HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.12.01_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 1, 1992
On Tuesday, December 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 Wednesday, November 25, 1992.
Addendum to Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at
3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 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
John Phillips, Councilman
James Smalley, Councilman
Bob Randolph, Councilman
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney
Jane Buchanan, City Clerk
ABSENT: Jason Gittelman, Vice Mayor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 17, 1992.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve the minutes, by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
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ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Smalley, to
approve the following claims and addendum as submitted: (1)
General Fund $16,232.30 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $1,555.96 (3)
City Garage $5,318.57 (4) Debt Service $215.72 (5) E-911
$1,685.97 (6) Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Plan $626.72
(7) General Fund Payroll $81,579.87 (8) Garage Payroll $3,385.64.
AYE: Phillips, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 6: MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING OWASSO DRUG AS THE
O.E.D.A. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER. 1992
Mayor Marlar invited Mr. Melvin Conder, owner of Owasso Drug, to
join her as she read the proclamation.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
Chief Motto presented this item stating there are sufficient
funds on the budget to purchase and equip two police patrol
vehicles. He requested authorization to purchase two 1993
Chevrolet Caprice police vehicles from Larry Spencer Chevrolet in
Norman, Oklahoma for $25,276.00, which is the state bid list
price, and also purchase all required emergency equipment for the
two units in the amount of $2,000.00 from Tuxall Uniform and
Equipment in Tulsa.
A motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by J. Phillips, to
purchase two 1993 Chevrolet Caprice police vehicles from Larry
Spencer in Norman for $25,276.00 and to expend $2,000.00 to
Tuxall Equipment in Tulsa to equip the units with the required
emergency equipment.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
GRANT OFFER FROM THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $151,203.00.
Mr. Compton presented this item stating the City has received
notification that the CDBG-EFG application for infrastructure to
support the Max Buchanan Company tract was approved for funding.
He requested the Council accept the grant offer from the Oklahoma
Department of Commerce in the amount of $151,203.00.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by B. Randolph,
seconded by J. Phillips, to accept the D.O.C. grant offer of
$151,203.00 to fund the infrastructure improvements to the Max
Buchanan project site and authorized the Mayor execute such
acceptance.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR TELEVISED
TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Motto presented this item stating the Law Enforcement
Television Network is specifically designed to provide
supplemental in-service training. The programming is comprised
of seven televised shows that air round the clock five days a
week. In April of 1990 C.L.E.E.T. accredited this network. In
July of 1992 the City's liability insurance carrier, Oklahoma
Municipal Assurance Group, initiated a program to encourage
police departments to subscribe to L.E.T.N. The annual insurance
premium would be reduced to cover the cost of the subscription.
With this program available, the cost to the City would be only
for the installation of the equipment.
He requested the Council authorize the Owasso Police Department
to enter into an agreement with L.E.T.N. for subscription
services.
After discussion, a motion was made by J. Smalley, seconded by J.
Phillips, to authorize the Police Department to subscribe to the
L.E.T.N. program.
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AYE: Phillips, Smalley, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Mayor Marlar asked Chief Motto to present a schedule for training
and how this program was going to be used at the next meeting.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 1992-93 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET.
Ms. Bishop stated now that the Council has authorized the Police
Department subscribe to L.E.T.N. OMAG will reimburse the City a
percentage of our liability premium equal to the cost of the
annual subscription services. She requested that General Fund
revenue be increased by $2,016.00 and the Police Department
budget be increased by $2,016.00 in Police Training.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by B. Randolph, to
amend the 1992-93 General Fund budget by increasing the revenue
by $2,016.00 and increasing the Police Department Training by
$2,016.00.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF RIBBED
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE AS APPROVED CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL WITHIN THE CITY OF OWASSO.
Mr. Compton presented this item to Council stating in August of
this year the staff asked Council to place a moratorium on the
use of ribbed or corrugated high density polyethylene pipe until
staff could have time to review some concerns. He stated since
that time staff has acquired additional information and is now
requesting the Council remove the existing moratorium and adopt a
policy statement restricting the size of pipe to be allowed and
establishing installation criteria. He reviewed the proposed
policy statement with Council.
After discussion, a motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by
J. Phillips, to remove the existing moratorium and adopt the
policy statement effective December 21, 1992 as requested.
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AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION SITE NUISANCES.
Mr. Compton presented this item stating as construction activity
increases, we have had a number of related problems and
complaints to address relating to construction site trash and
debris. The staff has meet with citizens, members of the
building community, made field checks and researched other
communities methods of addressing this problem. He reviewed a
proposed policy regarding this issue establishing responsibility
and maintenance of construction sites. It provides for the
enforcement of the policy.
After discussion and questions from Council members and local
builders attending the meeting it was determined that ordinances
are currently in place to deal with the situation and that the
policy statement with three revision would clarify the City's
position on this issue.
A motion was made by Mayor Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to
adopt the Construction Site Nuisance Policy with the three
revisions in wording as discussed.
AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Smalley, Randolph
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Mayor Marlar called a recess at 8:00 p.m. due to the length of
the agenda. Meeting was reconvened at 8:13 p.m.
ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-91.
A REQUEST FOR REZONING A TRACT OF LAND FROM "RS-3" TO
"CS" AND "OL". GENERAL LOCATION IS BETWEEN 86TH STREET
NORTH AND 96TH STREET NORTH, JUST NORTH OF SMITH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 12.69
ACRES.
Mr. Rooney presented this item to Council stating this tract is
undeveloped and is currently zoned RS-3. He reviewed the
location of the tract using a case map showing all abutting
property and zoning. He stated the Planning Commission held a
Public Hearing on this matter on November 19, 1992.
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The Planning Commission voted
the rezoning request with the
buffer by a 4-1-0 vote.
DECEMBER 1, 1992
to recommend to Council approval of
incorporation of a 150 foot OL
After discussion by Council, a motion was made B. Randolph,
seconded by J. Phillips, to approve OZ-91 with the 150 foot OL
buffer along the southeast property line.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OPUD-
10. A REQUEST TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 115.42 ACRES FROM "RS-3" TO "OPUD-10".
THE GENERAL LOCATION IS ON THE WEST SIDE OF 129TH EAST
AVENUE BETWEEN 86TH STREET NORTH AND 96TH STREET NORTH.
Mr. Rooney stated the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing
on this request on November 19, 1992. After hearing all concerns
and answering all answers, the Planning Commission voted 5-0-0 to
recommend to the Council that OPUD-10 be approved subject to the
nineteen (19) special conditions outlined by the Commission.
A case map was presented for clarification of the tract of land.
Mr. Rooney reviewed the special conditions of the Planning
Commission and answered questions of Council. He recommended
approval of OPUD-10 with all nineteen special conditions.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve OPUD-10 with nineteen special conditions.
AYE: Phillips, Randolph, Smalley, Marlar
NAY:None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
None
ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
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ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None
ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS.
None
DECEMBER 1, 1992
ITEM 19: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Ray stated he and Mr. Cates would like to discuss the
potential litigation due to the notice received by the City from
Mr. Tom Weatherly. He stated the quarterly update on projects
pertaining of the City Manager's office is also an agenda item.
A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Phillips, to
enter into an Executive Session as requested by Mr. Ray.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Smalley, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
The meeting was recessed at 8:21 p.m. for an Executive Session
and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
ITEM 20: ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA...CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE
ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY
OF OWASSO FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER ADDITIONS TO THE
CITY'S SYSTEMS FROM TRAIL'S END DEVELOPMENT INC.
(WINDSOR LAKE).
Mr. Augustine addressed the Council stating the developers of
Windsor Lake Addition have request the City accept the water and
wastewater improvements. He stated the systems have been
inspected by City staff and approved. This request does not
include streets or the storm water system which are not in a
condition to be accepted.
After questions and discussion by Council including the strong
desire to accept all improvements at one time when subdivision
developments are being constructed rather than in phases, a
motion was made by Mayor Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to
table this request until Mr. Augustine can obtain additional
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information from the developers with regards to the streets and
storm sewer construction.
AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Randolph, Smalley
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Note: Neither the developers of Windsor Lake Addition nor a
respresentative were present to discuss with the Council their
concerns and answer questions.
ITEM 21: 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. Smalley, seconded by J. Phillips, to
adjourn.
AYE: Smalley, Phillips, Randolph, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 4-0
Meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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atricia K. Marlar, Mayor
J e Buchanan, City Clerk
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