Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.12.06_City Council MinutesThe Owasso City Council met in regula December 6, 1977 in Council Chambers, Agenda and PUb1ic Notice as posted are Exhibits I and II respectively. r session at 7:00 P.M.,_Tuesday, Mayor Williams presiding. The made a part of these minutes as Present: Mayor Williams Vice Mayor Yock Councilman Spencer Councilman Thompson Acting City Manager Meyer City Clerk Christensen City Attorney Charney City Engineer Cline Mansur OLD BUSINESS 1. Mr. Don Graham, engineer on the Community Center project, stated that the project is now 951 complete, 30 days ahead of schedule; at this time may be accessible far use by Feb. 1, 1978. He further stated that there remains in the EDA funding a balance of $4,000 more or less; that the solar energy system with a total of 11 panels will provide from 60 to 651 efficiency, however, the frames mounted will accommodate a total of 17 panels which would increase efficiency to 70-751. Mr. Thompson then questioned whether the building meets the City of Owasso fire codes referring to the kiln being on an inside wall. Mr. Graham stated that the State Fire Marshall reviewed the plans and approved same. Mr. Thompson requested that Mr. Graham confer Hri.th Mr. Baker, Owasso's Fire Marshall with regard to this question, and if necessary, the situation should now be corrected in accordance with the Owasso Fire Cade. Items #2 and 3 ware passed until later in the meeting, since Mr. Carr was not yet present. 1~. Mr. Charney told the Council that recently passed Resolution O<77-3 was not adequate since it did not provide for the City to match a 51 contribution an salaries for the Police Pension Fund. Therefore, Mr. Spencer made a motion to rescind Res. 0-77-3~ seconded by Mr. Yock. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams Mr. Charney then read proposed Resolution 0-77-1~, adopting a Police Pension Fund :and providing for the City to match contributions of 51 of the salaries to the fund. Mr. Yock made a motion to adopt Resolution 0-77-4, seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams 2. Mr. Carr again brought up proposed Ordinance #222, which was not read since this had been done at a previous meeting. He explained that this was annexed property which did not include provision for zoning at the time of annexation, that the plat requirement was being accomplished, per proper submission of the plat in accordance with Ord. #116, and the lot split application had been denied by the Owasso Planning Commission. Due to a sewer system problem which exists on this property, there was no motion to adopt or deny by the Council at this time, and it was talbed until the next meeting. 3. Mr. Carr then presented results of a study of present and projected population per platted additions, as requested by Mr. Meyer for the proposed redistricting of wards. He further presented an Alternate #1, for the ward realignment, which the Council reviewed and discussed. No action was taken at this time,pending further study and proposals. 2. Ttem #2 was reconsidered at this time, at the request of Councilman Spencer, and as a result of further discussion, Mr. Yock made a motion to adopt Ordinance unman .,.,.....,.7ori 1.,: Ad,+_ 4nanrar_ page 2 minutes - 12/6/77 meeting Vote was taken on the motion to adopt Ordinace #222 rezoning property annexed on Ordinance #211+, July 12, 1977. Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Yock, Williams Nays - Mr. Thompson 5. Mr. Meyer referenced the auto maintenance schedules established by each department head as the Council requested, also pointing to the possible need of a city mechanise in the future. 6. Mr. Meyer recapped the previously submitted uniform requirements and cost for the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Animal Warden departments, requesting that the Council establish a policy, perhaps on a percentage of total cost basis, of the allowance to be paid by the City for budget purposes. Mr. Thompson made the motion to allow a full 100 payment for uniforms with the exception of personal items and leather gear and gun, for outfitting employees at the beginning of employment in each department, with a yearly replacement allowance limit of $125 for all departments personnel, effective January 1, 1978. Motion seconded by Mr. Yock. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams Mr. Hicks, Animal Warden, requested the Council establish a policy with reference to clothing damaged while on duty, to which the Council stated that this should be left to the judgment of the Department Head and City Manager. 7. Mr. Meyer submitted a request by Mr. Vernon Chase, Fire Chief, for the replacement of bunker clothing for the i5 volunteer firemen in the amount of $2,156.25, in that the clothing currently being used is at least 10 years old an d in need of replacement. This request was tabled for future consideration from Revenue Sharing funds, the appropz~a.ations for which should be available in 2 to 4 months. 8. Mr. Yock made a motion to appoint Mr. Thompson alternate representative to INCOG, seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Spencer, Yock, Nilliams Abstain - Mr. Thompson 9. Mr. Meyer reported that Mr. McGill advised the lights were to be working at the intersection of $6th and Hwy 169 by Sunday last, however, at this time they were not. The repaired part had been airfreighted to OK City on Thanks- giving, and he further advised that they would stay on top of this. Mr. Meyer also advised that at the next Park Board meeting, Dec. 19th, the BOR grant would be discussed and possibly brought up at the Next Council meeting. There was a Jan. 1, 1978 deadline for the application, since there were several communities involved which did not meet the Oct. 1, 1977 date. 10. Mr. Charney presented the engineering agreement pre~ously considered along with requested changes, including a 30 day termination clause, with Mansur-Daubert-Williams. Mr. Spencer motioned, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to enter into this contract. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams page 3 Minutes - 12/6/77 meeting Mayor Williams recessed the meeting at $:30 for 5 minutes break. At $:35 P.M. the Council meeting reconvened. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Meyer introduced representatives of Fisk Telephone Systems, stating that presently Gity Ha11 has only three incoming/outgoing Lines which are inadequate, and in an attempt to resolve this siutation, he was looking on the pro3ected needs of the future, 10 years from now. He informed the Council that Fisk and Southwestern Be11 had both submitted proposals, however the Fisk offer outweighed the SW Bell proposal in several areas and the Fisk System would be a lease/ urchase deal. The total system cost is $21,163.00, and on a 60 month lease~urchase agreec~nt the monthly payment would be $467.70 for the equipment and installation costs. This system would also allow off-premise extensions and additional equipment as needed. The first year maintenance would be included, with second year maintenance cost at a total mthly rate of $6..25, and a probable increase of 6 to 10~ per year thereafter. Should the city decide to update the equipment at a later date, there is an $0~ allowance on recoverable equipment for the first 2 years, and a decline of lOp per year thereafter. Fisk also submitted a list of customers using the system, and Mr. Baker of our staff stated that he had called some of these customers to check service, etc. and they were most complimentary of the system. There was no action taken by the Council at this meeting, since the purpose was strictly to be a proposal. 2. Mr. Yock motioned to approve a request to the Tulsa County Excise Board for transfer of appropriations within the General Fund to correct for budgeting --- errors on the original Est. of Need submitted, in the amount of $65,100 total, seconded by Mr, Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams 3. hir. Yock motioned to submit a request to the Tulsa County Excise Board for appropriation of $20,404.51 to the Street and Alley Fund, from available revenues for that purpose, seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Yock and Williams 4. Mr. Meyer presented an application for federal assistance grant for a warning siren made by Mr. Shick, which had been approved by Mr. Parese. He stated that this grant would have to be made through a Civil Defense program, that it was a 50/50 matching with local funds proposition and had been filed by Mr. Shick at Nir. Pareses direction, but needed Council support. Mr. Yock then made a motion to support application for federal assistance grant of $2,009 federal money and $2,009 local matching money as submitted by Mr. Shick on Sept. 30, 1977, seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes -Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, 4illiams, and Yock -~ 5. Per Mr. Meyers proposal, Pdr. Yock motioned to create a position of Purchasing Agent/Accounting Clerk with a beginning salary of $575-600, seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson, Spencer, Williams, Yock page 4 Minutes - 126/77 Meeting 6. As presented by Mr. Bob Campbell of Public Service Company! N1r. Yock ~ motioned to adopt a resolution providing the City authority to enter into a contract with Public Service Company of Oklahomat on a year to year basis for holiday street lighting using PSC poles and lamp power and releasing PSC from any liability while lighting project in service. Mr. Thompson seconded this motion; the resolution of which does not require publication to become effective and is effective upon passage. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson Spencers Williams and Yock 7. Mr. Meyer reviewed the fact the current City Clerks per agreement at time of hire with Mr. Pareses was accumulating ~-time for time worked above 40 hrs. per week. This policy was in conflict with the City Charter and Personnel Manual adopted by earlier Councils therefore Mr. Yock motioned to increase the salary of the City Clerk from $6~0 to $730 per month, effective 12/15/77, to compensate for E-time policy and to abolish policy of City Clerk receiving the E-time off. Motion seconded by Mr. Spencer. Ayes - Messrs. Thompson Spencers Yock and Williams $. Mr. Spencer opened the discussion of a Councilman for Ward 3 to replace Mr. Holt who had resigned by reviewing names of persons requesting consideration for the position. He stated that Mr. Wayne Robertsi now serving on the Personnel Board would make a fine councilman however he was badly needed in his present capacity. Mr. Tom Grimmet was currently active with the TMAPC and there cold possible be a conflict of interest with his School Board association, although he too would mast likely serve well. Mr. Spencer further felt that Mr. Don Ames attendance at school would not allow him sufficient time to spend on t Council matters. Therefore, he recommended Nlrs. Robbie Fickle who was familiar with City business as a former employee of several years agog and who also would be able to devote a greater amount of time which was seriously needed at this time. Messrs. Thompson Yock and Williams followed his commends with basically the same feelings recommending Mrs. Fickle for Councilwoman of Ward 3. A motion to fill the vacant position of Councilman of Ward 3 with Mrs. Robbie Fickle was made by Mr. Spencers seconded by Mr. Yock. Ayes - Thompson Spencers Williams and Yock 9. Mr. Yock motioned to approve payment of warrants as submitted the listing of which is made a part of these minutes as an attachments seconded by 27r. Spencer. Ayes - PSessrs. Thompson Spencers Williamst Yock Being no further business for the Gity Council to considers Mr. Yock motioned to adjourns seconded by Mr. Thompson. Ayes - Messrs. Thompsonf Spencers Williams and Yock Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Accepted for the Council: Recorded by: ~z , e c.a_ ~ \ ~ L~--~•J~S1.~ ems...--~=--~ Bill Williams Mayor P.K. C r~.stensen, its er