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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 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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. in the 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 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 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. _~ Patricia K Mar ar, Mayor ~/~u/ /d~~:e~G~t.~/1/ ne Buchanan, City Clerk 7