HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.09.08_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, OPWA & OPGA
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority, and Owasso Public Golf Authority met
in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Council Chambers at Old
Central, 109 N Birch Street, Owasso, Oklahoma per the Notice of Public Meeting and the
Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 pm
on Thursday, September 3, 2015.
1. Call to Order
Mayor /Chair Moberly called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm.
Present Absent
Mayor /Chair- Jeri Moberly None
Vice - Mayor /Vice- Chair- Lyndell Dunn
Councilor /Trustee - Doug Bonebrake arrived at 6:30 pm)
Councilor /Trustee - Bill Bush
Councilor /Trustee - Chris Kelley
A quorum was declared present.
2. Discussion relating to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project List
Teresa Willson and Roger Stevens presented the item and discussion was held. it was further
explained the required public hearing would take place during the September 15, 2015
Council meeting.
3. Discussion relating to an application for Surface Transportation Funds (E 961h St N & N 145th E
Ave)
Dwayne Henderson presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained
that a proposed resolution would be submitted for Council consideration and action during
the October 6, 2015 meeting.
4. Discussion relating to Community Development items
A. Pelivan Contract renewal
B. Annexations - OA 15 -05, OA 15 -06, OA 15 -07
Bronce Stephenson presented item A and discussion was held. It was further explained that a
proposed renewal agreement would be submitted for Council consideration and action
during the September 15, 2015 meeting. Karl Fritschen presented item B and discussion was
held. It was further explained that each annexation request would be placed on the
September 15, 2015 Council agenda for consideration and action.
5. Discussion relating to the purchase of the radio system upgrade
Larry White presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained that
proposed purchase contract would be placed on the October 6, 2015 Council agenda for
consideration and action.
6. Discussion relating to Finance items
A. Carryover Budget FYI to FYI
B. Financing Police vehicle purchases
Linda Jones presented items A and B and discussion was held. It was further explained that
item A would be placed on the September 15, 2015 Council and OPWA agendas for
consideration and action and item B would be placed on the October 6, 2015 Council
agenda for consideration and action.
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Discussion relating to the request for an opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General
regarding the Interlocal Cooperative Jail Financing Agreement (Tulsa County Criminal
Justice Authority)
Julie Lombardi presented the item and advised there will be no further discussion or council
action until additional information is received. No discussion held.
8. Discussion relating to the annual Mayoral election process
Mayor Moberly presented the item and discussion was held. An opportunity for additional
discussion will be placed on the March or April 2016 worksession agenda prior to the mayor
and vice -mayor election in May.
9. Discussion relating to City Manager items
• Tulsa's Future III - Mr. Lehr presented the item and staff's intention to continue
participation in the program. Discussion was held.
• Election date changes - Mr. Lehr advised of new legislation affecting election
dates conducted by the County Election Board and how the changes will affect
future Owasso elections. Discussion was held.
• Monthly Sales Tax Report - Linda Jones presented the sales tax report. Discussion
was held.
• City Manager Report - Mr. Lehr reported that Teresa Willson, IT Director, returned
from a conference in Washington D.C. where she was invited to present
information on the city's use of the NextDoor social media tool.
10. City Council/Trustee comments and inquiries
Mayor Moberly provided an update on the Tulsa Regional Chamber intercity visit to
Nashville, TN with area elected officials, regional business, chamber, and civic
representatives.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
Jeri o rly, Mayor /Chair
Juliann M. Stevens, Minute Clerk