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Home My WebLink About1997.03.04_City Council Minutes OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 4, 1997 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 1997 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, February 28, 1997. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ewing called the meeting to order at 7: 10 p.m. ITEM 2: INVOCATION The invocation was offered during the OPW A meeting preceding this meeting. ITEM 3: FLAG SALUTE The Hag salute was given during the OPW A meeting preceding this meeting. ITEM 4: ROLL CALL PRESENT Danny Ewing, Mayor Joe Ramey, Vice Mayor Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor Michael Helm, Councilor (in at 7:20) Tracy Standridge, Councilor ABSENT STAFF Rodney J Ray, City Manager Ronald D Cates, City Attorney Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk A quorum was declared present. ITEM 5: PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS This item was postponed until the next regular City Council meeting. ITEM 6: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the minutes as submitted, by reference made a part hereto. Owasso City Council March 4, 1997 A YE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Standridge, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 7: REOUEST APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Dr Standridge, that the following claims be approved as submitted: (1) General Fund $26,313.70; (2) Workers Comp Self Ins Plan $2188.55; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $2901.43; (4) E-911 $1846.92; (5) City Garage $7126.56; (6) Capital Improvements $499.507; (7) Payroll $117,704.47; (8) City Garage Payroll $2,858.11. A YE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Ewing NA Y: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #538, AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT IN SCHOOL ZONES. Ordinance #538 would reduce the speed limit in school zones from 25 mph to 20 mph. The school speed zones were reduced to 20 mph several years ago and that is the posted speed. The ordinance was not modified at that time. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Dr Standridge, to approve Ordinance #538, reducing the speed limit in school zones from 25 mph to 20 mph. A YE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Ewing NA Y: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 9: CONSIDERA TION AND APPROPRIA TE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE TO ORDINANCE #538. In order for Ordinance #538 to become effective immediately upon passage, the staff requested the attachment of an emergency clause. Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Dr Standridge, to approve the attachment of an emergency clause to Ordinance #538. 2 Owasso City Council March 4, 1997 A YE: Ramey, Standridge, Barnhouse, Ewing NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ORDINANCE #540. AN ORDINANCE REZONING 8.9 ACRES ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1. OW ASSO FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO OM (OFFICE MEDIUM). On February 18, 1997, the City Council approved the rezoning of an 8.90 acre tract of land from AG to OM. The tract is located south of the southeast corner of East 96th Street North and North 129th East Avenue. Ordinance #540 would formalize that action. Dr Standridge moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve Ordinance #540. A YE: Standridge, Barnhouse, Ramey, Ewing NA Y: None Motion carried 4-0. Councilor Helm in. ITEM 11: CONSIDERA TION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL SHOULD TAKE A POSITION AND. IF SO, WHAT POSITION SHOULD BE TAKEN RELATIVE TO A REQUEST MADE TO THE ROGERS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BY ANCHOR STONE COMP ANY FOR EXPANSION OF AN "M" ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO ALLOW MINING OPERATIONS ON ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COMPANY. Mr Rooney has received information that Anchor Stone Company, operators of the rock quarry mining operation located north of 66th St N and east of 145th EAve, has made application with the Rogers County Planning Commission for expansion of their mining operation to an additional 80 acres north of the existing mining area. A public hearing on the request was held on Tuesday, March 4, at 4:00 p.m. before the Rogers County Planning Commission. Mr Rooney attended that meeting as an observer and on behalf of the City of Owasso as an interested party. He updated the Council on the meeting and said that the Rogers County Planning Commission denied the request for mining expansion, but that it is anticipated than Anchor Stone will appeal the denial to the County Commission. Several citizens living near the mining operation were in attendance at the City Council meeting and expressed their concerns about an expanded operation. Mr Ramey moved that the Owasso City Council take a position of opposing the 3 Owasso City Council March 4, 1997 request by Anchor Stone Company to expand their mining operation, and that the city staff be authorized to represent the Council and citizens in dealing with Anchor Stone. Motion seconded by Mayor Ewing. A YE: Ramey, Ewing, Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm NA Y: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE REPAIR OF A 1996 PATROL VEHICLE.. In December 1996, an Owasso Police Officer was involved in a traffic accident that caused extensive damage to the police vehicle. The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is still under warranty and repairs must be made to factory standards in order to maintain the warranty. Because of the significant amount of damage to the vehicle, Councilors questioned whether the vehicle should be repaired or totaled. There is also a possibility that further damage will be found once repairs are begun. A question was raised as to whether the vehicle would be stable enough to be used as a police vehicle once repairs are made. It was suggested that the vehicle could be utilized by another department that does not require high speed if it is discovered that it will not perform to public safety standards. Mr Ramey moved to approve the repairs to the 1996 patrol vehicle damaged in an accident, and that the bid for repairs be awarded to Pruitt's Body Shop in the amount of $8355.83, and authorization for payment. He further moved that the City Manager be authorized to approve additional expenditure for parts and labor which may be identified during the repair process. Motion seconded by Ms Barnhouse. A YE: Ramey, Barnhouse, Standridge, Ewing NA Y: Helm Motion carried 4-1. ITEM 13: CONSIDERA TION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A SEAT BELT POLICY. The city's current seat belt policy simply states, "All city employees are required to wear seat belts in vehicles so equipped." It is believed by staff that the policy needs to more clearly define the intent of the City to protect its workers by mandating compliance through expanded policy language. The proposed policy requires seat belt use in any seat, in any vehicle, while on city business. Questions were raised about the feasibility of requiring the use of seat belts in all city vehicles, such as refuse trucks and golf carts. Mayor Ewing moved, seconded by Mr Ramey, 4 Owasso City Council March 4, 1997 that this item be tabled until such time as the City Attorney and Mr Harder clarify the language and intent of the policy. AYE: Ewing, Ramey, Helm, Barnhouse, Standridge NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 14: REPORT RELATING TO THE STATUS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS BY THE YMCA TO THE OW ASSO RECREA TION CENTER. Mr John Swift, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Tulsa, provided a written construction update. The City's building inspector is monitoring the construction. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PENDING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY. THE IAFF. AND THE FOP; SUCH DISCUSSION ALLOWED PURSUANT TO 25 O.S., SECTION 307-B(2). Mr Ramey moved, seconded by Mayor Ewing, to enter into executive session for the above- stated purpose. A YE: Ramey, Ewing, Helm, Barnhouse, Standridge NA Y: None Motion carried 5-0. Into executive session at 8:00 p.m. Return from executive session and meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER No report. ITEM 17: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report. 5 Owasso City Council ITEM 18: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS No report. ITEM 19: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ITEM 20: NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 21: ADJOURNMENT Dr Standridge moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn. A YE: Standridge, Barnhouse, Helm, Ramey, Ewing NA Y: None Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned 6 March 4, 1997