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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 4, 2002
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 in the Council
Chambers at the Owasso Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2002.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brogdon called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
Pastor Andrew Rankin of the Owasso Freedom Baptist Church, offered the invocation.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Brogdon led in the flag salute.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Randy Brogdon, Mayor - 14/1
Michael Helm, Vice Mayor - 14/1
Susan Kimball, Councilor - 4/0
Gary Cochran, Councilor - 4/0
ABSENT
Rebecca Armstrong, Councilor - 12/3
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of Minutes of the May 21, 2002 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
The consent agenda included minutes of the May 21, 2002 Regular Meeting, by reference made
a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) General Fund
$117,903.61; (2) Ambulance Service Fund $4,456.55; (3) Capital Improvements Fund
$1,522.00; (4) Bond Projects Fund $1,306.33; (5) City Garage Fund $12,644.99; (6) Workers
Comp Fund $2,467.60; (7) Payroll $185,704.57; (8) City Garage Payroll $5,366.17;
(9) Ambulance Payroll $14,023.07; (10) E-91l Payroll $877.88; (11) Workers Comp Payroll
$756.00. In order to avoid the appearance of any conflict, Ms Kimball recused herself from
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June 4, 2002
voting on the item because of a claim on the claims list for items purchased from Kimball's
Hardware prior to her being sworn in as a city councilor. Mr Helm moved, seconded by
Mr Cochran, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Helm, Cochran, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE WAL-MART
FOUNDATION, AND THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION.
Mr Rooney recognized Mr Marty Cooper, manager of the Owasso Wal-Mart, who said that the
Wal-Mart Corporation donated funds to all their stores across the country so that those stores, in
turn, could donate the funds to their local public safety entities in appreciation for their efforts in
responding to both man-made and natural disasters. Mr Rooney requested the acceptance of the
donation in the amount of $1200, which $600 going to the Fire Department and $600 going to
the Police Department. He also requested a supplemental appropriation for the funds.
Ms Kimball moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to accept the donation from the Wal-Mmi
Foundation in the amount of $1200 and approve a supplemental appropriation increasing
revenues by $1200 in the General Fund and increasing expenditures in the Police Department
and Fire Department by $600 each.
AYE: Kimball, Helm, Cochran, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
Pastor Andrew Rankin of the Freedom Baptist Church, requested City Council approval for the
Owasso Minister's Fellowship to hold a public fireworks display in celebration of Independence
Day. He said all plans have been coordinated with, and approved by, the Police Department and
the Fire Department, and all safety concerns have been addressed. Section 10-304 of the Owasso
City Code requires City Council approval for a public display of fireworks within the city limits.
Mr Cochran moved, seconded by Mr Helm, to approve the request for a public fireworks display.
AYE: Cochran, Helm, Kimball, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
DEDICATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT.
Mr Lutz presented the item. In order to provide sanitary sewer service to the Hale Acres
Extended subdivision currently under construction immediately east of the Sports Park, a utility
easement is needed to extend a gravity main to the north to connect to an existing line on the
north side of E 1 1 6th St N. The developer has been unable to get any response from the owner of
unplatted propeliy immediately north of the subdivision and has requested that the sanitary main
be extended across the east side of the Sports Park property. Staff has no objection to this
request, and it may allow for the lift station that is currently serving a restroom at the Sports Park
to be eliminated by tying the restroom into the new line. It would also provide access to future
utility installations on the nOlih side of the park should they be needed. Ms Kimball moved,
seconded by Mr Cochran, to approve the dedication of a utility easement to the public, such
easement located at the Owasso SpOlis Park, for the purpose of serving the Hale Acres Extended
subdivision, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the document.
AYE: Kimball, Cochran, Helm, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Greene said that the department is requesting the purchase of two vehicles - one the
replace a vehicle in poor condition and one because of personnel changes and the need for an
additional vehicle. Staff requested quotes from various vendors, including the state contractual
bid price. Tulsa Auto Group provided the most competitive price. Tulsa Auto Group has a
current contract with the City of Tulsa, and will sell vehicles to other governmental agencies at
the City of Tulsa contract price, a practice allowed by state law. They have 2002 Mercury
Marquis 4-door sedans available at a cost of $20,701 each. Mr Helm moved, seconded by
Ms Kimball, to approve the purchase of two 2002 Mercury Marquis vehicles from Tulsa Auto
Group, Tulsa, OK in the amount of $20,701 each, and authorize payment in the total amount of
$41,402.
A YE: Helm, Kimball, Cochran Brogdon
NA Y: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 10: PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE PROPOSED FY2002-03
BUDGET, AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO CONDUCT A
PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATIVE TO THE
PROPOSED BUDGET.
Mr Ray made a brief presentation of the proposed budget, and requested that the Council
schedule and conduct a public hearing to received questions and comments. Mr Helm moved,
seconded by Ms Kimball, to conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2002-03 budget on
June 11,2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the Owasso community Center.
AYE: Helm, Kimball, Cochran, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
Mr Ray said that the budget will be before the Council for action at their June 18th regular
meeting.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray reported that there will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on June 6th at the community
center for the purpose of discussing a proposed closing of Cedar St between 11 th St & 76th St N.
He also reported that the painting of the animal control facility was done last week, and
commended the animal control offers for their work in transporting animals to other facilities.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS.
No report.
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
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ITEM 15: ADJOURNMENT
Ms Kimball moved, seconded by Mr Cochran, to adjourn.
AYE: Kimball, Cochran, Helm, Brogdon
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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