HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.11.11_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, OPWA, AND OPGA
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in joint regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Council Chambers at Old Central,
109 N Birch Street, per the Notice of Public Meetings filed in the City Clerk's office on December
15, 2013 and the Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 pm on Friday, November
7, 2014.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jeri Moberly called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
PRESENT ABSENT
Jeri Moberly, Mayor /Chairman Bill Bush, Councilor /Trustee
Lyndell Dunn Vice- Mayor /Vice Chairman
Doug Bonebrake, Councilor /Trustee
Chris Kelley, Councilor /Trustee
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION RELATING TO REGULAR, RECURRING, OR CONSENT ITEMS
(expected to be brief and may not require discussion)
A. American Electric Power (AEP) Franchise
B. Golf mowing equipment purchase
C. Budget amendment - Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan grant
D. Budget amendment - Fire Department grant
E. Infrastructure acceptance - Hideaway Pizza
Sherry Bishop presented each item and discussion was held. It was further explained that items
C, D, and E would be included on the consent agenda for the November 18, 2014 City Council
agenda; Item B would be placed on the November 18, 2014 OPGA agenda; and that Item A
would be included on the December worksession for additional discussion.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
A. Final plat - Hickory Creek II
B. Final plat - Caudle Center III
C. Rezoning - Garrett Creek Commercial
D. Final plat - Garrett Creek Commercial
E. Annexation and rezoning - 9721 N Garnett
F. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2014 -15 Project update
G. Proposed Complete Street Policy
Bronce Stephenson presented each item and discussion was held. It was explained items A, B,
C, D, E, and F would be placed on the November 18, 2014 Council Agenda for consideration
and action.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (OMRF) - PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN FEDERAL AND STATE LAW
Michele Dempster presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained that an
Ordinance would be placed on the November 18, 2014 City Council Agenda for consideration
and action.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO A SPORTS USER GROUP AGREEMENT - SOFTBALL
Larry Langford presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained that a
proposed agreement would be placed on the November 18, 2014 City Council Agenda for
consideration and action.
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ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO the CITY OF OWASSO CHARTER AND POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS
Sherry Bishop presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained that this item
will be placed on the December worksession for additional discussion.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
• Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Committee Recommendation
• '/2 Penny Sales Tax Proposition
Monthly Sales Tax Report
• City Manager Report
Warren Lehr reviewed the Capital Improvement Committee recommendation to amend the list
of projects eligible to receive funding from the CIP Fund, further explaining that the required
public hearing will be held during the November 18, 2014 City Council meeting; provided an
update on community discussions related to the proposal to seek voter approval to increase the
sales tax rate by % percent and restrict the use of the funds for Police, Fire, and Streets.
Linda Jones presented the monthly sales tax report and discussion was held.
Under the City Manager Report, Mr. Lehr commented on recent city events held in appreciation
of Veterans; the Vision 2025 process for disbursing excess funds is progressing; and discussions
with the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority regarding jail fees are continuing.
ITEM 8: CITY COUNCIL/TRUSTEE COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES
Councilors shared their appreciation to the city staff and Owasso businesses for their support in
the week long Veterans Appreciation events.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Bonebrake moved, seconded by Councilor Kelley to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
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