HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.07.07_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
JULY 7, 1992
On Tuesday, July 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 Thursday, July 2, 1992.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Marlar
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Marlar.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Patricia K. Marlar, Mayor
Jason Gittelman, Vice Mayor
James Smalley, Councilman
John Phillips, 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 REGULAR
MEETING ON JUNE 16, 1992.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve the minutes, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Smalley, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve the following claims and addendum as submitted: (1)
General Fund $66,424.82 and $716.27 (2) Ambulance Service Fund
$100.34 (3) City Garage $6,277.46 (4) Community Center $227.00
(5) Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $2,846.19 (6)
Revenue Bond Project Fund $189,822.77 (7) General Fund Payroll
$88,792.57 and $73,953.15 (8) Garage Payroll $3,502.15 and
$3,377.78.
AYE: Smalley, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: MAYORS PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MULTI-CARE CENTER AS
THE O.E.D.A. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH OF JULY 1992.
Mayor Marlar introduced Dr. Kris Armstrong to the audience and
read the proclamation.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT BIDS FOR TWO VEHICLES.
Sergeant Jim Leigh, in the absence of Chief Motto, presented this
item to Council stating in the 1992-93 budget contains $43,000 to
purchase four vehicles. The two requested now are standard
equipped vehicles to be used by the Detective Division. He
stated the Chief is requesting bids be approved for two 1992 new
or "program type" four door compact passenger vehicles. He
reviewed the specifications with Council.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve the request to solicit for bids for two vehicles per the
specifications submitted.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OKLAHOMA
TAX COMMISSION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OWASSO
SALES TAX.
Mr. Ray presented this item stating this is the annual renewal
with the Tax Commission authorizing them to collect sale tax on
the City's behalf.
A motion was made by B.Randolph, seconded by J. Smalley, to renew
the agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
AYE: Randolph, Smalley, Gittelman, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION AND THE
CITY OF OWASSO FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OWASSO USE
TAX ORDINANCE.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by B. Randolph, to
renew the agreement with the Tax Commission allowing them to
collect Use Tax on the City's behalf.
AYE: Smalley, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR A ONE-HALF TON UTILITY
VEHICLE.
Mr. Compton presented this item to Council stating this request
is for a pick-up truck to be used by the Building Inspector and
the recently purchased passenger car will be used by him. This
will increase the department fleet by one vehicle and the
reconditioned car previously used by the Building Inspector will
now be a staff car for the department.
After discussion by Council on the specifications, a motion was
made by J. Smalley, seconded by B. Randolph, to authorize the
solicitation of bids for a one-half ton pick-up and change the
specifications to read a 1991 or 1992 model and exclude the color
"white".
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AYE: Smalley, Randolph, Phillips, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF OWASSO AND FIRST BANK OF OWASSO BOTH RELATING TO
THE AUTHORIZATION OF WIRE TRANSFERS FROM ACCOUNTS
LOCATED AT FIRST BANK OF OWASSO.
Ms. Bishop, the City Treasurer, presented this item to Council
stating this is a request of the bank's to have a resolution and
agreement on file showing authorization from the City to wire
transfer monies.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve Resolution 92-11 and the agreement with the First Bank of
Owasso authorizing wire transfers.
AYE: Smalley, Gittelman, Phillips, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED UTILITY VAN E UIPPED
WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT.
Mr. Jim McElrath, Director of the Community Center and Senior
Program, presented this item to Council stating there is a need
for a van with an electric lift so physically limited persons can
be transported easier than with the current manual lift. A
resident at the Rayola Baptist Community has a used van in good
condition that he is willing to sell for $3,500.00. Mr. McElrath
has driven the van and the City's mechanic has evaluated its
condition. He continued by stating he has discussed this
purchase with Mr. Cates as a "sole source" purchase. Mr. Cates
stated to the Council he does consider this item justifiably a
"sole source".
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After discussion, a motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by
J. Phillips, to authorize the purchase of a 1978 van with an
electric lift from Mr. Sam Jost in the amount of $3,500.00 as a
justified "sole source" item.
AYE: Gittelman, Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Ray gave a brief report on some maintenance problems at the
pool and explained what was being implemented to resolve them.
ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None
ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 17: ADJOURN.
With there being no further business to be brought before the
Council, Mayor Marlar asked for a motion to adjourn.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
adjourn.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:~b-~.m-: /
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Patricia K. Marlar, Mayor
e Buchanan, City Clerk
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