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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.01.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 On Tuesday, January 7, 1992 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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 1992. ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. with Mayor Phillips presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was held during the Owasso Public Works Authority meeting preceding this meeting. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: John Phillips, Mayor Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman Bob Randolph, Councilman Jason Gittelman, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: None A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 17 1992 REGULAR_M_EETING AND THE JANUARY 2 1992 SPECIAL MEETING. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 ~~~ ~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $32,840.42 (2) Ambulance Service $375.00 (3) City Garage 5,791.15 (4) Community Center $100.00 (5) E-911 $1,659.36 (6) Revenue Bond Project Fund $218,047.71 (7) Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance Fund $2,614.00 (8) General Fund Payroll $73,740.66 and $83,999.64 (9) Garage Payroll $2,846.94 and $2,868.03. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO A CHANGE IN THE POLICIES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY SIGN LOCATED AT RAYOLA PARK BY ALLOWING THE USE OF A FIRM NAME ONCE A MONTH TO PUBLICIZE THE OEDA "BUSINESS OF THE MONTH". Ms. Krantz stated part of the OEDA's long range plan is to promote Owasso businesses. A program has been designed to highlight successful businesses. Beginning this month, a "Business of the Month" will be selected. She continued by stating an ideal place to promote this selection would be the sign at Rayola Park. She requested Council to modify the current rules to allow this message to be placed on the sign for a period of two days during the month of recognition. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the change in policies to allow the community sign at Rayola Park to be used for two days each month to promote the "Business of the Month". AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 17: MAYORS PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING VINES PROPERTIES AS OWASSO BUSINESS OF THE MONTH. Mayor Phillips read the proclamation. Mr. Wayne Vines and his family were present to accept the proclamation. 2 ~~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 ITEM 6: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-01. A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER FROM WARD FIVE. Mr. Ray stated the Board a forty-five This will be for a Thompson. A motion was made approve Resolution City has to give the Tulsa County Election day notice prior to an election being held. three year term for the seat now held by Mr. by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to No. 92-O1. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-02. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE INCURRING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY; WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON THE SALE OF BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BONDS AT A DISCOUNT; APPROVING A PROJECT AGREEMENT. Mr. Ray presented this item stating the OPGA is requesting the authorization from the Council to incur debt for the construction of the golf course. He continued by stating the debt limit is not to exceed 4.8 million dollars. All documents are in place and have been reviewed by Mr. Cates and Mr. Hawkins, the Authority's bond counsel and are acceptable. He stated this item would need at 3/5th vote of the majority to be able to waive competitive bidding on the sale of the bonds, which would mean four votes affirmative. These minutes were amended on January 21, 1992 to clarify that although the statement was made that this item would need a 3/5th vote, it would need a 4/5th vote. A 4/5th vote would be four votes affirmative. jb Mr. John Weidman of Hilborne & Weidman, bond counsel for Stiffel, Nicholas & Co. reviewed the project agreement and addressed questions of the Council. 3 ~~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 92- 02. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: Gittelman MOTION: Carried 4-1 ITEM 8: REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 92-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST CREATING THE OWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO. Mr. Ray presented this item stating this amendment would provide for specific terms of service of fifteen years for OPGA Trustees. The terms would be staggered allowing for continuity within the board. This is requested after a review of the 1986 tax code changes and our bond counsel feels if this is left unchanged, it could affect the tax exempt status of the bonds. He continued by stating the OPGA approved the amendment at their last meeting and it is now ready for Council action. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 92-03. AYE: Marlar, Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 92-04 A DECLARATION OF TRUST AS AMENDED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF OWASSO OKLAHOMA Mr. Ray stated whenever a Trust is amended the Council must reaccept beneficial interest in the Trust, as amended. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 92-04. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 4 ®~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 ITEM 10; REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST BY THE OWASSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO LOCATE A SIGN IN RAYOLA PARK. Ms. Mary Armstrong, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council giving an update on the work done by the Chamber with regards to placing a "Welcome Sign" in Owasso. She had detailed drawings of the sign with will be brick and carved wood. The cost of the sign will be the Chambers and they will also pay for the electricity, insure the sign and maintain it. She asked the City allow the sign to be placed at the south end of Rayola Park. After discussion, a motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by P. Marlar, to allow the Chamber of placed the sign in Rayola Park. AYE: Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST OWNERS AND OFFICERS OF ANY CORPORATION HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE "LAKERIDGE" SUBDIVISION. AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Mayor Phillips deferred this item until a later date. ITEM 12: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE COST, FUNDING AND SCHEDULING OF A PROJECT TO OVERLAY THE STREETS IN FAIRVIEW CEMETERY. Mr. Ray addressed Council stating the streets in Fairview Cemetery are in need of asphalt overlay and new signs. The fund created to maintain the cemetery currently has approximately $91,000.00. He reviewed three options with the Council with regards to the street work. After discussion, the Mayor directed the staff to placed this item on the agenda for action. 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 ITEM 13: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO A REQUEST BY CITIZENS FOR PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THE OWASSO HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION Mr. Ray gave the Council a report outlining the needs of the Society and some options open to fund these needs without the use of public funds as had been requested by the Society. He recommended a community task force by formed to assist in implementing administrative and fiscal reforms and to engage in fundraising activities plus provide a long-range planning effort. After discussion by Council and citizens present, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to authorize the City Manager to use city staff to form and assist a community task force and authorize one council member to serve on the task force. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO A "CHANGE OF ACCESS" FOR LOT 68A BLOCK 2 THREE LAKES AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO TULSA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Mr. Augustine presented this item to Council stating when this lot split was approved in 1979, no follow-up actions were taken to amend the Limits-of-No-Access along 86th Street North. This approval simply cleans up past actions taken by the Planning Commission. After discussion, a motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the request for a "Change of Access" for the above mentioned property subject to the following conditions: 1. That proper legal steps be taken to ensure that the Change-of-Access become a part of Three Lakes Addition. 2. That the driveway be moved west so that it is not constructed over any part of the 15' utility easement to the east. 3. That the curb radius be changed from 15' to 20' to allow better ingress and egress. 4. That ONG be notified prior to construction of the driveway in order to protect the 8" gas line. 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1992 5. That the City be notified prior to construction of the driveway in order to protect the 12" water line. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 15: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR THE 8TH STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT. Mr. Munn gave the Council a overview of the project. The design work on this project was approved at the December 3, 1991 meeting. Mr. Munn answered questions from Council and requested approval to solicit for bids. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the request to solicit for bids on this project. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 18: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 19: NEW BUSINESS. None 7 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 20• ADJOURN. JANUARY 7, 1992 With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Phillips asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to adjourn. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. i lips, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 8