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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.04.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 On Tuesday, April 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 Public Hearing and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 1992. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. with Vice Mayor Marlar presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Vice Mayor Marlar. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman (left at 8:00 p.m.) Jason Gittelman, Councilman Bob Randolph, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: John Phillips, Mayor A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 17, 1992 REGULAR MEETING. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $49,487.92 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $1,114.62 (3) Cemetery Care $8,945.93 (4) City Garage $5,056.26 (5) Community Center $105.00 (6) E-911 $1,645.18 (8) Worker's Comp. Self-Insurance Plan $311.42 (9) Revenue Bond Project Fund $221,125.07 (5) General Fund Payroll $75,841.44 (7) Garage Payroll $2,868.03. AYE: Gittelman, Thompson, Randolph, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: MAYORS PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING "BURGER KING" AS OWASSO'S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 1992. Vice Mayor Marlar introduced Mr. Max Felton, franchise owner of the Owasso Burger King, to the audience and read the proclamation. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-86. A REQUEST FOR REZONING A TRACT OF LAND FROM AG TO RM-1 AND CS AND RS-2 CONSISTING OF 80 ACRES LOCATED GENERALLY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 86TH STREET NORTH AND 145TH EAST AVENUE. Mr. Mike Augustine started his presentation by reading the following request from the applicant, Mr. Terrell Taylor, addressed to the City Council. "We would like to withdraw our application for RM-1 and CS and proceed with the RS-2 zoning. We need more time to make more complete plans for use of the RM-1 and CS." Mr. Augustine stated this would include approximately 65 acres of the total 80 acres. He stated the Owasso Planning Commission has reviewed the entire request and has recommended approval. This request meets the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in theory and technical aspects. A number of citizens from the surrounding area addressed Council opposing this zoning request. Their concerns included lot size, drainage, streets and traffic in the area. They feel this zoning request does not blend with the area. After much discussion by citizens, staff and Councilmembers, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the zoning change as requested from AG to RS-2 of the approximately 65 acres. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 APRIL 7, 1992 ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4626 CDBG-ED 90 BETWEEN THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE CITY OF OWASSO. THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MODIFICATION IS TO EXTEND THE COMPLETION DATE FROM JANUARY, 1992 TO JANUARY, 1994. Mr. Steve Compton stated this modification will extend the funding period to be consistent with the completion date of the company's Personnel Placement Plan which is January 22, 1994. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve Modification No. 2 as requested. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE ASH STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT. Mr. Munn presented this item to Council stating bids were opened on March 17, 1992. The following bids were received: 1) Construction by J. D. $69,700.00; 2) Oakridge Builders $60,578.00; 3) Atlas Utility $51,840.00 and 4) Builders Unlimited $54,664.00. He stated all bids have been reviewed and he recommend awarding a contract to The Atlas Utility Company in the amount of $51,840.00. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to award a contract to The Atlas Utility Company in the amount of $51,840.00 to construct the Ash Street Drainage Project. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE ELM STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT AND FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THAT PROJECT. Mr. Munn presented the design plans to the Council stating this is the third drainage project funded by the 1988 Sales Tax Bond Issue. He requested approval to solicit for bids on this project. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approval the plans and authorize the solicitation of bids on the Elm Street Drainage Project. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE_PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A REQUEST FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $4 094.00 FROM REVENUE RECEIVED IN A DRUG FORFEITURE ACTION. Chief Motto stated bids were opened on March 26, 1992. The following bids were received: 1) Southwestern Bell with a base bid of $7,603.79 and 2) Chickasaw Telecom with a base bid of $8,192.00. He continued by stating Mr. Knebel has reviewed all bids and recommends awarding the contract to Southwestern Bell in the amount of $8,533.79 for the basic telephone system and Option No. 1 which is a battery backup. He continued by outlining the funding for this purchase and requested Council appropriate the $4,094.00 received in a drug forfeiture action to the Police budget to be used a partial funding. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to award the contract to Southwestern Bell in the amount of $8,553.79 for the basic system and Option No. 1 and to transfer funds in the amount of $4,094.00 to the Police Department budget as a supplemental appropriation. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PC TYPE COMPUTER FOR USE BY THE OWASSO COURT SYSTEM. Chief Motto and Ms. Ann Hendrickson, the Court Clerk, presented this item to Council stating this is a budgeted item and with the increase in the workload in the Court Clerk's office this request is now being presented to Council. Chief Motto stated Mr. Knebel has reviewed the needs of the department and is recommending purchasing an Epson 386-16 SX computer system and accessory items from Memory Systems / Connecting Point Computer Centers in the amount of $1,636.00. After discussion and review by Mr. Knebel, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve the expenditure of $1,636.00 to Memory Systems/Connecting Point Computer Centers for the purchase of a Epson 386-16 SX system and accessories. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONCESSION SERVICE FOR THE OWASSO SPORTS PARK. Ms. JoEllen Krantz presented this item to Council stating bids were opened on April 3, 1992. Only one bid was received. It was from B & B Concessions. She stated the menu is appropriate and prices are reasonable and references have been checks and are positive. She requested Council award a contract to B & B Concession for providing concession services for the Owasso Sports Park for the 1992 sports season with payment to the City of 15% of the concessions's gross. Council asked Ms. Krantz if this company had the proper licenses including a city business license. She stated she did not know. After discussion, a motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to award a contract to B & B Concessions for the 1992 sports season at the Sports Park contingent upon them having the proper licenses and permits to transact business. 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1992 AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Vice Mayor Marlar called a short recess. The meeting was recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:13 p.m. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR MOWING SERVICES. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating bids were opened on March 26, 1922. These contract providing mowing services for various city properties. He requested Council to approve the following contracts to the 1992 summer mowing season: 1) Elm Creek Park to Mr. Wayne Carver at $272.00 per mowing for 18 mowings; 2) Rayola Park to Mr. Larry Turner at $172.50 per mowing for 18 mowings; 3) Ator Park to Mr. Larry Buchanan at $80.00 per mowing for 18 mowings; 4) 86th Street Park to Mr. Arley Owens at $40.00 per mowing for 18 mowings; 5) Center Medians in E1 Rio Vista to Mr. Gary LaBass at $29.90 per mowing for 18 mowings; 6) Lakeridge Drainage Easement to Mr. Wayne Carver at $262.00 per mowing for 6 mowings; 7) Ator Heights Utility Easement to Mr. Jim Hobbs at $50.00 per mowing for 6 mowings; and 8) U.S. 169 Right- of-Way to A & B Weed Mowing at $1,185.00 per mowing for 5 mowings. After discussion, motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to award all eight mowing contracts as requested. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN ARCHITECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND PLAN PREPARATION FOR A NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION Chief Allen presented this item stating the Architect Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Phillips, Rohn Munn and himself have solicited and reviewed the five proposals received. He stated the committee recommends Council award a contract to the firm of Imel & Graber in the amount of $20,000 for designing and preparing construction plans for a new fire station. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to award a contract to Imel & Graber in the amount of $20,000.00 for architect services in designing and preparing construction plans. 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 APRIL 7, 1992 ITEM 16: PRESENTATION OF 1992 COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE. Mr. Steve Compton gave the Council a brief outline of the committee report. He stated there are six recommendations including suggested funding sources. He asked the Council to review the report and at a later date formal adoption of the report will be requested. ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 19: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Mike Johnson, President of the F.O.R. Club and Mr. Bill Hackathorn, F.O.R. Club Baseball Commissioner presented the Councilmembers with hats, baseballs and a picture commemorating the first day of play at the Sports Park held April 4, 1992. ITEM 21• ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Vice Mayor Marlar asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to adjourn. 7 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 3-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. APRIL 7, 1992 --- / ~n1 jl~~ /( ohn Phillips, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk Note: The City received from the Oklahoma State Department of ~_y,~ Health Permit No. SL-92-25 for construction of 1,567 linear feet of 8" sewer line and Permit No. WL-92-37 for construction of 1,583 linear feet of 8" water line to serve the Food Lion Store located in the general area of 86th Street North and 129th East Ave, Owasso, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. Let this become a permanent record of the City of Owasso. 8