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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.01.15_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1991 On Tuesday, January 15, 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 11, 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 JANUARY 8. 1991 MEETING. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $16,524.85 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $516.81 (3) City Garage $6,755.65 (4) Revenue Bond Project Fund $7,960.51. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Stockier, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING A SPECIAL PRESENTATION. Mr. Bob Thompson, President of the Oklahoma Municipal League and Mr. Bill Moyer, the Executive Director of the League, presented Mr. Ray with a plaque of appreciation for his term on the OML Board of Directors. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF COMPUTER AIDED MAPPING PROGRAM AND CAPABILITIES OF PROPOSED OWASSO "CAD" MAPPING SYSTEM. Mr. Jerry Lasker with INCOG and his staff presented a visual program outlining the capabilities of the program. ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO A CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY BY MR. DAVE RUBIO ON BEHALF OF McDONALD'S RESTAURANT. Mr. Ray reviewed this item with Council stating a city crew cut the electrical line to a sign which is placed on a dedicated easement. This site plan was approved by the City in 1982. Mr. Rubio contents that since the City approved the location, the cost of repair should be the responsibility of the City. Mr. Ray recommended the City accept partial responsibility in this matter and pay up to one-half of the cost of damages not to exceed $100.00. He further recommended a letter be sent to the owner of the sign notifying that while the City is accepting some responsibility for the damage that occurred in this instance, the electrical service line must either be moved from the easement or that the owner be placed on notice that the City will accept no further responsibility for any instances of damages. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1991 After discussion, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by Mayor Thompson, that we follow the staff recommendation and take partial responsibility and authorize the City Manager to expend up to $100.00 in damages and send a certified letter to the owner putting him on notice as to the City's position which is to either remove the service or provide above ground notice or protection. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips, Stockier NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 426. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 393 (CHAPTER 3 OF PART 17 OF THE OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES) AND PROVIDING NEW GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF THE OWASSO WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM. Mr. Ray stated in June of 1988 Ordinance No. 393 was adopted to provide a comprehensive set of rules and regulations governing the use of the collection system. The staff has noted some areas of concern that need to be addressed prior to the location of industry in our community and in order to clean up some of our "inflow" problems. The major difference between the original ordinance and the proposed ordinance can be found in the level of detail established for protecting the collection and treatment system. He requested approved of this ordinance. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 426. AYE: Stockier, Phillips, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A CITY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP- MENT AND PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. As a result of the execution of several agreements between the City, the Chamber of Commerce and the Owasso Economic Development Authority, the economic development responsibilities have been transferred to the City. This request is for approval of a budget amendment that would create a Department of Economic Development and fund that department which includes employing one additional person. 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1991 A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the budget amendment as submitted and authorize the acceptance of a $42,500 transfer from O.E.D.A. at a later date. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST TO COUNCIL RELATING TO A PROPOSED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REGIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULED TO BE HELD IN OWASSO. Mr. Ray gave a brief outline of the proposal and arrangements made to date. This event have been coordinated with the Chamber of Commerce as part of their "Activities" as listed in the City/Chamber Agreement. Officers from the Chamber were present to discuss this activity and their involvement. No action was needed or taken on this agenda item. ITEM 12: 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. Mayor Thompson called for a motion on this item since it had been discussed during the previous agenda item. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce providing for the payment of $6,000.00 in return for services and projects. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1991 ITEM 15: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 17: 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 J. Gittelman, to adjourn. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Stockier, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~i~~' A ark Thompso Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk 5