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Home My WebLink About1987.09.15_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 On Tuesday, September 15, 1987 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 11, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 John Phillips, Councilman Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1987. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes of September 1, 1987 as written by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 jW OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the warrants as Follows: (1) General Fund $20,757.77 (2) Revenue Sharing $714.30 (3) General Fund Payroll $49,573.54 and (4) Sewage Treatment Plant $4,974.67. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT AN EASEMENT IN LOT 4, BLOCK 3, MEADOWCREST ADDITION, TULSA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, presented this item to Council stating the Council had approve an easement vacation at the previous meeting and this Deed of Dedication has been given by the adjoining property owners to compensate for the vacation that was granted. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to accept the above mentioned easement. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING: REVENUE SHARING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE BUDGET PROCESS OF ALLO- CATING $21,074.00 IN UNBUDGETED GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating a Proposed Budget Amendment has been prepared by Staff and this item is for the citizens to give their input into the budget process stating their desired uses of this unbudgeted money. There was a period of questions and inquiries into the proposed uses. 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AMEND GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET WHEREIN $21,074.00 WOULD BE ADDED TO THIS FISCAL YEAR'S BUDGET IN THE CATAGORY OF REVENUE SHARING. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council and asked for their approval. A motion Was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson to approve the above requested budget amendment as presented. AYE: Marlar, THompson, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried S -0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FROM THE OWASSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PRESENT A PROPOSAL REGARD- ING THE CURRENT CITY BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. Mrs. Brenda Lawerence, President of the Chamber addressed the Council on the current increase in Business Licenses over the previous years. She stated the members of the business community feel this increase is excessive and is not uniformly collected. The Councilmembers replied and asked the City Manager to look into the situation and report back to them at the next Council meeting. Mr. Ray stated the staff is currently incorporating a "Certificate of Occupancy" and said he Would present this to Council at the next meeting. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON A REPORT TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING A STAFF PROPOSED "SCOPE OF SERVICES" FOR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED "ANNEXATION STUDY ". THIS WILL REQUIRE A COUNCIL VOTE TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OR TO RETURN IT TO THE STAFF FOR ADDITIONAL WORK. Mr. Ray presented to the Councilmembers a written study outlining the topics that would be addressed in the study and stating upon completion it would give the Council adequate data to assist in their decisions concerning specific annexation requests and set an anne- ation policy that will give solid direction to individuals or groups desiring annexation. He futher stated, if approved, an annexation committee would be established and monthly progess reports would be given with a final report to Council no later than March 1, 1988. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to accept the Report as given and directed the City Manager to establish the committee and proceed. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 11: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES, LOCATED AT 8904 NORTH 121ST EAST COURT ARE DETERIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH, BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND GRASS AND THAT THE STRUCTURE LACKS THE NECESSARY MAINTANCE. (This Item Will Include a Request by the Staff for Council Action in the Form of Abatement) Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the notification process has been followed and after showing pictures to the Councilmembers he recommended abatement. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the above request and ordered abatement of the property. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON REQUEST FROM OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION THAT THE COUNCIL REMOVE MR. MIKE DAY FROM THAT COMMISSION AS PER THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL UNDER "CHAPTER 1, PART 12, SECTION 12 -201" OF THE "CODE OF ORDINANCES/ CITY OF OWASSO." Mr. Ray stated Mr. Day has indicated he would not be able to serve on this Commission due to his work schedule. A letter of resignation was not received so the above method for removal is requested. i FM OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the above request to remove Mr. Mike Day from the Owasso Planning Commission. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF MR. PAT IMBRIANO TO THE OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to appoint Mr. Pat Imbriano to the Planning Commission. AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating this contract will not increase current prices for street lighting but will extend our current agreement for a period of five years. The contract may be terminated by written notice from either party as stated in paragraph five. Mr. Cates said he has reviewed the contract and would recommend the wording in paragraph five be improved to reflect a one year agreement with the right of renewal. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the Mayor to enter into a street lighting agreement with Public Service Company reflecting the recommended change on the advice of legal counsel. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray presented his Written report to Councilmembers. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS. `=2 ;; ITEM 19: VOTE TO ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought 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, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 Meeting Was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Von E. Stockler, Mayor Jan uchanan, City Clerk 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 CITY OF OWASSO REVENUE SHARING FUND PROPOSED BUDGET SUPPLEMENT REVENUES Unbudgeted Fund Balance $86,964 BUDGE`: EXPENDITURES Police Department Reimburse General Fund For Purchase 2 1987 Police Cars $21,520 Light Bars & Sirens $ 1,488 1986 Police Cars Lease Balance $20,689 Fire Department 1986 Ambulance Lease-Balance $26,592 Civil Defense Warning Sirens $16,675 TOTAL $86,964 h I ti;