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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979.02.06_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, February 6, 1979, the Owasso City Council met in regular session, in Council Chambers at City Hall, per Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda, referenced and made a part here- of. Present: Bill Williams, Mayor Boyd Spencer, Vice Mayor Don Thompson, Councilperson Robbie Fickle, Councilperson Ron Grimes, Councilperson Wayne Meyer, City :Manager Harold Charney, City Attorney Wauhilleau Webb, City Clerk Absent: None The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM, with i'Iayor Williams presiding. Employee of the Month presentation was made by Mayor Williams to Carl Seim, Parlc Department Director. Mayor Williams presented Certificate of Merit Award to Melvin Hastings. Fireman Hastings was credited with professionalism in saving the lives of a mother and her two children by recog- ni?ing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Mayor C~Tilliams also presented a Certificate of Merit Award to John Dean for his service as Chairman on the Owasso Planning Commission. Mr. Dean was required by the Planning Commission by-laws to resign his position as he moved out of town. 'lotion was made by Robbie Fickle, seconded by Don Thompson, to accept John Dean's resignation from the Owasso Planning Commi- ssion, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - i`Ione 'Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Ron Grimes, to approve Consent Agenda items, as follows, as published in the Owasso Reporter on February 1, 1979, and by reference made a part hereof: 1. Approve Minutes of January 16, 1979, T'Ieeting 2. Approve Warrants for Payment 3. Approve Transfer of Funds, General Fund, 1978-1979 4. Approve Transfer of Funds, Revenue Sharing, 1978- 1979 5. Approve Fire Run Contract with Farmers Insurance Group; Property Owner G. B. Sanders 6. Approve Fire Run Contract with Farmers Insurance Group; Property Owner H. H. Asling Owasso City Council February 6, 1979 Page Two 7. Approve Rescheduling March 6, 1979, Council Meeting to March 13, 1979, due to City Manager being in Washington, D. C. 8. Approve Ordinance 245 for OZ-35, approved rMay 16, 1978 9. Approve Emergency Clause on Ordinance 245 10. Approve Ordinance 246 for OZ-36, Approved May 16, 1978 11. Approve Emergency Clause on Ordinance 246 12. Approve Ordinance 247 for OZ-37, Approved IMay 16, 1978 13. Approve Emergency Clause on Ordinance 247 14. Approve 1977-1978 bill to Oklahoma State University in the amount of $20.0 0 to be paid out of 1978- 1979 Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, rZs. Fickle Nays - None Motion was made by Don Thompson, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve additional warrants for payment, and by reference made -~ a part hereof. Ayes - ,Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thomason, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - None In regard to rezoning application OZ-41 from IL to RM-l, P-ir. Stan Ewing, City Planner, advised Council that the Planning Commission recommends approving same. Mr. Ewing did inform Council that Mr. Ralph Parker, representing the Three Lakes Assocation, protested the zoning. Mr, Parker was present and explained to Council that the Three Lakes Homeowners Associa- tion opposed the maximum density for that zoning which would be 23 units per acre. Mr. Parker said Bland Pittman did pro- mise him it would be a lower density of 18.15 units per acre. This was agreeable to the Association although Mr. Parker did comment that there would be nothing to hold Mr. Pittman to such a promise. Motion was made by Robbie Fickle, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to approve rezoning application OZ-41 from IL to RM-l, and by re- ference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, 'GIs. Fickle Nays - None Owasso City Council February 6, 1979 Page Three In regard to rezoning application OZ-42, Stan Ewing, City Planner, advised Council that the Planning Commission recom- mends approving. Motion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Ron Grimes, to approve rezoning application OZ-42 from OM to CS, and by re- ference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - Mr. Thompson In regard to rezoning application OZ-43, Stan Ewing, City Planner, advised Council that the Planning Commission recom- mends approving application as requested, except on that por- tion requesting RS-2 to RM-l. The Planning Commission recom- mends that zoning to be RS-2 to RS-3. ,lotion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Don Thompson, to approve rezoning application OZ-43, exluding that part request- ing RS-2 to RM-l, which Council will take under advisement and rezone at February 20, 1979, meeting, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - None Chair recessed Owasso City Council at 8:36 PM. Chair reconvened Owasso City Council at 8:45 PM. ~~Zotion was made by Don Thompson, seconded by Robbie Fickle, to approve submitting bids for computer software program for bud- getary and payroll programs, and by reference made a part hereof. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - None In regard to appointments to the Personnel Board, Mayor Williams submitted the name of Mr. Lyle Wasserman. Motion was made by Ron Grimes, seconded by Robbie Fickle, to appoint Mr. Lyle Wasserman to a three year term on the Per- sonnel Board. Ayes - i~essrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - None Owasso City Council February 6, 1979 Page Four After :-1r. Wasserman's appointment, there is still another vac- ancy on the Board and Playor Williams stated nominations for that seat will be made at the February 20, 1979, meeting. Motion was made by Don Thomason, seconded by Ron Grimes, to declare Reno Barsi's position on Owasso Planning Commission vacant as he has not attended meetings. Ayes - i'Iessrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, res. Fickle Nays - None In regard to appointments to Planning Commission, Mr. Spencer commented he wanted to recommend Ralph Parker, but Mr. Parker said he could not serve at this time. ~~otion was made by Boyd Spencer, seconded by Don Thompson, to appoint John Simmons to the Planning Commission. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, Ms. Fickle Nays - None After Mr. Simmon's appointment to the Planning Commission, there still remains one opening, to which nominations will be made at the February 20, 1979, meeting. Z~otion was made by Don Thompson, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to create a Park Assistant position, Grade 10. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Grimes, ~~Is. Fickle Nays - None Mr. Kip DeLaFleur, Attorney, was present for the trash discus- sion, representing Mr. Sallee. Tyr. DeLaFleur asked if the City is going to attempt to collect any of the unpaid monies for trash service. City Attorney replied that to attempt to collect would be a tedious job taking many hours, but it could be done. Mr. DeLaFleur said Mr. Sallee's failure to pick up trash has been the bad weather. Mr. Charney replied that Mr. Sallee has not been faulted for the adverse weather. '.~Ir. Charney also stated that if the City accepts Mr. Sallee's re- signation, it should be tendered at the end of February and not have two days into another month, due to bookkeeping rea- sons. ~~r. DeLaFleur asked Council if they would consider i'Ir. Sallee withdrawing his resignation. Council was in agreement that they did not want to discuss that or make that decision at the present time. .~~ Owasso City Council February 6, 1979 Page Five OLD BUSINESS: As bad weather has continued, the discussion on streets in Elm Creek was again tabled. In regard to discussion on building permit policy on fees for sanctuaries and educational units, Council was in agreement that they did not want to change present ordinance on building permit fees. There would be no waiving of fees for sanctuar- ies and educational units. Boyd Spencer asked Raymond May the status of the carport on Elm Place. Mr. '~Iay responded it is in violation and he has issued warning to take it down or apply for a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Mr. May said the present code is rather ambiguous as it reads "25 feet plus one-half distance of right-of-way''. Mr. May said he did not give a building permit for the carport and Mr. Charney is looking into it as this time. Mr. Charney agreed the present code is ambiguous and confirmed he is working on it at this time. Harold Charney advised Council he is checking into the cable television proposal made at the January 16, 1979, meeting, in regard to what other cities are doing. ?2r. Thompson said ~er- haps the City Manager should ask for other bids. Then ~Zayor Williams said we certainly do not want the company Tulsa has as their service is inadequate. i~ir. Charney recommended that Council let him get his information together before they do anything. r1EW BUSINESS: Councilman Grimes, of Ward 2, gave members of the City Council his letter of resignation. L~r. Grimes is moving out of the City. Mayor Williams commended Mr. Grimes for his excellent service as a Councilman and expressed their regret at the necessity for his resignation. Motion was made by Robbie Fickle, seconded by Don Thomason, to accept Ron Grimes' resignation as Councilman from Ward 2, due to Mr. Grimes moving out of town. Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, s•~s. Fickle Nays - None Notion was made by Dom Thompson, seconded by Boyd Spencer, to authorize City i'Ianager to take applications for a fireman. Owasso City Council February 6, 1979 Page Six Ayes - Messrs. Williams, Spencer, Thompson, Ms. Fickle Nays - None Being no further business before the Owasso City Council, Chair recessed at 9:15 PM, with City Council to reconvene on Monday, at 2:30 PM, to further discuss and possibly take action on the trash situation. `~ ~I`~ ,~.fl.1Z,` , MAYOR `~ CITY CLERK ,~..,,~, ,-