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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.06.04_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 On Tuesday, June 4, 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, May 31, 1991. Addendum to the Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. with Mayor Phillips 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: John Phillips, Mayor Patricia K. Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilor Bob Randolph, Councilor Jason Gittelman, Councilor 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 MAY 21. 1991 MEETING. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the following claims as corrected by Mr. Ray: (1) General Fund $12,931.27 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $409.12 (3) E- 911 $1,249.79 (4) City Garage $4,345.97 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $1,620.99 (6) General Fund Payroll $70,297.78 and (7) Garage Payroll $2,757.41. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO SCHEDULE A JOINT SPECIAL SESSION WITH THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY ON JUNE 11 1991 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED FY 1992 ANNUAL BUDGET. A motion was made by M. Thompson to schedule a joint special session to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget, seconded and amended by P. Marlar to schedule an Executive Session to discuss the City Manager's 1991-1992 contract. M. Thompson `'`"~ agreed to the amendment to his motion. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO A DECISION BY THE OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION ON CASE OZ- 84 WHEREIN A REZONING REQUEST BY THE OWASSO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WAS DENIED. Mr. Compton reviewed with Council the background on this denial by the Planning Commission. He stated the staff recommendation was for approval of the requested CG zoning classification based upon physical size of the tract, its interior location within the shopping center (located behind Liberty Bank of Owasso on 86th Street North), and the determination that it "may-be-found" in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the Planning Commission, after hearing all parties, determined that the request was "spot zoning" and inappropriate in this location. The developer requested an appeal to the Council. ~..,. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 Mr. Roy Johnson, attorney for the property owner and developer addressed Council giving reasons to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission. Mr. David Charney, attorney representing a adjoining property owner, addressed Council asking for the decision of the Planning Commission to be upheld. Mr. Cates clarified for Council that the issue here has nothing to do with the proposed land use as discussed, but it CG zoning appropriate for this location is question. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by M. Thompson to accept the CG zoning recommendation made by Mr. Compton. Mayor Phillips called for a second three times and the motion failed for lack of a second. A motion was then made by P. Marlar, seconded by B. Randolph, to deny the request for rezoning based on the size and the placement of the tract not being large enough for a more intensive use than is already in place. AYE: Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: Thompson MOTION: Carried 4-1 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO RENEW THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TULSA, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF REFUSE FROM COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY UNITS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992. Mr. Ray stated Waste Management was originally awarded this contract in May of 1986 pursuant to an bid process. The contract has been renewed on an annual basis with a letter of agreement. He stated the relationship with Waste Management has been relatively good and the company responds to our requests with few exceptions. This also limits our exposure to risk due to disposal or collection and he recommended renewing the contract for fiscal year 1992 . A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to renew the contract with a letter or agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary document. Mr. Randolph also stated he 3 D OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 would like to it be noted in the minutes that he would like to rebid this service next year since this is the 5th year of the contract. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) "OUTTAKE" FANS FROM GRAINGER INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ~1 686 36 TO BE USED IN THE OWASSO RECREATION CENTER. Ms. Worley addressed Council asking to purchase fans for the Recreation Center with the money in Capital Outlay that was originally to be used for volleyball standards to fit into predrilled holes in the floor using the floor for one game at a time. With the size of the volleyball program two sets of portable standards are used so two games can be played at the same time using half the floor for each game. With this change in the program, she requested using the money to purchase "out take" fans since the Recreation Center is not air- conditioned. She reviewed the prices of the fans and stated staff would install them under the direction of Mr. Knebel. After discussion, a motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the expenditure of $1,686.36 to Grainger for four "outtake" fans for the Recreation Center. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Thompson, Marlar, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Mayor Phillips recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. for a short break. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. ITEM 10: ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA MAKING A CORRECTION AND ADDITION- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO MICROAGE OF TULSA IN THE AMOUNT OF ~4 961 00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. BID OPENING WAS HELD ON MAY 30. 199.1. Chief Allen presented this item to Council stating this is a budgeted item in the Fire Departments Capital Outlay section. He stated these additional computers would be used for software 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 training programs; the ability to pre-fire plan the local businesses; record hydrant, hose and equipment testing; plus data storage to be able to provide more information concerning fire target areas, etc. He continued by stating bid proposals were submitted to eight vendors and bids were received from two vendors and reviewed by Mr. Knebel and himself. He requested approval of the purchase. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the expenditure of $4,961.00 to Microage of Tulsa, for two computer systems and accessories. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM ANIMAL CONTROL MUNICIPAL COURT AND CENTRAL DISPATCH TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES. Chief Motto addressed Council requesting a total transfer of $16,702.19 of surplus funds from the various police related budgets into the Police Department budget. These funds along with the Capital Outlay monies in the Police Department will total $21,785.30. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to transfer funds from the Animal Control budget, the Municipal Court budget, and the Central Dispatch budget to the Police Department Budget for use in capital purchases. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES TO BE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: 12A. ONE (1) 1991 POLICE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13.700.00 FROM CARTER CHEVROLET AS LISTED ON THE STATE CENTRAL PURCHASING BID LIST. 12B. VARIOUS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE POLICE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.300.00. 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 ,. 12C. ELEVEN f11) MOBIL RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5.566.00 FROM ERICSSON G.E. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC AS LISTED ON THE STATE CENTRAL PURCHASING BID LIST. 12D. TWO (2) RADIO "HANDPACKS" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,219.30 FROM ERICSSON G.E. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC THESE REQUESTS MAY BE VOTED ON INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the above Capital Outlay Purchases for use in the Police Department as requested. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Marlar, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: PRESENTATION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE'S FINAL REPORT AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THE REPORT. "^" Mr. Compton stated this report was given in the Owasso Public Works Authorit meetin held ,.., y g just prior to this Council meeting and he asked the Council to adopt the recommendations contained in the report. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to adopt the report and recommendations as contained in the report. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Note: A copy of the report is on file in the City Clerk's office. jb ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. None JUNE 4, 1991 ITEM 18: REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO LABOR NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE F.O.P. AND THE I.A.F.F. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to enter into an Executive Session to discuss the negotiations between the Gity and the F.O.P. and the I.A.F.F. AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was recessed at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28 p.m. ITEM 19: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND LODGE NO. 149 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION_ BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92. Mr. Ray stated there were only three changes in the contract this year and the F.O.P. officers have signed off on the contract. The changes are as follows: (1) an "across the board" five percent increase in all existing steps of the current pay plan; (2) sick leave accrual was reduced from 10 hours per month to 8.5 hours per month; and (3) allowing for the reopening of negotiations if such proposals were in fact made to other employees "in lieu" of raises. A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the contract between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 149 as presented by the union. AYE; Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 7 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1991 ~~.~. ,~ ITEM 20. ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Phillips asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to adjourn. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. i~ /~ /. ps, Mayor ,... ne Buchanan, City Clerk 8