HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.06.16_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in the Council
Chambers at Old Central, 109 N Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma per the Notice of Public Meeting and
Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 6:00 pm
on Friday, June 12, 2015.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jeri Moberly called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Dale Blackwood, Retired Pastor of First Baptist Church of
Owasso.
3. Flag Salute
Dr. Kelley led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call
Present Absent
Mayor - Jeri Moberly None
Vice- Mayor- Lyndell Dunn
Councilor -Doug Bonebrake
Councilor -Bill Bush
Councilor - Chris Kelley
A quorum was declared present.
Staff:
City Manager - Warren Lehr
City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for approval of the Consent
Agenda. (All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. Any Councilor may, however, remove an item from the
Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.)
A. Approve minutes
• June 2, 2015 Regular Meeting
• June 9, 2015 Regular Meeting
B. Approve claims
C. Receive monthly budget status report
D. Approve Agreement for Urban Engineering Services (Engineer Agreement):
• Tulsa Engineering & Planning Association, Inc. for Grading, Storm Sewer,
Sanitary Sewer, and Pavement Construction - Carrington Point Phase II
E. Accept the donation from Stone Canyon and approve a budget amendment in the
General Fund, increasing the estimated revenue and increasing the appropriation
for expenditures by $1,000
F. Accept the Owasso Golden Agers Community Expansion of Nutrition Assistance
(CENA) Grant and approve a budget amendment in the General Fund, increasing
the estimated revenues and increasing the appropriation for expenditures by $10,912
in the Community Center Department
G. Accept the donations and approve a budget amendment in the General Fund,
increasing the estimated revenues and increasing the appropriation for expenditures
by $1,288 in the Community Center Department
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H. Approve a budget amendment in the General Fund, increasing the estimated
revenues and increasing the appropriation for expenditures by $51,331 in the
Community Center Department for the Vision 2025 funds
1. Approve discharge of fireworks and approve a public fireworks display to be
conducted on July 3, 2015 free of charge to the public and sponsored by City of
Owasso in celebration of Independence Day
Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $383,186.92. Also, included for review were the self- insurance claims report and the
payroll report for 5/30/15.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
6. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda
None
Consideration and appropriate action relating to annexation OA -15 -04 and rezoning OZ -15-
03 for property located at 11933 E 116th St N (Fire Station #4)
Bronce Stephenson presented the item recommending approval annexing (OA- 15 -04) and
rezoning (OZ- 15 -03) the subject property from AG (Agricultural) to OM (Office Medium).
Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve OA -15 -04 and OZ- 15 -03, as
recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
8. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an engineering services agreement - E 761h
St N and Main Street Intersection Improvements (Vision 2025 Funding)
Dwayne Henderson presented the item recommending approval of an Agreement for
Engineering Services for the E 76th St N and Main Street Intersection Improvements with
McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Sand Springs, Oklahoma in the amount of $78,000
and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to approve the agreement in
the amount of $78,000 with McClelland Consulting Engineering, Inc., as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
9. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the award of a bid for 2014 -2015 Pavement
Striping Project
Tim Doyle presented the item recommending the award for the 2014 -2015 Pavement Striping
Project, including the base project and alternate project to Road Safe Traffic Systems, Inc.,
Tulsa, Oklahoma in the amount of $82,248.54 and authorization for the Mayor to execute the
agreement.
After discussion, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to award the bid in the amount of
$82,248.54, to Road Safe Traffic Systems, Inc., as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
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10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to supplemental appropriations for FY 2015
Linda Jones presented the item recommending approval of a budget amendment in the
General Fund increasing the estimated revenues and increasing the appropriation for
expenditures by $530,000 for sales tax transfers.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to approve the budget
amendment to increase the estimated revenues and increase the appropriation for
expenditures, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2015 -12 providing for the
adoption of an annual budget for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 for the general fund and other funds
as established by the Owasso City Council; establishing levels of expenditures by
department and establishing budget amendment authority as provided by statute; and
establishing an effective date
Linda Jones presented the item recommending approval of Resolution 2015 -12.
After discussion, Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve Resolution 2015-
12, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
12. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Ordinance 1055, an ordinance relating to
Part Seven, Finance and Taxation , Chapter 1, Finance and Budget Administration, Section 7-
104, Competitive Bidding, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
amending same by repealing subsection (E) establishing bid process for public
improvements between $2,000 and $25,000
Sherry Bishop presented the item recommending approval of Ordinance 1055.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to approve Ordinance 1055,
as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
13. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Ordinance 1054, amending an ordinance
relating to Part 9, Licensing and Business Regulations, Chapter 1, Solicitors, Section 9 -101
through 9 -114, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma and Resolution
2015 -11, establishing fees
Julie Lombardi presented the item recommending approval of Ordinance 1054 and
Resolution 2015-11.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve Ordinance 1054
and Resolution 2015 -11, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
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14. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a settlement in the litigation styled, Bryan
Spradlin v City of Owasso et al., 12 -CV- 497- JED -FHM
Julie Lombardi presented the item recommending approval of the proposed settlement in
the amount of $75,000, authorization of payment to Bryan Spradlin and ancillary parties in full
settlement of this matter, and authorization of the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary for settlement of this case.
Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to approve settlement, authorize payment, and
authorize City Manager to execute all documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
15. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for the
purpose of discussing the employment of the City Attorney, such executive session provided
for in Title 25, O.S. Section § 307(B)(1)
The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss an employment contract with the
City Attorney,
16. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for the
purpose of discussing the employment of the City Manager, such executive session provided
for in Title 25, O.S. Section § 307(B)(1)
The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss an employment contract with the
City Manager.
Mayor Moberly presented items 15 and 16 to be voted together, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Mr. Dunn to enter into executive session.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
At 7:11 pm, the Council, along with Attorney David Weatherford of Birmingham, Morley,
Weatherford & Priore, entered into executive session.
At 7:40 pm, David Weatherford exited executive session
At 7:42 pm, the Council returned to open session.
17. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an employment contract with the City
Attorney, Julie Lombardi
Michele Dempster presented the item.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to approve a contract with
City Attorney, Julie Lombardi.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
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18. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an employment contract with the City
Manager, Warren Lehr
Michele Dempster presented the item.
After discussion, Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to approve a contract with City
Manager, Warren Lehr.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
19. Consideration and appropriate action relating to boards and committee appointments
Mayor Moberly presented the item.
After discussion, Dr. Kelley moved, seconded by Mr. Bush to approve the following boards
and committee appointments:
ANNEXATION COMMITTEE -one-year term
Lyndell Dunn (City Council Representative)
Chris Kelley (City Council Representative)
David Vines (Planning Commission Representative)
Kevin Lane (Citizen)
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Lyndell Dunn (Seat 1, City Council Representative- One -Year Term)
Guy Nightingale (Seat 2, Business Person Representative - Three -Year Term)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - three -year term
Joe Ramey (Member at Large)
Abhijeet Utturkar (Member at Large)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - one -year term
Bill Bush (City Council Representative)
Chris Kelley (City Council Representative)
Paul Loving (Planning Commission Representative)
Dirk Thomas (OEDA Representative)
Jeff Davis (Citizen)
Shawn Reiss (Citizen)
Jason Drake (Citizen)
Rob Haskins (Citizen)
Jim Hunter (Citizen)
Casey Goodson (Citizen)
Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager
Warren Lehr, City Manager
Linda Jones, Finance Director
OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
David Charney, Citizen (Five -Year Term)
Gary Akin (Chamber Representative, One -Year Term)
Jeri Moberly (Council Representative, One -Year Term)
PERSONNEL BOARD - three -year term
Bruce McCarty (Citizen)
PLANNING COMMISSION - three -year term
Tammy Laasko (Citizen)
David Vines (Citizen)
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SALES TAX WATCHDOG COMMITTEE- lifetime appointment
Ed Wagner (Member at Large)
Trey Thee (Member at Large)
Brandon Miller (Member at Large)
Cyndi Knoten (Member at Large)
Mike Westerman (Financial Appointment)
INCOG ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMITTEE- one -year term
Roger Stevens (Public Works)
INCOG TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE - one -year term
Doug Bonebrake (City Council Representative)
Warren Lehr (City Manager, Alternate)
INCOG TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - one -year term
Roger Stevens (Public Works)
Dwayne Henderson (Public Works Director, Alternate)
REGIONAL METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY - one -year term
Sherry Bishop (Assistant City Manager)
Roger Stevens (Public Works Director)
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
20. Report from City Manager
Mr. Lehr acknowledged the efforts of staff relating to the budget, provided an update from
ODOT on the widening of Highway 169, and read a press release regarding a police officer
being placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
21. Report from City Attorney
None
22. Report from City Councilors
Councilors commented on the torrential rain and possible flooding.
23. New Business
None
24. Adjournment
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Dr. Kelley to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Dunn, Kelley, Moberly
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm.
AJen4_eAr_1y_, Mayor
L Wilson, Minute Clerk