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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.03.17_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1992 On Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 13, 1992. Addendum to the Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 1992. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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 MARCH 3, 1992 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 6. 1992 AND THE MARCH 12, 1992 SPECIAL MEETINGS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1992 ITEM 5: REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $27,114.39 (2) Cemetery Care $13,458.04 (3) City Garage $6,067.29 (4) Revenue Bond Project Fund $74,647.97 (5) General Fund Payroll $76,487.76 (7) Garage Payroll $2,895.69. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SHARING OF COST FOR THE OPERATION OF AN "ENHANCED" 911 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Mr. Ray stated this is an annual renewal of the interlocal agreement that jointly funds the system by collecting a surcharge on local telephone bills in the amount of three percent of the base phone bill. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the renewal of the interlocal agreement of the E-911 system. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST THAT THE "FUTURE CAPITAL FUND" ESTABLISHED IN THE 1988 SALES TAX BOND ISSUE, BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DEBT SERVICE FOR A PROPOSED 1992 SERIES BOND ISSUE. Mr. Ray presented this to the Council stating this item provides documentation showing that the decision to place the question of using the "Future Capital Fund" for debt service before the qualified voters of Owasso was considered and authorized by the City Council as required by the 1988 Bond Indenture. The action, if passed, would authorize the use of these funds for the purpose of providing debt service. This would require voter approval in a specially called election. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1992 Councilman Randolph read the following statement: "About one year ago when I was campaigning for this seat, I promised the people of Owasso that I would work for all of the people not just a special interest group. Now is the time to do this because every individual property owner within the city will have an ad valorem millage increase if the 15% sales tax fund doesn't cover the payment. I ask that you join me and vote no, then build the Sports-flex as originally planned". After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, that the Council place before the voters of the City of Owasso a question accessing the "Future Capital Fund", established by the Series 1988 Bond Indenture, for the purpose of providing debt service for a proposed 1992 Bond Issue. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: Randolph MOTION: Carried 4-1 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST THAT FUNDS CONTAINED WITH THE "FUTURE CAPITAL FUND" BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE DEBT SERVICE FOR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE PROPOSED OWASSO SPORTS-PARK. Mr. Ray stated is item is to provide proper documentation that the specific purpose of the access to funds provided in agenda Item 7 is for debt service of a bond issue that would provide proceeds only for improvements to the Owasso Sports-Park. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, that the Council place before the voters of the City of Owasso a question to authorize the use of funds from the "Future Capital Fund", established by the 1988 Series Bond Indenture, for the purpose of providing debt service specifically for improvements to the Owasso Sports-Park located at 10320 East 116th Street North, Owasso, Oklahoma. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: Randolph MOTION: Carried 4-1 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1992 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO RESOLUTION NO. 92-07. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CALL OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN ORDER TO PLACE BEFORE THE CITIZENS TWO QUESTIONS THAT, IT PASSED WOULD AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT IN THE AMOUNT OF 1.230 MILLION DOLLARS FOR_IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OWASSO SPORTS-PARK: AND WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE "FUTURE CAPITAL FUND" AS A MEANS FOR FUNDING DEBT SERVICE FOR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. (ADDENDUM CORRECTED THE AMOUNT OF DEBT, THE ORIGINAL AGENDA LISTED 1.225 MILLION DOLLARS RATHER THAN 1.230 MILLION DOLLARS). Mr. Ray stated this Resolution will call for a special election to be held on May 5, 1992 to place before the citizens the above discussed items. A motion was made by M. Thompson seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Resolution No. 92-07. The City Clerk read aloud the title of Resolution No. 92-07. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: Randolph MOTION: Carried 4-1 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON RESOLUTION NO. 92-07. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the emergency clause on Resolution No. 92-07. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: Randolph MOTION: Carried 4-1 ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 1992 ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS. None ITEM 15• 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 M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. _~ ~> /~ 't,Z ~ e ~ ~/ -2~ John Philli s, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 5