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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 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, April 30, 2005.
Before the Call to Order, Sherry Bishop, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Susan
Kimball and Gary Cochran, both of whom are beginning new terms of office.
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM 2.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by David Langley of Gospel Light Baptist Church.
ITEM 3.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Gary Cochran led the flag salute.
ITEM 4.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Susan Kimball, Mayor
Craig Thoendel, Vice Mayor
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
Gary Cochran, Councilor
Brent Colgan, Councilor - Entered Council Room at 7:05 pm - during Item 14.
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
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ITEM 5.
READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kimball read a proclamation declaring Friday, May 6, 2005 as American Cancer Society
Relay for Life Day in the City of Owasso. The proclamation was accepted by Rhonda Thomas
representing the Owasso/Collinsville Relay for Life team.
ITEM 6.
READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kimball introduced Jolm McDaniels from American Legion Post #237 and read a
proclamation honoring those who now serve or have served in uniform and the contributions and
sacrifices they have made and declaring Saturday, May 21, 2005 as Blue Star Salute Day in the
City of Owasso.
ITEM 7.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Kimball presented a certificate of appreciation to Tim and Patty Rich, Top Act,
Incorporated, for their continued investment in the Owasso community.
ITEM 8.
ELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Kimball called for nominations for the pOSItIOn of Mayor. Mayor Kimball then
nominated Vice Mayor Craig Thoendel. The nomination was seconded by Councilor Cataudella.
YEA: Cataudella, Cochran, Kimball, Thoendel
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9.
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Newly elected Mayor Thoendel called for nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilor Cochran nominated Steve Cataudella. The nomination was seconded by Councilor
Kimball.
YEA: Cataudella, Cochran, Kimball, Thoendel
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0,
At this time, Sherry Bishop, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Mayor
Craig Thoendel and newly elected Vice Mayor Steve Cataudella.
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ITEM 10. PRESENTATION OF CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH
Rickey Hayes, Director of Economic Development for the City of Owasso, introduced to the
Council, Honor, the character trait ofthe month for May, 2005.
ITEM 11. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Mr. Ray introduced Johnny Wayne McKnight, from Public Works' Wastewater Treatment Plant,
as the City's Employee of the Month for May, 2005.
ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPRO V AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the April 19, 2005 Regular Meeting and the April 26,
2005 Special Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for Council
approval of Ordinance No. 811, an ordinance allowing the closure of an
access easement located on the northeast corner of the Smith Farm
Marketplace, northwest of the Owasso Expressway and east of North Garnett
Road.
D. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for Council
acceptance of the sanitary sewer system for Sawgrass Park II.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $108,418.27, self-insurance medical claims & fees totaling $50,198.76, and payroll
claims totaling $278,256.93.
YEA: Cataudella, Cochran, Kimball, Thoendel
NAY: None
Motion canied 4-0.
ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A $6,000.00 DONATION FROM
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY FOR THE SCHOOL'S CHARACTER
INITIA TIVE PROGRAM AND APPROV AL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION TO THE FY 2004-2005 GENERAL FUND, HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BUDGET
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Ms. Dempster presented the item. Mr. Cochran moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, for Council
acceptance of a $6,000.00 donation from Oral Roberts University as stated above.
YEA: Cataudella, Cochran, Kimball, Thoendel
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 14. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
At this time representatives from Owasso's Odyssey of the Mind team presented to Mayor
Thoendel Allie and Zoe, two baby goats that are part of a fund raising effort put on by the team.
Mr. Ray, who had received the goats earlier in the day, had, for a small contribution, had them
passed them on to Mayor Thoendel. The babies were very well behaved, but Mr. Thoendel
thought he would also pass them on.
Mr. Ray invited all to the reception honoring the community service of Mayor Susan Kimball
and the Incoming Mayor and Vice Mayor that will be held immediately following the conclusion
of the Owasso Golf Authority Meeting.
ITEM 15. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
None
ITEM 16. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
None
ITEM 17. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 18. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to adjourn.
YEA: Cataudella, Cochran, Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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