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OW ASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 16, 1998
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 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, June 12, 1998
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bode called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2:
INVOCATION
Mr Jim McElrath offered the invocation.
ITEM 3:
FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Standridge led in the flag salute.
ITEM 4:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Denise Bode, Mayor
Tracy Standridge, Councilor
Mark Wilken, Vice Mayor
Mary Lou Barnhouse, Councilor
Melinda Voss, Councilor
ABSENT
STAFF
Rodney J Ray, City Manager
Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
Marcia Boutwell, City Clerk
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 5:
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION.
Mayor Bode recognized Roger Heath for his years of service to the City as Cemetery Sexton.
Mr Heath was recently featured in an article in the Tulsa World. Mayor Bode presented a
framed copy of the article to Mr Heath.
ITEM 6:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the Minutes of June 2, 1998 Regular Meeting and June 9,
1998 Special Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
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C. Request Approval to Close a Portion of a Utility Easement Located on Lot
6, Block 2, Fairways II Addition.
D. Request Approval of a Lot Tieing Agreement for Lots 20 & 21, Block 1,
Central Park Addition.
E. Action Relating to Resolution #98-05, a Resolution Approving Interlocal
Governmental Agreements With Respect to Certain Taxable Single Family
Mortgage Revenue Bonds.
F. Action Relating to Renewal of an Agreement for Ambulance Billing
Administrative Services.
The consent agenda included minutes of the June 2, 1998 regular meeting and the June 9, 1998
special meeting, by reference made a part hereto. Item B on the consent agenda included the
following claims: (1) General Fund $33,496.31; (2) Workers Comp Self-Insurance Fund
$859.55; (3) Ambulance Service Fund $3,270.04; (4) City Garage $3,175.16; (5) Capital
Improvements $12,007.00; (6) Bond Projects Fund $14,278.04; (7) Interfund Transfers
$4,057.16; (8) Interfund Transfers $47,816.41; (9) Payroll $165,276.68; (10) City Garage
Payroll $3,743.07. Item C requested approval to close a portion of a utility easement located
on Lot 6, Block 2, Fairways II Addition. Item D requested approval of a lot tieing agreement
for Lots 20 & 21, Block 1, Central Park Addition. Item E requested approval of Resolution
#98-05, approving interlocal governmental agreements with respect to certain taxable single
family mortgage revenue bonds. Item F requested approval to renew an agreement with
Mediclaims Inc for ambulance billing administrative services. Mr Wilken moved, seconded by
Dr Standridge to approve the consent agenda.
AYE: Wilken, Standridge, Voss, Barnhouse, Bode
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 7:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR FIFTH AVENUE ROAD AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr Carr presented the item. The extension of Fifth Avenue from Cedar St east to the Highway
169 west service road was intended to be constructed to provide roadway access and utilities for
National Steak and Poultry. The original engineering design was awarded to Sack & Associates
in February 1995. The project was divided into two phases, with Phase I taking the road
improvements to the east property line of NSP. Phase II will extend the road to the service
road, and includes widening the existing drainage channel north and south of the roadway
extension to accommodate 100-year flood conditions. Bids for Phase II of the project were
opened on April 7, 1998, with five bids being received. Bids received were based on unit prices
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for estimated quantities of work and it has been determined that adjustments in quantities may
be made under terms of the contract that would enable the west service road to be raised. Based
on projected work quantities for raising the service road, Tulsa County has been asked to
perform the paving, with the City of Owasso paying for paving materials. An interlocal
agreement between the City of Owasso and Tulsa County would be required. Dr Standridge
moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to award a contract for Fifth Avenue Road and Utility
Improvements to Yocham Enterprises, Sapulpa, OK, based on unit bid prices, and authorize the
Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Tulsa County for placement of asphalt.
AYE: Standridge, Wilken, Barnhouse, Voss, Bode
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FROM KOURTIS PROPERTIES TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF BANK OF THE LAKES:
FROM OL (OFFICE LIGHT) TO CS (COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER),
CONTAINING 2.23 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Mr Rooney said that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 1998 to review
a request from Kourtis Realty LTD for the rezoning of property from Office Light to
Commercial Shopping Center. The property is located northeast of Bank of the Lakes and
contains approximately 97,326 sq ft. The applicants are requesting the rezoning to allow for the
development of the site for office, retail and restaurant use. Several neighborhood citizens
attended the Planning Commission meeting to voice concerns regarding an appropriate buffer
between potential commercial development and the residential areas. Staff and the Planning
Commission agreed to require a detailed landscaping plan as a condition of any site plan
approval for the property. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the rezoning request. Dr Standridge moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to approve the
requested rezoning.
AYE: Standridge, Barnhouse, Voss, Wilken, Bode
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 9:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FROM DAVID CHARNEY FOR ANNEXATION OF AN
APPROXIMATE 253.50-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED NORTH AND
EAST OF EAST 86TH STREET NORTH AND NORTH 145TH EAST
A VENUE.
Mr Rooney presented the request. Preston Lakes LLC has submitted a petItIon for the
annexation of approximately 253.99 acres located north and east of the northeast corner of East
86th St Nand N 145th East Ave. The property is currently undeveloped and is zoned AG. The
Technical Advisory Committee, Annexation Committee, and Planning Commission have all
reviewed the request and have all unanimously recommended approval. Ms Barnhouse moved,
seconded by Dr Standridge, to approve the requested annexation.
AYE: Barnhouse, Standridge, Voss, Wilken, Bode
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 10:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO THE
APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS. TRUSTS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Mayor Bode presented her appointments to various boards, trusts, commissions and committees
and requested City Council confirmation. Each appointment was acted upon separately, with
the following results:
Indian Nations Council of Governments - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, that the
representative to that body be Mayor Denise Bode, with City Manager Jeff Hancock as alternate.
The term expires April 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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INCOG Legislative Consortium - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the
appointment of Allan Harder, Human Resources Officer.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NA Y: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Regional Metropolitan Utility Authority - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to confirm
the appointments of City Treasurer Sherry Bishop and Public Works Director Robert Carr. The
term expires June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Environmental Policy Committee - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to confirm the
appointment of Public Works Director Robert Carr. The term expires June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Metropolitan Environmental Trust - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm
the appointment of Public Works Director Robert Carr. No term is specified in the Trust
Indenture.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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Tulsa Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority-Policy Committee - Mayor Bode moved,
seconded by Ms Voss, to confirm the appointment of Mayor Denise Bode, with Comprehensive
Planner Karl Fritschen as alternate. The terms expires June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Tulsa Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority-Technical Committee - Mayor Bode moved,
seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the appointment of Public Works Director Robert Carr, with
Engineering Project Manager Phil Lutz as alternate. The term expires June 30, 1998.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Regional Enhanced 911 Board - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to confirm the
appointment of Police Chief Maria Alexander. The term expires June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Owasso Capital Improvements Committee - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse,
to confirm the appointment of the following citizens, councilors and staff: Mary Lou Barnhouse,
Cloyd O'Dell, Jim Ablett, Frank Enzbrenner, Dale Prevett, Sherry Bishop, Bob Allen, Denise
Bode, Ray Haynes, Torn Kimball, John Groth, Scott Buckmaster, Robert Carr, Jeff Hancock,
and Tim Rooney. Terms expire June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Barnhouse, Voss, Standridge, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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Owasso Personnel Board - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to confirm the
reappointment of Rev Dale Blackwood. Term expires June 30, 2001.
AYE: Bode, Barnhouse, Voss, Standridge, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Owasso Annexation Committee - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to confirm
the appointment of the following citizens, councilors and staff: Ray Haynes, Dale Johnson,
Melinda Voss, Tracy Standridge, Bob Allen, Maria Alexander, Robert Carr, Tim Rooney,
Theron Warlick, Jeff Hancock, Ron Cates. The terms expire June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Barnhouse, Voss, Standridge, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Owasso Golf Advisory Committee - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm
the reappointment of Katheryn Holman and Ted Vancuren. The terms expire June 30, 2001.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Owasso Economic Development Authority - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken to
confirm the appointment of Gary Akin as Chamber Representative. Term expires June 30,
1999.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Ms Voss, to confirm the appointment of Mark Wilken as
Council Representative. Term expires June 30, 1999.
AYE: Bode, Barnhouse, Voss, Standridge, Wilken
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the appointment of Scott Buckmaster.
Term expires June 30, 2003. The Mayor made a statement concerning this appointment.
AYE: Bode, Wilken
NAY: Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
Motion defeated 3-2.
Owasso Planning Commission - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the
reappointment of Larry Helton. Term expires June 30, 2001.
A YE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the appointment of Wil Williams.
Term expires June 30, 2001. The Mayor made a statement concerning this appointment, relative
to the number of commissioners residing in the same Ward.
AYE: Bode, Wilken
NAY: Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
Motion defeated 3-2.
Board of Adjustment - Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the
reappointment of Jerry Duke. Term expires June 30, 2001.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor Bode moved, seconded by Mr Wilken, to confirm the appointment of Ken Foster. Term
expires June 30, 2001.
AYE: Bode, Wilken, Voss, Standridge, Barnhouse
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor will request confirmation of an appointment to the Owasso Economic Development
Authority and the Owasso Planning Commission at the July 7, 1998 meeting.
ITEM 11:
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr Ray reported that Mayor Bode has been appointed to the Tulsa County Criminal Justice
Authority.
ITEM 12:
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ITEM 13:
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
None.
ITEM 14:
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 15:
ADJOURNMENT
Mr Wilken moved, seconded by Ms Barnhouse, to adjourn.
AYE: Wilken, Barnhouse, Voss, Standridge, Bode
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Denise Bode, Mayor
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