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Home My WebLink About2000.05.02_City Council Minutes OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 2, 2000 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 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, April 28, 2000. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Barnhouse called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Clarence Lambert. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Councilor Williams. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT Mary Lou Barnhouse, Vice Mayor Denise Bode, Councilor Melinda Voss, Councilor H C "Will" Williams, Councilor ABSENT STAFF Larry Mitchell, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: ELECTION OF MAYOR. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, that Councilor Williams be elected to the position of Mayor. AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse NAY: None Motion canied 4-0, and Mayor Williams presided over the remainder of the meeting. Owasso City Council May 2, 2000 ITEM 6: ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR. Mayor Williams moved, seconded by Dr Bode, that Ms Barnhouse be elected to the position of Vice Mayor. AYE: Williams, Bode, Voss, Barnhouse NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST TO RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE RECONVENED FOLLOWING THE OPW A AND OPGA MEETINGS. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, that the regular meeting of the Owasso City Council be recessed, to be reconvened following the OPW A and OPGA meetings. AYE: Bode, Voss, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was recessed at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Williams reconvened the meeting at 6:56 p.m. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approval of the Minutes of April 18, 2000 Regular Meeting and April 25, 2000 Special Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. C. Action Relating to Ordinance #642, an Ordinance providing for the Rezoning of Property Generally Located North of the Northeast Corner of Graceland Acres; from AG (Agriculture) to RS-3 (Residential Single-Family High Density), Containing 20 Acres, More or Less. D. Action Relating to Ordinance #643, an Ordinance Providing for the Rezoning of Property Generally Located East of US. Highway 169, Between East 106th Street North and East 116th Street North, from AG (Agriculture) to OM (Office Medium), Containing 30 Acres, More or Less. E. Action Relating to Ordinance #644, an Ordinance Providing for the Rezoning of Property Generally Located South of East 106th Street North, West of North 145th East Avenue, from AG (Agriculture) to RM-2 (Residential Multi-Family High Density, RTH (Residential Townhomes), RS-3 (Residential Single-Family High Density), RS-2 (Residential Single-Family Medium Density), OM (Office Medium), CS (Commercial Shopping Center), and CG (Commercial General), Containing 157.5 Acres, More or Less. F. Action Relating to Ordinance #645, an Ordinance Providing for a Planned Unit Development on Property Located South of East 106th Street North, West of North 145th East Avenue, and Containing 157.5 Acres, More or Less. - 2 - Owasso City Council May 2, 2000 G. Action Relating to Ordinance #646, an Ordinance Approving and Adopting an Action by the Owasso Public Works Authority, Wherein Rates for Sanitary Sewer Customers of the Owasso Public Works Authority Were Established Pursuant to OPW A Resolution #2000-03, and Declaring an Effective Date. H. Action Relating to Final Acceptance of Improvements to the Streets and Storm Drainage Systems Constructed to Serve Nottingham III, an Addition to the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma. The consent agenda included minutes of the April 18, 2000 regular meeting and April 25, 2000 special meeting, by reference made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) General Fund $45,280.86; (2) Ambulance Service Fund $8,204.11; (3) Juvenile Court $75.00; (4) Capital Improvements $4,656.19; (5) Bond Projects $19,500.00; (6) City Garage $12,692.43; (7) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $8,376.77; (8) Pleasant View Sewer District $2,760.00; (9) Payroll $161,482.71; (10) City Garage Payroll $3,862.76. Item C requested approval of Ordinance #642 approving a rezoning as authorized by Council action of April 18, 2000. Item D requested approval of Ordinance #643 approving a rezoning as authorized by Council action of April 18, 2000. Item E requested approval of Ordinance #644 approving a rezoning as authorized by Council action of April 18, 2000. Item F requested approval of Ordinance #645 approving a Plamled Unit Development as authorized by Council action of April 18, 2000. Item G requested approval of Ordinance #646 approving action taken by the OPW A to establish rates for sanitary sewer customers. Item H requested acceptance of improvements to the streets and stonn drainage systems constructed to serve Nottingham III. Ms V oss moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the consent agenda. AYE: Voss, Barnhouse, Bode, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUING IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS FOR THE US. HIGHWAY 169 AND 66TH STREET NORTH INTERCHANGE AND SUPPORT FOR KEEPING THE INTERSECTION OPEN. Mr Mitchell said that Vice Mayor Barnhouse and staff met with several citizens and business owners in the area of the US. Highway 169 and 66th St N interchange to hear their concems about the proposed closure of the intersection. At their work session on April 25th the City Council also heard and discussed these concerns. Mr Mitchell said that he had been in contact with Mr Ed Kellogg of the Oklahoma Department of TranspOliation, who told him that an environmental study is now under way and that the intersection may be closed in 90-100 days. Several citizens were present to request Council support to keep the intersection open. Questions raised concerned a public hearing for citizen input, impact on economic development, increased traffic at 76th St N and 86th St N, access for businesses, and the aesthetics of the entry into the community. Safety issues were discussed, with council members stressing the need for compromise with ODOT, as well as the need to explore possible improvements to the interchange which would address the safety issues. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Mayor Williams, that the staff draft a resolution adopting a position of support for the citizens and - 3 - Owasso City Council May 2, 2000 business owners in the area of the interchange at US. Highway 169 and 66th Street North in their efforts to request modifications to the intersection so that it may remain open, if safety issues are addressed and a compromise reached with ODOT that would implement a plan to improve the intersection. AYE: Voss, Williams, Bode, Barnhouse NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE FAIRWAYS VI AT BAILEY RANCH, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OW ASSO, TULSA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Mr Rooney presented the item.. The City has received a request from Kourtis Properties for the review of a final plat for Fairways VI, a 15.37 acre, 42 lot subdivision, located immediately west of Fairways II addition and north of Hale Acres. All planning, zoning, subdivision, and Technical Advisory Committee requirements have been addressed. The Planning Commission approved the final plat for Fairways VI at their March 9, 2000 meeting. DEQ permits for water and sanitary sewer extensions have been issued by DEQ. Requirements of this plat include sidewalks along Mingo Road and acceleration/deceleration lanes. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to approve the final plat for Fairways VI. AYE: Bode, Voss, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND'S INFORMATION SYSTEMS BUDGET. Mr Rooney said that a supplemental appropriation is needed in the Information Systems Department for the purpose of meeting current consulting needs and future salary needs within the department. Sufficient funds are available in the city's fund reserves to cover the appropriation. Interviews have been held for the position of Software Support Technician and a finalist will be selected soon. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Ms Bamhouse, to approve a supplemental appropriation to the General Fund's Information Systems budget in the amount of $20,000. AYE: Voss, Barnhouse, Bode, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. - 4 - Owasso City Council May 2, 2000 ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH PRECISION COMPONENTS INC. Mr McElrath said that because part of the property being sold to Precision Components belongs to the OPW A and part belongs to the City, it is necessary for both bodies to approve the sale by amending the Real Estate Purchase Contract Early Occupancy Agreement dated November 16, 1999. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Dr Bode, to approve the amendment to the contract and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract and necessary documents to finalize the sale. AYE: Voss, Bode, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 13 : CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #641, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY OF OWASSO REAL PROPERTY. Mr McElrath presented the item. Ordinance #641 approves the sale of City of Owasso real property and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary to finalize the sale, and provides for notifying the public of referendum rights. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to approve Ordinance #641. AYE: Bode, Voss, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr Mitchell reported that a reception will be held following the City Council meeting on May 16th honoring newly-seated Councilor Randy Brogdon, new Mayor Will Williams, and retiring Mayor Mark Wilken. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. No report. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS. No report. - 5 - Owasso City Council ITEM 17: NEW BUSINESS. None. ITEM 18: ADJOURNMENT Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjourn. AYE: Bode, Voss, Barnhouse, Williams NAY: None May 2, 2000 Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. ,.. \ 1 \c:::7w~t fl, ') .) --~-4::) c- ~, · k~-i C:.L4-11AA4J H C Williams, Mayor - 6 -