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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988.12.20_City Council Minutes-- OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE DECEMBER 20, 1988 ~. On Tuesday, December 20, 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, December 16, 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 John P. Phillips, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman Mark Thompson, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6. 1988. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $38,268.28 (2) Revenue Sharing $19,776.81 (3) Ambulance Service Fund $57.50 (4) Wastewater Treatment Plant . - Construction Fund $52,194.78 (5) Capital Improvements $98,076.48 and (7) General Fund Payroll $65,069.67. OWASSO CITY' COUNCIL PAGE TWO AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 DECEMBER 20, 1988 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TWO TRUSTEES TO THE RMUA (REGIONAL METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY). Mayor Lamb asked Councilman Thompson to review the amendment change that allows the City to have two trustee appointment to the Authority since he is the current trustee. Mayor Lamb requested confirmation of Mr. Mark Thompson, the current Trustee and Mr. Kirby Crowe, O.P.W.A. Manager, as the second trustee. After discussion, a motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Crowe. AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDINANCE N0. 400. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 175 APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NUMBER OPUD-8. Mr. Richard Hall reviewed this with Council stating the PUD was approved at the previous meeting and now it is presented in ordinance form for approval. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Ordinance No. 400 as presented. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE DEED OF DEDICATION PLATTED RESTRICTIONS OF ELbi CREEK CONDOMINIUMS AMENDED. LOCATION IS 86TH STREET NORTH AT 122ND EAST AVE. Mr. Richard Hall presented this to Council giving a brief background report of this request. He stated the Planning Commission has recommended approved with residential housing being added to the list of land uses allowed. A revised amendment was presented to Council for their approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the amendment as requested and presented. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE DECEMBER 20, 1988 ,:~ AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: DISCUSSION AND ACTION RE UIRED ON THE MEMO RECEIVED FROM MR. WAYNE VINCENT REGARDING ASPHALTING THE WALKING TRAIL AT ELM CREEK PARK. Mr. Wayne Vincent addressed Council concerning his memo to the Council and gave his reasoning behind requesting asphalting the trail. Comments from the audience were negative to Mr. Vincent's request stating the current condition and maintenance of the trail is excellent. Mayor Lamb stated no action would be taken at this time. ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE REAPPROPRIATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN GRANT FUNDS. REQUEST IS THE DELETION OF THE "CLOSET " FUNDING AND APPROPRIATE THE MONIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the Council on Aging committee has requested this item be approved. The "Closet" concept is not being used by the citizens since a number of local churches provide this service. Attendance at the educational programs has been excellent and additional monies is being requested to continue this service. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the reappropriation of senior citizen grant funds as requested with Council approval before expenditure. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE OWASSO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO THE ZONING CODE ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER TO BE LOCATED NEAR THE NORTH ENTRANCE OF THE OWASSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. (400 BLOCK ON SOUTH MAIN). Mr. Ray presented this item to Council asking for the application to be authorized. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve this requested as presented. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Stockler, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ""~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 20, 1988 ~ ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,024 00 FROM THE SHORT TERM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION FUND. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating several months ago we began to inform the Council there would be a shortage of funds due to a cost overrun on sludge removal. There is $168,730.00 of unappropriated funds in the Short Term Capital Improvements Fund at this time. He requested transfer of $83,024.00 which would leave a balance of $85,706.00 in unappropriated funds. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the transfer of $83,024.00 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. No Report. ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS. Vice Mayor Marlar requested the formation of a committee of the original members of Owasso, Inc., the founding fathers of the OEDA (Owasso Economic Development Authority), to review the progress of this Authority now that it is nearing its first anniversary. The committee would give a report to the Council. She requested it not be a report from the Trustees or employees of the Authority, but persons independent of the current organization. She further stated since the City does provide the basic funding this is not an unusual request. After discussion, Mayor Lamb asked Chairman Tom Kimball, who was present, to "~ request Mr. Bob Bumgarner, OEDA Executive Director, to gave a "state of the union" report to the Council in January. ~' OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE DECEMBER 20, 1988 ITEM 17: 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 M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. J e Buchanan, City Clerk