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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.05.04_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, May 4, 1982, the Owasso City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 P,M. on April 30, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with Vice Mayor, Phyllis Gross presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE, Flag salute was led by Vice Mayor, Phyllis Gross. ITEM 3: SEATING AND SWEARING IN OF WAUHILLEAU WEBB AS NEW CITY C UNCIL MEMBER FROM WARD Wauhilleau L. Webb was given the Oath of Office by the City Attorney and seated as the Councilwoman for Ward 1. ITEM 4: SEATING AND SWEARING IN OF VON E. STOCKLER AS NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FROM WARD 2. Von E. Stockler was given the Oath of Office by the City Attorney and seated as Councilman for Ward 2, ITEM 5: SEATING AND SWEARING IN OF JAMES C. SMALLEY AS REELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FROM WARD 5, James C. Smalley was given the Oath of Office by the City Attorney and swated as Councilman for Ward 5. ITEM 6: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Phyllis Gross, Vice Mayor Boyd Spencer, Councilman James C. Smalley, Councilman Wauhilleau Webb, Councilwoman Von Stockler, Councilman Ron Cates, City Attorney Bob Fugate, City Treasurer - Acting City Manager Sue Shelley, City Clerk ABSENT: None ITEM 7: ELECTION OF MAYOR, Mrs. Gross nominated Von Stockler for Mayor. Mr. Stockler withdrew his name stating that he was a new councilman and wanted to do the best job he could as a councilman, not a mayor. Owasso City Council Page Two May 4, 1982 „.,~ Motion was made by Jim Smalley, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb to appoint Boyd Spencer as Mayor for a one year term of office to expire May 2, 1983. AYES: Messrs, Stockler, Smalley and Mrs. Webb NAYS: Mrs. Grass ABSTAIN: Mr, Spencer Mr. Spencer was elected Mayor, and assumed the chair for the remainder of the meeting. ITEM 8: ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR. Motion was made by Von Stockler, seconded by Jim Smalley to appoint Wauhilleau Webb as Vice Mayor for a one year term of office to expire May 2, 1983. AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley and Stockler NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mesdames Webb and Gross Wauhilleau Webb was elected Vice Mayor, ITEM 9: APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 1982, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, Motion was made by Jim Smalley, seconded by Von Stockler to approve the Minutes of the April 20, 1982 Regular Meeting. AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley and Stockler Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 10: REQUEST TO DISQUALIFY FROM THE CITY PERSONNEL BOARD FOR THE HEARING ON THE TERMINATION OF DAVID B. SLOANE. Mr. Sloane stated that he was not asking for Mr. Randolph's removal from the Personnel Board, only from Mr. Sloane's hearing. Mrs. Gross inquired as to the question of "a fair hearing". Mr. Sloane stated that he did not feel that Mr. Randolph could ~.,.,~ give him "a fair hearing". Mr. Smalley stated that he did not feel that the Council should disqualify Mr, Randolph, but that he should disqualify himself, Owasso City Council Page Three May 4, 1982 Mr. Cates stated that the Personnel Board does sit at the Council's leisure. He stated that there is not charter provision for disqualification. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Jim Smalley to dney the request to disqualify Bob Randolph from the City Personnel Board. AYES: Messrs. Smalley and Mrs. Gross NAYS: Mrs. Webb ABSTAIN: Messrs. Spencer and Stockler Motion carried. ITEM 11: AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 108, SECTION 4, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OWASSO OR A DEPUTY THEREOF SHALL ALSO BE AND ACT AS CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. Mr. Fugate stated that the Ordinance was prepared in accordance with the Council's wishes. Mr. Cates stated that the Ordinance was changed only by adding "or a deputy thereof". Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Von Stockler to accept the amendment of Ordinance 108, Section 4. AYES: Messrs. Stockler and PZrs. Gross NAYS: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley and Mrs. Webb Motion failed. ITEM 12: EMERGENCY CLAUSE ON AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 108, SECTION 4. In accordance with Item 11, the motion failed, and there was no need for an emergency clause. ITEM 13: RESIGNATION OF ROBERT A. FUGATE AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Mr. Fugate stated that because of the work load of being Acting City Manager and City Treasurer, he asked that he be relieved of his duties as Deputy City Clerk. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Boyd Spencer to accept the resignation of Robert A, Fugate as Deputy City Clerk. AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley and Stockler Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. Owasso City Council Page Four May 4, 1982 „,... ITEM 14: APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY CLERKS. Mr. Fugate stated to the Council that he recommends Marla Myers as Deputy City Clerk. Mr. Spencer stated that he wanted the position to be temporary for 3 months, so that the new City Manager could be informed of this position. Mrs. Shelley stated that she would need someone to do court during the International Municipal Clerk's Conference on May 27, 1982. Mr. Spencer stated that Mrs. Rosalee Roberts would be able to hand the Court on that day. Mr. Cates stated that Mrs. Roberts should take the Oath of Office before she goes into court. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb to appoint Marla Myers as Deputy City Clerk for a 3 month temporary position, not to do Court. ,. ~~ AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley, and Stockier Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 15: PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF ELM CREEK ADDITION TO HAVE A PRIVACY FENCE ERECTED ON THE NORTH AND EAST BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY CEMETARY. Mr. Fugate stated that he Izad a petition signed by 10 residents requesting a privacy fence. He stated that he thought there were 2 items that needed to be placed above this request. Those being permanent concrete corner markers for lots and blocks and an equipment shed. He stated that a privacy fence would cost approximately $12,500.00 and that there was about $32,000.00 in the Cemetary Trust Fund. Mr. Stockier stated that the Cemetary preceded the housing development and the residents knew that there was a Cemetary when they moced in. He requested that the 2 additional priority needs be put on a future Council Agenda. Motion was made by Von Stockier, seconded by Boyd Spencer to deny the Petition to have a privacy fence erected. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Stockier Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None ~.~ ABSTAIN: Mr. Smalley Motion carried. Owasso City Council Page Five May 4, 1982 ITEM 16: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT, Mrs. Webb questioned Regeneration Fitness ~k2110.82 for $1,950.00. Mr. Fugate stated that this amount was for 1 year for 13 Fireman with any change in personnel, the new person could assume the membership. Mr. Spencer stated that he wanted the personnel assumption in writing, and resubmit the warrant at the next meeting. Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb to approve warrants 2029-82 through 2109-82 with the exception of 2110.82 far $1,950.00 for a corrected total of $43,145.16; Park Grant Fund ~~2145-82 for $43.50; Revenue Sharing ~p2146-82 through 2132-82 for a total of $37,279.26; Teletype Fund 2150-82 for a total of $297.00. AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Smalley and Stocker Mesdames Webb and Gross NAYS: None Motion carried. ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Smalley recommended that the Council interview Mr. Dale Block from Sapulpa. Mr. Spencer asked that the interview be on Thursday, May 6, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Fugate stated that he was resigning as of June 30, 1982, and finding a City Manager should be done as soon as possible. Mr. Cates thanked the Council for allowing him to attend the anti-trust seminar in Dallas. He requested that he be allowed to report to the Council at a later date on his information. Being no further business before the Owasso City Council, the chair adjourned at 7:50 P.M. BOY SPENCER, YOR SUE SHELL Y, CI CLERK