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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 1, 1999
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 1, 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, May 28, 1999.
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilken called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM 2:
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Jim McElrath, Director of Support Services.
ITEM 3:
FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Barnhouse led in the flag salute.
ITEM 4:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mark Wilken, Mayor
Mmy Lou Barnhouse, Vice Mayor
Denise Bode, Councilor
Melinda Voss, Councilor
H C "Will" Williams, Councilor
ABSENT
STAFF
Jeff Hancock, 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 May 18, 1999 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Action Relating to Ordinance #616, an Ordinance Providing for the Rezoning
of Property Located Northwest ofN 109th East Ave, Adjacent to Country
Estates II; from AG (Agriculture) to RS-3 (Residential Single-Family High
Density), Containing 71.62 Acres, More or Less.
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The consent agenda included minutes of the May 18, 1999 regular meeting, by reference made a part
hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the following claims: (1) General Fund $34,259.88;
(2) Collision Self-Insurance Fund $391.45; (3) Workers' Comp Self-Ins Plan $2,541.89; (4)
Ambulance Service Fund $2,659.49; (5) City Garage $5,288.71; (6) Capital Projects Grant
$116,385.15; (7) Bond Projects Fund $93,487.50; (8) Payroll $161,840.09; (9) City Garage Payroll
$3,818.91. Item C requested approval of Ordinance #616, rezoning the above listed propeliy. Dr
Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 6:
REQUEST BY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #149 TO ADDRESS
THE CITY COUNCIL ON APPROPRIATION OF MATCHING FUNDS FOR
FEDERAL GRANTS.
Officer Kenny Yount requested, on behalf of FOP Lodge #149, that this item be withdrawn from the
agenda.
ITEM 7:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ODOC POLICY #426 REQUIRED BY CONTRACT
NUMBER 8095 CDBG 97, AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT.
Mr Henderson said that Items 7 & 8 are requirements of the grant awarded by ODOC to assist in the
renovation of the Community Center. Item 7 deals with displacement of low/moderate income
dwelling units, and item 8 certifies that funds are available for the remainder of the project. Ms Voss
moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the Anti-Displacement Plan, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the document.
AYE: Voss, Barnhouse, Bode, Williams, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 8:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF LEVERAGE
REQUIRED BY CONTRACT NUMBER 8095 CDBG 97, AND THAT THE
MA YOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT.
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to approve the Certification of Leverage, and
authorize the Mayor to execute the document.
AYE: Barnhouse, Williams, Bode, Voss, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER
SOFTWARE.
Mr Knight said that the staff has completed the bidding process and review for a financial and
administrative services software package, and recommends the award of a contract to Creative
Computer Solutions. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to award the bid and approve the
contract for computer software to Creative Computer Solutions, Pleasanton, CA, in the amount of
$215,017.
AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Barnhouse, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
RESOLUTION #99-02, A RESOLUTION MODIFYING PERMIT FEES
HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION #86-16 AND 97-02,
ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES UNDER JURISDICTION OF THE BUILDING
INSPECTOR'S OFFICE.
Mr Rooney presented the item. He said that building permit fees and miscellaneous service fees
were established by resolution in 1986. Due to a notable increase in permit activity over the last
three years and a time frame of nearly 13 years since the existing fees were established, the
Community Development staff conducted a review of the fees charged by several communities in
the Tulsa metro area. Results of that review led staff to revise the fee schedule. Owasso area
builders have been informed of the proposed new fee schedule through a letter to each builder who
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has constructed more than one dwelling in the last year. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr Williams,
to approve Resolution #99-02, modifYing permit fees under jurisdiction of the building inspector's
office.
AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Barnhouse, Willken
NAY: None
Motion calTied 5-0.
ITEM 11:
CONSIDERA TION AND APPROPRIA TE ACTION RELA TING TO THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S COUNCIL
OF OKLAHOMA TO ASSIST IN FUNDING SAFETY NEEDS, APPROVAL OF
MATCHING FUNDS, AND APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND'S POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET.
Chief Alexander said that application was made earlier this year to the District Attorney's Council
requesting participation in a Local Law Enforcement Grant Program. The grant is designed to aid
police departments with needs that present a safety concern. A grant amount of$3430 was approved
and may be used for protective vests, ammunition, pagers for reserve officers and traffic investigative
materials. The grant requires matching funds from the City in the amount of$382, which must be
placed in a designated fund prior to the deposit of the grant funds. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Mr
Williams, to accept the Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $3430, approve the grant
conditions and matching funds in the amount of$382, approve a supplemental appropriation to the
Police Department budget in the amount of $3 812, and to approve placement of the matching funds
in the appropriate account.
AYE: Bode, Williams, Voss, Barnhouse, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 12:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF DRUG SEIZURE AND ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM THE TULSA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE TO THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$439.96; AND FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND'S POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET.
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The Owasso Police Department participates in a drug seizure and asset forfeiture partnership with
the Tulsa County District Attorney's office. Chief Alexander said that drug investigations resulting
in property being seized under federal asset forfeiture laws are sold after the judicial process is
completed. The proceeds are returned to the agencies that were involved in the investigations, to be
used in law enforcement endeavors in drug enforcement or to provide training and/or equipment.
The police depmiment purchased a combination TV/VCR to view confidential videotapes in the
amount of $439.96. Reimbursement was provided through the drug seizure and asset forfeiture
partnership. Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to accept $439.96 from the Tulsa
County District Attorney's office, such funds resulting from the City's involvement in the Regional
Drug Task Force, and approval of a supplemental appropriation to the Police Department budget in
the amount of $439.96.
AYE: Barnhouse, Williams, Voss, Bode, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion calTied 5-0.
ITEM 13:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO COUNCIL
ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF A POLICE CANINE.
Chief Alexander presented the item. Following the recent death of Nick, the police canine, Strathe
Veterinary Clinic established a tax free fund at First Bank of Owasso for funds to be pledged for the
purchase of a new canine. It is expected that enough funds will be donated to purchase the dog, and
payment will be made directly from the bank to the supplier. The cost to purchase the new dog is
approximately $6500. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Dr Bode, to accept donations from the Owasso
Community for the purchase of a police canine valued at approximately $6500, to be purchased from
Canines Unlimited.
AYE: Voss, Bode, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 14:
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION RELATING TO AN APPLICATION
FOR A COPS IN SCHOOLS PARTNER INITIATIVE GRANT.
Mr Hancock said that it has recently been learned that a grant is available for three School Resource
Officers through funds from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing.
If the City should receive the grant, funds will be provided for three officers for three years. The
City would have to commit to funding the three officers for one year after completion of the grant
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funds. Chief Alexander said that any officer currently with the Owasso Police Department would
be given the opportunity to apply for the positions. If a current officer is selected, then that officer
would have to be replaced. Ms Voss moved, seconded by Dr Bode, to approve the application for
a COPS in Schools Partner Initiative Grant.
AYE: Voss, Bode, Williams, Barnhouse, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 15:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY, SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION
PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25, SECTION 307(B)(3).
Ms Voss moved, seconded by Mr Williams, to enter into executive session for the stated purpose.
AYE: Voss, Williams, Bode, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the Council moved into executive session at 7:00 p.m. Out of executive
session at 7:35 p.m., at which time Mayor Willken reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 16:
CONSIDERA TION AND APPROPRIA TE ACTION RELA TING TO
ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS FROM MICHAEL L &
CHERYLL L BUKER, PHIL L & MARLENE BUKER, GREGORY A WORLEY,
BOB L & RUBY F WAYLAND, CHARLES W SPENCER, JAMES D
LA VENDUSKY, AND KENNETH W LA VENDUSKY TO THE CITY OF
OWASSO; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
DOCOUMENTS.
Mr Hancock said that seven of the ten propeliy owners in the area of the proposed North Owasso
Wastewater project have executed easements required for the project. The lack of the other three
easements will not delay the stmi of the project. Dr Bode moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to
accept the easements mentioned above, and authorize the Mayor to execute the documents.
A YE: Bode, Barnhouse, Williams, Voss, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion canied 5-0.
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ITEM 17:
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
The City Manager reported that the budget has been completed and copies distributed to the Council.
Approximately 65 copies will be distributed to interested citizens. A briefing for the Council will
be held at the work session on June 8, and a public hearing on the proposed budget will be on June
10. Mr Hancock also reported that an informal Board ofEducationlCity Council dinner will be held
on Friday, June 4th.
ITEM 18:
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 19:
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Ms Voss reported that a community Y2K meeting will be held at the high school on June 10th at 7 :00
p.m., with several area agencies and service providers participating.
ITEM 20:
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 21:
ADJOURNMENT
Ms Barnhouse moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to adjourn.
AYE: Barnhouse, Voss, Bode, Williams, Wilken
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Mark Wilken, Mayor
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