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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.12.03_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 On Tuesday, December 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 Wednesday, November 25, 1991. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 NOVEMBER 19, 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 DECEMBER 3, 1991 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the following claims: (1) General Fund $14,507.24 (2) Ambulance Service $575.51 (3) City Garage 3,456.311 (4) E-911 $1,671.15. (5) Revenue Bond Project Fund $172,205.99 (6) General Fund Payroll $90,106.92 and (8) Garage Payroll $2,840.35. AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF $27,094.00 TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ~2) 1992 POLICE VEHICLES. SUCH PURCHASE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OKLAHOMA COMPETITIVE BIDDING ACT. Chief Motto presented this item to Council stating Larry Spencer Chevrolet, Inc. in Norman, Oklahoma was awarded the state police vehicle bid at $13,562.00 per police car. Classic Chevrolet, a local business has offered to make these vehicles available to the City for $15.00 per vehicle less than the state bid price. Chief Motto stated funds were budgeted for three vehicles this fiscal year. One car has already been purchased. He requested approval to purchase two additional cars from Classic Chevrolet. Mr. Cates stated this would be appropriate since the cost per vehicle is lower than the state bid price. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by M. Thompson, to approve the purchase of two police cars from Classic Chevrolet in the amount of $29,094.00. AYE: Randolph, Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION TO ESTABLISH PRIORITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND DIRECT THE STAFF TO INITIATE THE DESIGN OF THOSE PRIORITY PROJECTS. Mr. Munn presented this item to Council with a map presentation of four drainage projects that need to be addressed in the "original town" as defined in the 1988 Bond Issue. He reviewed the recommended projects outlining their estimated cost and 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 completion schedule. He continued by stating there are remaining funds to complete all projects if the estimates are correct. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by M. Thompson, to establish the priorities as follows: (1) a portion of the 8th Street project near 8th and Elm; (2) Elm Street ditch behind St. Henry's church; (3) Ash Street ditch from 4th Street to Birch; and (4) initiate work on the detention facility north of 86th Street. She continued by directing staff to initiate the design of these projects. MOTION: Carried 5-0 AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None ITEM 8: RE UEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON RESOLUTION NO. 91-09. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR RAILROAD CROSSINGS. Mr. Ray stated the City received correspondence from ODOT outlining a program of safety improvements for railroad crossings funded with Federal and State monies. The City must agree to maintain the signs and pavement markings after they are installed. He recommended the approval of this Resolution and agreement. He continued by stating there are three locations and they are not all within the Owasso city limits but within the fenceline. MOTION: Carried 5-0 A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to approve Resolution No. 91-09 which approves the agreement with ODOT with regards to railroad crossings. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None ITEM 9: RE UEST COUNCIL ACTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING CURRENT WARD BOUNDARIES AND POPULATION CHANGES INDICATED BY THE 1990 CENSUS. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating the City Charter and the Oklahoma Statues require a regular review of ward boundaries. The Statues require a review after each Federal Census and any changes necessary to form wards of compact territory and substantially equal population. He suggested with 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 an upcoming election in the spring and a significant increase in certain areas within the next two months would be a good time to conduct the review. A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to establish a committee of all five council members and staffed by the Community Development department and do this prior to the election filings in February and hold public meetings so direct input can be received from the citizens. AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO 440 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSING/VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2 BLOCK 1, BURLINGAME CENTER AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO TULSA COUNTY OKLAHOMA. THE GENERAL LOCATION IS SOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GARNETT ROAD AND 116TH STREET NORTH (GERMAN CORNER? Mr. Mike Augustine, the City Planner, presented the following items to Council relating to mentioned property. All of these requests have been approved by the Technical Advisory Board and the Owasso Planning Commission and are now presented to the Council for final approval. These items are being requested by the current owner, Local America Bank of Tulsa, who is in the process of selling the property. This item is being requested because the building was constructed over a portion of the easement. The only utility in the easement is the gas service line to the building and it is located in the remaining nine feet of the easement that would not be closed. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve Ordinance No. 440 closing a portion of the utility easement as requested. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 ITEM 11: REOUEST COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO A CHANGE OF ACCESS FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURLINGAME CENTER, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. Mr. Augustine stated the owner is requesting a 35 foot driveway to permit direct access to Garnett Road. There is now a mutual access with the adjourning property. When it was platted the property was under one ownership which is not the case currently. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to approve the change of access as requested. AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE FILED PLAT AND ADDRESSING THE SOUTH BUILDING LINE OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURLINGAME CENTER, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO TULSA COUNTY OKLAHOMA. Mr. Augustine stated the plat shows a twenty foot building line and the building was constructed 9.4 feet from the lot line which meets the setback requirement of CG zoning and is consistent with the remaining easement. He recommended approval to amend the plat. A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the amendment of the filed plat addressing the south building line. AYE: Thompson, Gittelman, Marlar, Randolph, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 441. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 410 THAT REGULATES THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE GENERATED WITHIN THE CITY OF OWASSO. Mr. Ray presented this item stating in December of 1990 the Council enacted Ordinance No. 410 at the request of the Metropolitan Environmental Trust which the City is a member along with a number of regional cities and counties. This request was made to all members of the Trust. We are one of three members that enacted the ordinance. Since that time the Trust has not stayed on track with original goals or objectives. He continued by stating that until the Trust has a stronger 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 commitment to develop a comprehensive management/disposal program this ordinance is not necessary and should no longer be in effect. Mr. Roy Jones, Owasso's first Trustee on the original Authority, addressed Council with some of his concerns and requests. He does not have a problem with repealing this ordinance but he would like the city request a full report from the Trust outlining their accomplishments and long range plans. He continued by stating if at that time the Council is not satisfied with the response, he would not have a problem with withdrawing but he would like the Council to give the Trust "one more shot before it is dumped". After lengthy discussion between Ms. Marlar and Mr. Jones, a motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve Ordinance No. 441. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Thompson, Marlar, 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. (1) Mr. D. M. Sokolosky addressed Council requesting of the Council funding for the Owasso Historical Society. He stated they have no money for utilities or loan payments and can not even hold their meetings in the building. He requested $700-$800 per month until June and then budget $10,000.00 in next years budget and do this on a continuing basis. He said it would take $6,000.00 to finish the building. 6 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1991 Mr. Harold Charney was also present along with members of the Historical Society and he also requested the Council "preserve the museum and old times." Mayor Phillips thanked them for speaking and stated this item will be on the next meeting's agenda or the next. (2) Mr. Randolph stated he has had several complaints about the roads at the cemetery and what poor condition they are in. He asked if there was money available in the Cemetery Trust Fund for improvements. Mr. Ray responded by stating at the end of the 1992 fiscal year there is projected to be $95,000.00 in this fund. Mr. Randolph asked Mr. Ray to have staff address the need and report back to the Council. ITEM 18: 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 B. Randolph, seconded by J. Gittelman, to adjourn. AYE: Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar, Thompson, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 5-0 Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Jo L~ ne Buchanan, City Clerk lips, Mayor 7