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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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