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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 19, 1999
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 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, October 15, 1999.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilken called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was given during the OPW A meeting preceding this meeting.
ITEM 3: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mark Wilken, Mayor
Mary Lou Bamhouse, Vice Mayor
Denise Bode, Councilor
Melinda Voss, Councilor
H C "Will" Williams, Councilor
ABSENT
STAFF
Jeff Hancock, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attomey
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 4: RECOGNITION OF BLOCK PARTY HOSTS.
Mr Rooney, assisted by Mayor Wilken, read the names of the hosts of Block Parties held in
September, and presented certificates to those present. He also presented plaques to the first,
second, and third place winners in the best invitation and best burger contests.
ITEM 5: READING OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Wilken read and presented a proclamation to members of the Owasso Business and
Professional Women's Club proclaiming October 18-22 as National Business Women's Week in
the City of Owasso.
Owasso City Council
October 19,1999
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the Minutes of October 5, 1999 Regular Meeting and October 12,
1999 Special Meeting.
B. Approval of.Claims.
C. Action Relating to the Expenditure of Funds for Building, Property, and
Equipment Insurance Policy Renewal.
D. Action Relating to the Expenditure of Funds for General Liability, Public
Officials Errors and Omissions, Law Enforcement Professional Liability,
Employee Benefits Liability, and Auto Liability Insurance Policy Renewal.
E. Action Relating to Extension of a Contract Between the City of Owasso and a
"Third party Administrator" for the City's Workers Compensation Self-Insurance
Fund.
F. Action Relating to Council Approval for the Expenditure of Funds for Self-
Insured Workers Compensation Excess Coverage Policy Renewal.
G. Action Relating to City Council Approval of a Final Plat for George Young
Ministorage, an Addition to the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, State of
Oklahoma.
H. Request Approval to Close a Portion of a Utility Easement Located on Lot 19,
Block 3, Central Park II Addition.
The consent agenda included minutes of the October 5, 1999 regular meeting and October 12,
1999 special meeting, by reference made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included
the following claims: (1) General Fund $61,025.29; (2) Collision Self-Insurance $1,481.72; (3)
Workers Comp Self-Insurance Plan $3,020.26; (4) Ambulance Service Fund $1,003.58; (5) E-
911 $1,897.36; (6) City Garage $5,847.85; (7) Capital Improvements $16,718.24; (8) Capital
Projects Grant $307.00; (9) Bond Projects Fund $19,097.65; (10) Interfund Transfers 7/99
$6,013.86; (11) Interfund Transfers 8/99 $5,945.48; (12) Interfund Transfers 7/99 $42,530.40;
(13) Interfund Transfers 8/99 $42,738.58; (14) Interfund Transfers 9/99 $42,668.86; (15) Payroll
#1 $166,433.85; (16) Payroll #2 $155,126.65; (17) City Garage Payroll #1 $3,712.71; (1 *) City
Garage Payroll #2 $3,739.22. Items C, D, E & F requested City Council approval of the
expenditure of funds for various insurance renewals. Item G requested approval of a Final Plat
for George Young Ministorage, located on the south side of Fourth Ave, west of Main St, and
previously recorded as Lots 2-4, Block 34, Owasso Original Town. Item H requested approval
to close a pOliion of a utility easement located on Lot 19, Block 3, Central Park Addition. Dr
Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Bamhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A BID FOR
THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET AT THE COMMUNITY
CENTER.
This item was withdrawn at the request of staff until such time as the Release of Funds has been
received from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION ANDAPPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR NSP
ROADWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OW ASSO AND YOCHAM ENTERPRISES INC, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
FINAL PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF RET AINAGE.
Mr Lutz said that this project was awarded to Yocham Interprises Inc on June 16, 1998, in the
amount of$288,569. The original scope of work included extension of Fifth Avenue from Cedar
Street to the west U.S. Highway 169 service road, improving the drainage channel from Worley's
Nursery approximately 800 feet south of Fifth Ave and installing a six-barrel box culvert. Two
change orders have been approved, deleting roadway paving and adding the raising of the west
U.S. Highway 169 service road. The net amount of these change orders increased the contract
amount to $367,442. The project has been completed and inspected and all punch list items have
been completed. The contractor has provided a one-year maintenance bond. Ms Voss moved,
second by Mr Williams, to accept the work performed under a contract with Yocham Interprises
for NSP Roadway and Utility Improvements and authorization for final payment and release of
retainage in the amount of$37,405.65.
AYE: Voss, Williams, Bode, Bamhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST 96TH
STREET NORTH, WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 169; FROM RM-2 (RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY) TO CS (SHOPPING CENTER), CONTAINING 5.7 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS.
Mr Warlick presented the item. He said that KMO Development, applicant for RCB Bank, has
requested the rezoning of approximately 5.7 acres from RM-2 to CS to allow for commercial
development of the site. The subject property is located on the south side of East 96th Street
North, west of U.S. Highway 169. The Owasso Planning Commission recommended approval
of the rezoning request at their October 12, 1999 regular meeting. Staff has received no calls or
letters regarding the request. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to approve the requested
zonmg.
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AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Bamhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
TO REZONE OPW A AND OPGA-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF
FOURTH AVENUE IN THE AREA OF FIFTH AVENUE AND SOUTH MAIN ST,
FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) AND RM-1 (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY) TO
IL (INDUSTRIAL LIGHT MANUF ACTURING AND RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT), CONTAINING 30.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Mr Warlick presented the item. He said that this rezoning is requested by staff to be reflective of
both the comprehensive plan and existing land uses. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Mr Williams,
to approve the requested rezoning.
AYE: Voss, Williams, Bode, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 12: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY.
No report.
ITEM 13: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS.
No report.
ITEM 14: NEW BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25,
SECTION 307(B)(1).
Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to enter into executive session for the purpose stated.
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AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the Council entered into executive session at 6.55 p.m. Out of executive
session at 8:45 p.m.
ITEM 16: ADJOURNMENT
Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjoum.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjoumed at 8:45 p.m.
Mark Wilken, Mayor
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