HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.01.10_City Council Minutes_SpecialOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 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, January 6, 2006.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Thoendel called the meeting to order at 6:01 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: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Ms. Dempster presented information regarding two different types of retirement programs. It
was explained that the presentation was the first in a series of three presentations and that in the
month of February, representatives from OMRF would be making a presentation to the City
Council.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO GRANT APPLICATIONS
Mr. Rooney presented information regarding a Homeland Security Grant recently received by
the Police Department. It was explained that acceptance of the grant by the City Council would
be needed, as well as a supplemental appropriation. Both requests would be placed on the
January 17, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. ALTERNATIVES FOR THE ANNUAL BURNING OF THE GREENS
B. TALENT BANK FORUMS
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above items. It was explained that due to the statewide burn ban, staff
would be conducting a "chipping of the greens" event on January 21, 2006 from I2:00 to 2:00
PM at the Owasso Sports Park for the public to receive free mulch. The Talent Bank forum
meetings were discussed with the first meeting being scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at
6:30 PM.
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ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. REFUSE VEHICLE PURCHASE
Mr. Rooney reviewed the recent history and concerns of the refuse department. It was explained
that staff would be requesting a supplemental appropriation to the refuse department from the
OPWA reserves in the amount of approximately $210,000 for the purpose of purchasing a new
refuse vehicle and a used refuse vehicle. These items would be placed on the January 17, 2006
OPWA agenda for consideration by the Trustees.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. PRESENTATION OF STORMWATER MASTER PLAN
B. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND
C. LAND DONATION FOR FIRE STATION #4
D. GATED COMMUNITIES
E. THREE LAKES VILLAGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BID
AWARD
F. SILVER CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS — OFF -SITE BID AWARD
G. SILVER CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS — CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES
H. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. ANNEXATION POLICY
The Stormwater Master Plan was presented. It was explained that this item would be placed on
the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
The Stormwater Management Fund was discussed. It was explained that a resolution defining a
minimum amount of $5 for commercial accounts would be placed on the January 17, 2006 City
Council agenda for action.
The land donation for Fire Station #4 was discussed. It was explained that this item would be
placed on the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda for acceptance.
The city's policy on gated communities was discussed. Staff was directed to place this item on
the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda in the form of a Public Hearing to obtain citizen input.
Councilor Guevara recused himself from the discussion on Three Lakes Village Street
Improvements and left the Council chambers.
The Three Lakes Village Street Improvements were discussed. Staff explained that this item
would be placed on the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda for action and award.
Councilor Kimball recused herself from the discussion on the Silver Creek Drainage
Improvements items and left the Council chambers.
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The Silver Creek Drainage Improvement items were discussed. It was explained that both items
would be placed on the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda for Council action.
The Annexation policy was discussed, as well as recent developments regarding the E. 96"'
Street North annexation. Staff was directed to place an item regarding the E. 96"' Street North
properties on the January 17, 2006 City Council agenda.
ITEM 7
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thoendel moved, seconded by Councilor Cataudella, to adjourn. All were in favor and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 PM. "
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