HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983.04.19_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, April 19, 1983, the Owasso City Council met in
regular session in the Council Chambers at Gwasso City Hall
per the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda posted on City.
Hall Bulletin Board at 4:00 p.m. on April 15, 1983, and by
reference is made a part hereof.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m, with Mayor
Spencer, presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Mayor
Wauhilleau Webb, Vice-Mayor
Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman
James Smalley, Councilman
Von Stockler, Councilman
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, APRIL 5, 1983.
Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded.by Von Stockler to
approve the minutes of April 5, 1983, by reference made a part
hereof.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; resdames. Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF OWASSO CITY
COUNCIL, APRIL 12, 19 3.
Lotion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to
approve the minutes of April 12, 1983, by reference made a part
hereof.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mesdames. Webb, Gross.
NAY: None
Motion carried.
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5. BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A NEW SALES TAX ORDINANCE
RAISING THE SALES TAX FROM 2% TO 3%.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb that
a sales tax ordinance, Ordinance ~f326, raising the City sales tax
from 2% to 3% be approved as submitted.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mesdames Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried
B. COISIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON NEW
SALES TAX ORDINANCE RAISING THE SALES TAX FROM 20 TO
3 0.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to
approve the Emergency Clause of Ordinance ;326, by reference
made a part hereof,
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mesdames Webb, Gross,
NAY: None
Motion carried
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to
adopt Resolution ~~83-03 authorizing the calling and holding of
a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance
of bonds of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, for public works and
improvements (water system and sanitary sewer system), and
approving the above mentioned Sales Tax Ordinance ~~326, by
reference made a part hereof.
AYE: Messrs, Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; T~esdames Webb, Gross.
NAY: None
Motion carried.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING .THE CALLING
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5. D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON
THE AFORESAID RESOLUTION.
Motion was made by James Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler, to
approve the Emergency Clause of Resolution ~~83-03, by reference
made a part hereof.
AYE: Messers. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mesdames. Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
E. CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF EVAN L. DAVIS, INC., AS
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED MATTER.
Mr. Brian Davis stated with reference to his submitted contract
that if the election fails, there will be no fee.
Motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb, to
employ Evan L. Davis, Inc., as financial consultants for the
special election on above referenced matters, by reference made
a part hereof.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; 'Mesdames. Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time.
7. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Block said he had received a request from Mr. Elwood Henry,
president of the Owasso Soccer Association, asking for a commit-
ment allocating the planned soccer fields at Elm Creek Park to
the Owasso Soccer Association. Mr. Henry said the Association
wishes to maintain these fields strictly for games, with no
practice allowed. He said when the road in that area is completed
he forsees problems with useage. Mr. Cates said any agreement
would have to take into consideration future soccer associations
that might be formed. Mr. Block asked for a meeting with Mr.
Cates and Mr. Henry to work out an agreement. Mayor Spencer asked
for this item to be put on the next agenda.
8. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mrs. Gross asked if bids were being sought from several office
supply companys including the new office supply company in Owasso
with regard to office supply materials. Mr. Block said that the
purchasing agent tries to get the best price on all materials
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purchased, taking into consideration shipping costs and prompt-
ness of delivery. '
Mr. Smalley asked about the item of gasoline charged to Get-N-
Go. Mr. Block said that occurred when the City tanks had run
out of gasoline.
Motion was .made by James Smalley, seconded by Phyllis Gross, to
accept the General Fund claims for March in the amount of
$104,721.52, Community Center for $1,515.74 and debt service to
Bank of Oklahoma for $260.65.
AYE: Messrs. Spencer, Stockler, Smalley; Mesdames Webb, Gross
NAY: None
Motion carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. McNeil said she had been notified that the City's insurance
company had refused her claim and asked to be on the next agenda.
Mr. Block said he had asked the insurance company to contact him
before they made a final decision and when Mrs. McNeil told him x
of the letter .she had receiveci,he tried to contact the a,ent,but
was unable to do so. Mrs. Gross asked that the council members
receive a cony of the letter from the insurance company. Mayor
Spencer asked that this item be put on the next agenda.
Mayor Spencer asked Mr. Cates for clarification on the procedure
for adjourning meetings. Mr. Cates said that due to the Open
Meeting Act requirement for agenda items, the Mayor can adjourn
the meeting without a formal motion.
Mayor Spencer asked if there was any further new business. There
being none, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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BOY M. SP ER, MAYOR
AN HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK