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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 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1992 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. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1992 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. 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1992 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. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1992 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. i ~ \ Cc~i~eu~ ~ ~ atricia K. Marl r, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 5