HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.09.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda filed in the office of the
City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 pm on Friday, August 29, 2014.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jeri Moberly called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Pastor Ted Johnson of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
3. Flag Salute
Councilor Kelley led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call
Present Absent
Mayor -Jeri Moberly None
Vice -Mayor - Lyndeli Dunn
Councilor - Doug Bonebrake
Councilor - Bill Bush
Councilor -Chris Kelley
A quorum was declared present.
Staff:
City Manager - Warren Lehr
City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Presentation proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Moberly read a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month in the City of Owasso.
6. Presentation of the Character Trait of Diligence
Gary Akin, Owasso Chamber of Commerce, presented the character trait of Diligence
for the month of September.
7. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for approval of the Consent
Agenda. All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. Any Councilor may, however, remove an item from the
Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.
A. Approval of the August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Claims
C. Reject bids for Fire Station No. 2 roof and authorize the rebidding of project
D. Accept the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Fresh Paint donation, and approve a
budget amendment increasing the estimated revenues and increasing the
appropriation for expenditures in the Hotel Tax Fund by $150
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Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to approve the Consent Agenda with
claims totaling $212,367.34. Also, included for review were the self- insurance claims
report and the payroll report for 8/23/14.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
8. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent
Agenda
None
9. Consideration and appropriate action relating Ordinance No. 1036 amending Part
Fifteen, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, Chapter One, General Provisions, Section 15 -103, and
Chapter Seven, Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally, Sections 15 -704 and 15 -718 of
the Code of Ordinances relating to parking trailers on city streets.
Bronce Stephenson presented the item, recommending Council approval of Ordinance
No. 1036.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to approve Ordinance
No. 1036, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: Bush
Motion carried: 4 -1
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for
the purpose of discussing an economic development proposal to entice a business to
locate in the Owasso area; such request pursuant to Title 25 O.S. § 307(C)(10)
Mayor Moberly presented the item, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to
enter into executive session.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
At 7:05pm, the Council, along with Warren Lehr, Julie Lombardi, and Chelsea Levo,
entered into executive session. At 7:40pm, the Council returned to open session.
11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an economic development incentive
agreement
Mayor Moberly presented the item, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate an economic development incentive
agreement.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
12. Report from City Manager
Warren Lehr introduced Earl Farris, who provided the monthly Public Works project status
report. Mr. Lehr recognized Dale McCallie and Andrew Neyman of the IT Department for
their diligence in negotiating with AT &T, resulting in a credit to the City for approximately
$12,000. He reminded of upcoming events, to include the Gathering on Main to be held
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Thursday, September 4th; the City's 18th Annual Block Parties to occur on Saturday,
September 6th; and the Annual Character Luncheon to be held on Monday, September
22nd.
13. Report from City Attorney
None
14. Report from City Councilors
Mr. Bonebrake expressed appreciation for the work of the Transportation Master Plan
committee and other governmental entities. Mr. Dunn expressed appreciation to the
employees for their litter clean -up efforts before the holiday weekend.
15. New Business
None
16. Adjournment
Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
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I n r Jer M berly, Mayor
uliann M. Stevens, Minute Clerk