HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.07.12_City Council Minutes_SpecialOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 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, July 8, 2005.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Thoendel called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
PRESENT
Craig Thoendel, Mayor
Steve Cataudella, Vice Mayor
Susan Kimball, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Brent Colgan, Councilor
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO GRANT APPLICATIONS
Mr. Rooney reviewed a grant application from the Fire Department for a SAFER grant. It was
explained that this grant, if awarded, would assist in funding additional positions in the fire
department next year.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ITEMS
A. FINAL PLAT (1)
B. ANNEXATION (1)
C. EASEMENT CLOSURE (1)
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above items (Owasso Industrial Park Final Plat, Annexation at the
southwest corner of E. 961h Street North and Mingo Road, and the Easement Closure in Ator
Center) and explained that all would be placed on the next regular meeting of the City Council.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION REGARDING THE METHOD TO BE UTILIZED FOR FILLING
THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF WARD 4 COUNCILOR
GARY COCHRAN
The Council directed staff to place an item on the next City Council agenda declaring a vacancy
and soliciting applications and/or letters of interest from qualified clectors in Ward 4.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. REFUSE DEPARTMENT --- VEHICLE STATUS REPORT
Owasso City Council
July 12, 2005
The above item was reviewed by Ms. Stagg, along with several other ongoing items. A
presentation was made, via internet, by Mr. Clay Osborne of SilentWhistle Company.
ITEM 6 CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REOUEST
FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O S 25
SECTION 307(B)(1).
Vice Mayor Cataudella moved, seconded by Councilor Kimball, to enter into Executive Session.
All were in favor of the motion and the Council entered into Executive Session at 7:45 PM.
The Council exited Executive Session at 9:06 PM.
ITEM 7 ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Cataudella moved, seconded by Councilor Kimball, to adjourn. All were in favor and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM.
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Gary L. Cochran, Owasso City
Councilor Ward 4
July 5, 2005
I have had the honor and pleasure of serving on the Owasso City Council for over three years, as both
Councilor for Ward 4 and serving as the Mayor of Owasso. As we all know, we are in a period of
growth that is demanding of time and attention to assure the best interest of Owasso and its wonderful
people, as well as the quality of life we have all become accustom to.
I have chosen to pursue some personal interest in my life that I feel will not allow me the time to
properly serve the citizens of our great city. This is not a decision made lightly, but please find this as
my resignation from the City Council effective 12:00 mid -night tonight, Tuesday July 5, 2005.
I would like to thank all the Councilors and the city staff as well as the citizens of Owasso for their
support.
Sincerely,
Gary Cochran
Owasso City Council, Ward 4