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Home My WebLink About1991.09.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 On Tuesday, September 3, 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 30, 1991. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. with Vice Mayor Marlar presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Vice Mayor Marlar. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: 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: John Phillips, Mayor A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REOUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 20 1991 MEETING. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 1 ~° a ~- ~P ~r; OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $13,231.24 (2) City Garage $3,767.44 (3) Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Fund $687.50 (4) E-911 $1,680.57 (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $4,831.99 (7) General Fund Payroll $70,525.74 and (7) Garage Payroll $2,583.79. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: RECEIVE REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I OF THE OWASSO SPORTS-PLEX. Mr. Munn presented this report to Council outlining the steps taken by the staff to obtain professional opinions on the lighting specifications used in the bidding process. He concluded by stating after reviewing the three opinions received by professional engineers, it is still his recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Oakridge Builders in the amount of $356,600.00. Mr. Ray concurred with this recommendation. After questions from Council, the following people addressed Council voicing their concerns with the specifications: Mr. Steve Barrett, Mr. Mike Wise, and Mr. Tim Wilcox P.E. Mr. Jeff Rogers, a representative from MUSCO, INC. (the lighting system bid by Oakridge Builders) addressed Council and answered questions concerning his product's performance and warranty. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to award the contract to Oakridge Builders in the amount of $356,600.00 for the construction of Phase I of the Sports-flex. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ,_.. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000.00 TO THE OWASSO SPORTS-PLEX PROJECT FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND Mr. Ray stated due to the fact that bids for Phase I were higher than the appropriated amount of $347,748.00 and the fact a booster pump for the irrigation system needs to be purchased, he requested a supplemental appropriation from the Capital Improvements Fund and requested a budget amendment to that effect. (see attached budget amendment jb) A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve a budget supplement in the amount of $13,000.00 to the Sports-Plex project from the Capital Improvements Fund. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND MR. ROHN MUNN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Mr. Ray stated Mr. Munn was initially hired on an 18 month contract that expired June 30, 1991. He requested a contract renewal for fiscal year 1991-1992. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve Mr. Munn's contract for fiscal year 1991-1992. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE RATE INCREASE Chief Allen reviewed the current rates charged for ambulance runs outside the city limits that do not have a subscription to the ambulance service. He requested increasing the base charge from $150.00 to $300.00; an increase from $2.50 per mile to $3.00 per mile; and approving a list of supply charges used while providing services. Mr. Ray concurred with Chief Allen's request and recommended approval. 3 ~'; OWASSO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to increase rates as requested by Chief Allen. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Thompson, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Vice Mayor Marlar stated she wanted it to be perfectly clear that this does not effect the subscription members or city residents. ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE PAYMENT OF $2,500.00 TO MR. H. D. HALE IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY RESULTING FROM AN ORDER OF THE DISTRICT COURT DATED JUNE 22 1983• AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SAID CLAIM. Mr. Ray requested this item be tabled until the next meeting so additional research an be done. Vice Mayor Marlar deferred this item until the next meeting. ITEM 11: REQUEST BY "EARTH CONCERNS OF OKLAHOMA" TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE MATTER OF HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATION IN THE OWASSO AREA. Mr. Steve Saunders and Ms. B. J. Medley represented a group of people at the meeting and addressed the Council with their position regarding the request being made by Blue Circle Cement for a permit to incinerate hazardous waste materials for use as an energy source at the plant. With the plant being located so close to Owasso, they feel it needs to be a real concern of the city's policy makers. Vice Mayor Marlar thanked them for attending the meeting and stated staff has been staying informed of the permit application. ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. None ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None 4 ~~~ OWASSO CITY COUNCIL ITEM 14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS. None SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 ITEM 16. ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Vice Mayor Marlar asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to adjourn. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ,---- John--- fillips, Mayor ~s~~c=~c,~.~ ane Buchanan, City Clerk 5 ~~~ ~ ~~