HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.01.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 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 at City Hall, 200 S Main St, at 6:00 pm on
Friday, December 29, 2017.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lyndell Dunn called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Pastor Blake Altman of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
3. Flag Salute
Councilor Jeri Moberly led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call
Present Absent
Mayor - Lyndell Dunn None
Vice -Mayor - Chris Kelley
Councilor - Doug Bonebrake
Councilor -Bill Bush
Councilor - Jeri Moberly
A quorum was declared present.
Staff:
City Manager - Warren Lehr
City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Presentation of the Character Trait of Initiative
Michele Dempster, Character Council Member, presented the Character Trait of Initiative for
the month of January.
6. 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
December 19, 2017, Regular Meeting
B. Approve claims
C. Approve a budget amendment in the General Fund increasing the estimated
grant revenues and the appropriation for expenditures by $61,819 for the
installation of a Self- Contained Breathing Air Compressor to be located at the
new Owasso Public Safety Operations and Training Complex (Department of
Homeland Security /FEMA grant)
D. Accept a donation from the Owasso Golden Agers and approve a budget
amendment in the General Fund increasing estimated revenues and the
appropriation for expenditures in the Community Center Department by $1,201
(CENA grant)
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E. Accept the Brookfield Crossing Conveyance and Detention Improvements
contract work and authorize final payment to Earth Smart Construction in the
amount of $22,053.82
F. Accept public infrastructure improvements including two concrete approaches
with drainage structures and sidewalk at Family Animal Medicine located at
10305 N Owasso Expressway
Mr. Bush moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $882,823.91.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Kelley, Moberly, Dunn
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
7. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda
None
8. Consideration and appropriate action relating to right -of -way acquisition for the N 135 E Ave
Improvements - Service Road Extension Project (106 St N to 116 St N)
Roger Stevens presented the item recommending approval of an agreement with First
Freewill Baptist Church of Owasso for the purchase of right of way, temporary easement and
other damages in the amount of $110,989 and authorization for payment.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Moberly moved,
seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve the agreement and payment in the amount of
$110,989, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Kelley, Moberly, Dunn
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
Consideration and appropriate action relating to the award of a bid and contract for the
N 135 E Ave Improvements - Service Road Extension Project (106 St N to 116 St N)
Dwayne Henderson presented the item recommending the bid award to Gradeline
Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and approval of the construction contract in
the amount of $2,480,078.45 and authorization for the Mayor to execute the contract.
The company submitting the lowest bid was not recommended because of previous
experience with administrative and operational concerns during construction of the city dog
park project. Other references did not indicate the necessary experience and qualifications
to perform a project of this size and complexity.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Dr. Kelley to award the bid to Gradeline Construction in the amount of
$2,480,078.45, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Kelley, Moberly, Dunn
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to bids received for the Police Vehicle
Equipment project
Jason Woodruff presented the item recommending rejection all bids received for the
Emergency Lighting Equipment for Police Vehicles project. Staff will revise the bid
specifications and re- submit the project for bidding.
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There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Moberly moved,
seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to reject all bids.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Kelley, Moberly, Dunn
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
11. Report from City Manager
Roger Stevens presented the Monthly Public Works Project Status Report.
Mr. Lehr introduced Phirefly, the first Owasso Fire Department Live Search - and - Rescue dog,
and Handler, Fire Fighter /Paramedic Tyler Adamek.
12. Report from City Attorney
None
13. Report from City Councilors
None
14. Official Notices to Council (documents for acknowledgment or information only, no
discussion or action will be taken)
• Payroll Payment Report-Pay Period Ending Date 12/23/17
• Health Care Self- Insurance Claims - dated as of 12/28/17
15. New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been foreseen at
the time of posting of the agenda)
None
16. Adjournment
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Ms. Moberly to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Bush, Kelley, Moberly, Dunn
NAY: None
Motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Lisa Wilson, Minute Clerk