HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.05.01_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Apri127, 2007.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 2. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Charlie Curran, First Christian Church.
ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Brent Colgan led the flag salute.
ITEM 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Mayor
Brent Colgan, Vice Mayor
D.J. Gall, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
Susan Kimball, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ITEM 5. OATH OF OFFICE FOR DOUGLAS BONEBRAKE, WARD 5
City Attorney Julie Lombardi administered the Oath of Office to Douglas Bonebrake,
representing Ward 5.
Brent Colgan, who chose not to serve another term, left his position as Vice Mayor at this time.
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ITEM 6. ELECTION OF MAYOR
May 1, 2007
Mayor Steve Cataudella called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilor Gall
nominated Steve Cataudella. The nomination was seconded by Council Guevara.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Mayor Steve Cataudella called for nominations for the position of Vice Mayor. Councilor
Guevara nominated D.J. Gall. The nomination was seconded by Councilor Bonebrake.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF BOLDNESS
Chief Dan Yancey presented to the Council `Boldness', the Character Trait of the Month for
May, 2007.
ITEM 9. PRESENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Mr. Ray introduced Brian Dempster, Inspector in the City's Community Development
Department, as the City of Owasso Employee of the Month for May, 2007.
ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the April 17, 2007 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Approval of Ordinance No. 891, an ordinance approving rezoning request OZ
07-02, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre located on the south side of East
96th Street North, '/4 mile west of North 145th East Avenue.
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D. Action relating to Council authorization to give notice, equalization, and levy
of assessments against properties within the Tulsa County Sewer
Improvement District No. 6 (Pleasant View Estates Addition) sufficient to pay
the interest, principal, and reserve due on the outstanding indebtedness
represented by the District Bonds.
E. Approval of a letter to the citizens of Owasso expressing appreciation to Tulsa
County for their participation in the Street Rehabilitation Program.
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $136,941.62, healthcare self-insurance claims totaling $112,719.64 and payroll claims
totaling $406,564.85.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carved 5-0.
ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-05, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PRIORITY DETERMINATION OF THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FOR FUNDING FROM THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Mr. Wiles presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Gall, for Council adoption
of Resolution No. 2007-05, a resolution amending the priority determination of the Capital
Improvements Projects eligible to receive funding from the Capital Improvements Fund in FY
2007-2008 to include:
N. 129~h East Avenue Widening Project from E.
Street Rehabilitation Program
Main Street Redevelopment
Sports Park Build-Out
86`h Street North Widening Project
Joint Training Facility Project
76t" Street North to E. 96t" Street North
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-03, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-04 BY ESTABLISHING
AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR CERTAIN INTERMENT SERVICES IN
FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
Mr. Rooney presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, for Council
adoption of Resolution No. 2007-03, based upon actions taken by the City Council at the April
17, 2007 meeting to approve an additional $100 per hour fee to be assessed for interment
services at Fairview Cemetery that are scheduled after 4:00 pm.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04, A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR AMBULANCE
SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF OWASSO
Mr. Rooney presented the item. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Gall, for Council
adoption of Resolution No. 2007-04, based upon actions taken by the City Council at the April
17, 2007 meeting to approve the following rate schedule:
ALS (Advance Life Support) Level II $625.00
ALS (Advance Life Support) Emergency $600.00
BLS (Basic Life Support) Emergency $550.00
BLS (Basic Life Support) Non Emergency $525.00
Mileage Rate $ 8.25
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 892, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING WATER, SANITARY SEWER, AND REFUSE
RATES AS SET BY THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
Mr. Rooney presented the item. Ms. Kimball requested a schedule be established for the review
of water rates in order to avoid the City going so long between water rate adjustments. Mr. Ray
replied that the City was committed to establishing a review schedule. Mr. Gall moved,
seconded by Mr. Guevara, for Council approval of Ordinance No. 892 approving utility rates to
become effective October 1, 2007 and October 1, 2008, contingent upon OPWA Trustee
adoption of Resolutions 2007-02, 2007-03, and 2007-04 setting the rates for water, sanitary
sewer, and refuse services.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 15. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER RELATING TO VARIOUS
MEETINGS CONDUCTED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. BETWEEN MEMBERS
OF THE OWASSO CITY COUNCIL AND THE OKLAHOMA
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
Mr. Ray reported to the citizens of the City of Owasso information relating to the various
meetings between members of the Owasso City Council and the Oklahoma Congressional
Delegation in Washington, D.C. during April 24-25, 2007; such discussions allowed
opportunities for the Council to provide information relating to transportation, water, and
wastewater infrastructure needs for the City. Mr. Ray also that reported that, due to a delay in
airline flights, it was necessary to spend an additional $395.00, therefore the total expenditure for
the trip increased to $3,974.00.
Mr. Ray further advised that during the meeting, no official action regarding City business was
taken by any members of the City Council.
ITEM 16. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Ray applauded the Public Works' Staff for their excellent management of the `Free Landfill
Day'. Also Mr. Ray recognized J.B. Alexander for his supervision of the successful overlay
project.
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ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 18. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
The Councilors thanked Brent Colgan for his dedication to the Council during his tenure and also
welcomed Doug Bonebrake to the Council.
ITEM 19. NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 20. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to adjourn.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Gall, Guevara, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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