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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.09.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE SEPTEMBER b, 1988 On Tuesday, September 6, 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, September 2, 1988. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lamb. 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 Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney ABSENT: John P. Phillips, Councilman Jane Buchanan, City Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: DECLARATION OF WARD TWO COUNCIL SEAT VACANCY REQUIRED BY ARTICLE 2 SECTION 2-8 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr. Ray reviewed the Charter requirements for Council meeting attendanc e with Council and stated Council minutes reflect Mr. Stockler has missed seven of the last thirteen meetings due to major ill ness and personal business. Mr. Cates has reviewed the situation and his written opinion given to Council states that although the Charter does not require the removal of Mr. Stockler, Mr. Stock ler has ceased to hold office as a City Councilman of the City and his seat is, by virtue of the stated Charter provision, vacant. After dis cussion, a motion was made by Mayor Lamb, seconded by M. Thompson, to declare the Council Seat of Ward Two vacant by vitue of the st ated Charter provision. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO SEPTEMBER b, 1988 AYE: Lamb, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O Mayor Lamb stated an appointment to the Council seat of Ward Two would be placed on the September 20, 1988 agenda and all interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk for the Council's consideration. ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 16 1988 AND AUGUST 18, 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: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM b: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the warrants as fiollows (1) General Fund X10,827.63 (2) Community Center X311.64 (3) Revenue Sharing X890.00 (4) capital Improvements ~3,7i3.32 (5) Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction X55,683.71 and (6) Payroll X59,790.36. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O Note: Kimball Hardware item for ~89.9B under Park Maintenance was deleted from the warrant list as presented and is reflected in the total amount approved. jb ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 396. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TRUST AND AGENCY FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESERVING FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OML MUNICIPAL ASSURANCE GROUP DATED MARCH 1, 1988. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating the Ordinance allows us to comply with the agreement as previously approved. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Ordinance No. 396. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER b, 1988 AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE N0. 397. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 175 APPROVING ZONING APPLICATION NO. OZ-78 CHANGING THE ZONING OF MEADOWCREST FROM RS-1 TO RE. Mr. Richard Hall, City Planner, reviewed this request with the Council stating the Owasso Planning Commission has recommended approval of this request. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Ordinance No. 397. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN ELM CREEK ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, BLOCKS 42-46. LOCATED WEST OF 129TH EAST AVE. AT EAST 82ND STREET NORTH. Mr. Hall presented this request to Council stating all inspections are completed at the staff level of these improvements and the developers are requeting acceptance by the City. He recommended acceptance. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to accept the public improvements ans requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 10: ACCEPTANCE OF NEW UTILITY EASEMENTS FROM DANNY AND HAZEL FLEETWOOD AND CARL AND LESLIE WEDDINGTON AS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF LOT SPLIT OL-68 AND ADOPTION OF EASEMENTS ON LOTS TWENTY-TWO (22) AND TWENTY-THREE (23) OF BLOCK THREE (3) OF THE LAKERIDGE FIRST ADDITION. Mr. Hall presented this request to Council giving a brief back- ground history on the situation. He recommended acceptance and an ordinance be prepared to close the platted easements. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to accept the utility easements as requested. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 11: ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS FROM RAYMOND AND THEO ANN WILLE AND CENTURY BANK ON LOTS THREE (3), FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5) OF HLOCK ONE (1) OF THE GERMAN ACRES REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF LOT SPLIT OL-66. Mr. Hall presented this request to Council giving back-ground information. He recommended acceptance of these easements and an ordinance be prepared. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to accept the utility easements as recommended. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE N0. 399. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF E-911 TELEPHONE FEES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr.Ray presented this item to Council stating the single purpose of this ordinance is to allow fior the collection of E-911 fees from telephone customers far enough in advance of the system turn-on to allow fior advance payment of installation fees and required hardware purchases. With the passage of this ordinance it is the intent of the staff to request that Southwestern Beli begin collecting the E-911 flees efifective January 1, 1989. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve Ordinance No. 399. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR BIDS FOR THE EXPRNSION OF THE RECREATION CENTER AT RAYOLA PARK. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating funds were reserved in the short-term Capital Improvements Program fior this expansion. The staff is recommending a 28' by 70' addition to the front (east) of the building which would increase the useable space by 1,960 square fleet. r~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX SEPTEMBER 6,1988 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the solicitation ofi bids as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 14 : REQUEST FOR COUNC I L APPROVAL OF PRE_-ELE_CT_ I_ON EXPENSE FOR PRECINCT OFFICIALS COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ~1 152 34 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE CALLED ELECTION ON OCTOBER 4 1988 TO EXTEND THE ONE PERCENT SALES TAX. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve this expense as requested. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O ITEM 15: PUBLIC HEARING.....TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1002 NORTH BIRCH, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS, GRASS AND DEBRIS. REQUEST BY THE STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IS IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating all required notices have been issued. Picutres ofi the property were given to the Councilmembers for their review. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to issue an abatement on the above mentioned property. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 ITEM 16: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF PROJECTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY IN THE OWASSO PARKS. Mr. Ray gave this update report to the Council. He stated of the twenty-one established projects only two of them have not been completed at this point. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN SEPTEMBER b, 1988 [' ITEM 17: REPDRT TD THE COUNCIL ON PENDING 1988 RESIDENTIAL STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM. Mr. Ray gave this report to the Council stating he hopes to have a written agreement with Tulsa County to present at the next meeting. ITEM 18: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE PORTION OF RAYOLA PARK INITIALLY DESIGNATED AS "FRIENDSHIP PARK". Mr. Ray gave a brief overview of the proposed project and answered questions. ITEM 19: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 20: REPORT FRDM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 21: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FRDM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 22: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 23: 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. Mariar, seconded by M. Thompson, to adjourn . AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-O Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE EIGHT SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 acy Lamb, Mayor Ja Buchanan, City Clerk Minutes were taken by J. Krantz and transcribed by J. Buchanan.