HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.12.17_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 1991
On Tuesday, December 17, 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, December 13, 1991 and
the Addendum posted on Monday, December 16, 1991.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 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 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 DECEMBER 3 1991
MEETING.
A motion was made by B. Randolph, seconded by P. Marlar, to
approve the minutes by reference made a part hereto.
AYE: Randolph, Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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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 $17,454.16 (2)
Ambulance Service $228.50 (3) City Garage 5,058.941 (4) Revenue
Bond Project Fund $47,791.48 (5) Worker's Compensation Self-
Insurance Fund $82.07 (6) General Fund Payroll $79,834.42 and (7)
Garage Payroll $2,840.35.
AYE: Marlar, Thompson, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 6: REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-10. A
RESOLUTION DIRECTING FILING AND NOTIFICATION OF THE
PUBLICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWASSO CITY CODE.
Mr. Ray stated state law requires regular supplementation of the
code book. This supplement will bring our books current to
November 1, 1991. With the codes now on computer the city will
stay current with each publication of an ordinance and eliminate
this process entirely.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve Resolution No. 91-10.
AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 7: REQUEST COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION ON
ORDINANCE NO. 442. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACTION
OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY WHEREIN RATES
CHARGED FOR WATER USAGE WERE INCREASED AS THE RESULT OF
IT'S ADOPTION OF O.P.W.A. RESOLUTION NO. 91-01.
Mr. Ray stated the O.P.W.A. adopted a resolution increasing water
rate at the meeting held prior to the council meeting. He
requested approval of this ordinance by Council approving the
Trustees action.
A motion was made by P. Marlar, seconded by J. Gittelman, to
approve Ordinance No. 442 and waiving reading the ordinance in
its entirety.
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AYE: Marlar, Gittelman, Thompson, Randolph, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 8: REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION ON THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON
ORDINANCE NO. 442.
A motion was made by M. Thompson, seconded by B. Randolph, to
approve the emergency clause on Ordinance No. 442.
AYE: Thompson, Randolph, Marlar, Gittelman, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM 9: CITIZEN REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A MATTER
RELATING TO PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY.
Mr. Jerry Taylor, a former seasonal employee with the City,
addressed Council with some concerns he has with the policies of
the City with regard to employee hiring, training, and
termination. He asked Council to look into some areas that he
feels need to be corrected for the welfare of the current
employees.
Mayor Phillips stated Council would address these issues with the
City Manager and thanked him for his input.
ITEM 10: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
None
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
None
ITEM 12: UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
None
ITEM 13: NEW BUSINESS.
None
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ITEM 14: ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA.....REOUEST COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF 518 334 00 TO COOPERS &
LYBRAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A GOLF COURSE
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO
ISSUE PAYMENT FOR SUCH EXPENSE.
Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating in September, 1990
the Owasso Public Golf Authority approved an agreement with
Coopers & Lybrand for the purpose of completing a golf course
feasibility study. The cost of the study was set at $27,000 and
later amended to $31,500 and was contingent upon agreement by the
Bailey Trust and CCA to share in "fronting" the cost of the
study. All parties would be reimburse for the expense.
He continued by stating as of November 14, 1991 the Bailey Trust
had paid their share of $9,167.00. Coopers & Lybrand will not
complete or release the study until complete payment is made.
Since no monies have been received from CCA and the study is
needed to issue bonds, Mr. Ray requested to Council to "front"
the remaining $18,334.00 so the project can continue to proceed.
After discussion by Council, a motion was made by M. Thompson,
seconded by P. Marlar, to approve the expenditure of $18,334.00
to Coopers & Lybrand for the purpose od Conducting a Golf Course
Feasibility Study and authorizing the City Treasurer to issue
payment.
AYE: Thompson, Marlar, Gittelman, Randolph, Phillips
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
ITEM_15: 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 J. Phillips, to
adjourn.
AYE: Thompson, Phillips, Randolph, Gittelman, Marlar
NAY: None
MOTION: Carried 5-0
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Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
hillips, Mayor
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ane Buchanan, City Clerk
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