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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tucsday, March 4, 2003
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 in thc Council
Chambers at the Owasso Community Centcr per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Fcbruary 28, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Helm called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 2: INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Glynis LaBarre of Ow as so Disciples Christian Church.
ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE
Wcbelo Pack #897, Dragon Patrol, prcscntcd thc colors and led in the flag salute.
ITEM 4: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Michael Helm, Mayor- 15/0
Susan Kimball, Counciloru 15/0
Craig Thoendel, Councilor - 8/0
ABSENT
Gary Cochran, Vice Mayor - 13/2
Rcbecca Amlstrong, Councilor.. 9/6
STAFF
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
Marcia Boutwcll, City Clcrk
Stephen P. Gray, City Attorney
A quorum was declared prcscnt.
ITEM 5:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION.RELAT1NG TO A..RE.Q1J..B~I
FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT.A9gNQA
A. Approval of Minutcs ofthe Fcbruary 18, 2003 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Action Rclating to an Agreement With NuVox Communications for thc
Collection of E-911 Funds and Remittancc of Same to the City of Owasso.
Thc consent agenda included minutes of the February 18, 2003 rcgular meeting, by refcrcnce
madc a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims, including an
addcndum: (1) Gcncral Fund $27,347.95; (2) Ambulance Scrvicc Fund $5,115.15; (3) E-9l1
Fund $1,982.54; (4) Capital Improvcments Fund $64,075.90; (5) Capital Projects Grants Fund
$155.01; (6) City Garagc Fund $4,323.95; (7) Workcrs Comp Fund $1,159.06; (8) lnterfund
Transfers $7,785.64; (9) Payroll $212,964.15; (10) City Garage Payroll $4,358.20;
(11) Ambulancc Payroll $10,883.65; (12) E-911 Payroll $2,791.31; (13) Workers Comp Payroll
$2,054.64. Itcm C on the consent agenda requested approval and authorization for the Mayor to
execute the appropriate documents which approvc thc collcction of E-9ll funds and remittance
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of those funds to the City of Owasso. Ms. Kimball moved, scconded by Mr. Thoendel, to
approve the consent agcnda.
AYE: Kimball, Thoendel, Helm.
NAY: None
Motion carricd 3-0.
ITEMJi..: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mr. Ed Wagncr addressed the City Council regarding thc dangers of cycling in Owasso without
propcr bicycle lanes on major roadways or without a proper trail system designed to handle on-
street and off-road bicycles. Mr. Wagncr requested the City's assistance in promoting the
benefits of bicyeling as an altcrnative means of transportation. He also rcquested that the City
considcr appointing a cyclist advisor to assist the City Planner rcgarding the planning of bicyclc
safcty.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE OW ASSO HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO THE CITY OF
OW ASSO.
Mr. McElrath said that the Owasso Historical Socicty has approached thc City regarding thc
possibility of thc City taking over the Historical Museum and Museum property. Thc Historical
Society has expcrienced declining revenues and fewer membcrs, making it impossible to keep
the Museum opcn more than two days a week. Thc best solution appears to be for the City to
assumc ownership of the Muscum, including thc property, building and contents. In exchangc
for assuming owncrship, the City would accept entire rcsponsibility for operating expenscs,
including thc cost of utilities, maintenance, upkccp, insurance, ctc., and would forgive the
$4592.17 debt owned for thc land that the Society purchascd from the City. The City would
agrce to provide an employcc to locate at thc Museum. That employcc would be responsible for
cxtending thc operating hours and recruiting and coordinating volunteers. The employcc would
be assigned to the Museum in addition to his or hcr existing responsibilitics. An Owasso
Muscum Advisory Board would be created for the purpose of advising the City Council and staff
on decisions relating to thc operation and development of thc Museum. That Board would bc
comprised of thc Mayor or his designcc, the Prcsidcnt of thc Historical Society, the Prcsidcnt of
the Owasso Arts and Humanities Council, and two other members designatcd by the Owasso
Historical Socicty Board of Directors. This advisory board would provide for Historical Society
participation in the future operations and dcvelopmcnt of the Museum. Since thc Owasso
Historical Society lacks thc rcsources to continuc to expand, collaborating with the City would
generate thc support needed to maintain the continuity of its work. It was suggested that the
proposed agreement bc changed to reflect that the Advisory Board include the President of the
Owasso Historical Socicty or designcc and the President of the Ow as so Arts and Humanities
Councilor designee. That would give those bodics the flexibility of appointing someone other
than the president to the advisory board if they so desire. Ms. Kimball moved, secondcd by
Mr. Thoendel, to approve the agrecmcnt, with the suggcstcd modifications, transferring
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owncrship of the Owasso Museum and property to the City of Owasso, assumption by thc City
of Owasso of all operating rcsponsibilitics and cxpcnse of thc Owasso Museum, and
authorization for the Mayor to exccute all documents relating to the agreement
AYE: Kimball, Thocndcl, Hclm
NAY: None
Motion carried 3,0.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO AN APPEAL
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A DENIAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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OF AN ANNEXATION REQUEST.
Mr. Thoendel moved, seconded by Mayor Hclm, to table this item to the next regular City
Council mecting.
AYE: Thoendel, Helm, Kimball
NAY: None
Motion carricd 3,0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQU.JjST
FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT.
Ms. Worley presented the item. A citizen who wishes to remain anonymous has donatcd a
portable sound system to thc City to bc uscd at city function nccding portable equipment. The
cost ofthc cquipmcnt was $2,004.14. Mr. Thocndcl moved, secondcd by Ms. Kimball, to accept
the donated equipment.
AYE: Thoendel, Kimball, Helm
NAY: None
Motion carried 3,0.
Ms. Worlcy announccd that the cquipmcnt was on display and could be vicwcd following the
meeting.
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FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED EQUIPMENT.
Mr. Warrcn said that Pat and Rogcr Bailcy, owners of Bailcy Equipmcnt of Owasso, have
offcred to donatc a new polc pruner to the Parks Department. The equipment would be addcd to
the existing seasonal tool inventory and be used by parks personal to pcrform tree maintenance.
Ms. Kimball movcd, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to acccpt the donation of a pole trcc pruncr
from Bailey Equipment.
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AYE: Kimball, Thoendel, Hclm
NAY: None
Motion carricd 3-0.
Mr. Warren presented a framed certificatc of appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Bailcy. He announced
that the equipment could also be vicwed following thc meeting.
ITEM II: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
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Mr. Ray introduced Nancy Young who, in turn, introduced the Webelo Scouts and thcir leader,
Debbic Walker. He also introduced Councilor,elect Steve Cataudella and his family. The
character trait for the month of March - Contentment - was introduced and discusscd by
Mr.Ray.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS.
Mayor Helm asked John Mowcry, a member of the Historical Socicty Board, to introduce thc
Society mcmbers prescnt Councilor Kimball thanked the membcrs of thc Society for all that
they have donc for the Museum and thc City of Owasso.
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS.
Nonc.
ITEM 15: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to adjourn.
AYE: Kimball, Thocndcl, Hclm
NAY: None
Motion carried 3,0, and the meeting was adjourncd at 7:05 p.m.
Michacl Helm, Mayor
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