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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985.03.05_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 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 March 1, 1985. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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 Wahilleau Webb, Vice -Mayor James Smalley, Councilman Von Stockler, Councilman Dan Galloway, City Manager Ron Cates, City Attorney Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk ABSENT: Robert Peel, Councilman ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 1985, COUNCIL MEETING. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve the minutes of February 19, 1935, by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb 14AY : intone Motion carried. ITEM 5: BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATIOJ OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIREN. B. CO1SIDERATIOiJ OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON 30 HP TRACTOR FOR STREET DEPARTMENT. C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON 0 HP TRACTOR FOR PARK DEPARTME T. D. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTIONQ OF BIDS ON REMOVAL OF BRIDGES AT RAYOLA PARR. E. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES AT RAYOLA PARK. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to consolidate Items A, B, C, D, and E. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL TWO MARCH 5, 1985 AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. The City Manager reviewed each item with the Council. All bids were opened publicly on Thursday, February 28, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall by the City Manager, witnessed by the Mayor, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler, to reject all bids received for the 30 hp tractor for the Street Dept,; for the 20 hp tractor for the Park Department; and for the con- struction of bridges at Rayola Park. (Items B, C, and E). AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to accept the bid submitted by Federal Signal Corporation for $10,549 for a civil defense warning siren - Item A; and the bid subnitted by Twin Oaks Construction Co. for $3,797.00 for the removal of three concrete walk bridges at Rayola Park - Item D. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON DECA WATER AND DRAINAGE PROJECT. Ms. Janet Atkinson was present representing Al C. Young and Asso- ciates, contractor on the project. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve the advertisement for bids on the DECA water and drainage project. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. G. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONVERTI1G OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION AND MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM. H. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF LOT IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL THREE MARCH 5, 1985 Items G and H were discussed concurrently, with recommendations made from the audience by Mr. Hollis Weatherl and Mr. Tom Kimball. ITEM G: Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Von Stockler, to authorize the City Manager to proceed with plans to convert the old post office building for city administration and municipal court room. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. ITEM H: Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by James Smalley,, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate for purchase of the lot immediately north of the old post office building. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF MANUAL OF PERSONNEL PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES. The City Attorney explained the necessity of an addition of a paragraph regarding pretermination hearings. The City Manager asked that all Councilpersons mark suggestions for change on their draft copies and return them to him. He would then prepare a final draft for their approval. J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF CITY DEPARTMENTS. Passed until after the Executive Session. K. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF A LANIER ADVOCATE III RECORDING SYSTEM FOR POLICE RADIO AND TELEPHONE. Council discussed the need for the purchase with the Fire Chief and Police Chief. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to authorize the purchase of a Lanier Advocate III Recording System for $1,970. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried OWASSO CITY COUNCIL FOUR MARCH 5, 1985 L. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL MATTER. CONSIDERATION OF IMPACTS OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL POLICY & PAY CLASSIFICATIONQ CHANGER- The City Manager asked that the last three words of Item L be excised and listed separately as Item L -1. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb, to recess into Executive Session to discuss the impacts of proposed personnel policy. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. Meeting recessed at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 9:47 p.m. J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF CITY DEPARTMENTS. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb, to approve the revised organizational structure of city departments. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. L. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL MATTER. CONSIDERATION OF IMPACTS OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL POLICY. No action was taken. L (1) CONSIDERATION OF PAY CLASSIFICATION CHANGES Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to adopt the pay classification changes as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. ITEM 6: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY None at this time. ITEM 7: REPORT FROM CITY 14ANAGER None at this time. ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS There being no new business before the Owasso City Council, meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. fl-� 4 4J Boyd '­M. Spelhcer, Mayor Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk