Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.12.07_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, December 7, 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 2:00 p.m, on December 3, 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 Mayor Spencer. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Mayor. Wauhilleau Webb, Vice Mayor Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman James Smalley, Councilman Von Stockler, Councilman (7:10 p.m.) Dale Block, City Manager Ron Cates, City Attorney Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 16, 1982. Wauhilleau Webb stated that a name in item 5B was incorrect and should be Melvin Wilson and that in Item 6 the word "adjourned" should be changed to "recessed". Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb, to approve the corrected minutes of November 16, 1982, by reference made a part hereof. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross Motion carried ITEM 4(A): APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF OWASSO CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24, 1982. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to approve the minutes of November 24, 1982. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO DECEMBER 7, 1982 ABSTAI?~: Mrs. Gross Motion carried. 5. BUSINESS A. OPENING OF BIDS 1. Fire Truck Mayor Spencer opened the bids received for the fire truck and they were as follows: 1. American Fire Apparatus Co., a division of Collins Industries, Inc. of Hutchinson, Ks. for $63,899.99. 2. Arrow Fire Apparatus Corp. of Broken Arrow, Ok. for $57,950.00. 3. The. Boardman Company of Oklahoma City, Ok. for $57,825.00. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler, to give the bids to the City Manager to analyze to see if they meet all the requirements and be presented back to the Council at the next regular meeting. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross. NAY: None Motion carried. 2. Storm Warning Sirens Mayor Spencer opened the bids received for the storm warning sirens and they were as follows: 1. Goddard Enterprises~of Guthrie, Ok. for $5,237.75. 2. Wise Lighting Co. of Tulsa, Ok. for $14,500. 3. JRJ Enterprise of Oklahoma City, Ok. for $5,563.69. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Von Stockler, to give the bids to the City Manager for review and presentation to the Council at the next regular meeting. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross. NAY: None Motion carried. OWASSO CITY COI1iQCIL FAGE THREE DEC . 7 , 1982 5. B. APPROVAL OF YEAP.LY SCHEDULES FOR REGi:iLAR NiEETI~iGS Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Von Stockler, to approve the yearly schedules for regular meetings in 1983 as submitted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross. N.AY : None Motion carried. C. CONSIDERATION OF LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM Mr. Block stated that although he was very unhappy with the inter- pretation o_f liability on a recent claim, he felt it was in the City's best interest to continue the present liability insurance with Oklahoma Municipal League Municipal Assurance Group at this time. If possible he would like to look for a better solution in the future. Motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Phillis Gross, to approve payment of tn.e invoice as submitted for the Comprehensive Municipal Liability Protection Plan of the Oklahoma Municipal League Municipal Assurance Group. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross. NAY: None Motion carried. D. DISCUSSION OF GRDINANCE CODIFICATION Mr. Block stated that .recodification was due in April, 1983, and that some review was needed to determine what. changes might need to be made before recodification occurs. He asked if the Council would want to meet to discuss this matter or make individual recommendations for change. Mr. Cates said now was a very good time to make any needed changes as the amendatory process can be done all at one time. Mayor Spencer said a number of cities in Oklahoma are in the process of recodifying at this time and said the company doing their work should be contacted. He asked the City Manager to get more information and present it at the next meeting. Mrs. Webb said it would be a good idea to get several quotes, but that it might be better for the City to have it done here in the state. Mr. Cates said that in the OML information it stated that they provide annotation as well as cross referencing to state statutes which would be a savings to the City. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 7, 1982 E. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OWASSO BUSINESS PARK. Mr. Block said he had been contacted by Mr. Levy as to whether the City wished to exercise its option to purchase the abovementioned property. He said that the copy of the plat sent to him by Mr. Levy showed the size of Lot 1 as 40 feet less than it was originally. He said that the City does need additional parking space and he would like to have the City Attorney deal with Mr. Levy on the purchase of Lot 1, Block 1 as platted. Mrs. Gross asked that the City Attorney be sure that there has not been any agreement made between Mr. Williams and Mr. Levy regarding the 40 feet in question. Mr. Cates said that a warranty deed would be obtained for the City's protection. Mr. Cates suggested that the city exercise the option by notifying the seller that the City is now prepared to exercise the option per the grant and tender the deed as well as state that upon execution of such the funds will be remitted. The Council asked Mr. Cates to do so. Mrs. Gross asked if a title opinion on the property should be obtained. Mr. Cates said he would check the title. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Phyllis Gross, to exercise the City's initial option to purchase Lot 1, Block 1, Owasso Business Park as platted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross NAY: None Motion carried. Mrs. Webb asked if .everything had been resolved on the previous Item 5(D) particularly as to a study meeting. She said it was up to the Council to do the revising before the Code was printed. Mr. Block said before we are well into the codification process, it would be good to get the Council's input on changes. Mr. Spencer said it would be January before a meeting could be held. Mr. Spencer said recodification should be put on the next agenda. F. ELM CREEK ESTATES FIRST ADDITION - BLOCKS 7, 8. 9, 16, and 31. ~FQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT LOCATED ON 23.6 ACRES NORTHWEST OF 76TH ST. N0. AND 129TH E. AVENUE. Carol Dickey reported that the Planning Commission had approved the plat and asked the Council's approval. Mr. Block said he had met with the engineers and all adjustments asked for had been taken care of. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Von Stockler, to accept the Conditional Final Plat of Elm Creek Estates First Addition, Blocks 7, 8, 9, 16, and 31. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross NAY: None OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE DEC. 7, 1982 Motion carried. G. ELM CREEK ESTATES REQUEST FOR APPRO FIRST ADDITION - BLOCKS 21 THROUGH 30 E UMS. Ms. Dickey said that minor details had been worked out regarding the Deed of Dedication, curb data, labeling and adding some easements and finishing preliminary plat requirements. Mr. Block said all problems had been worked out and it was a good use of the land. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to accept Elm Creek Estates, First Addition - Blocks 21 through 30 with the stipulations as spelled out by the TAC Committee. AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross NAY: None Motion carried. H. RE(~U~:ST FOR VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT - BAPTIST RETIREMENT CENTER AT OWASSO: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, OKLAHOMA BAPTIST RETIRE- MENT CENTER. Ms. Dickey said this request is xelated to approval of amendments in Item I. They wish to change a previous approval of two lots to make 3 lots of the two. 'Io do this they need to vacate the utility easement listed above: They are asking the Council to vacate the easement as a first step to getting it permanently vacated by the District Court. Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments with the stipulation that no building permits be issued on Lot 3 until easements are vacated. Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, that the request for vacation of utility easement on Lot 2, Block 1, Oklahoma Baptist Retirement Center be granted. AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, Stockler; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross NA.Y : NONE Motion carried. I. OKLAHOMA BAPTIST RETIREMENT CENTER AT OWASSO - REC~UEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE APPROVED FINAL PLAT LOCATED ON 21.031 ACRES SOUTHWEST OF 76TH ST. N0. and 1L9TH E. AVE. Ms. Dickey stated that Item 5(H) is one of the amendments referred to in this item. There are also several minor utility easements on various lots. It is also requested that in the covenant there be a change to allow multifamily units for more flexibility in building in the future. The TAC committee reviewed this request OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX DEC. 7, 1982 and decided that the utility lines were adequate for a multi- family structure if that would be built. The Planning Com- mission did recommend approval of all these amendments with the stipulation outlined in item 5(H) about Lot 3 not receiving a building permit and the developer to be aware of that. r1r. Block said the problems he had with the amendments had-been worked out. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, to approve the amended Conditional Final Plat of the Oklahoma Baptist Retirement Center as presented. AYE: Messrs. Stockler, Spencer, Smalley; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gross NAY: None Motion darried. 6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Cates said his report would be presented in the Owasso Public Works Authority meeting. 7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Block presented the figures for General Fund revenues for the month of November, 1982. He also noted that the report submitted by Carol Dickey on the building situation in the City showed the good health of the building industry in our community. He said that the figures on the General Fund revenue report show the City to be just a little bit ahead of projections for this time. With regard to a possible change in workmans~ compensation insurance, rir. Block said he is proceding in getting census information to Mr. Lindsey as it seems the inhouse program will be feasible as far as having adequate coverage for the most severe liability with reinsurance. Mayor Spencer said that a lot of cities are coming up with new ways to save money or improve revenue, such as initiation of an automobile tax and assessing for the cost of lighting athletic fields. Also citizens in some cities are having to pay for street lighting. He said the people of Owasso are fortunate in not having problems quite so severe. 8. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Martinek of Conestoga Cablevision appeared before the Council requesting their consent to an assignment of the current cable television franchise from Conestoga Cablevision, Inc. to TCI Growth, Inc., or its wholly-owned subsidiary. He introduced Mr. Rush of OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN DEC. 7, 1982 Conestoga Cablevision, Inc., Mr. Loflin of Conestoga and Mr. Featherston, Manager of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and part of Missouri for TCI. Mr. Featherston described the operation of TCI to the Council. Mayor- Spencer asked Mr. Featherston if TCI was in suit with anyone at the present time. (with a city). Mr. Featherston said no. Mr. Stockler asked if there would be additional service provided to outlying areas. Mr. Featherston said if it is economically feasible to build into an area, they will. Mrs. Gross said she knew people were unhappy about the same movie being shown at the same time on two different channels. Mr.'Featherston said it is very difficult to keep that from happening and it is important that the customer fully understand what he is buying. Mr. Martinek said the problem occurred because there are not enough films made to fill up the blocks of time for all the cable channels. Mr. Cates said he would need an assumption agreement on the part of the assignee, agreeing to assume all responsibilities and lia- bilities of Conestoga Cablevision and he would like to examine those documents in light of the ordinance as well as the existing franchise agreement. Mr. Spencer asked that all papers be ready by .the next meeting and this item to be put on the agenda. Mr. Carl Lowrance presented a project to the council regarding a form of aquaculture in which fish bait in sewer lagoons. He said that he would leave a copy of a contract and a copy of his. insurance with the City Attorney. The contract states that he would furnish all the breeders, do all the work and the city will be paid a penny for each salamander harvested. A small crop would be 5,000 per acre and could go as high as 20,000 per acre. He said he carries workman s' compensation insurance and $100,000 liability. The city would be held harmless if crops were lost. Mr. Block asked if .the Health Department would have any problem with this project. Mr. Lowrance said there is no problem there. Mr. Block said he understood that the salamander has a beneficial effect on the effluent. Mr. Lowrance said that was so and that it could reduce a flying insect problem. He would like to use Owasso as a model for other cities to see. Mr. Spencer asked the City Manager and City Attorney to get together with Mr. Lowrance and present this item at the next meeting. There being no more new business before the Owasso City Council, chair adjourned at 8:45 p.m. su,/ BOY M. SPE ER, MAYOR f y~ ANN HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK