HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.01.19_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, January 19, 1982, the Owasso City Council met in
regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall, per
Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 2:00 P.Pv7. on January 15, 1982, and by
reference is made a part hereof.
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.1, with Mayor Wasserman
presiding.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Lyle Wasserman, Mayor
Phyllis Gross, Vice Mayor
Boyd Spencer, Councilman
John Stadler, Councilman
Jim Smalley, Councilman
Ron Cates, City Attorney
Kenneth Thompson, City rlanager
Sue Shelley, City Clerk
ABSENT: None
ITEM 4: APPROVE P•7INUTES OF JANUARY 5, 1982 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
John Stadler stated that on Item 14 ''Nays" should have been
''Abstain by Messrs. Spencer, Stadler and Smalley".
Motion was made by John Stadler, seconded by Phyllis Gross to
approve minutes of January 5, 1982, Regular City Council i2eeting
with the correction as stated above.
AYES: Messrs, Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and P•7rs, Gross
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5: APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMPIITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED
SALES TAX AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BOND ELECTION.
Boyd Spencer stated that he was 100% against the sales tax and
bond election. Mr. Stadler stated that he had one person who
would serve. ?7rs. Gross stated that each council member should
get one person to serve from their ward. City Manager suggested
that it be placed on the next agenda.
No Motion was made.
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ITEM 6: A RESOLUTION SETTING DATES FOR 1982 CITY COUNCIL
ELECTIONS AND SPECIFYING THE W DS FOR WHICH CANDIDATES MAY FILE.
Primary Election set for March 16, 1982,
files the General Election would be April
3 years, Ward 2 for 3 years, Ward 5 for 1
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded
dates for 1982 City Council Elections and
candidates may file.
if more than one person
6 , 1982 . Ward 1 for
year.
by John Stadler to set
Wards for which
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 7: INQUIRY AS TO LEGALITY IN TERMS OF THE EFFECT OF, AS WELL
AS THE ACTION TAKEN CONCERNING THE LETTER DATED AUGUST 8. 198 BY
L DEPARTMENT.
i~irs. Gross asked that this item be placed on the agenda, the . ,.
letter regarded an increase of 5% cost-of-living increase
to City rlanager and City Clerk retroactive July 1, 1981. She
felt that this should have been a council action.
Mr. Spencer stated that on June 16, 1981, a vote was taken to
adopt the Budget, four councilmen voted in favor, and motion
carried, Mrs. Gross was not present at that meeting. The
S% cost-of-living included all employees, the City PZanager and
the City Clerk did not receive the adopted raise as did the
other City Employees and T-2r. Spencer signed as Mayor (Department
Head) a memo to activate the 5% raise included in the approved
budget.
Mr. Cates stated that no council action was necessary, because
Resolution 80-5 adopted the Municipal Budget Act.
Z•Zotion was made by Boyd Spencer to strike from the Agenda.
No Second was made.
P-Zotion was made by Jim Smalley, seconded by Boyd Spencer to move
on to the next item on the Agenda.
AYES: T~Iessrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
,»,
Motion carried.
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ITEM 8: RECONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN AT THE
JANUARY 5, 1982, MEETING ON THE REQUEST OF PMR. VINES TO CORRECT
ZONIi~IG MAP FOR LOT 1. BLOCK 1. HALE ADDITION.
City Manager reported that he was concerned about the consequences
of the action taken on Mr. Vines property. Mr. Vines has agreed
to go to the Board of Adjustment for interpretation, if no
satisfaction he will then appeal to the Planning Commission,
at the City's expense.
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Boyd Spencer to
rescind the motion regarding Mr. Vines property made at the
last council meeting.
AYES: Messrs. Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: Mr. Wasserman
Motion carried.
ITEM 9: REQUEST TO SHARE ONE-HALF THE COST WITH TULSA COUNTY
City :Manager reported that this was not a budget item. He
stated that he would recommend that it should be purchased
from the revenue sharing fund. Mr. Leach was available for
questions, he stated that no money has been spent for equipment
of this kind. He stated that approximately 280 people per day
utilized this facility and this should enhance the program
as per-the use of this facility by men. Six people can work
out on the machine at one time. The County would share one-
half the total cost of this machine.,
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Phyllis Gross to
purchase weight machine, with Tulsa County sharing one-half
the cost.
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and PZrs. Gross
i~1AYS : None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF BIDDERS FOR CONCRETE WORK I1y
ELM CREEK PARK.
City Manager reported that two bids were taken for concrete
work in Elm Creek Park. The low bidder was approved by the
Council, he requested that the City furnish all the forms for
the concrete work and the City PTanager believes that he wants
out of his contract. To save rebidding, the other eligible
bidder, Damon Davis bid is for $500.00 more.
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by Boyd Spencer
to change bidders to Damon Davis for concrete work in Elm
Creek Park.
AYES: Messrs. Tilasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs. Gross
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 11: REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECE~-1BER
City Manager reported on the December report, the mid-year
statement. Revenue was 5% under projected for tine year, because
of construction slowdown. Sales tax was ahead of schedule.
Expenditure was about 22% over. General government has already
exceeded the budget, this involves some transfers. Police
Department is over budget, because of personnel costs and
overtime costs, City Manager reported that he would like to
wait until the January Report to decide whether or not to
recommend the 5% cost-of-living raises.
ITEM 12: APPROVE WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT.
City Manager answered questions on ~~1529 used by recreation
center and street department; ~k1435/1503 higher because of
3 payrolls in December-Workman's Comp. a possible solution
was suggested of self-insurance by the City; ~~1517 Volare
worked on to be used by Meter Reader; ~k1510 monthly bill by
Ron Cates; ~~1513 Disk for computer; ~~1438 cancelled and replaced
by ~~1440 and amount of $135.00 deducted from total because~of
Phyllis Gross's cancellation to National League of Cities
Conference.
Motion was made by Phyllis Gross, seconded by John Stadler
to approve warrants ~~1437 throu h ~~1557 with the exception of
~k1438 for a corrected total of 45,772.46.
AYES: Messrs. Wasserman, Spencer, Stadler, Smalley and Mrs, Gross
iJAYS : None
,~,
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS:
City Manager put a copy of the design criteria for development
prepared by City Engineer for paving, drainage, and detention
to be put on Agenda in the near future.
City Manager reported that the speed limit reduction on US-169
and request for left-turn indicator at 86th Street North, at the
City's expense, according to a letter from the State Department
of Transportation. Bids will need to be taken for the
left-turn indicator.
City Manager reported that the meter installation by the City
of Tulsa was excessive and that he would appeal this bill of
$7,000.00.
City manager reported that the City Planner would like to have
the City Attorney at City Planning Commission Meeting to
discuss OZ-61.
Boyd Spencer requested a report from the City Manager and the
Building Inspector on the Whitfield Building condition, permit,
and the qualification of the employees putting in the plumbing.
Cheif Reyes stated that on January 12, 1982 the City had a
strong arm robbery,, S.ix citizens chased and apprehended the
thief, the Chief awarded to these six an Award of Outstanding
Citizenship and a letter of commendation from the Police
Department.
Receiving these awards were Clyde Wampole, Joey Wampole, Larry
Thomas, Olen Lackadoo, Ruth Atherton and TZrs. Bruner(the victim).
Being no further business before the Owasso City Council, chair
adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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E WASSERP~IAN, MAYOR
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SUE SHELLEY, CITY RK