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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.04.20_City Council Minutes OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 20, 2004 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 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, April 16, 2004. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. ITEM 2. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Jim Dunnington, Central Baptist Church of Owasso. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Steve Cataudella led the flag salute. ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT Gary Cochran, Mayor Susan Kimball, Vice Mayor Steve Cataudella, Councilor Brent Colgan, Councilor ABSENT Craig Thoendel, Councilor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald Cates, City Attorney ITEM 5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approval of Minutes of the April 6, 2004 Regular Meeting B. Approval of Claims. C. Action relating to Council acceptance of Ordinance No. 750, Nunc Pro Tunc, an ordinance correcting a scrivener's error in the legal description of an easement closure located at 301 East 5th Avenue. Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims totaling $311,044.18 and payroll claims totaling $252,358.48; and for Council acceptance of Ordinance No. 750, as stated above. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION OF SECRETARY OF STATE SUSAN SAVAGE TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OW ASSO. Mr. Cates presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, that Council authorize Secretary of State Susan Savage to administer the oath of office to members of the Owasso City Council in conjunction with the ongoing Centennial Celebration within the City of Owasso. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 7. REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING STORMWATER DRAINAGE IN THE AREA OF 12525 E. 84TH STREET NORTH. Mr. Joe Nurre, Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Owasso, reviewed with Council a report submitted on April 15, 2004 regarding a Drainage Analysis for Elm Creek Commercial Corner/Elm Creek Estates and a follow-up report dated April 20, 2004. Mr. Ray stated that, according to the study, we have an issue in this area and action is required. This project will, therefore, be submitted for prioritization of the stormwater drainage projects. ITEM 8. REQUEST FROM MS. DIANE BERRYHILL TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL. Ms. Diane Berryhill addressed the Council regarding stormwater drainage in the area of 12525 E. 84th Street North. 2 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 ITEM 9. REQUEST FROM MR. CLAYTON MCMARTIN TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL. Mr. McMartin addressed the Council regarding stormwater drainage in the Windsor Lake II and Nottingham Subdivisions. He also presented copies of documents used in his presentation to the Minute Clerk for attachment to the Council Minutes. ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05, A RESOLUTION RESOLVING THE NECESSITY OF INSTITUTING AND PROSECUTING CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET NORTH AND MINGO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. LAND OWNER IS STRA WDEY CLINTON MCCARTY. Mr. Cates presented the item. Mr. Colgan moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, that Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-05 as stated above. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2004-06, A RESOLUTION RESOLVING THE NECESSITY OF INSTITUTING AND PROSECUTING CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET NORTH AND MINGO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. LAND OWNERS ARE RONALD LEE AND GWENDOLYN JEAN OGAN. Mr. Cates presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, that Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-06 as stated above. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A POLICY STATEMENT PERTAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN. 3 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 Ms. Dempster presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, that Council adopt a policy directing the City Manager to establish a pay plan which sets forth grades and ranges of pay for employees authorized by the City of Owasso, the OPW A and the OPGA, with the intention that the City Manager, as Chief Administrative Officer, utilize the pay parameters for compensation for employees of the City, the OPW A and the OPGA. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION REQUEST OA 04- 02 FROM THE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, A REQUEST FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 42 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 106TH STREET NORTH AND U.S. 169. Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Colgan moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, that Council approve annexation request OA 04-02 to annex the subject property into the city limits of Ow as so. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION REQUEST OA 04- 04 FROM THE OW ASSO LAND TRUST, A REQUEST FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 35.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED 0.3 MILES SOUTH AND EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH GARNETT ROAD AND EAST 116TH STREET NORTH. Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, that Council approve annexation request OA 04-04 to annex the subject property into the city limits of Owasso. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. 4 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 ITEM 15. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET RETAIL AND OFFICE CENTER. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 86TH STREET NORTH AND NORTH 125TH EAST AVENUE AND CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 3.20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, that Council accept the 86th Street Retail and Office Center Final Plat. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 16. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE W A TERFORD PLAZA. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 96TH STREET NORTH AND NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE AND CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 4.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Ms. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, that Council accept the Waterford Plaza Final Plat. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 17. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE LANES AT COFFEE CREEK. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 103RD STREET NORTH AND U.S. 169 AND CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 3.27 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Mr. Cuthbertson presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, that Council accept The Lanes at Coffee Creek Final Plat. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. 5 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 ITEM 18. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE OWASSO COMMUNITY BUILD PLAYGROUND. Mr. Rooney presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, that Council approve Resolution No. 2004-07, a resolution that commits the City of Owasso to provide 1) an approximate area of 3 acres located in the Owasso Sports Park, 2) funding in the amount of $200,000.00, said funds to be received from Vision 2025 funding, and 3) upon donation, ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the park provided by City of Ow as so personnel. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 19. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS TO THE OW ASSO CITIZENS CORPS. Mr. Rooney presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Cochran, for Council confirmation ofthe following appointments to the Owasso Citizen Corp Council. Ms. Linda Sullivan Ms. Melina Voss Mr. Roger Voss Ms. Kristy Gatton Ms. Lyla Minnick Mr. lB. Alexander - City representative YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 20. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROV AL OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF OW ASSO AND OW ASSO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE OCCUPANCY OF OW ASSO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. IN 'OLD CENTRAL' AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Mr. Cates presented the item. Mr. Colgan recused himself from this item because he is on the Board of Owasso Community Resources, Inc. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Ms. Kimball, that Council approve a lease agreement between the City of Owasso and Owasso Community Resource Center, Inc. as presented, and authorize the Mayor to execute such Lease. YEA: Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None 6 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 21. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A POLICY STATEMENT PERTAINING TO THE OWASSO SALES TAX WATCHDOG COMMITTEE, APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF VACANCY AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT INTERESTED PERSONS. Mr. Cates presented the item. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, that Council adopt the Owasso Sales Tax Watchdog Committee Policy, approve a notice of vacancy and authorize staff to solicit interested persons. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 22. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Ray recognized Mr. Bob Buss with the law firm of Charney & Buss. Mr. Buss is President of the Board of Owasso Community Resources, Inc. Mr. Ray expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department for their efforts in flying the American Flag and bamler in recognition of the anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Mr. Ray mentioned that Rickey Hayes, Director of Economic Development, was continuing his efforts in the 'Owasso is Open for Business' project in conjunction with the 76th Street North closing. He also congratulated Mr. Carr and his staff in the excellent work done at the intersection at 86th Street North and Mingo Road. Mr. Ray also mentioned that he was extremely pleased with the citizen turnout at the Stormwater Master Plan meeting held the previous evening. He commended Ana Stagg from the City's Engineering Department, who he learned had contacted every person who she knew had a question or issue with stormwater drainage and invited them to attend the meeting. Mr. Ray informed the Council that Tom Kimball had recently visited with Betty Price concerning Owasso's Timmy & Cindy Project. Ms. Price was quite impressed with the project and told Mr. Ray that she would be happy to see about getting Owasso a matching grant on the State level for future Timmy & Cindy purchases. Mr. Ray informed the Council that the Capital Improvements Committee had recently met to review priorities of the Capital Project Election and would be forwarding a recommendation to the Council for an upcoming public hearing. 7 Owasso City Council April 20, 2004 ITEM 23. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Cates gave an update on the status of the Amicus Curiae Brief. ITEM 24. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS None ITEM 25. NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 26. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Colgan, to adjourn. YEA: Colgan, Cataudella, Kimball, Cochran NAY: None Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. ( 8