HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.11.16_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, November 16, 1982, the Owasso City Council met in
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 November 12, 1982, and by reference is
made a part hereof.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Spencer
presiding.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
Flag salute was led by Mayor Spencer.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Mayor
Wauhilleau Webb, Vice Mayor
James Smalley, Councilman
Von Stockler, Councilman
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Dale Block, City Manager
Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk
ABSENT: Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO CITY
COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 2, 1982.
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler, to
approve the minutes of November 2, 1982.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb
NAY : iQone
Motion carried.
ITEM 5: BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF PRIVATE CLUB ORDINAivCE
T~Zr. Ted Hodge, owner of the Gazebo Restaurant and his attorney,
Mr. Steve Burris appeared before the Council asking for clarifi-
cation of the section of the city code pertaining to private
clubs. Mr. Burris stated that the restaurant was not at this
time allowing any children in the facility, but were having to
turn away many families who wished to have dinner there because
they had their children with them. Mr. Hodge explained that his
restaurant is classified as an "11 to 11" operation (opening and
closing hours), that they have beer on the premises and that
people bring other alcoholic beverages to be served to them. He
stated that his sales were running about 92% food, 8% beverage,
which included all beverages sold.
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Mr. Cates asked if they mentioned in their original application
the desire to serve families. Mr. Burris said they did not as
the application only pertained to obtaining a license to overate
a private club and their intent was for everyone entering the
premises to be a member. Mr. Cates suggested that they submit an
amended application outlining their desire for guests to be allowed
and under what conditions. Mr. Stockler stated that he did not
like the idea of children of Owasso being in any place where people
are drinking alcoholic beverages. Mayor Spencer expressed his
concern about the law being strictly followed at all times in the
establishment.
B. REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON SEWER DLu~IAGES/WILSON.
Mr. Block reported that an Owasso residence had incurred sewer
damage due to a sewer main backup. The insurance carrier declined
coverage, saying that the City was not negligent. Mr. Block stated
that even though the City was not negligent, he felt the City had
a responsibility to the resident. Mr. Cates stated that he could
not find in the insurance policy a specific reference to "Negligence".
being a prerequisite to payment of a claim. He further stated
that he believed the City would have a cause of action against the
insurance company if they would not pay. ,_„
NIr. Smalley said that if the City is paying a premium for a policy
that will not pay on situations like this, that the city should
consider putting the money somewhere else. Mr. Block stated that
the Wilsons are willing to give the city a release of responsibility
for the amount of $760.
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Motion was made by Von Stockler;~'seconded by Mayor Spencer that the
City pay Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Sir $760 for sewer damage in exchange
for a total and full release of all claims to the City and Owasso
Public Works Authority.
AYE: Messrs. Smalley, Stockler, Spencer; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
Motion carried.
C. REQUEST TO PURCHASE TWO POLICE UNITS FROM THE STATE CENTRAL
PURCHASING.
Mr. Block asked for approval to purchase two police units from the
State Central Purchasing. He explained that there were funds in
the 1982-83 budget set aside for this purchase, that the units would
be a police-pursuit package and that delivery could be expected ..
within 45 to 60 days.
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Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley to
purchase two 1982 police units for approximately $8,286 each
through Oklahoma Central State Purchasing system.
AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
Motion carried.
6. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION/CITY OFFICIALS
Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Von Stockler to
adjourn the meeting for an executive session concerning personnel.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
7. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
i~r. Cates reported that the city will be taken into District
Court on the appeal from the Board of Adjustment denial of the
Norton application for special variance. He has received the
statutory notice acid is putting together the record. He will
advise the Council in Executive Session at a ater date when all
information is gathered.
8. REPORT FROM CIT-Y MANAGER
A. REQUEST FOR CERTAIN REMODELING WORK IN CITY HALL.
Mr. Block reviewed the areas in City Hall to be remodeled including
the creation of a new lounge area in the basement in the northwest
corner of the Civil Defense area with the present lounge area then
being available for police personnel for interrogation and general
office use.
The West four feet of the City Manager's office would be partitioned
off with access from the hall for much needed storage space. Also
more space for storage would be created in the North stairwell.
One wall in the City Clerk's office would be moved and a reception
area would be made in the entryway. The anticipated cost of this
remodeling work would be less than $1000.
9. APPROVAL OF CLAIr1S
T~Zotion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley to
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approve the General Fund claims for a total of $92,619.47,
the Revenue Sharing claims of $1,352.43, and the City Garage
claim of $7,367.99 for a grand total of $99,987.46.
AYE: Messrs. Smalley, Spencer, Stockler; Mrs. Webb
NAY: None
i~iotion carried.
10. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business before the Owasso City Council, chair
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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ANN HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK