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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.10.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE OCTOBER 6, 1987 On Tuesday, October 6, 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, October 2, 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 Rodney Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: John Phillips, Councilman ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1987. A motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes of September 15, 1987 as written by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Lamb, Marlar, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO October 6, 1987 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the warrants as Follows: (1) General Fund $22,784.71 (2) Revenue Sharing $1,633.50 (3) General Fund Payroll $99,535.75 and (4) Sewage Treatment Plant $123,257.88. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 87 -09. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF OWASSO TO PARTICIPATE IN A "REGIONAL TRUST AUTHORITY" FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE, AND SELECTING A SPECIFIC VOTING STRUCTURE FOR THAT AUTHORITY AS THE CITY'S RECOMMENDATION. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating this Resolution is simply expressing the intent of the City and is not binding nor does it contracturally obligate the for any financing. He recommended approval of this Resolution which would notify the Planning Board of our interest in helping to negotiate the final trust indenture and further recommended the Council state the trust be governed by a "one government - one vote" basis. Mrs. Marilyn Hinkle, Chairman of the Regional Solid Waste Planning Board, was present to answer questions of the Council. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 87 -09 as prepared indicating a "one government -one vote" governing structure. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON RESOLUTION NO. 87 -10. A RESOLUTION REQUESTED BY A CITIZEN GROUP ASKING THE OWASSO CITY COUNCIL TO BE RECORDED AS OPPOSED TO ANY FURTHER STUDY OF A PROPOSED LANDFILL SITE LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 96TH STREET NORTH AND SHERIDAN AVENUE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council and introducted Mr. Jim Grayson to the Council. Mr. Grayson gave the Councilmembers some of the reasons as to why a large group of area residents and citizens are opposing the proposed landfill site. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE OCTOBER 6, 1987 t After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve �_. Resolution No. 87 -10 as presented but deleting the second "Whereas" paragraph. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AS ALTERNATE MEMBER OF INCOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr. Ray stated he has always felt the INCOG Board Members should be elected officials and his resignation will allow this to take place. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to accept the letter of resignation from Mr. Ray as the alternate board member of INCOG. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON RESOLUTION NO. 87 -11. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. PATRICIA MARLAR TO THE INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (INCOG) AS ALTERNATE MEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR. RODNEY RAY. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve Resolution No. 87 -11. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE LONG -RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE OF MRS. PATRICIA MARLAR AS CHAIRMAN AND MR. JOHN JOHN PHILLIPS AS A MEMBER. Mayor Stockler presented names to his fellow Councilmembers and asked for their approval of his appointments to the Long -Range Capital Improvement Committee. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the above mentioned appointments. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR OCTOBER 6, 1987 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE ANNEXATION STUDY COMMITTEE OF MR. STACY LAMB AND MRS. PATRICIA MARLAR. As above, the Mayor presented his choice of appointments to his fellow Councilmembers and asked for approval. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the above mentioned appointments. AYE: Thompson, Stockler, Lamb, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PETITION THE OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION TO GRANT THE CITY OF OWASSO "INTERVENOR STATUS" IN HEARINGS CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE TO DETERMINE THE "RULES AND REGULATIONS" TO BE PROMULGATED GOVERNING APPLICATIONS FOR "EXTENDED SERVICE AREA" COVERAGE BY TELEPHONE COMPANIES. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council relaying the importance of having our position being presented to the Corporation Comission in this form. After discussion and comments by Councilmembers, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to authorize the City Attorney to petition the Corporation Commission on the City's behalf. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MERCHANTS & PROFESSIONALS COLLECTION SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSIGN - UNCOLLECTED AMBULANCE DEBTS OWED TO THE CITY. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating several for collection have been explored that range from using the City Attorney to using City staff. The most effective method appears to be the use of a professional agency. Five agencies have been reviewed. He recommended Council approve the above mentioned request contingent upon the Company presenting a Certificate of Insurance for errors and omissions as requested by the City Attorney after reviewing the contract. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE OCTOBER 6, 1987 After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Merchants & Professional Collection Service subject to vertification of errors and omission insurance. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 14: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 12004 EAST 88TH PLACE NORTH, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA 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 MAINTENANCE. Mr. Ray stated the notification process has been followed and after showing pictures of the property to Councilmembers he requested action in the form of abatement. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the above request and ordered abatement of the property. AYE: Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 ITEM 15: ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING PERMITS: (A) PERMIT NO. SL -87 -131 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 6,295 LINEAR FEET OF EIGHT (8) INCH SANITARY SEWER AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE THE ELM CREEK ESTATES, BLOCKS 42 -46. (B) PERMIT NO. SL -87 -145 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 376 LINEAR FEET OF EIGHT (8) INCH GRAVITY SEWER LINE AND APPURTENANCES, AND (C) PERMIT NO. WL -87 -110 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,043 LINEAR FEET OF EIGHT (8) INCH WATERLINE EXTENSION TO SERVE THE LAKERIDGE SCHOOL (SMITH ELEMENTARY) Mr. Ray stated the Oklahoma State Department of Health regires all permits be noted in the City Council minutes so they will be made a matter of perman- ent record. ITEM 16: READING OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1 -7 AS "SAFE WATER AWARENESS WEEK ". Mayor Stockler read the above proclamation. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX OCTOBER 6, 1987 JTEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray presented his written report to Councilmembers. ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 19: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 21: 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 M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4 -0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:SO p.m. Von E. Stockler, Mayor Jane KZhanan, City Clerk