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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987.12.15_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE DECEMBER 15, 1987 On Tuesday, December 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, December 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 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 DECEMBER 1, 1987. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by S. Lamb, to approve the minutes of December 1, 1987, as written, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO DECEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the warrants as Follows: (1) General Fund, expect the annual due in the amount of $556.00 to the National League of Cities, $18,538.74 (2) General Fund Payroll $48,511.47 (3) Debt Service Fund $3,787.50 and (4) Revenue Sharing Fund $190.90. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Lamb, Thompson, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY'S CHIEF NEGOTIATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REOPENING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS U AFF) AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) ON FISCAL 1987/1988 CONTRACTS. Mr. Ray stated the 1987/1988 contracts with both unions have reopener clauses that require, if requested, a continuation of negotiations for compensation only. Noti- fications have been received per the contracts. He asked for Council appointment as negotiator since he considers this part of the duties of a City Manager. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to appoint the City Manager as chief negotiator for the City on union contracts and for this appoint- ment to stand as a policy statement from Council in future negotiations. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Lamb, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A RENTAL AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WESTERN BUSINESS PRODUCTS FOR THE RENTAL OF A PLAIN PAPER COPIER. Mr. Ray gave Council members a brief review of the needs of the City Staff in refer- ence to this request to update the copy machine. He asked for approval to rent rather than purchase stating it is more advantageous for a number of reasons in- cluding having the ability to replace as models become available with newer features OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE DECEMBER 15, 1987 After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to ap- prove the recommendation to rent, as requested. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO DETERMINE AS TO WHETHER THE PRESMISES LOCATED AT 102 WEST 4TH AVE., 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 P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the request and ordered abatement of the property. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Phillips, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERTION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5S6.00 TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES. THIS IS FROM MARCH 1, 1988 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1989. Mayor Stockler had called this item forward for discussion prior to the Item S. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to disapprove the renewal of these membership dues. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Thompson, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 15, 1987 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED OWASSO MAJOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN. Mr. Richard Hall, the City Planner, reviewed this item with Council. He stated INCOG has started a project to prepare a new composite major street and highway plan to accurately show the transportation plans of all area communities. With this INCOG has requested Owasso to examine 116th Street North between Memorial Drive and Gar- nett to determine if that segment should remain 100 feet wide, four lane, secondary arterial or it it should be changed to a 120 feet wide, six -lane, primary arterial street. Mr. Hall recommended 116th Street North be upgraded to a primary arterial from Memorial Drive to Garnett. After discussion, a motion was made by S. Lamb, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the amended Major Street and Highway Plan as requested. AYE: Lamb, Thompson, Phillips, Marlar, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 Council requested the City Manager to contact the Department of Transportation in regards to assisting the City in cost at the time of expansion and to also be in contact with the City of Collinsville so as to work together and move in the same direction on expansion and growth in that area. ITEM 11: REPORT FROM THE MAYOR CONCERNING A PROPOSED NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA MAYOR CONFERENCE. CONSIDERATON AND VOTE TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE MAYOR THAT THE CITY OF OWASSO CO -HOST THE CONFERENCE WITH INCOG AND OTHER SUB -STATE PLANNING DISTRICTS. Mayor Stockler presented the proposed plans to fellow Councilmembers stating the Lt. Governor and the Director of State Commerce, Mr. Don Paulson, have indicated their willingness to attend. This is tenatively scheduled for February 18, 1988. Invitation would be sent to about 100 Mayors and their key economic development staff. He asked for Council approve for this conference. Mr. Ray stated there would be no expense to the City since INCOG and other co -hosts have offered to fund this conference. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve this request of the Mayor's. AYE: Phillips, Thompson, Marlar, Lamb, Stockler NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5 -0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Ray presented his written report to Council. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. DECEMBER 1S, 1987 Councilman Phillips inquired of the City Manager the time frame anticipated in the four laning of 86th Street North. Mr. Ray gave a run down of scheduled meetings and his proposed timing of this project. ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 16: 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:SS p.m. Von E. Stockler, Mayor �I�G�GLf�iC�tii✓ Ja Buchanan, Clerk