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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.08.16_City Council Minutes ~,,,, OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE AUGUST 16, 1988 On Tuesday, August 16, 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 on Friday, August 12, 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: CALL TO ORDER. PRESENT: Stacy P. Lamb, Mayor Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman John P. Phillips, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Auchanan, City Clerk AASENT: Von E. Stockler, Councilman A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 1988 AND THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1988. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part thereto. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO AUGUST 16, 1988 ITEM 5: REQUEST TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $57,726.06 and (2) General Fund Payroll $59,241.76. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Lamb broke away from the posted agenda at this point to introduce six students from France who are visiting families in Owasso for the summer. The Mayor then read a proclamation naming each student an "Honory Citizen of Owasso, Oklahoma". ITEM 6: RECEIVE REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY RELATING TO AN INQUIRY OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Mr. Cates reviewed with the Council the written report he had presented at a previous meeting. He concluded by stating that in his opinion a violation of the Oklahoma Opening Meeting Act has not been shown. The City Council may, in its discretion, proceed with its consideration of the annexation request in accordance with the Ordinances of this City as well as the laws of the State of Oklahoma. ITEM 7: REQUEST TO REZONE THE FIFTY (50) ACRE MEADOWCREST ADDITION FROM "RS-1" TO "RE" (RESIDENTAL ESTATES). THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED WESTED OF THE INTERSECTION OF 109TH STREET NORTH AND GARNETT ROAD (HIGHWAY 169). Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council stating this was an unusual request to "downzone" property. In this rezoning proposal all of the owners of the lots in the Meadowcrest Addition have asked that their lots be rezoned so that smaller lots will not be allowed by the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission met and heard this request on July 21, 1988, and recommends to the Council to approve this rezoning request. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the rezoning request as presented. e OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE AUGUST 16, 1988 AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: RECEIVE REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEO OPPENHEIM AND COMPANY RELATING TO OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR FINANCING PROJECTS PROPOSED AS APART OF THE OWASSO CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE EXTENSION OF A ONE-PERCENT (1%) SALES TAX. COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF THE REPORT AND VOTE TO SELECT ONE OPTION OR COMBINATION OF OPTIONS AS THE PRE- FERRED FUNDING METHOD. Mr. Rick Smith with the firm gave a detailed report to the Council relating to the above matter. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the revenue bond package as the preferred fund- ing method to be presented to the citizens of Owasso. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Lamb stated a special session has been called for Thurs- day, August 18, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. for action on the Ordinance and Resolution calling for the election. Documents will be prepared by the Bond Counsel and acted upon at the special session. ITEM 9: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION OF A CDBG GRANT TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. Ms. Claudia Ellingsworth with INCOG presented this item to Council asking for Council approval in this funding process. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the submission for a CDBG Grant as requested. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 r 3 ,. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR AUGUST 16, 1988 ITEM 10: REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0. 88-10. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF A CDBG GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Resolution No. 88-10 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A CITIZENS PARTICIPA- TION PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE ADMINIS- TRATION OF A PROPOSED CDBG GRANT. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to adopt a citizens participation plan as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0. 88-11. A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TULSA COUNTY TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF OWASSO FOR THE RETURN OF THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS BRANCH OFFICE LOCATED IN OWASSO, OKLAHOMA TO THE CITY FOR MUNICIPAL USE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating he and Vice Mayor Marlar have been actively working toward this facility becoming a part of the City Hall Complex now that the Health Department has determined to close this facility and replace it with a regional office for the entire area. He recommended approval of this Re- solution. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Resolution No. 88-11 as requested. L OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE AUGUST 16, 1988 AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 13: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED IN LAKERIDGE ADDITION (21 VACANT LOTS) OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND AC- CUMULATION OF WEEDS, GRASS AND DEBRIS. REQUEST BY THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating all notices have been posted, Pictures of the properties were shown and their location in the Lakeridge Addition. Mr. Ted McCord, the Code Enforcement Officer, stated as of this date the propeties have been mowed but the debris had not been removed. He requested the abatement concerning the debris. After discussion by Council concerning new construction trash and debris, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to continue this item to the September 6, 1988 meeting so staff can research and present a written policy to Council addressing this situation. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF COPPER MEADOWS ADDITION LOCATED ON 129TH EAST AVE. NORTH OF 76th STREET NORTH. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council stating the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval with conditions at their May 19, 1988 meeting. The City Engineer has reviewed the plat and completed conditions and re- commends approval of this final plat request. After discussion, a motion was made J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approval the final plat of Copper Meadows as requested. C = OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX AUGUST 16, 1988 AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Note: This is for 28 acres. There is no dedicated park in this plat therefore a park development fee will be charged at the time a building permit is taken out, jb ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was included in the council packet. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. Councilman Phillips asked for an update report on the agreement with Tulsa County on the street maintenance. Mr. Ray said it is being formed at this time and would be brought before the Council in the near future. ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Lamb asked for an updated "Park Priority List" in regards to handicap access to city park facilities be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting. ITEM 19: ADJOURN. With there being no futher business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to adjourn. c s OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN AUGUST 16, 1988 AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Jan Buchanan, City Clerk r