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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 28,2001
The Owasso City Council met in special session on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 in the Lower
Level Conference Room at Owasso City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2001
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barnhouse called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
PRESENT
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Mayor
Randy Brogdon, Vice Mayor
Will Williams, Councilor
Rebecca Armstrong, Councilor
Michael Helm, Councilor (in at 6:40)
ABSENT
STAFF
Larry Mitchell, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A qUOnlm was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
FINANCING OPTIONS.
Financial Advisor Keith McDonald discussed proposed financing options for water system
improvements as outlined by Montgomery Watson in the City's water master plan. He discussed
the use of water and sewer rates, along with the projected growth in our customer base as the
primary funding source for financing the proposed capital improvements. Ms Bishop discussed a
water rate comparison chart she had prepared comparing Owasso's water rates to those of
sunounding communities.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ENGINEERING FOR PHASE I & PHASE II OF
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr Carr discussed the proposed water system improvements and the draft agreement for
engineering services. There was discussion regarding the contracts included in the
improvements as compared to those in the water master plan. Questions arose concerning the
water tower and the feasibility of partnering with the rural water districts. Of immediate concern
was how the improvements will be financed. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilor
Williams suggested that a "brainstorming" session be held to talk about funding and the proposed
improvements. The Mayor called for a special meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 to
discuss water issues only.
Owasso City Council
August 28, 2001
ITEM 4: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER.
A. Replacement Vehicle for City Manager/Transfer to Police Department
B. Employee Wage & Benefit Summary
C. OML Conference
D. Other Items.
Mr Mitchell said that he would like to replace the jeep he is utilizing with something more
suitable for carrying passengers. He would like to transfer the jeep to either the Police
Department for use by the detectives or to the Community Development Department, and
purchase a one-or two-year old vehicle. There was no response from the Council. Mr Mitchell
distributed a sample document of an employee wage and benefit summary. A summary will be
done for each employee so that employees may see exactly what they are receiving in addition to
a salary. The OML Conference will be September 12-14, and the City will pay the registration
for any Councilor who would like to attend. Also distributed was a summary of overtime
expenses in the Fire Department. A walkthrough of the new City Ha11lPolice Station will be held
for the council at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th, just prior to the next council meeting.
ITEM 5: ADJOURNMENT
Ms Armstrong moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to adjourn.
AYE: Almstrong, Williams, Helm, Brogdon, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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