HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.01.08_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 8, 1991
On Tuesday, January 8, 1991 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, January 4, 1991.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Thompson
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Thompson.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Mark Thompson, Mayor
John P. Phillips, Vice Mayor
Von E. Stockier, Councilman
Patricia K. Marlar, Councilwoman
Jason Gittelman, 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 (1) THE DECEMBER
18, 1990 MEETING AND (2) THE SPECIAL MEETING ON
DECEMBER 27, 1990.
Councilwoman Marlar corrected the minutes from the December 27,
1990 meeting stating Rodney J. Ray was not presented at that
meeting as noted.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve the minutes as corrected, by reference made a part
hereto.
AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Stockier, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to
approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $15,994.82 (2)
Ambulance Service Fund $185.13 (3) City Garage $5,463.42 (4) E-
911 $1,247.96 (5)Revenue Bond Project Fund $65,962.63 (6)
Community Center $1,705.00 (7) General Government Fund Payroll
$70,453.20 and (78) City Garage Payroll $2,757.42.
AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY COVERING STAFF AND COUNCIL
TRAVEL.
Councilwoman Marlar presented this item to Council stating her
concern with the fact that we do not have a travel reimbursement
policy in place for the Council.
Mr. Ray reviewed the current staff policy.
After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V.
Stockler, to adopt the travel reimbursement policy covering staff
and council travel as presented with an amendment to include
reimbursement of a receipted 159K tip.
AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GRANGE ORDER #1 TO A
CONTRACT WITH DACO INC THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXTENDING THE TIME FOR
COMPLETION BY ALLOWING AN ADDITIONAL FIVE DAYS.
Mr. Munn presented this item to Council asking for approval.
A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to
approve Change Order #1 allowing for an additional five days.
AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #2 TO A
CONTRACT WITH DACO INC. INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT
BY $2 455.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A DIFFERENT
SIZE DRAINAGE MATERIAL.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gitteiman, to
approve Change Order #2 increasing the contract with DACO, Inc.
by $2,455.00 as requested by Mr. Munn.
AYE: Phillips, Gitteiman, Marlar, Stockier, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING THREE NEW
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF 86TH STREET
NORTH AND U.S. 169.
Mr. Ray stated during the construction of the extension of U.S.
169 and its intersection with 86th Street North, the Oklahoma
Department of Transportation stated signal lights would be
constructed at three locations on 86th Street. These will be at
no cost to the City except for the power to operate the
equipment. The contract for this project will be included in the
next bid letting scheduled for early February. and construction
of the project within the next three months.
Mr. Ray stated the staff estimates the operating cost for the
signals will be approximately $3,348.00 per year.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockier, to
approve the agreement as presented and authorized the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents.
AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Phillips, Gitteiman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 10: RECUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE
OF $2.462.59 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MICROCOMPUTER
SYSTEM TO BE UTILIZED BY THE OWASSO RECREATION CENTER
(PURCHASED FROM FOUR SEPARATE VENDORS).
Ms. Worley and Mr. Knebel presented this item to Council stating
the need and the type computer system requested. Ms. Worley
stated this is a capital outlay budgeted item.
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A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockier, to
approve the expenditure of $2,462.59 for a computer system to be
used at the Recreation Center.
AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF
$2.250.00 TO MICROAGE COMPUTER CENTER INC FOR THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE (AUTOCAD 11) FOR USE IN A
COMPUTER AIDED MAPPING SYSTEM.
Mr. Knebel presented this item stating bids were opened on
December 26th. The following two bids were received: (1)
Business Computer Center $2,495.00 and (2) MicroAge $2,250.00.
He stated the bids were reviewed and he recommended awarding the
contract to MicroAge Computer Center.
A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to
approve the expenditure of $2,250.00 to MicroAge Computer Center
for the computer software Autocad 11.
AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Stockier, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY DESIGNATING THE "AUTHORITY" AS THE
ADMINISTRATOR OF CDBG LOANS AND PROVIDING FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS UPON THE OCCASION OF EACH CDBG
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT).
Mr. Ray presented this item stating this request is one of two
agreements that are integral parts of the OEDA reorganization
plan approved by the Council in November.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockier, to
approve the agreement designating OEDA as administrator of CDBG
loans.
AYE: Marlar, Stockier, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0 ~,
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ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OWASSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $6,000.00 TO THE CHAMBER
IN RETURN FOR SERVICES AND PROJECTS.
Mr. Ray reviewed the agreement with the Council. After
discussion, Mayor Thompson deferred this item until the next
meeting so a more detailed outline can be presented regarding
some of the activities listed.
ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF
$200.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINING THE NEWLY CREATED
"OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE OF MAYORS".
Mayor Thompson gave a brief report on the creation and activities
of the newly formed conference and requested the city join this
group.
After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar,
seconded by V. Stockler, to deny the request for the expenditure
of $200.00 to ,loin the "Oklahoma Conference of Mayors".
AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips
NAY: Thompson
MOTION: Carried 4-1
ITEM 15: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REZONE A
TRACT OF LAND FROM "RD" (RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX) DISTRICT
TO "OM" (MEDIUM OFFICE) DISTRICT. THIS PROPERTY IS
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
123RD EAST AVENUE AND 86TH STREET NORTH.
Mr. Compton presented this item to Council stating the request
for OM zoning would result in a proposal to locate three
buildings on the site, fronting on 123rd East Ave. The proposal
would also include a bridge over the drainage ditch west of the
site to tie the new center to an existing church parking lot.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request and
after a lengthy discussion and a review of all arguments
presented recommended approval of the Staff Recommendation for OM
zoning on Lots 1-4, Block 1, Elm Creek Condominiums Amended
!.northerly four lots) and OL zoning on Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, Elm
Creek condominiums Amended (southern two lots).
He requested approval consistent with the Planning Commissions
recommendation.
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After discussion and comments from both Councilmembers and
citizens present, a motion was made by Mayor Thompson, seconded
by J. Phillips, to approve a zoning change as recommended by the
Planning Commission (OM on Lots 1-4 and OL on Lots 5 & 6j_
AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Stockler, Marlar
NAY: Gittelman
MOTION: Carried 4-1
ITEM 16: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0. 91-01.
A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CERTIFI-
CATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCILMEMBERS FROM
WARD ONE AND WARD TWO.
This Resolution giving notice of election states the filing days
are February 4, 5, 6, 1991. The primary election wi 11 be held on
March 5, 1991 and a general election, if needed, will be held on
April 2, 1991.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to
approve and adopt Resolution No. 91-01.
AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A written report was given to Councilmembers.
ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 19: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.
None
ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Tom Martin, Vice President of the F.O.R. Club addressed the
Council with regard to the upcoming baseba 11 season and the use
and management of the city parks ballfields.
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ITEM 21: ADJOURN.
With there being no further business to be brought before the
Council, Mayor Thompson asked for a motion to adjourn.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to
adjourn.
AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p,m.
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