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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in the Main
Conference Room at Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on
the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6,2002
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Helm called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Michael Helm, Mayor - 17/0
Gary Cochran, Councilor - 17/0
Rebecca Armstrong, Councilor -- 13/4
Susan Kimball, Councilor - 17/0
ABSENT
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO APPOINTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REPLACING FORMER COUNCILOR/MAYOR BROGDON ON THE INCOG
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LEGISLATIVE CONSORTIUM.
Mr. Ray said that former Mayor Brogdon's resignation from the City Council has left two
positions on key boards and committees vacant. As Owasso's representative, Mayor Brogdon
served on the INCOG Board of Directors and on the Legislative Consortium. The City has
traditionally been represented on the INCOG Board of Directors by the Mayor, with the City
Manager as alternate. Until recently the City has been represented on the Legislative
Consortium by the City Manager. The Council discussed these two vacancies, and an item will
be placed on the December 1 ih City Council agenda to take action to fill these vacancies.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PLANNING ITEMS.
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A. Proposed Changes to Zoning Code (Mini-Storage)
B. Proposed Changes to Sign Ordinance
C. Other Planning Items
Mr. Wiles discussed the proposed text amendment to the Zoning Code to require mini-storage
units in all commercial districts to obtain a Special Exception from the Board of Adjustment. If
the proposed change is approved, all future zoned or rezoned commercial property would pernlit
mini-storage units in CS, CG, and CH districts by Special Exception only. It would not go into
effect on all property that is currently zoned CG or CH until two years from the date of
publication of the ordinance.
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December 10, 2002
Mr. Moore gave a Power Point presentation relating to the proposed sign ordinance. The
presentation gave examples of existing signs that are illegal and signs that will not be allowed
under the new code. This proposed change to the zoning code has been discussed for several
months with the City Council and other boards and commissions. Staff plans to place this item
on the December 1 ill agenda for action ifno objections are heard.
Mr. Moore also briefly discussed two annexation requests, two zoning requests, and two
easement closures that will be on the December 1 ih agenda for action. Other items discussed
were a preliminary plat for New Brunswick and a proposed plat amendment for The Pet Stop.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS.
A. Residential Street Repair Priorities
B. Other Items
Mr. Carr gave a Power Point presentation on the residential street repair program. He discussed
how priorities for the street repairs were identified. Council discussed the overlay program
currently in progress. Mr. Carr also gave a status report on current projects, including street
projects, water system improvements, Three Lakes Drainage Channel, and wastewater treatment
plant expansion.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Ms. Bishop distributed and discussed the financial reports for the month of November.
ITEM 6: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A. Briefing Regarding Radar Trailer
B. Amendment to Commercial Waste Code
C. Other Items
Chief Greene told the Council about a trailer mounted radar unit that will be loaned to the City
during the first part of Janumy. This trailer is equipped with a large lighted sign that notifies
drivers of their speed, and has a speed limit sign posted above the target speed. The unit will be
placed at various locations around the City where a number of speeding complaints have been
received. If this program is successful, the City may consider purchasing a unit.
Mr. Ray discussed another amendment that needs to be made to the ordinance covering the
commercial waste collection permit. The language as it is does not allow commercial waste
carriers to travel on city streets without a permit, even if those carriers are simply traveling
through the city from another location. This will be modified so that only those carriers actually
picking up commercial waste within the city will be required to obtain a permit.
Other items discussed were a donation of new carpeting at the golf course clubhouse, and a
proposed restroom on the golf course. Mr. Ray reminded the Council of the Holiday Parade to
be held on Saturday morning, December 14th. The Council will be in the parade. He also
reminded them of the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, December 14th.
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ITEM 7: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF WARD 1 COUNCILOR.
Three applications for the office were received. Mayor Helm called a special meeting of the City
Council for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16th to interview the candidates. Candidates will
be interviewed at 30-minute intervals in the order in which the applications were received.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
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 ).
Ms. Armstrong moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, to move into executive session for the purpose
stated. Motion carried 4-0, and the Council entered into executive session at 8: 1 0 p.m.
Ms. Armstrong out at 9:32 p.m. Council returned from executive session at 9:39 p.m., and the
Mayor announced that the only item discussed was the one listed on the agenda.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Cochran moved, seconded by Mayor Helm, to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0, and the meeting
was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Marc a Boutwell, City Clerk
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