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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.10.19_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, October 19, 1982, the Owasso City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda pasted on City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on October 15, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. ITEM 1: 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 i~iayor Spencer ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT: Boyd M. Spencer, Mayor Wauhilleau Webb, Vice-Mayor Von Stockier, Councilman James Smalley, Councilman Dale Block, City Manager Ron Cates, City Attorney Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk ABSENT: Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO CITY COUQCIL OCTOBER 5, 1982. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockier, to approve the corrected minutes of October 5, 1982, by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockier, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. ITEM 5: BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION/COi-`u~IUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION. i~r. Block presented to the council a resolution of intent which, if approved, would be the first step in possibly receiving funds from the Federal government .through the Department of Economic and Community Affairs for specific community needs. These needs are outlined in an "Owasso Statement of Needs" - CDBG Application also presented to the Council. Mr. Block stated that the next step in this procedure would be a meeting with the Council and a member of the Community Development Division of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs at a regularly scheduled Council meeting to verify needs and determine a course of action. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO OCTOBER 19, 1982 Motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb that the Council adopt a resolution of intent to participate in the "Small Cities Community Development Block Grant" program and that an application be submitted as soon as possible. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. B. CONSIDERATION OF LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF OWASSO AND FIREFIGHTERS. Mr. Block complimented the fire department for their patience and cooperation in working without a contract since July 1. Mayor Spencer asked for and received clarification on items in Articles 14, 20 and 21. Mr. Smalley asked if the City's consideration of a change in insurance policy had taken into account Article 18 of the contract. Mr. Block said it had been considered. Mrs. Webb asked if the contract was satisfactory to the firefighters and was informed that it was acceptable to the bargaining committee. Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Von Stockler, to ,v accept the agreement between the City of Owasso and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 2789 far Fiscal Year 1982- 1983 as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Smalley, Spencer, Stockler; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. C. CONSIDERATION OF CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROPOSALS. Mr. Block reported that after receiving competitive bids from several insurance companies and studying their proposals, the plan submitted by Great West Life seemed to best fit the needs of the City. This plan would decrease the cost the City would pay by $8.00 per person per month for a savings of between $6,0.00. and $7,000 per year. The life insurance coverage would increase from $5,000 to $10,000. This plan would fulfill the firefighters contract requirement for maintaining the existing level of cov- erage for life and health insurance. Because of this requirement and the high percentage of people insured with no dependant cov- erage, it was not possible to substantially reduce the cost of dependant coverage. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, that the Council accept Plan ~~l submitted by Great West Life in accordance with the recommendation of the city manager. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE OCTOBER 19, 1982 AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried D. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY COURT CLERK. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, to renew the appointment of Marla Myers as Deputy Court Clerk for a period of six months. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. WEbb NAY: None Motion carried. 6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY There was no business to report at this time. 7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER A. REVIEW OF WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM Mr. Block stated that he would like the Council to consider the possibility of a self-insured workman's comp plan for the city. He asked Mr. Jim Lindsey to speak to the council on this concept. Mr. Lindsey outlined how the plan would work and the advantages to the City of such a plan. The Council asked Mr. Block to pursue the idea and present a detailed plan at a future meeting. B. BURROUGHS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Mr. Block asked that this item be withdrawn from the agenda. T~lotion was made by James Smalley,. seconded by Von Stockler, to withdraw Item 7-B from the agenda and pay the claim for Burroughs Maintenance Agreement. AYE: Messrs. Smalley, Spencer, Stockler; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. C. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT Mr. Block reported that the City's first quarter financial status report was favorable due to economy in spending in all departments, improved collections and revenues being slightly higher. In view of this, Mr. Block recommended that the Council approve the addi- tional 22% pay increase to noncontractual city employees that had OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR OCTOBER 19, 1982 been set for review after the first quarter. The Council voiced appreciation of the reduction in expenditures reflected from the claims lists and the much improved condition of the City's financial status. Consideration of the recommended pay increase will be put on the November 2 agenda. Mr. Block gave credit to the department heads for their positive action in reducing expenditures. 8. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler to approve claims submitted in the total amounts of $99,541.22, $10,546.30, $297.00, $348.23 and $1,363.16. AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None Motion carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Block offered condolences to Bob Allen, Fire Chief, in the loss of his father. 1'~Ir. Block reported that work is progressing on the service road. He mentioned that he hoped the City could consider some time in the future the purchase of an overlay machine to allow more efficient repair of roads. With no further business before the Council, chair adjourned at 8:37 p.m. BOY M. SP ER, MAYOR ~~~~ ~~ ANN HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK