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Home My WebLink About1992.03.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 On Tuesday, March 3, 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 Public Hearing and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 1992. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. with Mayor Phillips presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Phillips. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: John Phillips, Mayor Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman Jason Gittelman, Councilman Bob Randolph, 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 FEBRUARY 18, 1992 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 1992 SPECIAL MEETING. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 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 $16,980.33 (2) Ambulance Service $239.45 (3) City Garage 3,472.30 (4) Community Center $495.00 (5) E-911 $1,645.35 (6) Revenue Bond Project Fund $148.945.91 (6) Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance Plan (7) General Fund Payroll $75,735.70 (7) Garage Payroll $2,895.69. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: MAYORS PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING "OWASSO LUMBER COMPANY" AS OWASSO'S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 1992. Mayor Phillips introduced Mr. Harold Merrill and his wife, Eva, to the audience and read the proclamation. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION BE CALLED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING TO THE VOTERS A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE TO COMPLETE THE SPORTS-PLEX PROJECT Mr. Ray presented this to the Council stating over the past several months a series of meetings have been held with the Green Country Soccer Club and the F.O.R. Club including a Public Hearing on February 25, 1992. The issue is whether nor not the Council wishes to "call" a special election for the purpose of issuing debt in the amount of 1.5 million dollars to complete the Sports-Plex. Mr. Ray recommended that appropriate action at this point would be for the Council to direct the financial advisor to prepare the necessary documents and ballot title for final action on March 17, 1992. Mr. Mike Johnson, president of the F.O.R. Club addressed Council stating the petition being circulated in the community is not approved by the F.O.R. membership or board of directors. He stated the position of the Club has not changed since the last meeting and he hoped the Council would continue to work with them on this issue. He asked the Council to approve the election date of May 5th. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the special request to call an election on May 5, 1992. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR THE REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF THE CITY HALL ROOF. Mr. Compton presented this item to Council stating we have had problems for some time with leaks in the roof at City Hall. The building was built in 1974 and only spot repairs have been done since that time. Mr. Dennis Hodo, a local P.E. has worked with staff to prepare the bid documents presented tonight for your approval. These documents include a variety of alternative bids in order to give use several options. The funding will come from the operating reserves. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the solicitation of bids for the repair of the roof at City Hall. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST BY THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OKLAHOMA DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A D.A.R.E. PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993. Chief Motto stated he is requesting approval to reapply for funding of the local D.A.R.E. program. This grant is similar to last year's as it provides for seventy-five percent federal dollars and a city "match" of twenty-five percent. This request is for $47,269.00 in grant money with the City's match being $15,757.00. He asked approval to submit the grant as presented. 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to authorize the Police Chief to submit the grant in the amount of $47,269.00 to the Oklahoma District Attorney's Council for the D.A.R.E. program. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR WINDSOR LAKE, A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 96TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE. Mr. Mike Augustine reviewed this request with Council stating the platted areas is zoned RS-2. The plat has been reviewed by city staff and John McElhenney with INCOG. The Owasso Planning Commission has approved the final plat and recommends approval by Council. The applicants have had the addition detached from Rogers County Rural Water District No. 3 and will be served by city water. This was done because of the need for higher water pressure and flows so the City could provide proper fire protection. He continued by stating the final plat meets or exceeds the minimum requirement of the Subdivision Regulations and he recommended approval. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the final plat of Windsor Lake as recommended. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR FOODLION/OWASSO ADDITION, A PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1/8th MILE WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 86TH STREET NORTH AND 129TH EAST AVE. Mr. Augustine presented to Council this request stating the information given to the City for the platting process has been above the normal design. The Owasso Planning Commission has recommended approval by Council of the final plat. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the Final Plat for Foodlion/Owasso Addition as recommended. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY:None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO DECLARE CERTAIN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND FOR THE APPROVAL TO DONATE SUCH EQUIPMENT TO VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES AND FIRE DISTRICTS IN THE STATE. Mr. Ray presented this item stating the citywide radio upgrade that started in 1989 has been completed. There are seventeen radios from the old system that can be declared surplus. The value of these units is approximately $900.00 total. Mr. Howard Stamper has contacted seven small volunteer fire departments that have no communication systems at all and would like the City to donate this equipment to these rural departments. Mr. Ray requested Council declare these units surplus and donate them to these departments. Ms. Marlar requested we enter into an interlocal agreement with the agencies mentioned to assist these groups in their communication needs. Mr. Ray and Mr. Cates concurred with Ms. Marlar on this suggestion and recommended the Council enter into an interlocal agreement with these agencies. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to enter into interlocal agreements with these recommended agencies to furnish them communication equipment. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1992 ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Cates informed the Council that the deed to the "Brandin' Iron" property has been received from the attorney and filed. ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Ms. Marlar stated that during the Public Hearing held on February 25, 1992 a valid point was brought up regarding special interest groups paying for election. She feels if it is important enough for people to consider then the Council should decline the offer and "pick up the tab". She requested the rest of the Council members to please consider this item. ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 17: ADJOURN. 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 7:42 p.m. D i lips, Mayor J e Buchanan, City Clerk 6