HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.11.18_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 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 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2003.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m.
ITEM 2. FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was held during the OPWA meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Gary Cochran, Mayor
Susan Kimball, Vice Mayor
Michael Helm, Councilor
Craig Thoendel, Councilor
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
STAFF
Rodney J. Ray, City Manager
Stephen Gray, City Attorney
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of Minutes of the November 4, 2003 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling X517,916.67, including addendum, and payroll claims totaling $247,0`74.13.
YEA: Kimball, Thoendel, Cataudella, Helm, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL
ACCEPTANCE OF THE LAKERIDGE PHASE III SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM.
Mr. Cross presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to accept the
Lakeridge Phase III sanitary sewer system.
ITEM 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY FROM CH (COMMERCIAL
HIGH INTENSITY) TO IL (INDUSTRIAL LIGHT). THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 8 SOUTH ATLANTA, BUDGET INDUSTRIES.
This item was withdrawn and re-scheduled for the 12/2/03 City Council Meeting.
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF OWASSO FINAL
PLAT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF NORTH GARNETT ROAD AND NORTH 101sT EAST AVENUE.
Ms. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Helm asked if there was a payback to Washington
County Rural Water District. Mr. Cuthbertson answered that First Christian Church of Owasso
would be responsible to pay a $50.00 water tap fee to Washington County Rural Water District.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to approve the First Clu°istian Church of
Owasso final plat.
YEA; Kimball, Thoendel, Cataudella, Helm, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM ~. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.71 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF NORTH 105TH EAST AVENUE AND EAST 9~Tx PLACE N®RTH.
Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to accept
the annexation request of approximately 1.71 acres located in the northwest corner of North 10511'
East Avenuc and East 9th Place North.
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ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 18S ACRES, MORE
OR LESS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED ONE HALF MILE EAST
AND SOUTH OF THE NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE AND EAST 76TH
STREET NORTH INTERSECTION.
Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Ray added to the presentation that the property was in
the Rogers County Rural Water District area and that the landowner must make a request to the
City of Owasso for City services. Mr. Helm asked if we could wait until we visit with the
landowner before voting on this annexation item. MY°. Ray answered that the staff
recommendation is to approve the annexation, zone the property and then ask the landowner to
allow the City to provide water and sewer service. Mr. Helm restated his position regarding
providing sewer with no water service. Mr. Ray answered that Staff is preparing options to look
at and should have these available in the near future.
Former Mayor John Groth added a historical fact that this land, located in the vicinity of Elm
Creek, was the original town site of Owasso before the railroad went through.
Mr. Thoendel moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to accept the annexation request.
YEA: Kimball, Thoendel, Cataudella, Cochran
NAY: Helm
Motion carried 4a1.
ITEM 10. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Ray invited all to attend the reception for retiring City Attorney Stephen Gray after
adj oui°nment.
Mi-. Ray also expressed his pride in the Skate Park project. He was pleased to see a group of
youth and their parents gathered at the park during the weekend. He expressed his appreciation
to David Warren for not only have the vision but the tenacity to see his vision through and
thanked the City Council for their decision to go ahead with the project.
Mr. Ray also said the Timmy and Cindy project was going smoothly,
ITEM 11. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
None
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ITEM 12. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mr. Helm stated that as we move forward with a 9.3 million dollar water project, the City should
adopt a policy of not providing wastewater service unless the proposed development requests
City water service.
Mr. Cochran stated that the staff is currently working on such a policy to present to the Council.
ITEM 13. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 14. 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 ATTORNEY, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25,
SECTION 307(B)(1).A.
Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to enter into executive session for the purpose
stated.
YEA: Kimball, Helm, Thoendel, Cataudella, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried SWO.
The Mayor recessed the meeting to allow the Council to move into an adjoining z°oom for
executive session. The Council entered into executive session at 7;25 pm and retired from
executive session at 7:53 pm, at which time the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 15. CONSIDERATION A.ND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF A CITY ATTORNEY.
Mr. Cataudella moved to hire Ron Cates as City Attorney effective Decerr~_ber 1, 2003. Motion
was seconded by Ms. Kimball.
YEA: Kimball, Helm, Thoendel, Cataudella, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion ca1°ried 5-0.
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ITEM 16. ADJOURNMENT.
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Helm, to adjourn.
YEA: Kimball, Helm, Thoendel, Cataudella, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 5®0 and the meeting was adjourned at x:00 p.m.
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