Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.04.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE APRIL 7, 1987 On Tuesday, April 7, 1987 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 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. with Mayor Wood presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Wood. ITEM 3:ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Kenneth M. Wood, Mayor Robert M. Peel, Vice -Mayor Boyd M. Spencer, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman Allen C. Sumpter, Councilman Bob Allen, Acting City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 1987 AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 19,1987 AND MARCH 24, 1987. A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by V. Stocli-ler, to approve the minutes of March 17, March 19 and March 24, 1987 by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Spencer, Stockler, Sumpter, Peel, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the warrants as submitted. AYE: Spencer, Stockler, Peel, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER. Mayor Wood stated the City has received forty -three (43) applications OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO APRIL 7, 1987 for the position of City Manager. He stated they have been inter- viewing and have narrowed it down to one individual, Mr. Rodney J. Ray, who meets all the qualifications set down by the Council. Mayor Wood asked for a motion. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by B. Spencer, to accept Mr. Rodney J. Ray as the City Manager. AYE: Stockler, Spencer, Peel, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE LEASE WITH THE F.O.R. CLUB FOR THE USE OF THE RAYOLA PARK BASEBALL FIELDS. Mr. Allen presented lease agreement the years. The lease r a dollar amount the on the ball fields. bills. this City uns f Club They item to Council stating this is the same had with the F.O.R. Club in the previous rom May 1 thru July 31, 1987. In lieu of will do some repair and maintance work will also pay their portion of the utility After discussion, a motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by A. Sumpter, to approve the lease as presented. .-.W AYE: Stockler, Sumpter, Spencer, Peel, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND LABOR TO REPAIR THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ON HIGHWAY 169 AT 86TH STREET NORTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,150.00. Mr. Allen presented this to Council stating we have been having a problem keeping the signal lights working. They are temporary fixed at this time, but new equipment is needed to correct the problem. After discussion, a motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by A. Sumpter, to approve the purchase of parts and labor to repair the signal lights as requested. AYE: Spencer, Sumpter, Peel, Stockler, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PUR- CHASE EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND SIRENS FOR THE THREE 1987 POLICE CARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1, 487.97 WITH REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Mr. Allen stated these itens were approved in the budget, since the purchase price is greater than $1,000.00, he is asking for Council approval. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE APRIL 7, 1987 After discussion, a motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the purchase, as requested. AYE: Peel, Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE TRAVEL REQUEST OF THE COURT CLERK TO ATTEND THE 1987 COURT CLERKS SPRING WORKSHOP IN OKLAHOMA CITY ON APRIL 9TH & 10TH. Ann Hendrickson, the Court Clerk, stated to Council she is requesting only a one day travel allowance due to schedule changes within her Department. She will only be attending the workshop on the 10th. A motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the one day travel request of the Court Clerk. AYE: Peel, Stockler, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARK BOARD TO ESTAB- LISH FEES AND TO SET RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY PARKS. A motion was made by A. Sumpter, seconded by R. Peel, to approve the above requested authorization to the Park Board so they may establish fees and set rules and regulations for the City parks. AYE: Sumpter, Peel, Spencer, Stockler, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 12: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE BARRIER CREATED BY HAVING TWO PHONE EXCHANGES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. Mr. Marty Gossett addressed the Council on this matter stating a large group of citizens are working together to resolve this situation. Mr. Gossett asked Council to pass a Resolution giving their support to the cause. After Council discussion and additional citizen input, Mayor Wood agreed to support the cause and fellow Councilmembers concurred. He asked the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolution so it may be acted upon at the next meeting. ITEM 13: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL IN REGARDS TO THE REQUEST TO PROVIDE CITY SERVICES FOR TRAIL DAYS, 1987 IN LIEU OF A $500.00 DONATION. Mary Armstrong, the Chairman of Trail Days, 1987, addressed the Council OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR APRIL 7, 1987 on this matter. She stated in the past the City has co- sponored Trail Days and made a $500.00 donation. Since the event will be held outside the city limits this year at the southeast corner of 76th Street North and Highway 169, she is asking the city to pro- vide the following services: 1. To brushhog the lot. 2. To place gravel in pedestrian walkways. 3. To establish water service. 4. The fire department to hose -down the two buildings to eliminate pigeon waste. 5. To have a fire engine on the premises for the duration of the Arts and Crafts Show and Business Fair on May 2nd. Mrs. Armstrong also stated the event will be held April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd and her committee and the Chamber of Commerce would appreciate any help the City could furnish. After discussion, a motion was made by A. Sumpter, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve mutual support to Trail Days, 1987 and to authorize the City Manager to provide the above mentioned services. AYE: Sumpter, Stockler, Peel, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 Councilman Peel wanted it made known that the $500.00 budgeted for this event be taken out of the budget. Mayor Wood directed the City Manager to make a note of the fact that $500.00 will not be donated as budgeted in the FY 1986/1987 Budget. ITEM 14: REQUEST OT ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING A NIUSANCE SITUATION. Mr. Gary Copper addressed the Council stating his residence backs up to the Taco Bueno and there are continuing problems with the noise and lights created by this business establishment. He is asking the City to look into this matter. He gave the Council some documents stating his views and findings. Mayor Wood asked Mr. Copper to meet with the City Manager and dis- cuss this with him. Mr. Allen was asked to report back to Council at the next meeting. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. (a) Personnel Policy Manual. Mr. Allen asked to Council input on the manual. Mayor Wood stated he had turned his manual in to Mr. Allen. All other members stated they had visited with Mr. Allen on different items. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE APRIL 7, 1987 Mayor Wood asked Mr. Allen to review all comments and changes and come back to Council on the next agenda with a manual for their approval. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Cates stated it has been brought to his attention that with three new Councilmembers taking office in May, we will have a problem with having a quorum to open the first meeting in May. His suggestion was to have an informal swearing in session prior to the meeting, so a majority number would be in office. After discussion, Mayor Wood directed the City Attorney to continue his research into the matter and report again at the next meeting. ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. Mrs. Jean Webb, a citizen, thanked the City Manager for doing an excellent job and also thanked him for the repair work done on the west service road. ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Wood stated he had signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 12th thru April 18th as "Benjamin Marquette Week ". This is a local child needing a liver transplant. He commended the citizens for working so diligently for this young man. ITEM 19: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before Council, the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by V. Stockler, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Kenneth M. Wood, Mayor Ja.0 Buchanan, City Clerk