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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.12.16_City Council Minutes0?aASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE ONE DECEMBER 16, 1986 On Tuesday, December 16, 1986 the Owasso City Council met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:90 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 1986. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. T:1e meeting was called to order at 7:~J0 p.m. with Mayor Wood presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Wood. TTEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Kenneth M. Wood, Mayor Robert M. Peel, Vice-Mayor Boyd M. Spencer, Councilman Allen C. Sumpter, Councilman Dan D. Galloway, City Manager Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: Von E. Stockler, Councilman J. Douglas Mann, City Attorney (.excused from attendance) ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 1986. A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by A. Sumpter, to approve the minutes of December 2, 1986 by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Sumpter, Peel, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 5: CONSTDERA'TTON TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE WARRANTS. After discussion, a motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by B. Spencer, to approve .he ~:iarrants as submitted.. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Spencer, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION TO VOTE UPON REJECTION OF BID FROM HYPRESS AIR SYSTEMS ON AIR COMPRESSOR FOR DIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE FROM 0 K FIRE PROTECTION. D. Galloway reviewed this item with Council stating that the low dollar bid was from Hypress Air Systems but their bid did not ~, OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO DECEMBER 16, 1986 met all the specifications, namely the bid specified an oil-free compressor and Hypress bid on an oiled compressor. The lowest bid meeting all specifications was 0 K Fire Protection. D. Galloway recommended to Council they reject Hypress and approve the purchase from 0 K Fire Protection. After discussion, a motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by A. Sumpter, to reject the bid from Hypress and approve the bid from 0 K Fire Protection as recommended. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE INDEMNITY AGREE- ~1ENT WITH THE CTTY OF TULSA ON THE CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIRENS. D. Galloway stated that the City of Tulsa has asked the Council to approve the indemnity agreement that will hold the City of Tulsa harmless during the time the warning sirens are being removed from their poles. These are the sirens that have been given to the Owasso Civil Defense.at no cost. D. Galloway recommended to Council to approve the agreement. rc A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by R. Peel, to approve the agreement as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Peel, Sumpter, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND VOTE UPON THE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COLLTNSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. D. Galloway stated this is a standard agreement between fire depart- ments and Chief Allen has reviewed the form and is comfortable with it. He recommended Council's approval. A motion was made by B. Spencer, seconded by A. Sumpter, to approve the agreement as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Sumpter, Peel, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION TO VOTE TO ACCEPT THE LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MR. J. DOUGLAS MANN AS CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE UPON THE FIRING OF A NEW CITY ATTORNEY. D. Galloway stated he received a letter of resignation from Mr. Mann stating he is aware of the city's financial situation and since his OWASSO CITY COliNCIL PACE THREE DECEMBER 16, 1.986 firm chooses not to f_LUiction under a retainer type contract in regards to salary, he feels it is best if he resigns his position as City Attorney. He stated rye will serve the City until the position is filled. After discussion, a motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by A. Sumpter, to acc~°pt Mr. Mann's letter of resignation as City Attorney. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Mayor Wood stated that l:~r. Mann will stay involved in the lit- igations that are pending at the present time and will be called for legal advice only with Council's authorization. Mr. Galloway stated that an ad has been placed in the Tulsa Legal News for applicants. He has received inquiries from approximately six interested people. He will present this information to Council within the next week to ten days. He feels a selection can be made in the near future. ITEM 10: PRESENTATION OF THE 1985/1986 AUDIT. ~Ir. Steve J.~.y ;resented the annual audit. He stated Council had received copies and he was available to answer any questions that Council members may have. After lengzty general discussion,, the City Manager was directed by Council to work with the new City Treasurer and Mr. Jay's office, if necessary, to prepare a plan of action to correct the city books in eliminating the "due to's and due from's. Ti~is plan of action should Be Brought before the C©unci,l ~,t the January 20th meeting. It was also stated that no further t~a,nsfers from one fund t~ another fund should be done without Council appxc~va,l. ITEM 11 ; CONSIDERATI~QN TO APPROVE AND VC?TE UPON A REQUEST I?QR 1~N EXECUTI`V'E SESSION (a~ CITX` NI!~NANGER~S Ol'FICE - PERSONNEL REDUCTI~QN, (b ~ CI'T`Y` CLERK', S OFIr 3•CE E A motion was made By Tt, Peel., seconded by ~~ Sum~tex, tc~ approve the request for an Executive Session by D, Galloway and 'Mayor W®od. AXE: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 16, 1986 Meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:37 p.m. Mayor Wood stated there will be no action taken on Item 11. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. D. Galloway stated that the attorney for the F.O.P. had contacted Mr. Mann concerning the contract. It will be presented to Council at a future meeting. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 14: UNFTNISHED BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 15: NEja BUSYNESS. Mayor Wood stated that Public Service Company has asked the Council to approve a Resolution concerning the liability of the City's Christmas lights hanging on their poles. The Resolution was received in the City Manger's office this afternoon. After discussion by Council, Mayor Wood stated that there would be no vote taken on this item at this time, but that Council would act on this in a timely manner prior to next year's decorating season. Jim Beale with Beale Company, Builders addressed Council stating the local builders are concerned about personnel reduction in the Building Inspector's office. He stated he would like to have some input into the decision from a builders's point of view. Mayor Wood requested Mr. Beale to direct this concern to the City Manager's office since he is the administrator of the city management. He suggested that Mr. Beale and the builders set up a meeting with the City Manager. ITEM 16: VOTE TO ADJOURN. With there being no further business to bring before the Council, Mayor Wood asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by R. Peel, seconded by A. Sumpter, to adjourn. AYE: Messrs. Peel, Sumpter, Spencer, Wood NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Kennet -M. Woo yor J Buchanan, City Clerk