HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993.06.08_OPWA Minutes_SpecialOWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 8, 1993
The Owasso Public Works Authority met in a joint special session with the Owasso City Council
on Tuesday, June 8, 1993 in the Council Chambers at the Owasso Community Center per the
Notice of Public Meeting and Public Hearing and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board
at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 1993.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randolph called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Randolph.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Bob Randolph, Mayor/Chairperson
John Phillips, Vice Mayor/Vice Chairperson
Mary Lou Bamhouse, Councilmember/Trustee
Charles Burris, Councilmember/Trustee
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager/OPWA Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney/Authority Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Unfilled Position
ITEM 4• CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
SELECTIONLOF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE
POSITION OF COUNCILOR FOR WARD 5
Letter of interest for the position of Ward 5 Councilmember were received by the City Clerk
according to the adopted policy. Six persons indicated their interest, however, one letter was
received after the posted deadline and could not be considered. Mayor Randolph asked that the
other five applicants briefly address the Council. The applicants were: Jerry Duke, Brian
Skelton, Jody Cunningham (not present), Rex Bowen, and W Jack McClain. Following their
presentations, Charles Burris moved for the election of Jerry Duke to the position of Ward 5
Councilmember. Motion was seconded by Mary Lou Bamhouse.
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AYE: Burris, Barnhouse,
NAY: Phillips, Randolph
The motion was defeated 2-2.
Mayor Randolph moved for the election of Brian Skelton to the position of Ward 5
Councilmember. Motion was seconded by John Phillips.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips
NAY: Burris, Barnhouse
The motion was defeated 2-2.
Mayor Randolph again moved for the election of Brian Skelton, seconded by John Phillips.
Councilor Burris called for a point of order on the question of nominating a person for the same
position for which that person had just been defeated. The City Attorney clarified the question
with the response that any question brought up for vote and defeated cannot be raised again at
the same meeting.
Mayor Randolph moved, seconded by John Phillips, to postpone the election of a Ward 5
councilor until the first City Council meeting in July, and to re-advertize for letters of interest
for the position.
AYE: Randolph, Phillips, Barnhouse, Burris
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 5: OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO WARD 5 COUNCILMEMBER.
Pursuant to the action taken on Item #4, this item was stricken from the agenda.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPGRADING ENGINEERING PLANS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT 76TH STREET
NORTH AND U.S. HIGHWAY 169.
City staff has recently met with ODOT representatives to discuss traffic signalization at the U.S.
169 and 76th Street interchange. The City was asked to update plans for the project to meet
current ODOT standards in time to meet the October 1993 fiscal year end, at which time they
believe there will be funds for the project. After reviewing firms currently doing ODOT
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Projects, staff selected Traffic Engineering Consultants as the firm best qualified to quickly
update the plans. A contract has been developed at a cost of $2000 for the work, with plans
completed and submitted to ODOT by August 15, 1993.
Charles Burris moved, seconded by John Phillips, to approve a contract with Traffic Engineering
Consultants in the amount of $2000 to update plans for the 76th Street/Highway 169
signalization, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the documents.
AYE: Burris, Phillips, Barnhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7: PRESENTATION AND OPEN DISCUSSION INCLUDING PUBLIC
COMMENT OF THE FISCAL 1993-94 BUDGET.
Mr Ray and Ms Bishop presented the proposed FY 93-94 budget at a public hearing. Several
citizens were in attendance. Following their presentation, the Mayor received questions and
comments from the bench and the public, with response from the staff.
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
Charles Burris moved, seconded by John Phillips to adjourn.
AYE: Burris, Phillips, Bamhouse, Randolph
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Marcl Boutwell, City lerk/Secretary
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Bob Randolph, Mayor/Chairperson