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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.12.01_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE DECEMBER 1, 1987 On Tuesday, December 1, 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 Wednesday, November 25, 1987. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. with Mayor Stockler presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Stockler. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Von E. Stockler, Mayor Mark Thompson, Vice -Mayor Patricia Marlar, Councilwoman Stacy Lamb, Councilman John P.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 SPECIAL SESSION ON NOVEMBER 17, 1987 AND REGULAR SESSION ON NOVEMBER 17, 1987. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes of the Special Session on November 17, 1987 and the minutes of the Regular Session on November 17, 1987, as written, by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO DECEMBER 1, 1987 ITEM S: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the warrants as Follows: (1) General Fund $3,931.69 (2) General Fund Payroll $47,481.66 (3) Sewer Treatment Plant $314,404.61 and (4) Revenue Sharing Fund $1,400.00. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATED STREET EXTENSION OF NORTH 123RD EAST AVE. NEAR "SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ". Mr. Ray stated the necessary tests have been done to assure the street has been built according to the standards and the maintenance bond has been received by the City Clerk's office. He recommended acceptance of the street extension. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to accept the above mentioned street extension as recommended. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 7: APPEAL TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S ORDER TO REMOVE JUNK OR ABANDONED VEHICLE. CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON THIS APPEAL IS REQUESTED. Mr. Jim Lambert who resides at 19902 East 80th Street North requested of Council to allow him additional time to correct this situation. He stated he intends on re- pairing the vehicle. Mr. Ray stated the Code Enforcement Officer after receiving complaints on this situation proceeded to inform Mr. Lambert of his responsibilities as stated in the City's Code of Ordinances. All procedures were followed correctly. After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to deny Mr. Lambert's appeal and directed the City Manager to continue with the removal process. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE DECEMBER 1, 1987 ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PRESMISES LOCATED AT 606 NORTH CARLSBAD, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ARE DETRIMENTAL 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. (THIS ITEM WILL INCLUDE A REQUEST BY STAFF FOR COUNCIL ACTION IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT) Mr. Ray showed the Council pictures of the property and stated the necessary notices have been sent to the last known property owners. He requested abate- ment of this property. A motion was made by M. Thompson seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the request and ordered abatement of the property. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 410 SOUTH CEDAR, OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, ARE DETRIMENTAL 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 MAINTENCE. (THIS ITEM WILL INCLUDE A REQUEST BY STAFF FOR ACTION IN THE FORM OF ABATEMENT) Mr. Ray asked for this item to be deleted from the agenda. The property has been mowed and cleaned up. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON EXPENSES OF $144.50 INCURED WHEREIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11327 NORTH 94TH EAST AVE. WAS CLEANED ACCORDING TO ABATEMENT ORDER DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1987. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating these expenses were incured in the abatement process on the above mentioned property. Itemize billing will be sent to the property owners. If they are not paid within the stated time frame, then the City will file a lien against the property. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the expenses as requested. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 1, 1987 1. ITEM 11: PRESENTATION, CONSIDERATION AND VOTE OF A SENIOR CITIZEN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE "SENIOR CITIZEN GRANT FUND" ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY. Mr. Ray presented this program to Council requesting the following: (1) $3,000.00 for a fifteen month educational program presented by the Tulsa County Health Support Division; (2) $500.00 for an outreach program to the home -bound elderly that would help meet some of their immediate needs. This program will be called "The Closet ". (3) $3,000.00 for a medical outreach program for the elderly home- bound. Mr. Ray stated the Council on Aging has endorsed this three -item program and he asked Council to approve the above stated requests. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the expendures as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO POLICE VEHICLES THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT AS SET BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE OKLAHOMA BOARD OF AFFAIRS. Mr. Ray asked for approval of this purchase through the state bidding process. This is a 1987/1988 Budget item. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the purchase of two police cars. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray presented his written report to Council. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE DECEMBER 1, 1987 ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Cates gave an update report on the status of the telephone exchange request be- fore the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. A citizen addressed Council stating he felt the American flag at City Hall should be replaced because it is worn. ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 17: 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 J. Phillips, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. f, - " /' , -- -. /,I Von E. Stockler, Mayor r i Ja Buchanan, Clerk