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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.02.04_City Council Minutes10 On Tuesday, February 4, 1986, 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 City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 1986. ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Spencer presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Mayor James Smalley, Vice-Mayor Robert Peel, Councilman Von Stockler, Councilman Kenneth Wood, Councilman Dan Galloway, City Manager Ron Cates, City Attorney Connie Cunningham, Acting City Clerk NEW BUSINESS: SWEARING IN OF ACTING CITY CLERK. Motion was made by Kenneth Wood, seconded by Von Stockler, to accept Connie Denny Cunningham to be appointed as Acting City Clerk, for the City of Owasso. AYE: Messrs. Wood, Stockler, Smalley, Peel, Spencer NAY: None Motion carried. The oath was administered to Connie Cunningham by Attorney Ron Cates. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1986. Kenneth Wood requested clarification on Item 11, New Business (Page 3, last paragraph), "He also stated that the City is $20,000 from this month than it was a year ago." Mayor Spencer explained the statement by indicating the Sales Tax was $20,000 more in December, 1985 than December, 1984. Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve the minutes of January 21, 1986, as clarified, by reference made a part hereto. _, AYE: Messrs. Peel, Smalley, Stockler, Spencer, Wood NAY: None Motion carried. 11 ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF WARRANT PAYMENTS. After discussion, motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve Warrant Payments, as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Smalley, Stockler, Spencer, Wood NAY: None Motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT ON 122ND E. AVE. TO BE CHANGED FROM 35 MPH BACK TO 25 MPH. NANCY WRATTEN . The following members of the Owasso Community voiced their objections to the 35 mph speed limit on 122nd E. Ave.: Nancy Wratten, who also submitted a Petition objecting to the same with 230 signatures; Nancy Scales, N. 122nd E. Ave.; Wayne Vincent, 7807 N. 122nd; David Retherford, 8208 N. 122nd; Paul Pickle, 7705 N. 122nd; Donna Waters, 83rd St. N.; Viera Simpson, 79th Ct. N. and 122nd and Rep. Larry Schroeder. Dan Galloway informed the Council of the research being done on 122nd E. Ave. He also announced that on Feb. 5, the City will be installing stop signs and will be putting painted cross walks on the two streets that lead to Mill's School. Mr. Galloway will have research and information compiled for the next Council meeting. No action was taken at this time. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. DAN GALLOWAY. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve the Amendment to Contract, as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Smalley, Stockler, Spencer, Wood NAY: None Motion carried. 12 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ~~86-02 PROPOSING AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, IN ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2-3 THEREOF, RELATING TO COUNCILMEN COMPENSATION, AND CALLING FOR AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, THE QUESTION OF AMENDING SAID SECTION IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ARTICLE OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, SETTING BALLOT REQUIREMENTS, PUBLICATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES, ELECTION DATE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. After discussion, motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Kenneth Wood, to approve the adoption of Resolution 186-02 proposing amendment to the Charter of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, in Article 2, Section 2-3 and calling for an election in the City. AYE: Messrs: Peel, Wood, Spencer, Stockler, Smalley NAY: None Motion carried ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO RESOLUTION N0. 86-02. Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Stockler, to approve the emergency clause to Resolution X186-02. AYE: Messrs: Peel, Stockler, Smalley, Spencer, Wood. NAY: None Motion carried ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF LOW BID FOR FM RADIO SERVICE MONITOR FOR OWASSO CIVIL DEFENSE. DAN GALLOWAY. After discussion, motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Robert Peel, to approve the low bid from Horizon Communication Sales for FM Radio Service Monitor. AYE: Messrs: Stockler, Peel, Smalley NAY: Messrs: Spencer, Wood Motion carried ,~ 13 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIREN. REPORT ON THE NEED FOR THE SIREN BY MR. SHICK. Mr. Galloway reported, from the written report submitted by Mr. Tom Shick, that at least 4 or 5 suppliers had been located. Also stated Mr. Shick had submitted a report of need and designated the area in 1/4 section of land, north of the high school and a part of Lakeridge, along Hwy. 129 is outisde of the rate of distance of the present siren. Request was made by Robert Peel to set-aside this consideration until the next Council meeting, February 18, 1986. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR A METAL-SIDING POLE BARN FOR STORAGE OF STREET MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. DAN GALLOWAY. Motion was made by Kenneth Wood, seconded by Von Stockler, to drop the consideration for a pole barn and reserve those funds in their entirety for asphalt. AYE: Messrs: Wood, Stockler, Peel, Smalley, Spencer. NAY: None Motion carried ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT FOR MR. CHARLES CRAMER FOR ONE YEAR. DAN GALLOWAY Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockler, to waive the mandatory retirement for Mr. Charles Cramer for one year. AYE: Messrs: Peel, Stockler, Smalley, Spencer, Wood NAY: None Motion carried ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SURPLUS, VALUED IN EXCESS OF S500.00 Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockler, to authorize City Manager to sell surplus equipment and to advertise 14 for bids for surplus, valued in excess of $500.00. AYE: Messrs: Peel, Stockler, Smalley, Spencer, Wood NAY: None Motion carried ITEM 15: GENERAL DISCUSSION OF BUDGET OUTLOOK FOR REST OF 1985-86 BUDGET YEAR AND 1986-87 BUDGET YEAR. Mayor Spencer voiced his concern about the possiblity of Revenue Sharing cut-backs. Recommended to all Council members to arrange individual appointments with City Manager to discuss the budget. Mr. Stockler indicated the need to "tighten the belt". Kenneth Wood agreed with the possibility of reductions for 1986- 87. Recommended for 1986, that emphasis be placed on the Street Department, so that necessary repairs can be made. James Smalley stated the streets need to take priority. Kenneth Wood recommended any carry-over, due to increased revenues, be ear-marked for funding for Wastewater Treatment Facility in order to eliminate or keep a bond issue as little as possible to finance the new treatment facilities. Mr. Galloway indicated he had informed all Department Heads to begin studying ways to provide the most efficient, cost-productive manner to run each department. Mayor Spencer requested that the remainder of Revenue Sharing be frozen. Further purchases, being paid through Revenue Sharing, would be brought before the Council by the City Manager for approval. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 4350 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 6-COURT, CHAPTER 1-MUNICIPAL COURT, AMENDING SECTION 6-128(B), REPEALING SAID SUBSECTION, IN PART, AMENDATORY. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by James Smalley, to adopt Ordinance 4350. AYE: Spencer, Smalley, Peel, Stockler, Wood NAY: None Motion carried 15 ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. Mr. Galloway informed the Council of the donation of recording equipment to the Police Department by Chief Trucking Co. on North Harvard.Equipment valued at approximately $26,000. Mr. Galloway indicated the 3 new police cars parked in the parking lot that were purchased with a Lease-Purchase Agreement. Mr. Galloway also informed the Council members he had a detailed, breakdown of expenses for remodeling in the basement of City Hall for the Fire Department. ITEM 19: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Cates informed the Council that the Appellate Brief was filed Friday, on behalf of the City of Owasso in the case of Hynum vs. City of Owasso, with the Supreme Court, State of Oklahoma. Mr. Galloway also has a copy that is available to all Council members. ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS. Mayor Spencer reported approval of Sludge Management Permit. ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL MATTERS-CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, CITY CLERK AND COURT CLERK. Motion was made by Kenneth Wood, seconded by Von Stockler, to adjourn to Executive Session. AYE: Messrs: Wood, Stockler, Smalley, Peel, Spencer NAY: None Motion carried. Meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m, and reconvened at 10:15. Motion was made by Kenneth Wood, seconded by Stockler, to abolish the separate positions of City Clerk and Court Clerk and consolidate the two offices to be manned by one person for both functions, effective March 1, 1986. AYE: Messrs: Wood, Stockler, Peel, Smalley, Spencer Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Messrs: Peel, Stockler, Smalley, Wood Spencer Meeting adjourned 10:20 p.m. ' C~ ~ Boy M. Spe cer, Mayor Connie Cunnineham_ Acting City Clerk