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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980.10.21_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, October 21, 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 3:30 PM on October 20, 1980, and by refer- ence made a part hereof. ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM with Mayor Spencer presiding. ITEM 2 - FLAG SALUTE Flag Salute was lel~by Playor Spencer. ITEM 3 - ROLL CALL Present: Boyd Spencer, Mayor Al Lambert, Councilman Dennis Burke, Councilman Harold Charney, City Attorney Kenneth Thompson, City Manager Wauhilleau Webb, City Clerk Absent: Robbie Fickle, Vice Mayor Clyde Fry, Councilman ITEM 4 - APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Dennis Burke requested Warrants 402, 413 and Revenue Sharing 34 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to approve Consent Agenda items, as follows, as published in the Owasso Reporter on October 16, 1980, and by reference made a part hereof: A. Approve Minutes of October 7, 1980 Meeting. B. Approve General Fund Warrants 352 through 431, excluding 402 and 413, for $27,075.65, and Sinking Fund Warrant 1 for $11,057.58 and authorize Mayor to sign same. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke, Nays - None Motion carried. Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve Warrants 402 and 413 for $369.80, and authorize Mayor to sign same, and withhold payment of Revenue Sharing Warrant 34 for $462.42 until such time as clarification is received from City Manager. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. Owasso City Council October 21, 1980 Page Two ,„ .,-~ Non-Agenda Item Mayor Spencer read a letter from Councilman Fry resigning his seat on the Council due to his need to be working out of the state a great deal of time. ITEM 5 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve additional warrants 432 through 462 for $7,455.67, and to cancel warrants ?86 and 314 for $462.05 and authorize Mayor to sign same, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 6 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE RECONIP~NDATIONS FOR PROJECTS FOR THE HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mr. Thompson referred Council to a map in their packets showing the proposed area, which is the "Original Town" area, where these Federal funds will be utilized. He said our receiving these funds is a "long shot" but we should try to obtain the funds. He said a door-to-door survey is being taken. "`" Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, to close the first public hearing to receive recommendations for projects for the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried ITEM 7 - REQUEST TO LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE A 1976 ELGIN STREET SGIEEPER AND A 1970 BANTAM TELESCOOP Mr. Thompson received individual prices from Murphy Equipment, as directed, in the amount of $22,500.00 each. He checked with the local banks regarding the lease/purchase and the only offer was from First Bank of Owasso for 9%. Mr. Thompson's recommendation was to purchase the sweeper and lease the Telescoop. Mayor Spencer commended the equipment would be nice but he felt other things were more important at this time, such as streets, drainage and curbing. Mr. Burke agreed with Mr. Thompson that the equipment is needed. Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Al Lambert, authorizing the purchase of the Elgin Pelican Sweeper in the amount of $22,500.00 from Murphy Machinery Company. Ayes - Messrs Lambert and Burke Nays - Mr. Spencer Motion carried. Owasso City Council October 21, 1980 Page Three ITEM 8--PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO BASEBALL FIELD AT RAYOLA PARK Mr. Thompson said the letter requested from the school board has not been received but from their indication, they are willing to give us that letter. He said he has met with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and it has been deter- mined that charging admission is acceptable as long as we do not descriminate. Mayor Spencer said he would like to see the City do it on their own, one step at a time. He said although he appreciates the school offering to go half, he feels the City should keep the park completely under City control. Mr. Lambert said he agreed the City should undertake the improvements on its own due to a possible conflict,. but he said we were talking about priorities and questioned if the park is more important that the total beautification of the City. Mr. Burke questioned the conflict that was mentioned, and Mr. Lambert said mainly with scheduling. Mr. Charney suggested a fund raising activity, possibly through the Chamber, and if the school would want to donate money that would be fine, but the Council must retain full control of the Park. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, for the City of Owasso to purchase materials and let contract for bleachers and chain length fence to imp rove baseball field at Rayola Park. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 9 - APPROVE ORDINANCE N0. 292 REGULATING DERELICT VEHICLES Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve Ordinance No. 292 regulating derelict vehicles, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 10 - REQUEST TO EXCHANGE FIVE LOTS IN ELM CREEK ADDITION FOR EQUAL AMOUNT OF LAND IN ELM CREEK PARK Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, to leave Elm Creek Park as it is at the present time. Ayes - Messrs Spencer and Burke Nays - Mr. Lambert Motion carried. Owasso City Council October 21, 1980 Page Four ~~. ,~, Chair recessed Owasso City Council at 7:52 PM. Chair reconvened Owasso City Council at 8:00 PM. ITEM 11 - REQUEST TO CHANGE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE OF 235 FINANCED HOUSING FROM 15% to 40% OF HOMES IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS Mr. D. M. Sokolosky was present and explained the purpose of this request. He said the building business is slow now with the high interest rates, and most houses are in the $60,000.00 range. With the high rate of interest, most people cannot buy them. He introduced Mr. Jim Beale, who is building 235 houses. Mr. Sokolosky said FHA will go along with this proposal if the City Council approves it. Mr. Beale said the 235 program has changed a great deal from the original program. He said when the program first started you could buy a home for $200.00, but after they got people into the houses they found out the people could not maintain them. He said a law was passed where FHA could allow 40% of 235 houses in an addition. Mr. Beale commented these are not cheap homes, but they are somewhat smaller, running between 1068 to 1300 square feet. They are all brick with decorative wood trim, and are built better than many homes. Mr. Beale quoted some of the speci- fications which are in accordance with FHA specifications. He said these homes are for people living on limited incomes but have good credit ratings, with income between $12,000 and $18,000. He said now it requires a minimum of $3,000 to get into a 235 home. He showed Council some floor plans. Mayor Spencer said in the past he has been opposed to 235 homes but he has come to realize it is almost impossible for younger people trying to get started to buy a home, but he still could not approve 40% and he rather the homes be scattered instead of all together. Mr. Beale said the cost of the lots will determine the location. Mr. Williams said the 235 houses have been inspected by the Building Inspector and they are good houses. Mr. Burke said he would also like to see them scattered. Mr. Sokolosky said they will be together as he will not let 235 homes on the main street in that addition. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Dennis Burke, to extend the alloted 15% of 235 Financed Housing to 25%, to be scattered if at all possible, and to be reviewed in six months. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 12 - APPROVE RESOLUTION 80-12 SETTING STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF NEW STREETS Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to approve Resolution 80-12 ,~,,~„ setting standards for acceptance of new streets, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. Owasso City Council October 21, 1980 Wage Five ITEM 13 - AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF HIGEONS LAWSUIT Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Al Lambert, to authorize settlement of the Higeons lawsuit in the amount of $5,500.00, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 14 - APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Motion was made by Al Lambert, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to appoint Mr. Jerry Wayman, 8345 North 121st East Avenue, 272-5654, to fill the unexpired term of Leonard George on the Planning Commission, which expires June 30, 1982. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 15 - APPROVE SEPTEMBER 1980 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Motion was made by Dennis Burke, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve the September, 1980 Financial Statements, and by reference made apart hereof. Ayes - Messrs Spencer, Lambert, Burke Nays - None Motion carried. ITEM 16 - NEW BUSINESS Item Mr. David Thornton, attorney representing Mr. Robson, was present requesting continuation on condemnation of strip of land in Hale Acres, regardless of the outcome of the Rural Water District lawsuit. Council felt he should continue. Item Mr. Lambert said he noticed the street crews have been busy filling holes and he thanked the City Manager and the crew. Item Council agreed appointing someone to fill Clyde Fry's seat, until the elections next April. Being no further business before the Owasso City Council, Chair adjourned at 8:45 PM. Owasso Ctiy Council October 21, 1980 Page Six ~s~ Boyd M. Spencer, Mayor 4 Wauhilleau Webb, City Clerk