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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.03.07_City Council Minutes OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 7, 2000 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 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, March 3,2000. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilken called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Dave Froese of the Westport Mennonite Brethren Church. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE Phil Lutz led in the flag salute. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT Mark Wilken, Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Vice Mayor Denise Bode, Councilor Melinda Voss, Councilor H C "Will" Williams, Councilor ABSENT STAFF LalTY 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 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approval of the Minutes of February 15,2000 Regular Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. C. Action Relating to Ordinance #632, an Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of 80 Acres Generally Locates on the North Side of East 106th St N, East of Mingo Road & South of the Owasso Sports Parle D. Action Relating to Ordinance #633, an Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of a 160 Acre and a 40 Acre Tract of Land Located at the Southwest Corner of East 106th St N and North 145th East Avenue, and a Five Foot Wide Strip of Land Located on the West Side of NOlih 145th East Ave Along and Between the Aforementioned Properties. Owasso City Council March 7, 2000 E. Action Relating to Ordinance #634, an Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of a 10 Acre Tract of Land Located on the Northeast Comer of East 96th Street North and Mingo Road. F. Action Relating to Renewal of an Agreement for Ambulance Billing Administrative Services. The consent agenda included minutes of the February 15 2000 regular meeting, by reference made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) General Fund $58,720.77; (2) Ambulance Service Fund $6,322.16; (3) E-911 Fund $1,898.04; (4) Bond Projects $52,678.00; (5) City Garage $7,485.55; (6) Workers Comp Self-Insurance $22,347.91; (7) Collision Self Insurance $649.16; (8) Payroll #1 $166,557.22; (9) Payroll #2 $168,828.40; (10) City Garage Payroll #1 $3,831.04; (11) City Garage Payroll #2 $3,849.10. Item C requested approval of Ordinance #632, annexing 80 acres of land south of the Owasso Sports Park. Item D requested approval of Ordinance #633, annexing land at the southwest corner ofE 106th St Nand N 145th E Ave. Item E requested approval of Ordinance #634, annexing 10 acres located on the northeast corner of E 96th St N and Mingo Rd. Item F requested renewal of an agreement with Mediclaims Inc to provide ambulance billing administrative services for a monthly fee equal to 10% of the actual cash receipts plus postage costs, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the document. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to approve the consent agenda. AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Bamhouse, Wilken NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #635, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF GRACELAND ACRES BETWEEN NORTH 129TH EAST AVENUE AND NORTH 145TH EAST AVENUE. Mr Rooney said that the City Council approved annexation of the above-mention tract, plus Lot 9, Block 1 of Graceland Acres addition, at their February 15,2000 meeting. Since that meeting, the annexation has been reviewed and the annexation request revised to exclude the lot in Graceland Acres. Graceland Acres is a Tulsa County subdivision, and excluding this lot is more consistent with the City's annexation policy. Ordinance #635 reflects that revision. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Ordinance #635. AYE: Voss, Barnhouse, Bode, Williams, Wilken NAY: None Motion calTied 5-0. - 2 - Owasso City Council March 7, 2000 ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR COUNTRY ESTATES IV, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. Mr Rooney presented the item. The City has received a request to review a final plat for Country Estates IV, a 44.57-acre, 158 lot subdivision located to the north of Country Estates III and west of Country Estates II. It is currently zone RS-3 (Residential Single-Family High Density) District. The Technical Advisory Committee and Planning Commission have both reviewed the plat and recommended approval. The City of Owasso will provide water to the subdivision. Approval letters to extend water and sewer to the property have been received from the DEQ. The sewer approval included a provision that Phase I of the Ranch Creek Sewer Interceptor be completed before the line serving the subdivision is connected to Owasso sewer system. Mr Rooney said that Phase I of the project is now complete. OPW A received a letter from DEQ dated December 30, 1999, which stated that the DEQ has received bypass reports in the area and that any further construction in the area would seem inadvisable until wastewater issued are adequately addressed. The letter does not rescind the previously approved permit. Mr Williams moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the final plat for Country Estates IV. AYE: Williams, Barnhouse, Bode, Voss, Wilken NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY TRACTOR FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT. Mr Rooney presented the item. In February, bids were advertised for the purchase of a utility tractor to be used to mow the large field areas at the Owasso Sports Park. Four bids were submitted and opened on February 17, 2000. Only one of the four bids met the specifications. Three of the vendors submitted bids for a three-cylinder engine, while the specifications called for a five-cylinder engine. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Dr Bode, to award a bid for the purchase of a utility tractor for the Parks Dept to Enlow Ford Tractor Inc, Tulsa, OK in the amount of$15,841, and authorization for payment. AYE: Voss, Bode, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. - 3 - Owasso City Council March 7, 2000 ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR 1999-2000 STREET REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Mr Lutz presented the item. The Public Works Department staff compiled information relating to needed street repairs in conjunction with the FY99-00 Capital Improvement Fund budget. A total of39 sites were selected for repair, at an estimated cost of$173,281. An additional 12 sites were included in the advertisement for bids as add-alternates should bids received be lower than anticipated. Two bids were received and opened on February 15, 2000. The lowest bid exceeded the available funds, so six of the smaller sites were deleted and no add-alternates are recommended for award. The six sites deleted from the bid will be repaired by the City. The recommended award at $125,000 will allow repair of33 sites, with a small contingency for field modifications. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to award a contract for 1999-2000 street repairs to Magnum Construction Inc, Broken Arrow, OK in the base bid amount of$125,000. AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF OW ASSO BY BRIAN DEMPSTER. Ms Guthrie said that Brian Dempster, an employee in the Parks Department, injured his back on July 8, 1999. He underwent several weeks of therapy and was then sent to a back specialist. Surgery was performed on October 27, 1999. Mr Dempster returned to light duty on November 15, 1999, and was released to full duty on January 31, 2000. At the time of his release, his physician performed an evaluation and rated him for permanent impairment. He was rated with a 13% permanent impairment to the whole person, secondary to the wide limitation of motion and residual aching in the back of his left gluteal area. According to the State of Oklahoma Worker's Compensation Disability Computation Chart, this rating entitles Mr Dempster to 56 weeks of compensation at a weekly rate of $213, or $11,928 for the 13% impairment. This form of settlement is not final in the event a change in condition occurs or arises, but may be reopened and reviewed as provided by law. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to approve a 13% impairment rating for the back injury, and authorization of payment to Mr Dempster in the amount of $11 ,928, plus associated costs. AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Barnhouse, Wilken NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. - 4 - Owasso City Council March 7, 2000 ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Mayor Wilken submitted the named of Mr Jim Igarta for appointment to the Owasso Board of Adjustment to fill a vacancy created by a resignation, and moved for confirmation. Dr Bode seconded the motion. AYE: Wilken, Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12 REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr Mitchell announced that the City has received an Achievement Award from the United Way for exceeding our goal. He also announced that bid specifications for city hall should be ready within a week. ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. No report. ITEM 14: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS. Mayor Wilken welcomed Mr Mitchell to the community and to the City. ITEM 15: NEW BUSINESS. None. ITEM 16: ADJOURNMENT Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjourn. AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken NAY: None Motion canied 5-0, and the meeting was adjoumed at 6:50 p.m. 411~ w4t~ Mark Wilken, Mayor - 5 -