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Home My WebLink About2000.07.18_City Council Minutes OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 18,2000 The Owasso City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday July 18, 2000 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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2000. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by David Hall, Assistant Administrator at the Baptist Retirement Center. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE Boy Scout Troop #80 presented the colors and led in the flag salute. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT H C "Will" Williams, Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Vice Mayor Melinda Voss, Councilor Randy Brogdon, Councilor ABSENT STAFF Larry Mitchell, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR AS A COUNCILOR FOR WARD 2. Mr Cates explained the process for filling the vacancy created on the council by the resignation of the Ward 2 Councilor. A notice was printed in the Owasso Reporter on Thursday, June 22, 2000 outlining the infOlmation required by Council policy relating to the filling of vacancies in Council offices. Two persons submitted letters of interest prior to the established deadline. Both candidates were interviewed by the remaining councilors. In order to fill the Ward 2 vacancy, a valid motion and second and a majority vote of the remaining councilors is required. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Mr Brogdon, to appoint Mr Jody Caviness to the Ward 2 council position. Owasso City Council July 18, 2000 AYE: Voss, Brogdon NAY: Barnhouse, Williams Motion was defeated 2-2. Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mayor Williams, to appoint Dr David Hall to the Ward 2 council position. AYE: Barnhouse, Williams NAY: Voss, Brogdon Motion was defeated 2-2. Mr Cates informed the Council that the next step in the process is to approve a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacant seat. ITEM 6: ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO WARD 2 COUNCILOR. Since no Councilor was appointed, this item was not necessary. ITEM 7: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. Mayor Williams read and presented a proclamation to representatives of the Margaret Hudson Program, proclaiming Saturday, July 8, 2000 as Margaret Hudson Program Day in the City of Owasso. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approval of the Minutes of July 3, 2000 Rescheduled Regular Meeting and the July 11, 2000 Special Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. C. Action Relating to Acceptance of Improvements to the Streets and Storm Drainage Systems Constructed to Serve Fairways V. D. Action Relating to Acceptance of Improvements to the Streets and Stonn Drainage Systems Constructed to Serve Preston Lakes 1. The consent agenda included minutes of the July 3, 2000 regular meeting and the July 11, 2000 Special Meeting, by reference made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) General Fund $181,803.52; (2) Ambulance Service Fund $873.19; (3) Bond Projects $61,701.02; (4) E-911 $1,902.19; (5) City Garage $6,081.85; (6) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $306.44; (7) Collision Self-Insurance $2,130.70; (8) Payroll $165,779.25; (9) City Garage Payroll $3,906.26; (10) Ambulance Payroll $9,706.61. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Ms Bamhouse, to approve the consent agenda. - 2 - Owasso City Council July 18, 2000 AYE: Voss, Barnhouse, Brogdon, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESTROOM AT THE OWASSO SPORTS PARK, BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND OWASSO SPORTS PARK INC, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF RET AINAGE. Mr Rooney said that part of the 1997 bond issue was the construction of a restroom at the Sports Park. A bid packet was developed in August 1998 and two bids were received. The lowest bid represented a $17,000 increase over the cost of constructing the first restroom, in less than 10 months. All bids were rejected, and the project re-bid. Five bids were received, with the lowest being $85,405. This bid was submitted by a group of local developers who formed a company called Sports Park Inc. They were able to get materials at cost and secure some donations. The restroom construction has now been completed and inspected and is ready for final acceptance. Mr Brogdon moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to accept the work for the construction of a restroom at the Sports Park performed under a contract between the City of Owasso and Owasso Sports Park Inc, and authorization for final payment, including retainage, in the amount of$21,550. AYE: Brogdon, Voss, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO OZ-00-09, A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF NORTH 129TH EAST AVE AT EAST 101 ST STREET NORTH, NORTH OF OW ASSO MARKET: FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO OL (OFFICE LIGHT), CONTAINING 5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Ms Sorrells said that the city has received a rezoning request for approximately five acres located west of North 129th East Ave at East 101 st St N, nOlih of Owasso Market. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from AG (Agriculture) to OL (Office Light). The Owasso Planning Commission reviewed the request at their July 11 th meeting, and recommended approval of the OL zoning. The original request also included CG (Commercial General) zoning, which the Planning Commission denied, and the applicant has modified his request to OL only. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Mr Brogdon, to approve the requested zoning. AYE: Voss, Brogdon, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. - 3 - Owasso City Council July 18, 2000 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR OW ASSO MARKET II, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Ms Sorrells presented the item. Seayco- THF Owasso Market LLC has requested a review of a final plat for Owasso Market II, located on 96th St N, west of Owasso Market. The Teclmical Advisory Committee has reviewed the request and their requests to add or modify easements have been addressed in the final plat. The Planning Commission reviewed the request on July 11 th, and recommended approval subject to the following condition: That the 100' drainage easement required on Lot 1, Block 2, to be conveyed by separate instrument, be noted on the final plat. Mr Brogdon moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the final plat for Owasso Market II, subject to the condition noted, and that such condition be met prior to the signing and recording of the plat. AYE: Brogdon, Barnhouse, Voss, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, TRUSTS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. Mayor Williams presented the following names for appointment to various Boards, Trusts, Commissions, and Committees: PLANNING COMMISSION Mr Ray Haynes (reappointment) 110 E 24th Ct Term Ending 6/30/03 Mr Bob Randolph (reappointment) 303 E 14th Ct Tenn Ending 6/30/03 BOARD OF ADmSTMENT Mr Joe Ramey (reappointment) 10125 N 122nd East Ave Term Ending 6/30/03 - 4 - Owasso City Council PERSONNEL BOARD Mr James Hughes (reappointment) 8943 N 133rd East Ave Term Ending 6/30/03 OW ASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Ms Brenda Lawrence (reappointment) 7702 Owasso Expy Term Ending 6/30/05 Mr Will Williams (Council Representative) 12406 E 89th St N Term Ending 6/30/01 Mr Gary Akin (Chamber Representative) 315 S Cedar Term Ending 6/30/01 GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr Edward Sokolosky (reappointment) 10101 E 9211d St N Term Ending 6/30/03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - All teITI1S ending 6/30/01 Ms Melinda Voss - City Council Ms Mary Lou Barnhouse - City Council Mr Cloyd O'Dell - Citizen Mr Ray Haynes - Plamling Commission Mr Jim Ablett - CitizenlPSO Mr Tom Kimball - OEDA Representative Mr Frank Enzbrenner - Banking Representative Mr Dale Prevett - Banking Representative Mr Tim Rich - Chamber Representative Mr John Groth - Citizen Ms Sherry Bishop - City Finance Director Mr Bob Allen - Fire Chief Mr Jim Greene - Police Chief Mr Robert CalT - Public Works Director Mr Stan Ewing - Planning & Economic Development Director Mr Tim Rooney - Assistant City Manager Mr Larry Mitchell- City Manager - 5 - July 18,2000 Owasso City Council July 18, 2000 ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - All terms ending 6/30/01 Mr Ray Haynes - Planning Commission Mr Charles Willey - Planning Commission Mr Dale Johnson - Public Schools Ms Melinda Voss - City Council Mr Randy Brogdon - City Council Mr Bob Allen - Fire Department Mr Jim Greene - Police Department Mr Robert Carr - Public Works Director Ms DOllila Sorrells - City Planner Mr Stan Ewing - Planning & Economic Development Director Mr Larry Mitchell - City Manager Mr Tim Rooney - Assistant City Manager Mr Ron Cates - City Attorney INCOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr Will Williams, Mayor Term Ending 4/30/01 Mr Larry Mitchell, City Manager Alternate INCOG LEGISLATIVE CONSORTIUM Mr Allan Harder, Human Resources Officer Term Ending 6/30/01 REGIONAL METROPOLITAN UTILITY AUTHORITY Ms Sherry Bishop Finance Director Term Ending 6/30/01 Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/01 INCOG ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMITTEE Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/01 METROPOLITAN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST Mr Robert Carr PE Public Works Director Ternl Ending 6/30/01 - 6 - Owasso City Council July 18, 2000 TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE Mr Randy Brogdon, City Council Term Ending 6/30/01 Mr Tim Rooney, Alternate Assistant City Manager TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Mr RobeIi Carr PE Public Works Director Term Ending 6/30/01 Mr Phil Lutz, Alternate Engineering Staff REGIONAL ENHANCED 911 BOARD Mr Jim Greene Police Chief Term Ending 6/30/02 As the result of resignations, there are two vacancies on the Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, one vacancy on the Golf Advisory Committee, and one vacancy on the PersOlmel Board remaining to be filled. Also, appointments need to be made to a newly-created Capital Improvements Financing Committee. The appointments to fill the remaining vacancies will be made in August. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to confirm the above appointments. AYE: Voss, Bamhouse, Brogdon, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr Mitchell introduced Mr Stan Ewing, who has recently been employed as the Director of Planning and Economic Development. He also announced that the INCOG General Assembly will be meeting on Thursday, July 20th at Freddie's Steakhouse in Sapulpa, with ODOT Director Neil McCaleb as guest speaker. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. No report. ITEM15: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS. None. - 7 - Owasso City Council July 18,2000 ITEM 16: NEW BUSINESS. None. ITEM 17: ADJOURNMENT Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjoum. AYE: Barnhouse, Voss, Brogdon, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. H C Williams, Mayor - 8 -