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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.03.19_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 On Tuesday, March 19, 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, March 15, 1991. Addendum to the Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 1991. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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 MARCH 5. 199.1_ 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, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $58,789.79 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $142.50 (3) City Garage $4,829.03 (4) Revenue Bond Project Fund $2,567.33 (6) General Fund Payroll $69,705.79 and (6) Garage Payroll $2,722.45. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Gittelman, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: CITIZEN REQUEST TO APPEAL AN ACTION OF THE OWASSO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE. Ms. Betty Bryan was present but since this situation is being addressed in the court system, the Mayor requested that no action be taken and allow Ms. Bryan to have a clear path of "due process" through the court system. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION OF 1989-1990 ANNUAL AUDIT AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDIT. Mr. Frank Crawford with Michael A. Crawford, Inc. presented a report to the Council. After questions by Council,a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to accept the 1989-1990 audit as prepared and presented. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE "DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S COUNCIL" RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $84 576 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUED EXPANSION OF A DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM ~D.A.R.E.) OPERATED BY THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Motto presented this item to Council giving an outline of the proposed use of the funds. This grant will require a 25% match by the City. Chief Motto stated this is an excellent &.., 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 opportunity to expand this program with cooperative funding. The two D.A.R.E. officers would be assigned to the program full-time and two replacement officers would then be hired. The grants are awarded prior to the start of the fiscal year in order to implement the program on July 1. He asked for Council approval of this application. After discussion and comments by Council, a motion was made by V. Stockier seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the grant application for $84,576.00 for the D.A.R.E. program as presented. AYE: Stockier, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONE "CASCADE SYSTEM" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.700.00 TO BE USED IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Chief Allen addressed Council stating this is a purchase request for two capital outlay items in the current budget. This item and the following agenda item are support items to existing equipment and been a department priority for several years. He requested approval. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the purchase of one "cascade system" in the amount of $1,700.00. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Gittelman, Stockier, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONE "LIFE-PACK 10 BATTERY SUPPORT SYSTEM" IN THE AMOUNT OF X1_,800.00 TO BE USED IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A motion was made by V. Stockier, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the purchase of one "life-pack 10 battery support system" in the amount of $1,800.00. AYE: Stockier, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO INITIATE AN UPGRADE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FOR POLICE PUBLIC WORKS FIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: A. POLICE DEPARTMENT - PURCHASE ONE 100-WATT CONTINUOUS OPERATION REPEATER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00 B. POLICE DEPARTMENT - PURCHASE THREE MOBILE RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,518.00 (ON STATE BID LIST) C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOE GODDARD AND THE CITY OF OWASSO FOR TOWER USE Mr. Ray presented this project to the Council stating this will upgrade the entire radio communications system so all departments can communicate with each other without going through the central dispatch to relay messages. Our system is inadequate for the growing needs of Owasso. This system will eliminate obvious opportunities for confusion and error in communicating with each other . "°'~ He requested Council adoption of the radio upgrade system and authorization for each department to implement the program within the confines of their operating budgets and prior to the end of the fiscal year 1991-1992. After discussion and comments by Chief A11en and Chief Motto, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockier, to approve the radio upgrade system as outlined and approve the purchase of the above listed items and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Mr. Goddard for a tower site. AYE: Phillips, Stockier, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONE HEWLETT PACKARD "LASERJET III" PRINTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.620.00. Mr. Knebel addressed Council requesting the purchase of this printer for use in the Administrative Branch at City Hall. This is a budgeted item in the current year. He stated the purchase """~ would be made from Memory Systems Computers in Broken Arrow. ,, 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the purchase of the Laserjet printer from Memory Systems Computers in the amount of $1,620.00 AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: _REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY DACO. INC. FOR A CHANGE IN THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY ALLOWING ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY. Mr. Rohn Munn reviewed this request with Council stating the contractor is asking for eight additional days as a result of inclement weather. Mr. Munn stated he is recommending only four and one-half additional days. This will be Change Order No. 4. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve Change Order No. 4 allowing for four and one-half additional days. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Stockler, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: _REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO INITIATE A PROCESS THAT WOULD IMPLEMENT A SELF-INSURANCE CONCEPT FOR CITY WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE BEGINNING JULY 1, 1991. Mr. Ray presented this proposed concept to Council stating this request is to ask for approval for the staff to pursue this program and begin to gather the necessary documents for Council action that will allow the implementation of this program effective July 1, 1991. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the self-insurance concept for worker's compensation and to allow the staff to implement the necessary documents to bring to Council for final approval. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 ITEM 15: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF A RECOMMENDED STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR A COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION TO THE OEDA CALLING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THEIR INDENTURE CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TRUST BY DELETING ONE POSITION SET ASIDE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL. Mr. Hall reviewed the strategy with Council and asked for adoption. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve and adopt the strategy for Economic Development and request the OEDA amend the indenture changing the membership of the trust as stated. AYE: Stockler, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 e , ITEM 16: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE '"'°'"'" OWASSO COUNCIL ON AGING. ti: Mayor Thompson stated the Council elects within their membership and requests Council to ratify their choices. He stated the fallowing terms of appointment expire March 30, 1991: Mr. Walter Thiessen, Mrs. Vestal Board, Mrs. Virgie Jenkins, Mrs. Dotty Lockwood, and Mrs. Lily Patterson. The following were re-elected: Mrs. Virgie Jenkins, Mrs. Lily Patterson and Mr. Walter Thiessen. The following are newly- elected: Mr. David Hall and Mr. Harry Miller. The Mayor asked for Council for a motion to ratify these choices. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the recommendation of the Council on Aging for the new terms of appointments. AYE: Marlar, Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Note: These are three year terms that expire March 30, 1994.jb 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 ITEM 17: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATIVE TO ENFORCEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING CODES. Mr. Hall gave the Council a review of the progress made to date by the staff in encouraging all older established businesses to comply with current handicap parking requirements. Mr. Ray stated that he feels the City must maintain a very strongly supported voluntary campaign and encourage businesses to comply without following a mandatory compliance avenue. He asked for Council's direction on this matter. After discussion by Council and by citizens present, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to have a policy to encourage voluntary marking of handicapped parking spaces at business that are not currently in compliance. AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Gittelman, Stockier, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 19: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 20: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 21: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 23: REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Phillips, to enter into an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. 7 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1991 AYE: Marlar, Phillips, Stockier, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was recessed at 9:14 p.m. and reconvened at 10:30 p.m. No action was taken. ITEM 22: 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 J. Phillips, seconded by P. Marlar, to adjourn. AYE: Phillips, Marlar, Gittelman, Stockier, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m. ~/ ~- ark Thompson, Mayor ne Buchanan, City Clerk ~., 8