statement be placed in the ordinance allowing the Council to grant a waiver of the time requirement under extraordinary circumstances. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Ordinance No. 393 as amended by P. Marlar. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 DIEM 22: REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO BE ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE N0. 393 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the emergency clause to Ordinance No. 393. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None M01"ION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Lamb called a 10 minutes recess at 8:52 p.m. due to the length of the agenda. Meeting reconvened at 9:02 p.m. ITEM 23: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 88-07. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INCREASED RETIRtMl=NT BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND, PROVIDING FOR A "JOINER AGREEMENT" AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT. Mr. Ray stated it is the request of management that the City share of the retirement contribution be increased from 0.9~ of salary to 2.8~ of salary. This is a fiscal year 1988/1989 budgeted item and he requested approval of this Resolution. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE NINE JUNE 28, 1988 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 88-07 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 I1~EM 24: REQUEST FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVE TO DEFENSE OF THE APCO-OKLAHOMA, INC. d/b/a S(ANDAF2D INDUSTRIES DIVISION VS. ELAINE MORTON, d/b/a MOTTON CONSTRUCTION, ROCKWOOD PROPERTIES, INC. JERRY C. ENTERLINE, GARY ADAMS, AND (HE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA. CASE N0. CJ-88-13497, TULSA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT. Mr. Cates presented this item to Council stating the papers were served to his office instead of the City Clerk's office. He recommends the Council give him the authority to waive the imperfection in the process service and enter the lawsuit on behalf of the City. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to act on the City's behalf as he has requested. AYE.: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 26: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE "CLEAN AIR POLICY" FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO FACILITIES. Mr. Ray reviewed the proposed policy with Council stating this will more than put us in compliance with current state law. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the policy as presented effective July 1, 1988. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MO~IION: Carried 4-0 lJ UWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TEN JUNE 28, 1988 ITEM 2~: REQUt5f FUR AN EXECUI"IVE 5E55ION FOR "fHE ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONTRACT. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. A motion was made by Mayor Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to enter into an Executive Session. AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MUfION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was recessed at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. ITEM 28: REPORT hKOM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray gave Council a written report. ITEM 29: REPORT FROM CITY A(TORNEY. None 1"IEM 30: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 31: ADJOURN. With there no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m. 7 Sta P. Lamb, Mayor `ane Buchanan, City Clerk