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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
The Owasso City Council met in special session on Tuesday, May 9, 2000 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 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2000.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 5 :30 p.m.
PRESENT
Will Williams, Mayor
Mark Lou Barnhouse, Vice Mayor
Denise Bode, Councilor
Melinda Voss, Councilor
Randy Brogdon, Councilor
ABSENT
STAFF
Larry Mitchell, City Manager
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO MCCARTY PARK.
Mr Rooney discussed the lease agreement between Tulsa County and the City of Owasso for
McCarty Park. Discussions have been held with Tulsa County that could result in the City of
Owasso owning the park. Two illuminated ballfields are located in McCarty Park, and there is a
restroom/concession facility. Department of Tourism grants are available to upgrade the park
and, if such a grant is received, it would be possible to build a shelterhouse. Mr Rooney will
continue the discussions with Tulsa County and will request Council approval to apply for a
grant.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION REGARDING PHONE SYSTEM.
Mr McElrath said that the agreement for phone service with Southwestern Bell expired in
January. Staff believes that at this time, with the rapidly changing technology and with the
construction of new city facilities, it would be best to bid a one-year contract rather than
something long term. Unless the Council has concerns, staff plans to develop bid documents for
plexar or equivalent phone service utilizing a one-year contract.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES TO THE
OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL ASSURANCE GROUP.
Elections are held annually for a prescribed number of trustees to the OMAG board. As a
member of OMAG, the City of Owasso has voting rights for trustees. Ms Boutwell said that a
ballot has been received, and must be marked and returned by May 31, 2000. The staff has
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reviewed the biographical sketches of the six nominees and feels comfortable in making a
recommendation to the Council. The selection of trustees will be placed on the May 16th agenda.
Staff was instructed to recommend two nominees.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PROCEDURE TO FILL VACANT COUNCIL
SEATS.
On May 4, 1993, the City Council adopted a policy establishing a process to fill vacancies in the
membership of the council. Ms Boutwell presented a review of the policy.
ITEM 6: UPDATE ON STATUS OF CITY HALL/POLICE STATION.
Mr Mitchell updated the council on the status of the project. Bids were opened this afternoon,
with bids being received on approximately 70% of the contracts. The remaining contracts will
be re-bid.
ITEM 7: PRELIMINARY FY 2000-2001 BUDGET REVIEW.
Mr Mitchell and Ms Bishop gave a brief overview of the FY 2000-2001 budget. There was
discussion concerning salaries and pay scales. The council will receive their copies of the
proposed budget by June 1, and a public hearing will be held on June 13th.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Items discussed briefly included a resolution adopting a position regarding the interchange at
US. Highway 169 and 66th St N, a letter from Commissioner Collins requesting support to ask
Tulsa County voters to extend the 2112the percent sales tax, the internal police investigation, and
the hiring of a new police chief.
Dr Bode out at 7:10 p.m.
ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjourn.
AYE: Williams, Voss, Brogdon, Bamhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0, and the meeting was adjoumed at 7:15 p.m.
H C Williams, Mayor
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