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On Tuesday, August 7, 1984, the Owasso City Council met in a regular
session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per the Notice of
Public Hearing and Agenda posted on City Hall bulletin board at 4:00
p.m, on August 3, 19$4.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m, with Mayor Spencer
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
Flag salute was led by Mayor Spencer
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boyd M. Spencer, Mayor
Robert Peel, Councilman
James Smalley, Councilman
Von Stockler, Councilman (7:04 p.m.)
Lee Dawson, Acting City P~ianager
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk
ABSENT: Wauhilleau Webb, Vice-Mayor
ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 17, 1984
CO~JNCIL r~IEETING.
Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by James Smalley, to
approve the minutes of July 17, 1984, by reference made a part
hereof.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Peel, Smalley
NAY: None
Motion carried.
ITE;~i 5: BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF MAYORAL PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 17
AND A'S TRAIL 'DAY'S' - OWASSO S OTIi BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Mayor Spencer read a proclamation proclaiming August 17, 1984 and
August 18, 1984 as "Trail Days" Owasso's 80th birthday celebration.
Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by James Smalley, affirming
the Mayor's proclamation of August 17, and 18 as "Trail Days".
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley, Peel
NAY: None
Motion carried.
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B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM OWASSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ND SERTOMA CLUB FOR WAIVER OF LICENSES FOR BOOTHS AND
FEES FOR RECREATION CENTER DURING TRAIL DAYS.
Mrs. Carolyn Downey, secretary of the Owasso Chamber of Commerce
discussed the request with the Council, the City Manager and the
Park Superintendent.
Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by James Smalley, to
deny the request to waive license and fees during Trail Days.
AYE: Mr. Spencer
NAY: Messrs. Smalley, Stockier, Peel
Motion did not carry.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockier, to
waive licenses and fees this one time as requested by Owasso Chamber
of Commerce and Sertoma Club for Trail Days, August 17 and 18, 1984.
AYE: Messrs. Smalley, Stockier, Peel
NAY: Mr. Spencer
Motion carried.
C. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR RECEIVING MONIES FOR AMBULANCE
fiRRVTf'.F
Council discussed several alternatives presented by Lee Dawson, Ron
Cates., and Bob Allen, Owa.sso.Fire Chief.
The Mayor asked that the item be placed on the September 4, 1984,
Council agenda.
D. COTSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON TRACTOR
MOWER FOR PARK DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Robert Peel, seconded by Von Stockier to approve
the advertising for bids on a tractor mower for the park department
and to set September 4, 1984 as the date for opening the bids.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockier, Smalley, Peel
NAY: None
Motion carried.
E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PAYMETdT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
0 IE5 PER TTACHED LIST.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockier, to approve
payment of General Obligation Bond Monies as presented.
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AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley, Peel
NAY: None
Motion carried.
F. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON A SECTI.O_N OF_
7 TH ST. NORTH TO 25 MPH.
Discussion was held regarding ways to reduce the number of people:
exceeding the. speed limit in the specified area.
Motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Robert Peel, to authorize
the City Manager to install caution lights or signs on 76th St. North.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley, Peel
NAY: None
Motion carried.
G. DISCUSSION AS TO THE REASON FOR TERMINATION OF BEN HYNUM AS CITY
NA ER AtJD REIi1STATEMENT IN THAT POSITION.
Mr. Iiynum read a prepared statement to the Council. He asked for
Council's response to several statements. Council did not respond.
H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF PROPOSED CABLE
RATES SCHEDULE INCREASE FILED ON JULY 18 19$4 BY TCI GROWTH
H CABLE R VIDER.
Mr. Cates said that under Section 9 of .the cable franchise, the
Council must approve rate increase, but that if no action is taken
within 30 days from date of filing,the increase is approved. He
said TCI had agreed to an extension of time to allow the Council
to study the proposed increase and act upon it at the next Council
meeting. Mr. Dawson said he received a letter from TCI extending
the time to August 22, 1984.
Mayor Spencer asked that the item be put on the August 21, 1984 agenda.
7._ REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
None
8. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Dawson stated that he had researched the Star Mental Health
zoning problem and that the facility was not in compliance with the
Owasso Zoning Code. Mr. Cates stated that the City could issue a
Cease and Desist Order. Refusal could result in fines or an injunction.
Mr. Dawson reported that the parking had been enlarged and would be
further enlarged. He said he had checkdd on the status of the
commercial truck and not much had been done. He said the State
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Dept, of Transportation had stated that the new highway is projected x
to begin construction in early spring, starting at the corner of
86th St. N, and Highway 169.
He said the Police Dept. has requested a pistol range on City land.
There was discussion as to the proper location.
Mr. Dawson presented a proposed floor plan for renovation of the
post office building for the Owasso Police Department.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Bob Randolph thanked the Council for waiving the licenses and fees
for Trail Days. He also made a statement regarding the Council's
hiring of a City Manager.
There being no further business before the Owasso City Council,
meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Boy M. Spe er, Mayor
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Ann Hen rickson, City Clerk