HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.09.09_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
'Tuesday, September 9, 2003
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 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, September 5, 2003.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
PRESENT ABSENT
Gary Cochran, Mayor
Susan Kimball, Vice Mayor
Michael Helm, Councilor
Craig Thoendel, Councilor
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE SICK LEAVE BANK INCENTIVE
Ms. Dempster presented proposed changes to the Employee Siclc Leave Banlc and Incentive
Program. The staff will be recommending the changes at the regular Council meeting on
September 16, 2003.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK
Mr. Fisher discussed the recently completed bid process and reviewed the bids submitted. Ms.
Bishop reviewed the financial arrangements regarding the purchase. This item will be placed on
the September 16, 2003 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PLANNING ITEMS
Mr. Cuthbertson reviewed the pla~ming items that would be contained on the September 16, 2003
Cite Council agenda. Those items included final plats for Bencor/Owasso, Oklahoma National
Ban1~, Remington Place as well as an appeal of denied lot split at 10220 N 141 st~ E Avenue. All
four items will be contained on the September 16, 2003 Council agenda for action.
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ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE NSP/CDBG AND NORTHSTAR BUSINESS_
INCUBATOR GRANTS
Mr. Wiles presented the information regarding the CDBG grant to expand parking facilities at
National Steak and Poultry, as well as grant information relating to the establishment of the
incubator program to be utilized by Northstar Technologies. Several action items for both of the
above items will be contained on the September 16, 2003 Council agenda.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE MASTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
Mr. Wiles reviewed the need for the Mayor to appoint members to the Steering Committee in
order for the final process of the Master Plan update to begin. Mr. Wiles reviewed names of
individuals that expressed interest in serving on the committee. This item is also on the next
regular meeting agenda of the Council.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE FAIRWAYS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT BIDS
Mr. Carr reviewed that the bids for this project had just been opened that afternoon. He
explained that bids and references would be reviewed for compliance and a recommendation on
this item would be presented at the next regular meeting.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION RELATING TO 'THE PURCHASE OF A REFUSE VEHICLE
Mi°. Carr explained that on August 30, 2003 a refuse vehicle was destroyed due to a fire. He
explained that Crane Carrier, the company that the City had last purchased a vehicle from in
2002, had a similar vehicle with a larger capacity and only 1,200 miles on it that it would sell to
the City at the wine cost as 2002 bid. In order to do so, the Council would need to declare an
emergency so that the purchase could be made. Replacement of the vehicle, and its importance
to the successful operations were also discussed. This item will be included on the agenda at the
next regular meeting of the City Council.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CARRY OVER BUDGET REQUESTS
Ms. Bishop explained the Carry Over Budget Request Program and this year's requests. It was
explained that this was a necessity only carry over and there were no can°y over for items that
were not included in either the FY 2002-03 or FY 2003-0~ budget. A11 requests will be included
on the September 16, 2003 Council agenda.
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ITEM 10: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A. Bond Election Neighborhood Meeting Calendar and Locations
B. Alberty Right~of--Way Acquisition Update
C. Block Parties
D. Financial Reports
E. Policy on Opening Yard Waste Area After Storms
F. August Building Permit Information
Mr. Ray provided an update on the Alberty right-of--way issue, and discussed the policy on yard
waste and the permit information. Mr. Rooney discussed the Election neighborhood meetings
and the Block Party program. Ms. Bishop presented the Financial Reports. Other miscellaneous
updates and briefings occurred.
ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT.
Vice Mayor Kimball moved, seconded by Councilor Cataudella, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0,
and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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