HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.08.18_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1992
On Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 14, 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 AUGUST 4, 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, 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. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve the following claims as submitted: (1) General Fund
$31,724.64 (2) Capital Improvements $800.00 (3) City Garage
$7,712.81 (4) Revenue Bond Project Fund $63,948.97 (4) Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $808.48 (5) General Fund Payroll
$85,946.65 (7) Garage Payroll $3,435.11.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO MONITORING AND
RECORDING SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE OWASSO POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Chief Motto addressed Council stating two equipment failures at
the Police Department have caused him to reassess equipment
priorities. He stated the recording system has completely quit
and the emergency generator does not function properly. He
requested Council table this item until he can get quotes to
repair or replace the downed equipment before requesting this
expenditure.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by J. Gittelman,
seconded by B. Randolph, to table this time until a future
meeting.
AYE: Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE TULSA
CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE
OF FACILITIES LOCATED AT 319 SOUTH CEDAR OWASSO
OKLAHOMA.
Ms. Krantz presented this item stating this is the annual renewal
agreement with the Health Department. It is identical to the
agreement from the previous year.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve the lease agreement as presented.
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AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE TULSA SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OWASSO COMMUNITY CENTER AS A DAILY
SENIOR NUTRITION SITE.
Mr. McElrath presented this item stating he has approached the
governing body of this program and they are of the opinion that a
nutrition site is appropriate for the Owasso area. He detailed
for the Council the program operations and how it could be
included into the center's current programs.
After discussion and questions by Council, a motion was made by
J. Smalley, seconded by J. Gittelman, to submit an application to
establish a daily senior nutrition program with the Tulsa Senior
Nutrition Program.
AYE: Smalley, Gittelman, Phillips, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
RENEWAL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE WITH TULSA
CABLE DBA UNITED ARTIST CABLE OF OKLAHOMA.
Mr. Augustine presented this item to Council stating the eight
member committee established by the Council has completed its
task and he outlined the committees recommendations to Council.
He continued by stating there are two options available to
Council for requesting a franchise proposal from United Artists
Cable. They are 1) request a proposal based on the current
agreement or 2) request a proposal based on the six
recommendation in the Cable Franchise Reviewal Committee Report.
After discussion by staff and Council, a motion was made by J.
Phillips, seconded by B. Randolph, to accept the committee report
and recommendations with additional wording on the item
addressing "grounds for review" to include wording allowing for
review due to technical changes in the industry and giving the
Council the ability to review and renegotiate the agreement.
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AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF OWASSO AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC.
PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF OWASSO
Mr. Ray stated overall the staff is satisfied with the service
provided to our customers and appreciates the assistance of Waste
Management in our "community clean-up" programs and recycle
efforts. He recommended the Council approve a one year extension
of the Commercial Refuse Collection Contract with Waste
Management of Oklahoma, Inc.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve a one year "letter of agreement" with Waste Management
and authorize the Mayor to execute such letter.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: Randolph
MOTION: Carried 4-1
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
None
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 13: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS.
Councilman Smalley asked Chief Motto is there was a need to lease
a piece of equipment to be used at the Police Department for
recording until the current equipment can be replaced.
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Chief Motto stated he feel it was an extreme emergency and needed
to be operating immediately. Mr. Ray stated he would take action
of this item in the morning to address this problem and look into
the option of leasing.
ITEM 15: 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 B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
adjourn.
AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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