HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.09.01_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
On Tuesday, September 1, 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 28, 1992.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. with Mayor Marlar
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
The flag salute was held during the Owasso Public Works Authority
meeting preceding this meeting.
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 18, 1992.
A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve the minutes, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, 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. Gittelman, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve the following claims as submitted: (1) General Fund
$25,045.84 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $2,403.63 (3) City Garage
$6,869.93 (4) Community Center $459.50 (5) E-911 $1,686.89 (6)
Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $753.14 (7) General
Fund Payroll $85,175.34 (8) Garage Payroll $3,385.64.
AYE: Gittelman, Randolph, Smalley, Phillips, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: MAYORS PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE OWASSO REPORTER AS
THE O.E.D.A. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. 1992.
Mayor Marlar read the proclamation and invited Mr. Bill
Retherford and his staff to the Council bench for the
presentation.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ORDINANCE NO. 448. AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF
A TRACT OF LAND FROM RS-2 TO RD. THE LOCATION IS
APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
129TH EAST AVENUE AND 86TH STREET NORTH.
Mr. Compton presented this item stating the applicant is
requesting that the tract be rezoned to a combination of RS-3 and
RD. The tract currently is zoned RS-2. After the August 20th
public hearing held before the Owasso Planning Commission, the
Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that
only the south 300 feet of the forty acre subject tract be
rezoned to RD and that the remainder of the tract stay RS-2.
Mr. Compton continued by stating if the Council agrees with the
staff and Planning Commission, he would request approval of
Ordinance No. 448.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve Ordinance No. 448.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A "SITE
AGREEMENT" BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE TULSA
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ESTABLISHING THE OWASSO COMMUNITY CENTER AS A NUTRITION
SITE FOR PROVIDING NOON MEALS.
Mr. McElrath presented this item stating at the previous meeting
be requested approval from Council to submit an application to
become a nutrition site in the Owasso area. He is requesting the
site agreement be approved. The tentative starting date is
October 1, 1992.
After questions by Council, a motion was made by B. Randolph,
seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the "site agreement" with
the Tulsa Senior Nutrition Program and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT A "LETTER OF REQUEST" TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION SEEKING PARTICIPATION IN THE
DEPARTMENTS INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD PROGRAM.
Mr. Compton presented this item and the following two items to
Council stating the staff has been in the process of completing
the necessary documentation for the City to participate in this
program. He stated this program along with the CDBG-EDF Grant
will provide the necessary infrastructure improvements not only
serve the Max Buchanan Company but also the entire Industrial /
Municipal Facilities Park area.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by J. Smalley,
seconded by J. Phillips, to authorize the Mayor to submit the
"letter of request" to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
to participate in the Industrial Access Road Program.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION NO. 92-13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR A "COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING"
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING GRANT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT
INFRASTRUCTURE ON AND TO A PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL SITE
LOCATED ON PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY. THE O.P.W.A.
AND THE O.E.D.A.
Mr. Compton stated the staff has been in the process of preparing
documentation to allow the City to participle in this Department
of Commerce program. We must show a commitment has been made by
a business to move into or expand its operations in Owasso and
that infrastructure is needed to support the business. The Max
Buchanan Company has agreed to participate in this grant program
with the City. This program will improve the water, sewer, and
street systems in the south part of Owasso. He recommended
adoption of this Resolution.
A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve and adopt Resolution No. 92-13.
AYE: Gittelman, Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A "CITIZEN PARTICIPATING
PLAN" REQUIRED AS A PART OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (EDF) APPLICATION PROCESS.
Mr. Compton stated this plan of the process shows how the public
will be kept informed of all steps of the process from planning
to the completed project. This plan allows the public an
opportunity to provide input into the process. He requested
Council approval of the outlined plan.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Smalley, to
approve and adopt the proposed Citizen Participating Plan.
AYE: Phillips, Smalley, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE MAYOR'S
NOMINATIONS TO THE OWASSO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
Mayor Marlar stated due to resignations there are two vacancies
on this board at the present time. She requested the Council
confirm her nomination of Ms. Terry Houdyshell to a term ending
June 30, 1993 and Mr. Wayne Vines to a term ending June 30, 1995.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by Mayor Marlar,
seconded by J. Phillips, to approve and confirm the appointments
of Ms. Houdyshell and Mr. Vines to the Owasso Board of
Adjustment.
AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Randolph, Phillips, Gittelman
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES BY THE OWASSO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating in January of 1991
the City entered into a one year agreement with the Chamber which
had a clause that required the Chamber to complete "signage
promoting the community". The agreement required to City to
appropriate $5,000 to reimburse the Chamber for expenses with
regards to the construction of the sign. The sign was not
completed until July of 1992. The Chamber is now requesting
reimbursement of expenses. The monies were not appropriated
this year's budget. If Council approves this request a
supplemental appropriation will be requested by the staff at
next Council meeting. He did recommend Council approve the
expenditure of $5,000 to reimburse the Chamber for expenses
incurred in the construction of the "Welcome to Owasso" sign
located at Rayola Park.
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After discussion and comments by Council, a motion was made by J.
Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to reimburse the Owasso
Chamber of Commerce $5,000.00 for sign construction per the
agreement.
AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR A REVISION OF CITY POLICY REGARDING
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO.
Chief Motto stated the educational requirement were raised
approximately two years ago to require an applicant to be
"certified" as a police officer and to possess either an
associate's degree or sixty college hours. Since that time it
has been difficult to find applicants who meet both requirements.
He requested the policy be changed to require only a high school
diploma or equivalent and not require police certification. He
further stated that additional points be given during the hiring
process to applicants who have obtained either or both.
After discussion, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded, by
B. Randolph, to adopt a policy that requires applicants to have a
high school diploma or G.E.D. and that applicants possessing an
Associates Degree or is a State Certified Police Officer be
awarded an additional five points for each during the selection
process.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Gittelman, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
None
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Ms. Jean Webb addressed Council giving her support to the police
canine unit that will be presented to the Council for their
consideration at the next Council meeting. She asked for Council
"favor" on this request.
ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS.
Mr. James Hamilton a resident of Elm Creek VI addressed Council
considering the daily trash problem being created by the new
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construction going on in his subdivision. He asked Council to
look into the situation to see if something could be done. Mayor
Marlar referred this situation to staff members Mr. Compton and
Ms. Krantz.
ITEM 19: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY MANAGER.
A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Phillips, to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters of
the City Manger's office.
AYE; Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Council recessed into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:26 p.m.
Note: Councilman Gittelman left during the Executive Session.
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. Phillips, to
adjourn.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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