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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.06.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE JUNE 2, 1987 On Tuesday, June 2, 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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:47 p.m. with Mayor Stockler presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Mayor Stockler. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Von Stockler, Mayor Mark Thompson, Vice -Mayor Patricia Marlar, Councilwoman Stacy Lamb, Councilman Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk F . ABSENT: Kenneth Wood, Councialman �. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 19, 1987 AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 26, 1987. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes of May 19, 1987 and May 26, 1987 by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the warrants and addendum as submitted. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE 1987/1988 CITY OF OWASSO BUDGET AND THE REVENUE SHARING BUDGET. PER Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating he is recommending yy to Council to approve the budget as presented at the Public Hearing OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JUNE 2, 1987 on May 26, 1987. He stated he would review any item or answer any questions the Council may have. With there being no questions, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the 1987/1988 City of Owasso Budget and the Revenue Sharing Budget as presented- AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 7: CCNSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council. He reviewed some of the lastest changes. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the Personnel Policy Manual as presented and recommended by the City Manager. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF MICHEAL A. CRAWFORD FOR THE 1986/ 1987 AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council. He stated the Staff's recommendation is to engage the servies of Micheal A. Crawford for the audit. He stated Mr. Crawford is present and represent- atives from the firm of Stanfield & O'Dell,who also submitted a proposal,were also present. Representatives from each firm gave a presention of the services outlined in their proposal. After questions and discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to engage the services of Micheal A. Craw- ford for the 1986/1987 audit as recommended by the City Manager. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Stockler NAY: Lamb MOTION: Carried 3 -1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE JUNE 2, 1987 rMw ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON THE REPAIRS OF THE 1987 POLICE UNIT. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating we have received a settlement from the insurance company. He is asking Council for approval to have the City Clerk advertise for bids. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the request to advertise for bids on the repairs of the 1987 police unit. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF OWASSO TO PARTICIPATE IN A RE- HEARING OF THE FRANCO- AMERICAN CHAROL- AISE LIMITED VS. THE OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCE BOARD. (Through an Amicus Curiae Brief). Mr. Ray stated the Oklahoma Municipal League had called this week asking the City to participate in this re- hearing through an Amicus Curiae Brief, which means "friend of the court ". We are currently participating in a similar lawsuit. There will be no cost to the City, since we are a member of OML. This is very important to the City of Owasso since it concerns water rights and we currently buy our water from the City of Tulsa. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve this request as above stated. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND DISCLAIMER AS WELL AS JOURNAL ENTRY OF JUDGMENT, OF DALE WILLIAMS, A SINGLE MAN VS. CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION: OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY: PbBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA: SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY: TULSA CABLE TELEVISION AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: CASE NO. CJ -85- __ 7334, AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN SAME. Mr. Cates presented this item to Council. This is an action brought forth by Mr. Williams to close an easement. When the City approves the closing of an easement, the municipality retains the right to re -open said easement. This property is east of City Hall where Burger King is presently located. The above mentioned request will remove the City's right to re -open the easement for any reason. This item has been approved in the past by the Planning Commission and i OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR JUNE 2, 1987 by the Council in Ordinance form. This is the final action needed on this paticular item. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve this request as stated. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray stated that according to all projected revenues and ex- pendures, we will not be in a General Fund defecit at the end of this fiscal year. Ile stated only the fine work of the Depart- ment Heads and city employees has enabled this to come about. He also stated he has given to the Council in memorandum form a tracking of all the transactions in the Cemetary Trust Fund. After some discussion, P. Marlar asked the City Attorney to review this memorandum and come back to the Council at the first meeting in July with a legal opinion rendered as to the transactions. Mr. Ray gave a brief update on the sewer treatment progress. Mr. Ray continued by saying at the June 16th agenda there will be an item addressing the ambulance ordinance with the proposed service fees that have been discussed at the Pulbic Hearing. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS. P. Marlar stated she would like to ask for consideration at the next meeting of an amendment to the current Park Board Ordinance with regard to the restriction of committees being limited to five members. After discussion, it was agreed that this will be placed on the June 16th agenda for Council consideration. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE ITEM 16: VOTE TO ADJOURN. JUNE 2, 1987 With there being no further business coming before the Council, Mayor Stockler asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ane Buchanan, City Clerk PF/ Von E. Stockler, Mayor