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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004.
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
ITEM 2.
POSTING OF FLAGS
Clyde Cook and Warren Llewellyn, VFW Post No. 7180, conducted the posting of the American
Flag and the Oklahoma State Flag in the new Council Chambers.
ITEM 3.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Dale Prevett of New Heights Church.
ITEM 4.
FLAG SALUTE
Clyde Cook ofVFW Post No. 7180 led the flag salute.
ITEM 5.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Gary Cochran, Mayor
Susan Kimball, Vice Mayor
Brent Colgan, Councilor
Craig Thoendel, Councilor
ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney 1. Ray, City Manager
Ronald Cates, City Attorney
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ITEM 6.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY APPOINTED
WARD 5 COUNCILOR.
Mr. Cates administered a ceremonial Oath of Office to Brent Colgan, newly appointed Ward 5
Councilor. Mr. Colgan had been administered the Oath of Office officially by City Attorney
Ron Cates at 4:55 pm on Tuesday, January 27,2004.
ITEM 7.
INTRODUCTION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF WISDOM FOR THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
Mr. Dale Blackwood, a member of Owasso's Character Council, introduced February's
Character trait of the month - Wisdom.
ITEM 8.
READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Cochran presented Rick DeShane, representing Kerr Kountry RV, a proclamation
honoring Kerr Kountry RV as Business of the Quarter for the First Quarter of2004.
ITEM 9.
PRESENTATION TO THE OW ASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Cochran presented a plaque and proclamation of appreciation for their outstanding
contributions to the community to members of the Owasso Police Department declaring the
week of February 2,2004 as 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Week'.
ITEM 10. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH.
Mr. Ray introduced Pete Taylor, from the Support Services Department, as City of Owasso
Employee of the Month for February, 2004.
ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of Minutes of the January 13,2004 Special Meeting and January 20,
2004 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Action relating to Council acceptance of the Fairways III sanitary sewer
extension.
D. Action relating to Council acceptance of the Owasso Retail and Office
Development sanitary sewer extension.
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Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $133,536.90 and payroll claims totaling $244,319.63; and to accept the Fairways III and
the Owasso Retail and Office Development sanitary sewer extensions.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE OW ASHO OF OW ASSO
FINAL PLAT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED APPROXIMA TEL Y
1/2 MILE NORTH OF EAST 86TH STREET NORTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF
NORTH 145TH EAST AVENUE, CONTAINING .68 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Thoendel moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, to accept
the Owasho of Owasso Final Plat.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY04 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREIN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION INCREASING THE
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,949.00 IS
REQUESTED.
Mr. Rooney presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to approve a
supplemental appropriation to the General Fund, increasing revenues and expenditures by
$2,949.00 in the Emergency Preparedness Department.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR COUNCIL APPROV AL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR A STORMWATER MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
Mr. Carr presented the item. Ms. Kimball asked if the 9th East Avenue and 106th Street North
area was included in this Plan. Mr. Carr answered that that particular area is included in the first
phase of the Plan. Mr. Thoendel moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, to approve an Agreement for
Engineering Services for a Storrnwater Master Plan with Meshek & Associates, Inc. (Sand
Springs, Oklahoma) in the amount of $150,000.00 and authorization of the Mayor to execute the
document.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM IS. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FAIRWAYS DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER, ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINAL
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION OF FINAL PAYMENT.
Mr. Carr presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, to approve Change
Order Number 1 for the Fairways Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $3,000.00,
quantity adjustments in the amount of $23,091.48 (resulting in a revised total contract amount of
$184,80S.78) and acceptance of the project with release of retainage and final payment to
Morton Excavating in the amount of$34,027.20.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR THE EAST 86TH
STREET NORTH AND MINGO INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT.
Mr. Cates presented the item. Mr. Thoendel moved, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to approve the
purchase of the Right of Way and authorize the payment of $134,400.00 to Trail's End
Development, Inc. for Right of Way.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
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ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
In two issues relating to drainage, Mr. Ray stated that the staff is preparing for Council
consideration a report that will establish drainage priorities. Also, the City has filed a legal
action against the Engineer of the Fairways sub-division for the purpose of recovering expenses
paid by the City for drainage corrections in that area.
Mr. Ray commended the Council, OEDA, and the Economic Development team for their efforts
in securing Vanguard Corporation, who recently announced they are relocating to the Cherokee
Industrial Park area.
ITEM 18. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
None
ITEM 19. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Ms. Kimball thanked Marcia Boutwell for the background work done for the newly formed
Centennial Committee. She also welcomed Mr. Colgan to the Council.
Mr. Thoendel expressed his appreciation of the much needed Stormwater Management Plan.
Mr. Colgan introduced his wife, Sandy. He also commended the Public Works staff on the
excellent work done on clearing the streets during the winter storms.
ITEM 20. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 21. ADJOURNMENT.
Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Thoendel, to adjourn.
YEA: Colgan, Kimball, Thoendel, Cochran
NAY: None
Motion canied 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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