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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.06.17_City Council Minutes70 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE ONE On Tuesday, June 17, 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 Friday, June 13, 1986. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Wood presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Wood. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT: Kenneth M. Wood, Mayor Robert M. Peel, Vice-Mayor Von E. Stockler, Councilman Boyd M. Spencer, Councilman Allen C. Sumpter, Councilman Dan D. Galloway, City Manager J. Douglas Mann, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1986. Motion was made by Mr. Robert M. Peel, seconded by Mr. Allen Sumpter, to approve the minutes of June 3, 1986, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Stockler, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF WARRANT PAYMENTS. A motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Allen Sumpter, to approve the Warrant Payments as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Sumpter, Peel, Stockler, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 71 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE TWO ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON ORDINANCE N0. 352. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SIGN ORDINANCE N0. 309. A motion was made by Mr. Robert Peel, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, to approve the ordinance as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Stockler, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON ORDINANCE N0. 353. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-104 PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND THE DUTIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. A motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, to approve the ordinance as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Peel, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Allen Sumpter, to table this item until research by the City Clerk can be made to determine if the past minutes reflect that Mrs. Frances Kifer was sworn in as Deputy City Clerk. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Sumpter, Peel, Stockler, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY COURT. CLERK. With discussion and upon the advice of legal counsel, this item was tabled until the next council agenda. 72 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE THREE ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE. Mayor Wood asked that this item also be tabled until the next council meeting so that interviews may be made by council members to present to fellow council members of possible candidates. ITEM 11: MONTHLY STATUS REPORT FROM LOHREY & JAY, INC. Mr. Steve Jay stated that from the time he last gave his report and recommendations were made, the city accounting has been brought current with the expection of reconciliation of the account payable of the general ledger. Records and books will be current by June 30, 1986 if all things continue as planned. ITEM 12: "STATE OF THE CITY" FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET REPORT. Mr. Galloway gave copies of each departments ledger sheets to the council members. A ledger sheet for each account of the city was included. Mr. Galloway discussed each fund that the city has functioned within this year. The general ledger includes each of these funds. As of May, 1986 each of these funds are in balance. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, that within sixty days a certified budget report be presented to council .and published in the Owasso Reporter, and that a certified copy be published every sixty days thereafter. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler NAY: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Wood MOTION: Failed Mrs. Pat Marlar, a citizen spoke, suggesting a quarterly report be available for interested citizens and that it be a hand-out along with council agendas. Mayor Wood directed the City Clerk that at the second meeting of each month a financial recap of the revenues and disbursements be included in the agenda packets and available for public handout. Mayor Wood asked council members to consider a special meeting for budget purposes for June 27, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wood directed the City Clerk to publish a special meeting agenda with two items only, that being the City budget and O.P.W.A. budget for review purposes with Superintendents and Department Heads. 73 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE FOUR ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON ROOF REPAIRS TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CITY HALL. Mr. Galloway stated there are leaks in both of the above mentioned buildings. He submitted to council two estimates of repairs. Sequoyah Roofing's estimate was $2,490.00. Fuller Roofing's estimate was $2,445.00. A motion was made by Mr. Robert Peel, seconded by Mr. Allen Sumpter, to accept the low estimate from Fuller Roofing and have the repair work done. AYE: Messrs.Peel, Sumpter, Stockler, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM l~C: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON PARTICIPATION WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON THE 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS. Ms. Buchanan stated that this is an annual participation and this expense is a budget item of approximately $1,400. A motion was made by Mr. Robert Peel, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, to participate with the Commerce on the fireworks. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Stockler, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A POLICE DEPT. EMERGENCY GENERATOR. Mr. Galloway stated the need for an emergency generator. There is sufficient money in the Deca Grant if it is encumbered before the end of June, 1986. The Grant expires at that point in time. Mr. Galloway submitted to the council a list of quotes that his office re~~~^-":d from suppliers. Mr. Galloway recommended the ^- e the Dayton Generator from W.W. Granger for ;tinned if this had been declared an emergency. f an emergency has not been declared, it would ~~~ the City to go out on sealed bids. a motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded _~~ reel, to declare the purchase of a generator for ~~~e Police Dept. an emergency. 74 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE FIVE AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Peel, Sumpter, Stockler, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried A motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, to purchase the 8 KW Dayton Generator from the W.W. Granger which would include the necessary connect and weatherizing cover. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Peel, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried Mayor Wood directed the City Manager to have all Dept. Heads follow procedures on purchases and bids by going through the City Clerk's office and send out for sealed bids. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION AND VOTE UPON APPROVAL OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE PROVIDERS. Mr. Galloway gave a presentation on the medical care providers that are being offered to the city employees for the coming fiscal year. After discussion, Mayor directed the City Manager to have the Medical Care Providers representative present to the employees the benefits of their programs. After which, each employees shall sign a sheet indicating their individual preference. This item will be considered again at a later date for council's approval. ITEM 17: DISCUSSION ON CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT IN RESIDENTAL AREAS FROM 35 MPH TO 25 MPH. Mrs. Jean Webb, a citizen,presented her request to the council asking that they consider reducing the speed limit in the City. After discussion, Mayor Wood asked. the City Manager to enter into an evaluation with the appropriate departments to decide whether the City should have specific speed limits in assigned areas or more feasible to adopt a reduced speed city wide. This study should be presented to the council within thirty days. 75 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE SIX ITEM 18: DISCUSSION ON THE CONTRACT FOR 1986/1987 WITH THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP). ITEM 19: DISCUSSION ON THE CONTRACT FOR 1986/1987 WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (IAOFF). Mr. Galloway presented to the council a summary of the contracts, stating that he would be happy to answer any questions. Mayor Wood stated he would like to table these items until council has a chance to read these more in detail. Under legal counsel advise, Mayor Wood called for a special executive meeting for June 24, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss these contracts. ITEM 20: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 21: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. (a) Mr. riann stated that the law suit against the City by Ms. Patricia Boyer has been assigned to his law firm by OML and Mr. Comstock within the firm will handle the case. (.b) Mr. Mann stated that he has been in contact with the City Prosecutor, as requested by Council, in regard to delinquent sales tax. He stated that it is the duty of the. City Manager to direct the City Prosecutor when this problem arises and needs attention. Mr. Mann stated this is not an easy task but once a system is in place, it should run smoothly. ITEM 22: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 23: NEW BUSINESS (a) Representative Larry Schroeder from District 75 stated .that one of his interest has been in the Owasso Police Dept. and helping them get the grant to remodel the building. Mr. Schroeder stated that the Owasso Police Dept.has been picked to be the pliot program for the State of Oklahoma on a new breathalizer system. Mr. Schroeder presented Chief Baker with an award commending the Chief from the House of Representatives. It states Chief Baku has developed a police dept to set standards for the entire state of Oklahoma. 76 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1986 PAGE SEVEN (b) Mr. Wayne Vincent stated that when a special meeting is called and then cancelled, the City should be so kind as to inform the public of such cancellation. Playor Wood directed the City Clerk from now on to post all meetings, agendas and cancellations, if any, on the door of the building in which the meeting is to be held. (,c) Councilman Peel stated that he had some special interests of his that he would like to state in a public meeting so the public would be aware of future plans. He also stated he was aware that each councilman had interest that were special to them. He then itemized a number of projects that he is working with Mr. Galloway on. The major item is looking into the possibility of passing a 4G sales tax to be used to widen 86th Street North to four lanes. Mayor Wood commented that all the projects are worthwhile and he indicated that he would work with Mr. Peel on this project. Mayor Wood stated he would report back to the council within sixty days with a report after discussing. the matter with the City Manager, the City Planner and the Street Dept. ITEM 24: ADJOURNMENT. A motion was made by Mr. Boyd Spencer, seconded by Mr. Von Stockler, to adjourn. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Peel, Sumpter, Wood. NAY: None MOTION: Carried Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ~il~~-s Kenneth M. Wood, Mayor .~~,~~,~ ne Buchanan, City Clerk