HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980.07.15_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, July 15, 1980, 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 6:30 PM on July 11, 1980, and by refer-
ence made a part hereof.
Present: Boyd Spencer, Mayor
Al Lambert, Councilman
Dennis Burke, Councilman
Clyde Fry, Councilman
Harold Charney, City Attorney
Kenneth Thompson, City Manager
Wauhilleau Webb, City Clerk
Absent: Robbie Fickle, Vice Mayor
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with Mayor Spencer presiding. Pub-
lic was advised meeting was being taped.
ITEM 1 - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Clyde Fry, to approve Consent Agenda
items, as follows, as published in the Owasso Reporter on July 10, 1980, and by
reference made a part hereof.
A. Approve Minutes of July 1, 1980 Meeting.
B. Approve Warrants for Payment.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 2 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Clyde Fry, to approve additional
warrants for payment, and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3 - APPROVE PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Mr. Thompson explained that the present position of Fire Chief is being moved
up one grade without a salary increase, the Police Commander will be an in-
crease of three steps, and the additional police officer is the position that
was approved in the new budget.
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to establish Grade 16
Classification for Commander of Fire Operations and Commander of Police Opera-
tions, establish Lieutenant position in Police Department at Grade 12, and create
one additional police officer position at Grade 8.
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Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 4 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 1980 MEETING RECOMMENDING THE
ANNEXATION OF HILLSIDE ADDITION
Ms. Dickey informed Council that Hillside Estates petitioned the City for an-
nexation and it was reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 19. She also
reminded Council that Hillside is already served by City water and sewer and
also occasionally covered by our emergency services. She said the only por-
tion not up to City standards is the streets, but Bill Williams said they are
not bad enough to keep from annexing. Ms. Dickey said this would be annexed
as AG Agriculture then changed to the proper residential zoning. She said the
real concern of the Planning Commission is the water service, as they would
not like to see any annexation of areas where they are not already on the City
water.
Mayor Spencer commented that area is raw country and storm water could be a
problem and when that area was developed no one had any jurisdiction over the
planning of the water distribution. He also commented that one of the build-
ers had to go before the Board of Adjustments three times as he was not follow-
ing platting rules. The Mayor was also concerned with possible problems with
the Rural Water District on the undeveloped lots, as we are in a lawsuit. Bill
Williams said we have had good reports on the water and sewer lines and have
had very few problems up there.
Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Al Lambert, to table Hillside
Annexation to September 2, 1980 meeting, pending outcome of Rural Water Dis-
trict lawsuit and have our people inspect water runoff prior to that date.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5 - APPROVE RESOLUTION COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN TOM STEED FOR HIS SERVICE TO
THE CITIZENS OF OKLAHOMA
Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to approve a resolu-
tion commending Congressman Tom Steed for his service to the citizens of Okla-
homa, sending a copy to Congressman Steed and Oklahoma Municipal League.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
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Motion carried.
ITEM 6 - APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR JUNE 1980.
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Dennis Burke, to approve June 1980
Financial Statements, and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11-A - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW CONSOLIDATION OF
THE POLICE FIRE AND AMBULANCE DEPARTMENTS INTO A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Mr. Charney said this ordinance has been dictated but a few changes have to be
made. He said the ordinance will not really create any departments but form an
"umbrella" department to watch over the other departments.
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Clyde Fry, to table to August 5 the
ordinance amending City Code to allow consolidation of the Police, Fire and
Ambulance Departments into a Department of Public Safety.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
11-B - REQUEST TO EXTEND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MANSUR-DAUBERT-
WILLIAMS FOR ONE YEAR.
Mr. Charney said he sees nothing wrong with the extension. Mayor Spencer said
he just wanted to be certain that if the Council wishes to work with another
engineer that they may do so. Mr. Charney said we are free to do that, to
which Mr. Mansur agreed.
Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Clyde Fry, to approve extension of
Mansur-Daubert-Williams contract for one year.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 8 - NEW BUSINESS
Item
Harold Charney made to comments: 1) He has a claim from a person that stepped
into a water meter. 2) We have no liability with our ambulance when it runs
outside the City limites.
Item
The residents in Ator were again present regarding the park and again the City
Attorney explained to them that the land was deeded to the City for public use
and although there might be some things the City could allow them to do with
the park, we cannot keep the public off any part of the park.
Item
Mr. Lambert said on Second Street East in Elm Creek there is not a stop sign
nor a street sign. Bill Williams said those signs should be in next week.
Item
Mr. Thompson reminded Council that the pool is normally kept open until Labor
Day, but school is starting early this year and we might want to keep it open
part time between the opening of school and Labor Day.
Item
Mayor Spencer read a letter from the City of Collinsville dated June 30th,
thanking us for assistance with afire in downtown Collinsville. Mayor Spencer
directed that by reference this letter be made a part of these minutes.
Item
Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Al Lambert, to approve Minutes of
July 10, 1980 Emergency Meeting, and by reference made a part hereof.
Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Fry
Nays - None
Motion carried.
Being no further business before the Council,. Cyhair adjourned at 8:04 PM.
MAYOR
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