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Home My WebLink About1991.08.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 On Tuesday, August 6, 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, August 2, 1991. ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Phillips presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Phillips. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: John Phillips, Mayor Patricia Marlar, Vice Mayor Mark Thompson, Councilman Bob Randolph, Councilman 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 THE JULY 16, 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, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $18,796.01 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $1,635.77 (3) City Garage $5,422.73 (4) E- 911 $1,437.53 (5) Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Fund $29,900.00 (6) Revenue Bond Project Fund $1,869.75 (7) General Fund Payroll $74,794.75 and $78,784.10 and (7) Garage Payroll $2,841.79 and $2,794.25. AYE: Marlar, Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 91-04 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE FUND AND ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE USE OF THOSE FUNDS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating with the approval and initiation of a self insured workers compensation fund this resolution will provide an appropriate "paper trail" for future ~,,,~ reference. This resolution will establish restrictions relating to the use of these funds. He requested adoption of Resolution No. 91-04. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to adopt Resolution No. 91-04. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 434. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 396 THAT ESTABLISHED A WORKERS COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND• AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REMAINING FUNDS TO THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE FUND. Ms. Bishop presented this item stating in 1988 when the City changed to OMLMAG we were required to establish a reserve fund for the purpose of providing monies for future claims. With the creation of the City's Self Insurance Program there is no need to have two reserve funds. She stated the Ordinance requested transferring the monies into the newly created reserve fund but since it does have projected sufficient monies, she requested a transfer into the General Fund for appropriation. ,~:: OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 Mr. Ray continued this item requesting the monies by transferred into the General Fund rather than the listed fund. A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by B. Randolph, to table this item until the next meeting since she has a problem voting on something different than is listed on the agenda. Ms. Marlar requested the agenda item be styled to correctly reflect the recommended transfer. AYE: Marlar, Randolph, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON ORDINANCE NO. 434. Mayor Phillips tabled this item until the next meeting also. ITEM 9: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 435. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-105 OF THE "OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES"; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXCEPTION OF PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES ARISING FROM CLAIMS AGAINST THE WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE FUND. Mr. Ray stated the charter requires prior approval of the Council for purchases over $1,000.00. This request would exempt the payments for medical services and supplies arising from claims against the Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Fund so these payments can be made in a very timely manner. These payments would then be listed and approved on a detailed claims list as is the current practice with other claims. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Ordinance No. 435. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON ORDINANCE NO. 435. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approval the emergency clause on Ordinance No. 435. 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Phillips NAY : None , _ MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 11: REOUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 91-05 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING TRAINING FOR ANY PERSON COACHING A YOUTH SPORT UTILIZING CITY FACILITIES OR PROPERTY. Ms. Jan Worley presented this item to Council giving some background information on the NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Association) program. She stated the Recreation Center has been certified as a clinic and her staff have been certified to serve as teachers. She requested this be a required program for all volunteer coaches of various sports that utilize the city's facilities. After discussion, a motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to adopt Resolution 91-05 requiring this program to be put in place. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 91-06 A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO TRUSTEES TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND. Mr. Ray stated each year the governing body of each member of the OMRF is entitled to cast one vote for each office to be filled on the Board. He requested Resolution No. 91-06 be adopted voting for Ms. Marcy Alexander and Mr. John Shugart. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by P. Marlar, to adopt Resolution No. 91-06. AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "OWASSO INDUSTRIAL TRUST". Mayor Phillips asked Mr. Ray to review this request with Council and give some background information since he was more familiar with the situation. 4 .. , OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 Mr. Ray stated a recent event brought to his attention the need update the appointments on this Trust since most of the current members are either not involved on a daily basis or have moved out of the area. He stated this Trust was formed on November 18, 1980 and has been involved in only one project that is now complete. He feels the Trust should be maintained in the event we desire to utilize its debt issuance authority at some time. He continued by requesting the some of the current members of the Owasso Economic Development Authority be appointed to the Owasso Industrial Trust. He suggested the following persons be ap- pointed; Mr. Frank Enzbrenner, Mr. Tom Kimball, Mr. Alan Anderson, Mr. Bill Retherford, and Ms. Brenda Lawrence. Ms. Marlar asked Mr. Cates if members now serving on the OEDA can also serve on this Trust. After discussion and questions, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to table this item until further research can be made by the City Attorney to clarify some concerns and questions. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 16: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. None 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 18. ADJOURN. AUGUST 6, 1991 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 B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to adjourn. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. i ~n John PAY ,~~ps , Mayor ~~~~ ne Buchanan, City Clerk 6 &..;,~