HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.11.13_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, November 13, 1997
The Owasso City Council met in special session on Thursday, November 13, 1997 in the Lower
Level Conference Room at City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on
the City Hall bulletin Board at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 1997.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
Mayor Barnhouse called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Councilors present: Mary Lou
Barnhouse, Mayor; Tracy Standridge, Vice Mayor; Denise Bode, Councilor; Mark Wilken,
Councilor. Staff present: Rodney J Ray, City Manager; Ronald D Cates, City Attorney; Tim
Rooney, Community Development Director; Robert Carr, Public Works Director; Sherry
Bishop, Director of Finance; Karl Fritschen, Comprehensive Planner; Allan Harder, Human
Resources Director.
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION OF ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE CITY OF OWASSO.
A general discussion of several issues of importance to the City of Owasso took place. No
formal action was requested and no vote taken on any item.
ITEM 3: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Wilken moved, seconded by Dr Bode to adjourn.
AYE: Wilken, Bode, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Mary Lo Barnhouse, Mayor
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OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING
Thursday, November 13, 1997
The Owasso City Council met in emergency session on Thursday, November 13, 1997 in the
Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
Mayor Barnhouse called the meeting to order at 8:26 p.m. Councilors present: Mary Lou
Barnhouse, Mayor; Tracy Standridge, Vice Mayor; Michael Helm, Councilor; Denise Bode,
Councilor; Mark Wilken, Councilor. Staff present: Rodney J Ray, City Manager; Ronald D
Cates, City Attorney; Tim Rooney, Community Development Director; Robert Carr, Public
Works Director; Sherry Bishop, Director of Finance.
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
Mr Ray presented the issues regarding the Sixth Grade Center, more specifically the flow of
traffic and the safety of the school children. He explained that the school is not prepared to
participate in no left turns off of N 129th E Ave as agreed to by Mr Johnson at the Planning
Commission meeting. Mr Ray said that he is prepared to deviate from the Planning
Commission's requirements if a method can be worked out so that there is a smooth traffic flow,
and safety of school children in the area. Councilor Bode asked what the repercussions would
be if the Council deviated from the Planning Commission decision. Mr Cates explained the
issue further and said that the City Council may give the City Manager the authority to take
whatever action is necessary regarding the Sixth Grade Center. Councilor Bode moved (with
regret, but out of a desire to allow the school to open), seconded by Councilor Wilken, to
authorize the City Manager to take all steps necessary to facilitate the opening of the Sixth Grade
Center by ensuring the safety of school children and the smooth flow of traffic in the area.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Standridge
NAY: Helm, Barnhouse
Motion carried 3 -2.
ITEM 3: ADJOURNMENT
Mr Wilken moved, seconded by Dr Bode to adjourn.
AYE: Wilken, Bode, Helm, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Mary LQ1U Barnhouse, Mayor
M=4'Boutwell, City' Clerk