HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.02.14_City Council Minutes_SpecialOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central, 109 N. Birch Street, per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2006.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Thoendel called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
PRESENT ABSENT
Craig Thoendel, Mayor
Steve Cataudella, Vice Mayor
Susan Kimball, Councilor
Brent Colgan, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: REVIEW OF AUDIT
Ms. Bishop explained that there was a misunderstanding on behalf of the auditors, Crawford and
Associates. It was further explained that acceptance of the audit would be placed on the
February 21, 2006 meeting consent agenda for action by the City Council and that Crawford and
Associates would be scheduled to attend the March work session to answer any questions that
they may have.
ITEM 3: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT
REVIEW
Ms. Jodi Cox from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund reviewed the City of Owasso's
retirement plan. Ms. Dempster provided information to the City Council regarding the City of
Owasso's health benefits and explained that this would be an item that would be reviewed in
more detail at the March work session.
ITEM 4 DISCUSSION RELATING TO FINANCE ITEMS
A. OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD LOAN
B. PURCHASING ORDINANCE
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The items were presented by Ms. Bishop. As a result of discussion, it was discovered that two of
the Councilors would not be in attendance at the March 7, 2006 meeting, the meeting in which
the OWRB loan was to be considered by the City Council. As a result, staff was directed to look
into the possibility of conducting a special meeting on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM in
the Main Conference Room at City Hall.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ITEMS
Mr. Rooney reviewed the Planning Commission items that were unanimously approved by that
body on Monday, February 13, 2006. Those items included final plats for the Falls at Garrett
Creek Amended, Tyann Plaza VI, ICB Bank, and the Villas at Bailey Ranch. Annexation items
included a request near 103ra Street North and the Owasso Expressway and several properties
along E. 96" Street North. It was explained that all items would be placed on the February 21,
2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. DESIGN CRITERIA AGREEMENTS
Mr. Rooney reviewed the two different types of agreements, one of which requires the Mayor's
signature. It was explained that copies of the agreements requiring the Mayor's signature will be
placed on the February 21, 2006 City Council consent agenda.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PARKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. SKATE PARK RESTROOM ACCEPTANCE
Mr. Rooney explained that the Skate Park Restroom had been completed and that the final walk-
through had been performed. It was explained that this item would be placed on the February
21, 2006 City Council agenda for acceptance and authorization for final payment.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RELATING TO THE REDISCOVER
OWASSO CAMPAIGN
B. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RELATING TO CONOCO PHILLIPS
RELOCATION CAMPAIGN
C. FY 06-07 BUDGET PREPARATIONS
D. GATED COMMUNITIES
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Mr. Ray reviewed the above items. It was explained that both supplemental appropriation items
will be placed on the February 21, 2006 Council agenda for action. Additionally, the FY 06-07
budget process was underway. Discussion amongst the Councilors was conducted regarding the
proposed Gated Community Ordinance and its relevance to the existing Summit addition.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Cataudella moved, seconded by Councilor Colgan, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.
Steve Cataudella, Vice --Mayor
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