HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.08.04_City Council AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers Old Central Building 109 North Birch, Owasso, OK
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 - 6:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
Mayor Bill Bush
2. Invocation
Senior Pastor David Payne, Christ's Church of Owasso
3. Flag Salute
4. Roll Call
S. Presentation of the Character Trait of Punctuality
Leslie Clark, Character Council Member
RECEIVED
JUL 31 2010
City Clerk's Office
6. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for approval of the Consent
Agenda. (All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. Any Councilor may, however, remove an item from the
Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.)
A. Approve minutes - July 21, 2020, Regular Meeting
B. Approve claims
C. Accept a donation from the Cherokee Nation and approve a budget
amendment increasing revenues in the General Fund by $3,500.00, and
increasing the appropriation for expenditures in the fire department budget by
$3,500.00
7. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda
8. Citizen request to address the City Council regarding the COVID -19 Pandemic and public
health
Ciara Locker
9. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Ordinance 1170, Part 10, Offenses and
Crimes, Chapter 3, Offenses Against the Public, of the Code of Ordinances, repealing various
sections and creating Chapter 10, Noise
Beth Anne Childs
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 1170.
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating the acquisition of a roadway easement for the
East 116th Street North from Mingo to Garnett Road Roadway Improvement Project
Roger Stevens
Staff recommends authorization for payment to Charles A. Gray and Rebecca A. Gray in the
amount of $26,800.00, for the acquisition of a roadway easement located at 11706 North 97th
East Avenue.
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11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2020 -15, retaining legal services
to defend the City in litigation filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Oklahoma and styled Tayleur Raye Pickup et al. v. City of Owasso et af., 20 -CV- 346- JED -FHM
Julie Lombardi
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020 -15, retaining Keith Wilkes of the firm Hall Estill
to represent the City in the lawsuit.
12. Report from City Manager
Monthly Public Works Project Status Report
13. Report from City Attorney
14. Report from City Councilors
15. Official Notices to Council (documents for acknowledgment of receipt or information only,
no discussion or action will be taken)
• Payroll Payment Report - pay period ending date July 18, 2020
• Health Care Self- Insurance Claims - dated as of July 30, 2020
• Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Permit No. SL000072200395 for A
New Leaf -The Village
• Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Permit No. ST000072200147 for
Phase I of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Main Lift Station Expansion Project
16. New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been foreseen at
the time of posting of the agenda)
17. Adjournment
Notice of Public Meeting filed in the office of the City Clerk on Friday, December 13, 2019, and
the Agenda posted at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020.
iann M. Stev s, City Clerk
The City of Owasso encourages citizen participation. To request an accommodation due to a disability, contact the
City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by phone 918 -376 -1502 or by email to
istevens@cifyofowasso.com
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in the Council
Chambers at Old Central, 109 North Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma, per the Notice of Public Meeting
filed Friday, December 13, 2019; and the Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted
at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 17, 2020.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Bill Bush called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
2. Invocation
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Doug Johnson of Beacon Hill Baptist Church.
3. Flag Salute
Councilor Bonebrake led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call
Present Absent
Mayor - Bill Bush Councilor -Chris Kelley
Vice Mayor- Kelly Lewis
Councilor - Doug Bonebrake
Councilor - Lyndell Dunn
A quorum was declared present.
Staff:
City Manager- Warren Lehr
City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Presentation of Employee of the Quarter
Warren Lehr presented the item, recognizing the following employees: Shellie Wingert,
Economic Development Coordinator; Janet Jackson, Court Clerk; Heather Stewart,
Managerial Support, and Juliann Stevens, City Clerk.
6. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for approval of the Consent
Agenda. (Ail matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. Any Councilor may, however, remove an item from the
Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.)
A. Approve minutes - July 7, 2020, and July 14, 2020, Regular Meetings
B. Approve claims
C. Accept the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and approve a
budget amendment in the Capital Improvements Grants Fund, increasing
estimated revenues and the appropriation for expenditures by $8,053.33
Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to approve the Consent Agenda, as
presented, with claims totaling $1,317,448.83.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda
None
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July 21, 2020
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8. Citizen request to address the City Council regarding the COVID -19 Pandemic and public
health
This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the citizen.
Consideration and appropriate action relating to the Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS) Grant and budget amendments
Jason Woodruff presented the item, recommending acceptance of the grant in the amount
of $750,000.00, authorization to execute documents related to acceptance of the funds,
approval of a budget amendment in the General Fund, increasing revenues and the
appropriation for expenditures in the Police Services department by $250,000.00, and
approval of a budget amendment in the Half -Penny Police Fund increasing the
appropriation for expenditures by $300,000.00 by utilizing carryover funds from FY 2019 -2020.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Ms. Lewis to accept the grant, authorize execution of documents, and
approve the budget amendments, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a Final Plat for 13000 Center, 2.77 acres
located south and east of the East 96th Street North and North 129th East Avenue intersection
Karl Fritschen presented the item, recommending approval of the Final Plat for 13000 Center.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Lewis moved, seconded
by Mr. Dunn to approve the Final Plat, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a final plat for MedWise Urgent Care, 0.937
acres located north and east of the East 116th Street North and North 129th East Avenue
intersection
Alexa Beemer presented the item, recommending approval of the Final Plat for MedWise
Urgent Care.
There were no comments from the audience
to approve the Final Plat, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake
12. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an engineering services agreement for the
Redbud District Drainage Study
Daniel Dearing presented the item, recommending approval of the Agreement for
Engineering Services for the Redbud District Drainage Study with Meshek and Associates,
LLC, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the amount of $34,200.00, and authorization to execute the
agreement.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Ms. Lewis to approve and execute the agreement, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
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13. Consideration and appropriate action relating to bids received for the 2020 Elm Creek Park
Pond Improvement Project
Roger Stevens presented the item, recommending to award the construction bid to Native
Plains Excavation & Contracting LLC, of Bixby, Oklahoma, in the amount of $891,391.01, and
authorization to execute the necessary documents.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Mr. Dunn to award the bid and authorize execution of the documents, as
recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
14. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the acquisition of a roadway easement for
the East 116th Street North Improvement Project from Garnett Road to North 129th East Avenue
Roger Stevens presented the item, recommending authorization for payment to Pradeep
and Bhagwati Narotam, in the amount of $46,653.75, for the acquisition of a roadway
easement located at 12506 East 1 16th Street North.
There were no comments from the audience. Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Dunn to
authorize payment, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
15. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the acquisition of right -of -way and
easement for the East 116th Street North from Mingo to Garnett Road Roadway Improvement
Project
Roger Stevens presented the item, recommending authorization for payment to WS Watson,
Inc., in the amount of $36,540.00, for the acquisition of right -of -way, permanent easement,
and compensation for damages, located at 1 1 1 1 1 East 1 16th Street North.
There were no comments from the audience. Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Ms. Lewis
to authorize payment, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
16. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a Quit Claim Deed for the transfer of right -
of -way and establishment of a utility easement at 108 West Ist Avenue
Roger Stevens presented the item, recommending approval of a Quit Claim Deed,
transferring 4,832 square feet of right -of -way to Brogran, LLC, located at 108 West 1st Avenue,
to establish a utility easement within the same footprint as the right -of -way, and authorization
for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Lewis moved, seconded
by Mr. Dunn to approve the Quit Claim Deed, establish the utility easement, and authorize
execution of the documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
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17. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Case No. CJ- 2019 -3361, City of Owasso v.
Scruffy Properties, LLC, condemnation procedures to obtain property located at 11585 North
Garnett Road, Owasso, Oklahoma
Julie Lombardi presented the item, recommending authorization for payment to the District
Court of Tulsa County of the Commissioners' Award in the amount of $440,000.00,
Commissioners' Fees in the amount of $6,000.00, poundage and such other fees and costs as
necessary to take possession of the land.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Lewis moved, seconded
by Mr. Bonebrake to authorize payment, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
18. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Case No. CJ- 2019 -3110, City of Owasso v.
Keys Plus Properties, LLC, condemnation procedures to obtain property located at 11625
North 113th East Avenue, Owasso, Oklahoma
Julie Lombardi presented the item, recommending authorization for payment to the District
Court of Tulsa County of the Commissioners' Award in the amount of $405,000.00,
Commissioners' Fees in the amount of $6,000.00, poundage and such other fees and costs as
necessary to take possession of the land.
There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved,
seconded by Mr. Dunn to authorize payment, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4 -0
19. Report from City Manager
Mr. Lehr reported on the COVID -19 Pandemic, and a recent Fire Fighter 2 training class held
at the Owasso Public Safety Training Facility
20. Report from City Afforney
None
21. Report from City Councilors
Mayor Bush welcomed Keith Whitfield to the Capital Improvements Committee, Councilors
commented on the COVID-19 Pandemic and sales tax revenue.
22. Official Notices to Council (documents for acknowledgment of receipt or information only,
no discussion or action will be taken)
The Mayor acknowledged receipt of the following:
• Payroll Payment Report - pay period ending date July 4,2020
• Health Care Self- Insurance Claims - dated as of July 16, 2020
• Monthly Budget Status Report - June 2020
23. New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been foreseen at
the time of posting of the agenda)
None
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24. Adjournment
Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Kelley, Lewis, Bush
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.
Bill Bush, Mayor
Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
Fund
O1
Claims List - 8/4/2020
Vendor Name
GENERAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
Payable Description Payment
Amount
ADVANCE IND -MASKS
$630.00
AMAZON - SUPPLIES
$1,102.73
ANCHOR - SUPPLIES
$5.30
CDW- CASES /CHARGES
$370.00
CDW- TABLETS
$10,329.95
CDW - WARRANTIES
$1,985.00
MURPHY - SANITIZER
$456.00
OFFICE DEPOT -MASKS
$32.65
OFFICE DEPOT - SANITIZE
$19.98
SAMS -MASKS
$37.96
SAMS - SUPPLIES
$37.96
FEMA COVID -19 -Total
$15,007.53
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$30.94
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON - SUPPLIES
$1,565.67
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON - UNIFORM
$271.96
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HOME DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$147.86
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
INTERSTATE - SUPPLIES
$19.35
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- SUPPLIES
$356.37
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SAV ON- SUPPLIES
$20.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SHOE CARNIVAL - UNIFORM
$104.99
ROSERUSH SERVICES, LLC
SHELTER PRO SOFTWARE
$920.00
UPGR
GEN ANIMAL CONTROL -Total $3,437.14
SPOK, INC. PAGER USE $8.98
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP UNIFORM SERVICE $19.32
GEN CEMETERY -Total
$28.30
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
DALE &LEES - SERVICE
$132.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- SUPPLILES
$34.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SAMS - SUPPLIES
$102.88
SUMNERONE INC
CONTRACT BASE CHARGE FOR
$151.00
SUMNERONE INC
COPIER CHARGE
$33.28
GEN COMMUNITY CENTER -Total
$454.15
FELKINS ENTERPRISES, LLC
BUSINESS CARDS
$60.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CDW- REFUND
($250.00)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ICC -FEE
$219.00
GEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Total
$29.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
2ND GEN -TOOLS
$510.63
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS -STRAP
$9.96
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CANVA- SOFTWARE
$12.95
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CORNERSTONE -KEYS
$35.49
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CORNERSTONE - SUPPLIES
$58.78
Fund
O1
Claims List - 8/4/2020
Vendor Name
GENERAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
Payable Description Payment
Amount
EWING IRG -PARTS
$239.03
HOBBY LOBBY- FRAMES
$125.21
HOBBY LOBBY- REFUND
($47.31)
HOBBY LOBBY - SUPPLIES
$12.97
HOME DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$35.42
LOCKE -PARTS
$5.38
LOWES -PARTS
$17.98
LOWES- RETURN
($13.94)
LOWES- SUPPLIES
$174.79
OFFICE DEPOT- SUPPLIES
$266.25
P &K- BLADES
$23.90
SAMS -MASKS
$18.98
SAV ON -SIGNS /DECALS
$294.00
GEN CULTURE & RECREATION -Total
$1,780.47
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK MEETING EXPENSE
$25.76
GEN ECONOMIC DEV -Total
$25.76
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AMAZON - KEYBOARDS
$45.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK DAVIS -FEES
$47.40
GEN EMERG PREPAREDNESS -Total $93.38
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP UNIFORM SERVICE $30.40
UNITED STATES CELLULAR PW MONTHLY CELL PHONE INV $49.76
CORPORATION
GEN ENGINEERING -Total
$80.16
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$16.68
SUMNERONE INC
COPIER SERVICE
$48.30
GEN FINANCE -Total
$64.98
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$814.62
GRAND GATEWAY ECO. DEV. ASSC.
PELIVAN TRANSIT SERVICES
$5,100.00
IMPERIAL LLC
COFFEE
$145.55
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ADMIRAL EXP -PAPER
$60.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CRATERS - SUPPLIES
$616.77
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SUNDANCE- SUPPLIES
$42.59
TREASURER PETTY CASH
POSTAGE
$200.00
GEN GENERAL GOVERNMENT -Total
$6,979.53
EMTEC PEST CONTROL, INC
PEST CONTROL
$200.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- SUPPLIES
$26.92
GEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM -Total $226,92
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK ADMIRAL EXP- SUPPLIES $67.10
GEN HR - CHAR INITIATIVE -Total $67.10
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AMAZON- TEXTBOOK $69.74
2
Claims List - 8/4/2020
Fund Vendor Name
Payable Description
Payment
Amount
01 GENERAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
FACESOOK- ADVERT
$31.95
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
FINANCIAL EQUIP - MAINT
$410.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
GALLUP -EMP DEV
$19,99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
GIANT TV -EMP DEV
$305.43
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
IPMA- TRAINING
$999.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LINKEDIN- ADVERT
$327.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
NEXTCARE- TESTING
$330.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$6.29
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SUNDANCE- SUPPLIES
$25.58
SUMNERONE INC
COPIER CONTRACT HR
$280.00
SUMNERONE INC
COPIER OVERAGE CHARGE 19!
$9.43
GEN HUMAN RESOURCES -Total
$2,814.41
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$23.12
AT &T MOBILITY
PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELES
$80.08
CHICKASAW TELECOM INC
ANNUAL CISCO MAINTENANCE
$14,306.72
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -EQUIP
$2,984.89
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -HARD DRIVE
$386.96
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ASSET RECVR -EQUIP
$199.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CDW- BATTERY
$1,024.19
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
COX - SERVICE
$701.93
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CYBERTRONYX -EQUIP
$517.17
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
DELL -DELL SERVER
$7,212.66
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
DELL -RENEW FEE
$5,743.32
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LIEBERT -EQUIP
$1,457.25
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OCEAN ENT -EQUIP
$512.91
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SURPLUS -PTP RADIOS
$7,844.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SURVEY MONKEY -RENEW F
$384.00
GEN INFORMATION TECH -Total
$43,378.20
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
EMPLOYEE RECOG
$100.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
EVNTBRIGHT -CMAO TRAIN
$295.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
MEETING EXPENSE
$106.26
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
TULSA CO -MEMB FEE
$150.00
TREASURER PETTY CASH
NOTARY - STEVENS
$20.00
GEN MANAGERIAL -Total
$671.26
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SAMS- SUPPLIES
$7.98
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
SHIRTS
$313.77
GEN MUNICIPAL COURT -Total
$321.75
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$13.60
G.W. ELECTRIC CO.
SPORTS COMPLEX - GREEN FI
$162.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ALL MAINT SPLY- SUPPLI
$451.60
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS -BOOTS
$100.98
3
Fund
Claims List - 814/2020
Vendor Name
O1 GENERAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
VERDIGRIS VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP
WASHINGTON CO RURAL WATER
DISTRICT
Payable Description Payment
Amount
ATWOODS- GLOVES
$11.99
ATWOODS- UNIFORM
$230.97
BERTREM -PUMP REPLCE
$3,130.60
CORNERSTONE -HOSE
$49.98
CORNERSTONE - SUPPLIES
$68.86
P &K -PARTS
$122.12
PARKS STAFF UNIFORMS
$99.72
PARKS ELECTRIC
$117.96
MCCARTY PRK WATER
$36.00
GEN PARKS -Total
$4,596.88
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$319.12
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
APCO- TRAINING
$135.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
TROPHY &PLAQUE- AWARDS
$135.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ZIEGLER- AWARD /RECOG
$100.00
TREASURER PETTY CASH
NOTARY - WATSON
$20.00
GEN POLICE COMMUNICATIONS -Total
AMAZON -TOOL
$709.12
SPOK, INC.
PAGER USE
$75,84
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
UNIFORM SERVICE
$152.36
GEN STORMWATER -Total
$2P8.Y0
918 CONSTRUCTION, LLC
ROOF REPAIRS
$3,550.00
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$46.23
DALE & LEES SERVICE, INC
HVAC
$8,972.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ADMIRAL EXP- SUPPLIES
$30.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -PARTS
$15.54
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -TOOL
$37.22
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
KIMBALL - LIGHTS
$26.05
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE -LIGHT BULB
$1.46
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- LIGHTING
$24.68
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- REPAIRS
$69,88
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- SUPPLIES
$45.34
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES -VALVE
$13.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT- SUPPLIES
$35.78
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
PATCH BOYS- REPAIR
$2,582.15
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SAMS- SUPPLIES
$99.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SUMNER ONE -MNTH SVC
$71.85
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SUNDANCE - SUPPLIES
$25.58
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
WALMART- UNIFORM
$40.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
WALMART - UNIFORMS
$40.50
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
UNIFORM RENTAL
$23.60
GEN SUPPORT SERVICES -Total $15,751.84
M
Fund
Claims List - 814/2020
Vendor Name
Payable Description Payment
Amount
01 GENERAL TREASURER PETTY CASH CC REFUND -ROSS $50.00
TREASURER PETTY CASH CRYWOLF REF - CHAINAKUL $30.00
GENERAL -Total $80.00
STRONGHAND LLC OC PARKING LOT IMPROVEMEN $40,839.18
OLD CENTRAL PARKING LOT -Total
$40,839.18
GENERAL -Total $137,665.26
20 AMBULANCE SERVICE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK BOUND TREE - SUPPLIES $484.35
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ZOLL MEDICAL CORP
CLASSIC CHEVY - SEATBEL
$288.20
HENRY SCHEIN- SUPPLIES
$240.84
LIFE ASSIST - SUPPLIES
$1,508.70
OFFICE DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$148.73
OREILLY - HEADLIGHT
$16.23
S ANESTHESIA - SUPPLIES
$2,607.90
ZOLL- WARRANTY
$4,200.00
AUTO PULSESIVENTILATORS /X
$15,677.95
AMBULANCE -Total $25,172.90
AMERICAN MUNICIPAL SERVICES CORP. COLLECTION SERVICES $133.25
TREASURER PETTY CASH AMB SUB REF - CLAWSON $1.00
TREASURER PETTY CASH SR AMB DISC - STURGEON $20.40
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CONSTANT -RENEW FEE $702.75
MEETING EXPENSE $86.10
HOTEL TAX ECON DEV -Total $8,738.85
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AMAZON -STAMP $14.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK HOME DEPOT - LAWNMOWER $449.00
KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL INC ANNUAL AFFILIATION DUES $200.00
STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS -Total $663.98
HOTELTAX -Total $9,402.83
27 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP UNIFORM SERVICE $11.98
UNITED STATES CELLULAR PW MONTHLY CELL PHONE INV $33.78
CORPORATION
USGS NATIONAL CENTER MS 270 SURFACE WATER STATION $4,300.00
STORMWATER- STORMWATER -Total $4,345.76
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT -Total $4,345.76
AMBULANCE SERVICE -Total
$154.65
AMBULANCE SERVICE
-Total
$25,327.55
21 E -911
INCOG -E911
E911 ADMIN SVC FEES
$7,943.57
E911 COMMUNICATIONS -Total
$7,943.57
E -911 -Total
$7,943.57
25 HOTEL TAX
GIS WEBTECH LLC
RENEWAL FOR GIB WEBTECH
$7,950.00
W
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CONSTANT -RENEW FEE $702.75
MEETING EXPENSE $86.10
HOTEL TAX ECON DEV -Total $8,738.85
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AMAZON -STAMP $14.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK HOME DEPOT - LAWNMOWER $449.00
KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL INC ANNUAL AFFILIATION DUES $200.00
STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS -Total $663.98
HOTELTAX -Total $9,402.83
27 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP UNIFORM SERVICE $11.98
UNITED STATES CELLULAR PW MONTHLY CELL PHONE INV $33.78
CORPORATION
USGS NATIONAL CENTER MS 270 SURFACE WATER STATION $4,300.00
STORMWATER- STORMWATER -Total $4,345.76
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT -Total $4,345.76
Claims List - 8/4/2020
Fund
Vendor Name
Payable Description
Payment
Amount
31 AMBULANCE CAPITAL
TREASURER PETTY CASH
SR AMB DISC - STURGEON
$3.60
AMBULANCE CAPITAL -Total
$3.60
AMBULANCE CAPITAL
•Total
$3.60
34 VISION TAX
TATE BOYS LLC
ROW ACQUISITION
$10,225.00
VSN RECAP 96TH1119 -129TH -Total
$10,225.00
VISION TAX -Total
$10,225.00
37 SALES TAX FIRE
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$27.20
DALE & LEES SERVICE, INC
A/C UNIT
$9,374.00
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE
$9,055.11
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
5.11 TACTICAL - UNIFORM
$127.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ADVANCE AUTO -TOOLS
$12.58
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -TOOLS
$8.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS -LAWN MAINT
$656.83
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS -OIL
$33.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS -PARTS
$12.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ATWOODS- SUPPLIES
$75.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
BIG POPPYS - UNIFORMS
$461.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CHEWY.COM -K9 FOOD
$50.53
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CONRAD- SUPPLIES
$1,611.72
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CONSOLIDATED - TESTING
$2,046.80
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CORNERSTONE - SUPPLIES
$22.63
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CORNERSTONE -SVC
$5.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
FROGGYS - TRAINING SPLY
$1,199.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HOME DEPOT - MATERIALS
$27.60
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HOME DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$420.35
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HYLETE -SHOES
$94,99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- FILTERS
$42.10
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE -TANK
$23.82
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- EQUIPMENT
$82.96
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES-EXT CORDS
$15.24
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- SUPPLIES
$41.36
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES -TOOL BAG
$132.87
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
NSC- SAFETY VESTS
$379.52
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
NSC- SERVICE
$567.10
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OK FIRE CHEIFS -MEMB F
$216.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY -FLOOR DRY
$49.95
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY- REPAIR
$15.89
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY- TRAILER
$19.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OVERHEAD DOOR - REPAIR
$241.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ROTOROOTER- SERVICE
$147.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SHOE CARNIVAL -SHOES
$90.00
AI
Claims List - 8/4/2020
Fund
Vendor Name
Payable Description
Payment
Amount
37 SALES TAX FIRE
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SPECIAL OPS- UNIFORM
$170.97
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SUMMIT - REPAIR
$1,775.01
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
WALMART -ROPE
$59.09
SALES TAX FU ND -FIRE -Total
$29,397.13
SALES TAX FIRE -Total
$29,397.13
38 SALES TAX POLICE
AT &T
CONSOLIDATED PHONE
$802.91
AT &T MOBILITY
PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELES
$135.75
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE
$10,564.29
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
ACADEMY - SUPPLIES
$32.38
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON- SUPPLIES
$619.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AT YR SVC- RENTAL
$80.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AXON -TASER ASSURANCE
$2,185.40
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
BROWNELLS -EQUIP
$209.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
DECKERS- UNIFORM
$174.27
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
FACEBOOK- ADVERT
$75.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
FRAZIER FIRE- REPAIR
$142.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- REPAIR KIT
$27.23
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- ADHESIVE
$9,98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES- REPAIRS
$31.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
MULLIN- SERVICES
$293.05
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY -PARTS
$25.96
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
PUB AGENCY - TRAINING
$150.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SECUREOUTCOMES -FEE
$720.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
SPECIAL OPS- UNIFORM
$100.99
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
WALMART- CREDIT
($50.25)
OWASSO FOP LODGE #149 POLICE DEPT
LEGAL DEFENSE
$185.50
SUMNERONE INC
COPIER SERVICE
$73.28
SUMNERONE INC
PD COPIER LEASE RENTALS
$24.00
THOMAS ALAN HOFFMANN
SERVICE
$375.00
TREASURER PETTY CASH
SUPPLIES
$117.92
SALES TAX FUND - POLICE -Total
$17,107.12
SALES TAX POLICE -Total
$1710712
39 SALES TAX STREETS
HK LEASING LLC
PLOW HOOK UP
$16,500.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$79.99
SPOK, INC.
PAGER USE
$166.14
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
UNIFORM SERVICE
$214.47
SALES TAX FUND - STREETS -Total
$16,960.60
SALES TAX STREETS - Total
$16,960.60
40 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
GARVER
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 10
$1,446.96
GARVER
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGRE
$12,057.99
7
Claims List - 814/2020
Fund Vendor Name
Payable Description
Payment
Amount
40 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CIP 106/129 INTERSECT IMP -Total
$13,504.95
CHEROKEE BUILDERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
$347,231.95
AGR
CIP SPORTS PARK DET POND -Total
$347,231.95
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -Total
$360,736.90
70 CITY GARAGE AT &T MOBILITY
WIRELESS SERVICE
$62.45
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMAZON -PARTS
$85.79
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
AMERIFLEX -HYD LINE
$48.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
CLASSIC CHEV- REPAIR
$409.50
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
GOODYEAR - REPAIR
$192.30
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
GRAINGER- SUPPLIES
$97.02
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HESSELBEIN -TIRES
$544.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HOOTEN- CREDIT
($190.20)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
HOOTEN -PARTS
$2,026.68
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JIM GLOVER -PARTS
$597.46
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
JIM NORTON -PARTS
$650.86
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LENOX- TOWING
$125.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOCKE- WIRING
$4722
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
LOWES -PART
$4,98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
MAC TOOLS -PARTS
$48.98
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT - SUPPLIES
$4.38
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY -A/C
$4,400.00
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
OREILLY -PARTS
$760.05
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
UNITED FORD -PARTS RES
$598.20
UNIFIRST HOLDINGS LP
UNIFORM RENTAL
$55.26
CITY GARAGE -Total $10,567.93
CITY GARAGE - Total $10,567.93
76 WORKERS' COMP SELF -INS CITY OF OWASSO IMPREST ACCOUNT WORKERS' COMP CLAIMS $22,987.75
WORKERS' COMP SELF -INS -Total $22987,75
WORKERS' COMP SELF -INS -Total $22,987.75
78 HEALTHCARE SELF INS FUND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NEXTCARE- TESTING $18,300.00
SELF -INS HEALTHCARE -Total $18,300.00
HEALTHCARE SELF INS FUND -Total $18,300.00
City Grand Total $670,971.00
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REAL Proplc • REAL Chamtlar •REAL Commmpy
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Arami Goldstein
Assistant Chief
SUBJECT: Cherokee Nation Donation
DATE: July 31, 2020
BACKGROUND:
On July 15, 2020, the Cherokee Nation donated $3,500.00 to the City of Owasso Fire
Department. The donation is part of the Cherokee Nation's initiative to be good partners within
the community by aiding worthwhile causes that provide valuable services to the community
and Cherokee Nation citizens.
If approved, the donated funding will be utilized to support fire department operations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of the donation from the Cherokee Nation and approval of a
budget amendment increasing estimated revenue in the General Fund by $3,500.00 and
increasing the appropriation for expenditures in the fire department budget by $3,500.00.
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REAL Pwpta • REAL Chamcdf •REAL Community
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juliann M. Stevens
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Citizen Request to Address the City Council
DATE: July 31, 2020
BACKGROUND:
In an email dated July 16, 2020, Clara Locker requested to address the City Council regarding
the COVID -19 Pandemic and public health. An item was placed on the July 31, 2020, City
Council agenda to accommodate Ms. Locker's request; however, she was unable to attend the
meeting.
Ms. Locker has requested to be placed on the August 4, 2020 City Council agenda
ATTACHMENT:
E -mail correspondence dated July 16, 2020
From: Ciara Siobhan Locker
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 3:39 PM
To: Stevens, Julie
Subject: Upcoming City Council Meeting
Dear Ms. Stevens,
Good afternoon! My name is Ciara Locker, and I am an Owasso citizen. My boss, Jeri Moberly, recommended
that I reach out to you about reserving a place on the agenda for the upcoming city council meeting.
I am a graduate of Owasso High School, and was the Valedictorian of the class of 2019. I am now in my second
year at Stanford University, where I am double majoring in Epidemiology and International Relations, with a
minor in Spanish language. I come from a family of healthcare workers, and I am deeply passionate about public
health. Recent decisions of the Owasso City Council regarding Covid -19 are very concerning to me. Therefore, if
possible, I would like like to have the chance to speak at the upcoming city council meeting for next Tuesday, the
21 st. If there is not space on the upcoming agenda, I would be happy to speak at the next one on August 24th.
If there is any further information that I can provide, please don't hesitate to contact me at this email address.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
Ciara Locker
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REAL PwPla •REAL Chmorar • PEAL Cemmunly
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Trout Lombardi
City Attorney and General Counsel
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 1170 regulating noise
DATE: July 31, 2020
BACKGROUND:
In the fall of 2019, staff began discussions with the City Council regarding revision of the City's
noise ordinances. Pursuant to Council direction, staff researched noise ordinances from other
municipalities across the country and chose several that contained specificity in requirements,
thoroughly addressed all aspects of noise violations and had withstood previous constitutional
challenges. These ordinances were used as references in drafting the proposed noise ordinance
presented for Council consideration.
The proposed ordinance repeals the two current sections governing noise (10 -311 & 10 -312) in
Chapter 3, Part 10, and creates Chapter 10, Noise, that regulates loud and disturbing noises.
Ordinances within this chapter establish decibel regulations for various types of noise on public
right -of -way and on residential or commercial property at differing times of day. Chapter 10
additionally provides a process to obtain a permit allowing sound amplification in public areas
such as parks and at commercial establishments. This chapter defines a "chronic noise
producer" and substantiates how a business may be designated as such. Finally, proposed
Chapter 10 contains a section clearly delineating enforcement and penalties for noise
violations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 1170, repealing Sections 10-
311 and 10 -312 within Part 10, Chapter 3, and creating Part 10, Chapter 10, Noise, in the Owasso
Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENT:
Proposed Ordinance 1170
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
ORDINANCE NO. 1170
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 10, OFFENSES AND CRIMES, CHAPTER 3, OFFENSES AGAINST
THE PUBLIC, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF OWASSO, REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS,
AND CREATING CHAPTER 10, NOISE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT,
INCLUDING SECTIONS 10 -311 AND 10 -312 OF CHAPTER 3, PART 10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA:
SECTION ONE (1): Chapter 10, Noise, of Part 10, of the Owasso Code of Ordinances is hereby
added, and sections 10 -1001 thru 10-1011 are also hereby added and shall read as follows:
Chapter 10
NOISE
SECTION 10 -1001 LOUD, DISTURBING NOISES PROHIBITED GENERALLY
It shall be unlawful for any person to create or assist in creating any unreasonably loud and
disturbing noise in the city.
SECTION 10 -1002 MEASUREMENT
For the purpose of determining db(A)s as referred to in this article, the noise shall be measured
on the A- weighting scale on a sound level meter of standard design and quality having
characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute.
SECTION 10 -1003 SOUNDS IMPACTING RESIDENTIAL LIFE
A. It shall be unlawful to carry on the following activities in any residentially zoned area of the
city:
(1) The operation of construction machinery between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(2) The operation of garage machinery between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(3) The operation of lawn mowers and other domestic tools out -of -doors between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
B. Any mechanical noise other than that regulated in subsection A which registers more than 80
db(A) at the nearest complainant's property line is a violation.
C. This section shall not apply to:
(1) Emergency operations designed to protect the public health and safety; or
(2) Work by city crews or city contractors in a right -of -way or utility easement when the
department responsible for the work has determined that it is necessary to undertake
the work between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in order to avoid unreasonably
impacting the flow of traffic or to avoid unreasonably disrupting the provision of a utility
service.
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D. For purposes of this section, "construction machinery" means equipment designed to
perform construction operations, and "garage machinery" means equipment generally
used to repair cars or other machinery.
SECTION 10 -1004 AMPLIFIED SOUND
A. It shall be unlawful to:
(1) Operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create
sounds registering at or above 65 db(A), as measured anywhere within the boundary
line of the nearest residentially zoned property, other than mixed -use areas.
(2) Operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create a
vibration or produce a rhythmic base component of music detectible within the interior
of a nearby residential structure located on residentially zoned property, other than
mixed use areas.
(3) As to multifamily structures, including apartments, condominiums, or other residential
arrangements where boundary lines cannot readily be determined, operate or allow
the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sounds registering
65 db(A), as measured from any point within the interior of another residential unit in the
same complex or within the boundary line of the nearest residentially zoned property.
(4) As to multifamily structures, including apartments, condominiums, or other residential
arrangements where boundary lines cannot readily be determined, operate or allow
the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create a vibration or
produce a rhythmic base component of music detectible within the interior of another
residential unit in the same complex or within the boundary line of the nearest
residentially zoned property.
(5) Operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment in the public
right -of -way, including streets or sidewalks, or in mixed -use areas with residential units, or
in the public city or county controlled parks: (i) without having actual on -site possession
of a permit issued by the City of Owasso; (ii) so as to produce sounds registering more
than 85 db(A) ten feet or more from any electromechanical speaker, or (iii) at times
other than 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Sound amplification equipment operated
pursuant to this subsection may not be located more than ten feet off the ground. In
addition to the person operating or allowing the operation of sound amplification
equipment in violation of this subsection, the person to whom the permit was issued
must be present at the location and during the times permitted and shall be liable for
any and all violations.
An application for a permit pursuant to this subsection shall: (i) be submitted to the City
of Owasso at least five (5) full business days before the permit time requested; and (ii)
specify the proposed location of the sound amplification equipment and the date and
time that the sound amplification will begin and end. Permits shall be issued on a first
come, first served basis. A permit shall not be issued for a location that is within 100 feet
of another location for which a permit has been issued for the some time.
The use of mobile sound amplification equipment (e.g., a car radio, unless the vehicle is
parked) shall be exempt from the permitting requirement of this subsection and the
prohibition of (iii) in the first paragraph of this subpart, however sounds produced during
the times otherwise prohibited in (iii) in the first paragraph of this subpart may not
register more than 70 db(A) ten feet or more from the equipment. Sound amplification
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Page 2 of 7
produced in conjunction with a special event permit shall be exempt from this entire
subsection.
B. The limitations on the operation of sound amplification equipment in subsection A of this
section shall not apply to the operation of horns, sirens, or other emergency warning devices
actually being used by law enforcement or public safety officials, or to the operation of
sound amplification equipment regulated pursuant to section 10 -1005 or in accordance with
a permit issued pursuant to section 10 -1006 or section 10 -1007.
C. The limitations on the operation of sound amplification equipment in subsection A of this
section shall not apply to religious bodies playing chimes, bells, carillons, or other religious
music.
D. The limitations on the operation of sound amplification equipment in subsection A of this
section shall not apply to events sanctioned by schools, sports organizations, and the City of
Owasso.
SECTION 10 -1005 PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL AMPLIFICATION
A. Application. An application for a permit for additional amplification on private property
under this section shall be submitted to the City of Owasso at least ten (10) business days in
advance of the planned use. The application shall designate and provide contact
information for an individual person who shall be in control of the sound amplification
equipment and ensure that its use complies with the terms of the permit. Activities regulated
under subsection 1004(A)(3) and section 10 -1006 shall not be eligible for an additional
amplification permit under this section.
B. Notice of tentative approval. Upon tentative approval, the applicant for a permit shall be
responsible for giving written notice of the name, nature, date, and time period of the
event, and the name of and contact information for the permit holder to the occupants of
each property within 1,000 feet of the property for which the permit has been granted. The
notice shall be hand delivered to each occupant or, if the occupant is unavailable, affixed
to the front door of the building or business or residential unit at least 72 hours in advance of
the event. The permit shall not be actually granted and issued until the applicant submits an
affidavit to the City of Owasso that such notices have actually been so delivered.
C. Limits on hours. Permits for additional amplification at a property, or adjacent properties
under common ownership, shall be limited to 15 hours in a calendar year. Permits issued
pursuant to this section may allow additional amplification only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday.
D. Sound limits. In no event shall a permit be granted which allows the creation of sounds
registering more than 80 db(A) anywhere within the boundary line of the nearest
residentially occupied property.
E. Denial, issuance of exceptional permit. If an applicant has been denied a permit under this
section and believes the denial is illegal by virtue of applicable state or federal law, they
shall promptly submit a copy of the denied permit application together with a short
statement of the reasons they believe they are entitled to a permit to the city manager or
designee. The city manager or designee shall have the discretion to grant an exceptional
permit waiving Iocational, time, and /or db(A) requirements, upon determination that the
applicant has made a substantial showing of legal entitlement. Any such exceptional
permit shall be promptly reported to the city council.
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Page 3 of 7
Violation. It shall be unlawful to violate the restrictions or requirements of this section or the
terms of a permit issued pursuant to this section.
SECTION 10 -1006 OUTDOOR AMPLIFICATION AND MUSIC AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
A. Except in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to section 10 -1007, it shall be unlawful for
any commercial establishment (including but not limited to a restaurant, bar, or nightclub) to
operate or allow the operation of sound amplification equipment out of doors or directed
out of doors or to allow live acoustic music out of doors or directed out of doors between
2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., or in excess of 95 db(A) after 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
and 2:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
An establishment may be cited for violating this section only if the enforcing authority
determines that the sound being produced is, using a reasonable person standard and
taking into consideration the day of week and time of day, unreasonably loud and
disturbing to the quiet enjoyment and use of residentially occupied property. For purposes of
this section, hotels, motels, other short -term accommodations shall be considered
residentially occupied property.
B. The decibel limits prescribed in this section shall be measured at the property line of the
commercial property at which the sound is being generated.
C. An establishment that has been determined to be non - cooperative pursuant to subsection
10 -1008, after two (2) violations of this section within one year after having been determined
to be non- cooperative shall not operate or allow the operation of sound amplification
equipment out of doors or directed out of doors or allow live acoustic music out of doors or
directed out of doors for a period of 18 months after the second violation. The 18 -month
prohibition shall apply to the establishment and the property on which the establishment is
located.
SECTION 10 -1007 PERMITS FOR LARGE OUTDOOR MUSIC FACILITIES
A. For purposes of this section, a "large outdoor music facility" means a facility with a capacity
of 1,000 or more persons and that offers musical entertainment at least five times a year.
B. A facility that has been issued a permit pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the
provisions of section 10 -1006.
C. It shall be unlawful for a large outdoor music facility to violate the terms of a permit issued
pursuant to this section.
SECTION 10 -1008 CHRONIC COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL NOISE
A. The purpose of this section is to establish a collaborative process through which the city and
a business that has been identified as a chronic source of objectionable noise (i.e., "chronic
noise producer ") will develop and implement a noise mitigation plan intended to bring the
noise to acceptable levels. A chronic noise producer is an establishment that, because of
the sound generated by or at the business, is an annoyance to adjacent or nearby
residences, lodgings, schools, businesses, or other places where people may congregate
with a reasonable expectation of undisturbed activity. A business may be a chronic noise
producer without having violated this article.
B. The Chief of Police (or designee) may designate a commercial or industrial business as a
"chronic noise producer." In making such a designation, the Chief of Police shall take into
consideration the following factors:
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Page 4 of 7
(1) The number and frequency of valid noise complaints;
(2) The proximity and physical relationship between the business and complaining
locations;
(3) The severity of sound events, both observed or measured;
(4) The times and days of the week of sound events;
(5) The business' history of cooperation and efforts to alleviate the problem; and
(6) The history and context of the location, including whether the sound producing
activity predates the occupation of the complaining locations and whether the
sound producing location is located in what is generally recognized as an
entertainment area.
Upon designation, the Chief of Police shall inform the business that it has been designated a
chronic noise producer and refer the business to the City Manager or designee along with the
information that established the basis for the designation.
C. Upon receiving a chronic noise producer referral, the City Manager or designee shall
schedule a mandatory initial meeting with the business that it has been designated a
chronic noise producer. At the initial meeting, the City Manager or designee and the
business shall review the information that formed the basis for the designation and any
evidence or information concerning the complained of noise provided by the business.
Following the initial meeting, the City Manager or designee shall determine whether a
mitigation plan is warranted. If the City Manager or designee determines that a mitigation
plan is not warranted, it shall notify the business and the City Council of that determination
and no further action shall be taken under this section.
D. If the City Manager or designee determines that a mitigation plan is warranted, the City
Manager or designee and the business shall together develop and sign a noise mitigation
plan. The plan may include, among other things:
(1) Restrictions on days of week or hours of noise producing activity;
(2) Placement, orientation, and operation of sound producing activity or equipment;
(3) Structural changes including but not limited to sound attenuation and baffling;
(4) Self- monitoring and reporting requirements;
(5) A schedule for implementation; and
(6) A schedule for review for possible revision or termination of the plan.
E. In the event that a business designated as a chronic noise producer: (i) fails or refuses to
participate in good faith in the development of a noise mitigation plan; (ii) refuses to agree
to a noise mitigation plan; or (iii) fails to implement or comply with an agreed to noise
mitigation plan, the City Manager or designee may designate the business as non-
cooperative and shall notify the business and the City Council of that determination. Should
a business designated as non - cooperative cure the basis for the designation, the City
Manager or designee shall remove the designation and notify the business and the City
Council of that determination.
F. In the event that a noise enforcement action is taken against a business that has been
designated a chronic noise producer, evidence regarding the business' participation in the
development and implementation of and compliance with the noise mitigation plan shall be
relevant to any prosecution or administrative or judicial review or appeal of the enforcement
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action. Specifically, the business' participation and compliance shall be a mitigating factor
and may, but is not required to be a justification for dismissing the enforcement action.
G. Appeals. A business that has been designated a chronic noise producer or non - cooperative
may appeal such designation within ten (10) days after receiving notice of such designation.
Appeals shall be heard by the City Council. The appellant shall have the right to present
evidence at said hearing.
SECTION 10 -1009 ANIMALS
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or have in their possession, or harbor, any dog,
other animal or bird which, by frequent or habitually howling, yelping, barking or otherwise,
causes loud noises and produces seriously annoying disturbance to any person or to the
neighborhood.
SECTION 10 -1010 MOTOR VEHICLES
It shall be unlawful to operate or allow the operation of any motor vehicle in the city:
(1) Which has had its muffler- exhaust and /or other noise - control equipment removed,
altered or maintained in such disrepair as to create unreasonably loud and disturbing
noises.
(2) By engaging in jackrabbit starts, spinning tires, racing engines, or other operations which
create unreasonably loud and disturbing noises.
(3) Off the boundaries of a public street for racing or other operations which create
unreasonably loud and disturbing noises.
SECTION 10 -1011 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Where there is a violation of any section of this chapter, the city, at its discretion, may take one
or more of the following enforcement actions:
(1) The violator may be charged with a misdemeanor and be subject to a $500.00 fine,
plus court costs.
(2) A civil action seeking an injunction and order of abatement may be directed toward
any person creating or allowing the creation of any unlawful noise, including the owner
or person otherwise having legal or actual control of the premises from which it
emanates.
(3) The violator may be assessed a $750.00 fine, plus court costs for any violation of section
10 -1001 or section 10 -1006 that occurs within one (1) year after the commercial
establishment has been determined to be "non- cooperative" pursuant to subsection 10-
1008(e). After two (2) such violations, the prohibition on sound amplification and live
acoustic music established in subsection 10- 1006(c) shall apply.
SECTION TWO (2): Sections 10 -311 and 10 -312 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso
are hereby repealed in their entirety.
SECTION THREE (3): SEVERABILITY
If any part or parts of this ordinance are deemed unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, the
remaining portion shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION FOUR (4): CODIFICATION
This ordinance shall be codified in Part Ten (10), Offenses and Crimes, Chapter 10, Noise, of the
Owasso Code of Ordinances.
SECTION FIVE (5): REPEALER
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the some are hereby
expressly repealed.
SECTION SIX (6): FILING OF ORDINANCE
That there be filed in the office of the County Clerk of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, a true and
correct copy of this Ordinance.
SECTION SEVEN (7): DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of final
passage as provided by state law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2020.
Bill Bush, Mayor
ATTEST:
Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Roger Stevens
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Roadway Easement for the East 116th Street North from Mingo to Garnett Road
Roadway Improvement Project
DATE: July 31, 2020
BACKGROUND:
City staff is currently involved in the acquisition of rights -of -way and easements for the East 116th
Street North Improvement Project from Mingo to Garnett Road. Negotiations with Mr. and Mrs.
Gray for the purchase of 13,400 square feet of roadway easement at 11706 North 971h East
Avenue have been successfully completed and staff is seeking City Council authorization to
purchase the easement. In addition to the roadway easement, staff agreed to widen the
existing driveway approaches as part of the intersection improvements to 30- foot -wide on the
south drive and 12- foot -wide on the north drive.
The City was unable to obtain a partial lean release from the mortgage company to purchase
the land in the form of right -of -way. As a result, City staff chose to gain access to the land by
purchasing a roadway easement directly from the property owner.
DESCRIPTION /PURCHASE PRICE:
The offer for the roadway easement is $2.00 per square foot; for a purchase price of $26,800.00,
FUNDING:
Funding for this purchase is included in the project from the Vision Recapture Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorization for payment to Charles A. Gray and Rebecca A. Gray, in the
amount of $26,800.00, for the acquisition of a roadway easement located at 11706 North 97th
East Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RE: City of Owasso
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Tetra Acquisition Services is working under Contract with the City of Owasso to acquire
right of way and casements for improving I I6i° Street. The City is able to now utilize
Easement for Public Highway form and will not have to obtain a partial release of mortga
The City will need you to re -sign this Letter Agreement to reflect the easement.
The City of Owasso will pay to you the amount of $26.800.00 for the needed easements
this project. This offer reflects the 13,400 s.f. of right of way easement. The drive,
approaches will be 30 foot wide on the south drive and 12 foot wide on the north drive.
If this offer meets with your approval, I would request that you acknowledge with
signature below. I will need to obtain this signed letter and the enclosed W -9 so the check
be processed. It will take about three weeks in order to obtain the check.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the project and please feel free to contact
me at 918- 605 -1436.
Sincerely,
Agreed to:
Charles A. Gray and Rebecca A. Gray
Mike Craddock
Tetra Acquisition Services
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Trout Lombardi
City Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution 2020 -15 retaining counsel to represent the City of Owasso in Pickup, et
al., v. City of Owasso, et al., 20 -CV- 346- JED -FHM
DATE: July 31, 2020
BACKGROUND:
On July 20, 2020, five (5) defendants filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Oklahoma on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated individuals (a class
action suit). The lawsuit alleges that the recent McGirf v. Oklahoma litigation in the United States
Supreme Court, which determined that the Creek Reservation had not been disestablished, is
dispositive of related issues with the Cherokee Nation. Specifically, the new lawsuit maintains
that the Cherokee Reservation has also not been disestablished and remains Indian Country.
Consequently, the plaintiffs contend, the City of Owasso and the other political subdivisions
named as defendants in this litigation had no jurisdiction throughout the years to assess
municipal fines and costs against the plaintiffs and other members of the Cherokee Nation. The
plaintiffs request the Court grant a Declaratory Judgment determining that the Cherokee
Reservation has not been disestablished, and further enter an order providing for the refund of
all fines and costs to members of the Cherokee Nation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020 -15, authorizing retention of Keith Wilkes and his
firm, Hall Estill, to represent the City of Owasso in the above - styled litigation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Complaint filed July 20, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Oklahoma
Resolution 2020 -15
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VS.
IN THE UNITED STATED DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
1. TAYLEUR RAYE PICKUP
2. CHANDA LYNELLE BUTCHER
3. LINDSEY REANNA BUTCHER
4. CRYSTAL LEE LEACH
5. SITYANNE NICOLE SEKKILLER
6. And Others Similarly Situated,
Plaintiffs,
1. THE DISTRICT COURT OF NOWATA
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
2. THE DISTRICT COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
3. THE DISTRICT COURT OF DELAWARE
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
4. THE DISTRICT COURT OF CRAIG
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
5. THE DISTRICT COURT OF MAYES
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
6. THE DISTRICT COURT OF ROGERS
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
7. KEVIN BUCHANAN, in his official
capacity, District Attorney of Nowata and
Washington Counties, Oklahoma
8. KENNY WRIGHT, in his official capacity,
District Attorney of Delaware County,
Oklahoma
9. MATT BALLARD in his official capacity,
District Attorney of Craig, Mayes, and
Rogers Counties, Oklahoma
10. STEVE KUNZWEILER, in his official
capacity, District Attorney of Tulsa County,
Oklahoma
11. APRIL FRAUENBERGER, in her official
capacity, Court Clerk of Nowata County,
Oklahoma
12. JILL SPITZER, in her official capacity,
Court Clerk of Washington County,
Oklahoma
13. CAROLINE WEAVER, in her official
capacity, Court Clerk of Delaware County,
Oklahoma
14. DEBORAH MASON, in her official
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capacity, Court Clerk of Craig County,
Oklahoma
15. LAURA WADE, in her official capacity,
Court Clerk of Mayes County, Oklahoma
16. CATHI EDWARDS, in her official
capacity, Court Clerk of Rogers County,
Oklahoma
17. DON NEWBERRY, in his official capacity
as Court Clerk of Tulsa County, Oklahoma
18. THE TOWN OF ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
19. THE CITY OF BARTLESVILLE,
OKLAHOMA
20. THE TOWN OF BIG CABIN,
OKLAHOMA
21. THE TOWN OF BLUEJACKET,
OKLAHOMA
22. THE CITY OF CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA
23. THE TOWN OF CHELSEA,
OKLAHOMA
24. THE TOWN OF CHOTEAU,
OKLAHOMA
25. THE CITY OF CLAREMORE,
OKLAHOMA
26. THE CITY OF COLLINSVILLE,
OKLAHOMA
27. THE TOWN OF COPAN, OKLAHOMA
28. THE CITY OF DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
29. THE TOWN OF DISNEY, OKLAHOMA
30. THE CITY OF GROVE, OKLAHOMA
31. THE CITY OF JAY, OKLAHOMA
32. THE TOWN OF KANSAS, OKLAHOMA
33. THE TOWN OF LANGLEY,
OKLAHOMA
34. THE TOWN OF LOCUST GROVE,
OKLAHOMA
35. THE CITY OF NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
36. THE TOWN OF OOLOGAH,
OKLAHOMA
37. THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
38. THE CITY OF PRYOR, OKLAHOMA
39. THE TOWN OF RAMONA, OKLAHOMA
40. THE TOWN OF SALINA, OKLAHOMA
41. THE TOWN OF SOUTH COFFEYVILLE,
OKLAHOMA
42. THE TOWN OF SPAVINAW,
OKLAHOMA
43. THE TOWN OF STRANG, OKLAHOMA
44. THE TOWN OF TALALA, OKLAHOMA
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45. THE TOWN OF VERDIGRIS, )
OKLAHOMA )
46. THE CITY OF VINITA, OKLAHOMA )
47. THE TOWN OF WARNER, OKLAHOMA )
48. THE TOWN OF WEST SILOAM )
SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA, )
Defendants. )
COMPLAINT
COME NOW the Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, John M. Dunn, Misty Fields,
and Mark Lyons, and for their cause of action against the Defendants, allege and state as follows:
INTRODUCTION
With the decision of McGirt v. Oklahoma, Case No. 18 -9526, 591 US _ (2020), the
United States Supreme Court made it clear that, for more than a century, the State of Oklahoma
(through the District Courts and the District Attorneys) and its political subdivisions (through the
various cities and towns) have charged, fined and otherwise imposed court costs or
administrative fees resulting in large sums of money being taken from Tribal members without
the jurisdiction to do so. The McGirt opinion, referenced above, answered the question of
whether the Creek Reservation was disestablished. The Court performed the analysis and
answered in the negative.
The Cherokee Nation was a part of many of the same treaties and statutes referenced in
the McGirt opinion and the more detailed 10' Circuit Opinion of Murphy v. Royal, 875 F.3d 896
(10`h Cir. 2017) [affirmed per curiam on July 9, 2020]. Based upon the analysis conducted by
the Courts and applying the facts relevant to the Cherokee Nation, it is easily concluded that the
Cherokee Reservation has also never been disestablished by Congress and remains Indian
Country today. This lawsuit has been brought by the Plaintiffs on their own behalf, and all
others similarly situated, to disgorge the State and its political subdivisions of their ill- gotten
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gains and to recover the monies paid to the Courts, District Attorneys, and political subdivisions
that were paid as fines and costs, and levied without jurisdiction to do so.
PLAINTIFFS
1. Tayleur Raye Pickup is a natural person and resident of Mayes County,
Oklahoma, and a member of the Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, with
Registration number 256012.
2. Chanda Lynelle Butcher is a natural person and resident of Mayes County,
Oklahoma, and a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally
recognized Indian Tribe, with Registration number W13160.
3. Lindsey Reanna Butcher is a natural person and resident of Mayes County,
Oklahoma, and a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally
recognized Indian Tribe, with Registration number WI 3884.
4_ Crystal Lee Leach is a natural person and resident of Mayes County, Oklahoma,
and a member of the Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, with Registration
number 85614.
5. Shyanne Nicole Sixkiller is a natural person and resident of Mayes County,
Oklahoma, and a member of the Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, with
Registration number C00182985.
6. Plaintiffs assert that there are other persons, yet to be ascertained, that are
similarly situated to the above -listed Plaintiffs. Specifically, these Plaintiffs are described as
being members of federally recognized Indian Tribes who have either been prosecuted for traffic
offenses or misdemeanor crimes occurring within the Cherokee Reservation by the State of
Oklahoma or its political subdivisions.
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7. These Plaintiffs have each paid money for fines, court costs, and/or supervision
fees to the State of Oklahoma or its political subdivisions.
8. Plaintiffs further assert that the other persons are expected to be so numerous that
joinder of each of them is impractical.
DEFENDANTS
9. Kevin Buchanan in his official capacity as the District Attorney of Nowata and
Washington Counties, Oklahoma. During all times relevant to this lawsuit, Mr. Buchanan and
his predecessors prosecuted Tribal members within the boundaries of the Cherokee Reservation
without jurisdiction. As a result of Mr. Buchanan's and his predecessors' actions, the State of
Oklahoma, and the Offices of the Nowata and Washington Counties District Attorneys have been
unjustly enriched through the collection of fines, costs, assessments, probationary fees and other
monies taken from Tribal members without legal authority.
10. April Frauenberger, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Nowata County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant in this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
11. Jill Spitzer, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Washington County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant in this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
12. Kenny Wright in his official capacity as the District Attorney of Delaware
County, Oklahoma. During all times relevant to this lawsuit, Mr. Wright and his predecessors
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prosecuted Tribal members within the boundaries of the Cherokee Reservation without
jurisdiction. As a result of Mr. Wright's and his predecessors' actions, the State of Oklahoma,
and the Offices of the Delaware County, Oklahoma, District Attorney have been unjustly
enriched through the collection of fines, costs, assessments, probationary fees and other monies
taken from Tribal members without legal authority.
13. Caroline Weaver, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Delaware County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant in this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
14. Matt Ballard in his official capacity as the District Attorney of Craig, Mayes, and
Rogers Counties, Oklahoma. During all times relevant to this lawsuit, Mr. Ballard and his
predecessors prosecuted Tribal members within the boundaries of the Cherokee Reservation
without jurisdiction. As a result of Mr. Ballard's and his predecessors' actions, the State of
Oklahoma, and the Offices of the Craig, Mayes, and Rogers Counties District Attorneys have
been unjustly enriched through the collection of fines, costs, assessments, probationary fees and
other monies taken from Tribal members without legal authority.
15. Deborah Mason, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Craig County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant to this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
16. Laura Wade, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Mayes County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant to this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
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monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
17. Cathi Edwards, in her official capacity as the Court Clerk of Rogers County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant in this lawsuit, both she and her predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
18. Steve Kunzweiler, in his official capacity as the District Attorney of Tulsa
County, Oklahoma. During all rimes relevant to this lawsuit, Mr. Kunzweiler and his
predecessors prosecuted Tribal members within the boundaries of the Cherokee Reservation
without jurisdiction. As a result of Mr. Kunzweiler's and his predecessors' actions, the State of
Oklahoma and the Offices of the Tulsa County District Attorney have been unjustly enriched
through the collection of fines, costs, assessments, probationary fees and other monies taken
from Tribal members without legal authority.
19. Don Newberry, in his official capacity as the Court Clerk of Tulsa County,
Oklahoma. During all times relevant in this lawsuit, both he and his predecessors collected
monies from Tribal members that were assessed by the Court as a fine, a court cost, or other fees.
Under the structure of the District Court, the Court Clerk is the proper party to refund the monies
sought by this action.
20. The Town of Adair is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
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21. The City of Bartlesville is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Washington and Osage Counties in the Cherokee Reservation.
This Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
22. The Town of Big Cabin is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Craig and Mayes Counties in the Cherokee Reservation. This
Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
23. The Town of Bluejacket is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Craig County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
24. The City of Catoosa is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Rogers and Wagoner Counties in the Cherokee Reservation. This
Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
25. The Town of Chelsea is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Rogers County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
26. The Town of Choteau is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
27. The City of Claremore is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Rogers County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
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28. The City of Collinsville is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Tulsa and Rogers Counties in the Cherokee Reservation. This
Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
29. The Town of Copan is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Washington County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
30. The City of Dewey is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Washington County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
31. The Town of Disney is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
32. The City of Grove is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State of
Oklahoma located in Delaware County in the Cherokee Nation. This Defendant has collected
court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
33. The City of Jay is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State of
Oklahoma located in Delaware County in the Cherokee Nation. This Defendant has collected
court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
34. The Town of Kansas is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Delaware County in the Cherokee Nation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
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35. The Town of Langley is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Nation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
36. The Town of Locust Grove is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of
the State of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant
has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
37. The City of Nowata is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Nowata County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
38. The Town of Oologah is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Rogers County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
39. The City of Owasso is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Tulsa and Rogers Counties in the Cherokee Reservation. This
Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
40. The City of Pryor is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State of
Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has collected
court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
41. The Town of Ramona is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Washington County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant
has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
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42. The Town of Salina is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
43. The Town of South Coffeyville is an incorporated Town and political subdivision
of the State of Oklahoma located in Nowata County in the Cherokee Reservation. This
Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
44. The Town of Spavinaw is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
45. The Town of Strang is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Mayes County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
46. The Town of Talala is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the State
of Oklahoma located in Rogers County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
47. The Town of Verdigris is an incorporated Town and political subdivision of the
State of Oklahoma located in Rogers County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has
collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
48. The City of Vinita is an incorporated City and political subdivision of the State of
Oklahoma located in Craig County in the Cherokee Reservation. This Defendant has collected
court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the jurisdiction to do so.
49. The Town of West Siloam Springs is an incorporated Town and political
subdivision of the State of Oklahoma located in Delaware County in the Cherokee Reservation.
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This Defendant has collected court fees and fines from Tribal members without having the
jurisdiction to do so.
VENUE
50. Venue is proper in the Northern District of Oklahoma pursuant to 28 USC
§ 1391(b)(1) because each of the Defendants is located within the district.
51. Venue is proper in the Northern District of Oklahoma pursuant to 28 USC
§ 1391(b)(2) because the events complained of occurred within this district.
GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
52. This action is for recovery of "money had and received" as described in Sholer v
State ex rep. Dept. of Public Safety, 945 P.2d 469, 1995 OK 150 (Okla., 1995). As such, the
requirements of the Governmental Tort Claims Act do not apply.
ALLEGATIONS COMMON TO ALL COUNTS
53. On July 9, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion on McGirt
vs. Oklahoma, 591 US (2020) holding: Under Federal law, no State or subdivision shall
have jurisdiction over any Indian who commits a crime in "Indian Country ", including all land
within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States
Government.
54. In that case, the Court articulated the factors to consider when determining
whether a reservation has been disestablished.
55. Based upon those factors, the Cherokee Nation has never been disestablished and
remains an "Indian Reservation".
56. Pursuant to the Court's holding, neither the State of Oklahoma, nor any of its
political subdivisions has subject matter jurisdiction to criminally charge and prosecute members
of a federally recognized American Indian tribe for crimes committed on the Cherokee
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Reservation. That subject matter jurisdiction is vested solely in the Cherokee Nation or in the
United States. It is well recognized that crimes allegedly committed by members of a federally
recognized tribe that occurred in Indian country must be subject to the sovereign immunity
possessed by such Indian nations. "Indian country" is defined in 18 USC § 1151 and includes
"(a) all land within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States
Government, notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and, including rights -of -way running
through the reservation..."
57. 18 USC § 1152 establishes the jurisdiction of the federal Government over Indian
Country.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the general laws of the
United States as to the punishment of offenses committed in any place
within the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the United States, except the
District of Columbia, shall extend to the Indian country.
This section shall not extend to the offenses committed by one Indian
against the person or property or another Indian, nor to any Indian
committing an offense who has been punished by the local law of the tribe,
or to any case where, by treaty stipulations, the exclusive jurisdiction over
such offenses is or may be secured to the Indian tribes respectively.
58. During the argument in McGirt and as the opinion discussed, the State of
Oklahoma and its political subdivisions have been arresting, fining, and assessing fees against
Tribal members for over a hundred years. This has become a pattern and practice of the State
and its political subdivisions. (McGirt 591 U.S. _ (2020) (Slip Opinion at P. 23, 28, 35).
59. On June 30, 2017, Tayleur Raye Pickup was convicted of Escape from Arrest or
Detention in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case No. CM- 2016 -472, arising from
events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. Mr. Pickup has been
unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions without
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jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of Oklahoma and/or its political
subdivisions have been unjustly enriched.
60. On October 30, 2019, Tayleur Raye Pickup was convicted of Obstructing an
Officer in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case No. CM- 2019 -482, arising from
events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. Mr. Pickup has been
unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions without
jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of Oklahoma and/or its political
subdivisions have been unjustly enriched.
61. On November 2, 2015, Chanda Lynelle Butcher was convicted of Obtaining
Money by Bogus Check in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case No. CM -2014 -343,
arising from events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. Ms. Butcher
has been unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions
without jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of Oklahoma and/or its
political subdivisions have been unjustly enriched. Additionally, Ms. Butcher was ordered to pay
$40.00 per month to the Mayes County District Attorney's Office.
62. On July 26, 2019, Lindsey Reanna Butcher was convicted of Operating a Motor
Vehicle without a Valid Driver's License in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case
No. TR -2019 -2754, arising from events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee
Nation. Ms. Butcher has been unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its
political subdivisions without jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of
Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions have been unjustly enriched.
63. On July 26, 2019, Lindsey Reanna Butcher was convicted of Failing to Wear
Seatbelt while Operating a Motor Vehicle in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case
No. TR- 2019 -2755 arising from events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee
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Nation. Ms. Butcher has been unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its
political subdivisions without jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of
Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions have been unjustly enriched.
64. On October 3, 2019, Crystal Lee Leach was convicted of Failing to Wear Seatbelt
while Operating a Motor Vehicle in Mayes County District Court, Oklahoma, in Case No. CM-
2019 -173, arising from events that occurred within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. Ms.
Leach has been unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its political subdivisions
without jurisdiction. As a result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of Oklahoma and/or its
political subdivisions have been unjustly enriched. Ms. Leach was additionally ordered to pay
$40.00 per month to the Mayes County District Attorney's Office.
65. On April 20, 2019, Shyanne Nicole Sixkiller received a traffic ticket for Speeding
issued by Locust Grove Police Department, a political subdivision of the State of Oklahoma.
Ms. Sixkiller has been unlawfully prosecuted by the State of Oklahoma and/or its political
subdivisions without jurisdiction. Asa result of the wrongful prosecution, the State of Oklahoma
and/or its political subdivisions have been unjustly enriched.
CLASS ACTION
66. Plaintiffs bring this action individually and as the representatives of all members
of a Plaintiff Class pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (the "Class ").
The class of persons represented by Plaintiffs is composed of the following individuals (the
"Class Members "):
All Native American persons who were members of a federally recognized
tribe and or had been issued CDIB card from the (Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs) at the time they were prosecuted by the State of
Oklahoma or one of its political subdivisions for traffic offenses or
misdemeanor offenses, and the prosecution took place for actions which were
alleged to have occurred solely within the boundaries of the Cherokee
Reservation within the applicable statute of limitations as allowed by law.
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67. Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs allege that the Class numbers into the
thousands, if not tens of thousands, and is so numerous that joinder of all class members is
impracticable.
68. Plaintiffs' claims are typical of the claims of the Class. Plaintiffs are adequate
representatives of the Class because their interests do not conflict with the interests of the Class.
69. Each of the above Plaintiffs, and others similarly situated to be determined, have
paid money in the form of fines, court costs, and supervision fees to the various Defendants,
which constitutes the State of Oklahoma or its political subdivisions.
70. The Class described above presents a common question of law and fact to the
Court. Specifically, they seek to be refunded all monies paid to the State or its political
subdivisions as a result of the above - described prosecutions.
71. The claims made by the Plaintiffs are common to the Class.
72. The represented parties listed above will fairly and adequately protect the interests
of the Class.
73. If these claims were prosecuted individually and separately, there is risk that the
courts of the various counties (twelve counties in total) could result in different verdicts and
allow for different standards of conduct on the part of the Defendants.
74. If the matters were pursued separately, an order for the return of money to one
Plaintiff would be dispositive of all other cases.
75. The questions of law and fact are common to each case. Permitting the matter to
proceed as a Class is the most efficient method to adjudicate these claims. Permitting these
matters to proceed as a Class will promote judicial economy.
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76. Adequate and qualified representation for the Class is necessary to protect the
interests of the Class members. Plaintiffs are represented by counsel both skilled and experienced
in class action litigation.
a. Mark Lyons of Lyons and Clark, Inc. is an accomplished trial attorney
with over 40 years of experience. He has significant experience in complex, multi -party
litigation, resulting in the recovery of in excess of $10 million as well as obtaining
injunctive relief on behalf of many clients. Mr. Lyons has extensive experience in the
area of complex commercial and civil litigation. Mr. Lyons has the unique ability,
financial ability and background to organize and prosecute this litigation. Plaintiffs will
receive quality legal representation that will efficiently and aggressively pursue this
matter. In addition to being a Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated law firm, the firm also has
substantial litigation support staff consisting of staff attorneys, intems, paralegals and
document clerks. Mr. Lyons has also served as a member and vice - chairman of the
Oklahoma Ethics Commission for approximately five years.
b. Plaintiffs are also represented by Misty Fields. Ms. Fields has
approximately 10 years of experience in the field of criminal and civil litigation. Ms.
Fields is the OIDS contractor in Mayes County and handles other murder or major crime
appointments outside of that contract. Ms. Fields has tried numerous jury trials and
handled complex constitutional issues in both tribal and state court, including the
"commercial pet breeders case ", The Application of Charles Evans, LeFlore County Case
No. CV- 2011 -56, which resulted in the underlying law being repealed as
unconstitutional. Ms. Fields was the recipient of the prestigious Clarence Darrow Award
in 2018.
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C. Plaintiffs are also represented by John M. Dunn. Mr. Dunn is a former law
enforcement officer and Lieutenant in the Pawnee County Sheriffs Office, practicing in
Oklahoma and Federal Courts, Mr. Dunn is a member of the Northern and Eastern
District of Oklahoma CJA Panel. Mr. Dunn has 15 years of experience in criminal and
civil litigation and has tried over a dozen jury trial cases in federal and state court. Mr.
Dunn has a history of handling complex legal issues and is often sought out by other
counsel for his insight. Mr. Dunn has been published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal on
three (3) separate occasions, and Mr. Dunn has four (4) published appellate cases
including the notable opinion of Starkey v. Dept. of Corrections, 2013 OK 43, 305 P.3d
1004. Mr. Dunn also has experience defending a class action lawsuit, having defended
numerous clients in the "Liquor Tax Class Action" in Canadian County Case No, CJ-
2009 -964.
77. The questions of law and fact common to the Class include:
a. Would the application of United States Supreme Court's ruling in McGirt
v. Oklahoma, Case No. 18 -9526, 591 U.S. _ (2020) to the Cherokee Nation yield that
the Cherokee Reservation was never disestablished and that "[T]he State of Oklahoma
does not have jurisdiction over crimes committed by or against an Indian in Indian
country." State v. Klindt, 782 P.2d 401,403 (Okla. Crim. App. 1989)?
b. Should the Defendants be required to return all or at least a portion of the
monies they acquired without lawful authority or having jurisdiction over the Tribal
members?
C. How much of the money obtained by the Defendants without lawful
authority should they be allowed to keep?
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d. Should the Defendants be required to pay interest on the monies they
acquired from the Plaintiffs without legal authority?
e. Should Defendants be required to pay the Class' attorney fees required to
recover the ill -gotten monies?
78. These questions of law and fact are common to the Class and predominate over
questions affecting only individual members. A class action is superior to other available
methods for a fair and efficient adjudication of the controversy because such action is uniquely
suited to determining the rights of and damages to hundreds of similarly situated individuals
while minimizing the amount of legal resources which must be utilized to resolve the
controversy.
COUNT I: DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
79. The Plaintiffs re- allege and re -aver the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 -78.
80. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 57 provides for Declaratory Judgment when
it will terminate the controversy.
81. While the United States Supreme Court has made it clear that the Creek
Reservation has never been disestablished, there has not been a ruling affirmatively say that the
Cherokee Reservation has not been disestablished, although a careful reading of Murphy leads to
that conclusion. The application of the Solem factors leads to that conclusion, and the reasoning
behind McGirr also leads to that conclusion.
82. The Plaintiffs have each been made to pay fines and costs following convictions
or other judgments compelling the payment of monies to the State of Oklahoma or one of its
political subdivisions.
83. The Courts of Oklahoma or their political subdivisions that entered an order
convicting or deferring adjudications against members of the Class did so without jurisdiction.
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84. When a Court acts without subject matter jurisdiction, the action is void.
85. The Plaintiffs are entitled to Declaratory Judgment that the Cherokee Reservation
has not been disestablished and therefore any action by the State of Oklahoma or its political
subdivisions is void because the court would have lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
COUNT II: MONEY HAD AND RECEIVED
86. The Plaintiffs re -allege and re -aver the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 -85.
87. The State of Oklahoma and its political subdivisions are currently in possession of
monies that were tendered pursuant to void orders or that were otherwise obtained without
jurisdiction.
88. Such an action arises when one has received money which in equity and good
conscience should be paid to another. Continental Oil Y. Rapp, 301 P.2d 198 (Okla. 1956). The
obligation to repay the money does not arise from the assent of the parties, it is implied in law.
89. Following the pronouncement of the United States Supreme Court in McGirt, it is
clear that no Court of the State of Oklahoma or any political subdivision thereof had jurisdiction
over the Plaintiffs in this case. It is incumbent on the State and its political subdivisions to return
the monies that it has been paid.
COUNT III: 1983 CLAIM
90. Plaintiffs re- allege and re -aver the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 -89.
91. Each of the political subdivisions listed above as Defendants have executed a
policy of arresting, investigating, issuing citations to and collecting fines from Tribal members
within the boundaries of the Cherokee Reservation.
92. In so doing, the political subdivisions have violated the rights of the Tribal
members, as guaranteed by treaty, United States Federal Law and the United States Constitution.
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Specifically, the actions of these Defendants have violated the due process rights of the Tribal
members by subjecting them to trial and punishment before a Court that had no subject matter
jurisdiction.
93. Further, these political subdivisions have collected monies for fines and costs
from Tribal members within the borders of the Cherokee Reservation in the form of fees and
costs.
94. Tribal members are guaranteed the right by treaty and federal law to appear only
before a Tribal court or in federal court. It has been long recognized that the state government
has no jurisdiction over the crimes committed by a Tribal member on a reservation.
95. Yet the political subdivisions have continued to execute the policy of fining and
assessing costs and fees against tribal members for misdemeanor crimes and traffic infractions
committed on the Cherokee Reservation.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs pray this Court will enter an order certifying a Class
pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, grant Declaratory Judgment in favor of Plaintiffs
declaring that the Cherokee Reservation has not been disestablished, and any conviction or
deferred adjudication against the members of the Class by the State of Oklahoma or any political
subdivision thereof to be void, and entering an order for the refund of all funds paid by the Class
to the State of Oklahoma, any of its agents or political subdivisions in an amount thought to be
greater than $75,000.00.
/S/ Mark D. Lyons
Mark Lyons, OBA #5590
Lyons and Clark, Inc.
616 S. Main, Suite 201
Tulsa, OK 74119
Telephone: (918 -599 -8844
Facsimile: (918) 599 -8585
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Respectfully submitted,
/S/ John M. Dunn
John M. Dunn, OBA No. 20975
The Law Offices of John M. Dunn, PLLC
616 South Main Street, Suite 206
Tulsa, OK 74119
Telephone: (918) 526 -8000
Facsimile: (918) 359 -5050
Email: 'mdunn(@,iohndunnlaw.com
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ATTORNEY LIEN CLAIMED
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/s/ Misty S. Fields
Misty S. Fields, OBA No. 22563
Fields & Garner, PLLC
20 Court Place
Pryor, OK 74361
Telephone: (918) 824 -1114
Facsimile: (918) 512 -1775
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, RETAINING LEGAL SERVICES TO DEFEND THE CITY IN
LITIGATION
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, has been named in a lawsuit filed in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, 20-CV- 346 -JED-
FHM, Tayleur Raye Pickup, et al. v. City of Owasso, et al., wherein claims have been
filed against the City of Owasso by members of the Cherokee Nation, on behalf of
themselves and other similarly situated persons, challenging municipal fines and costs
assessed against them prior to the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in
McGirt v. Oklahoma;
WHEREAS, the City is required to respond to and defend the lawsuit filed by the
Plaintiffs, and is required to assert all claims it may have related to the issues raised in
that action;
WHEREAS, approval of this resolution is in the best interest of the residents of the
City of Owasso.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
as follows:
Keith Wilkes of the firm Hall Estill is retained by the City to represent the City in the lawsuit
styled as Tayleur Raye Pickup et al. v. City of Owasso et al., 20- CV- 346- JED -FHM.
Dated this 4th day of August, 2020.
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
Bill Bush, Mayor
ATTEST:
Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
CITY OF OwASSO
GENERALFUND
PAYROLL PAYMENT REPORT
PAY PERIOD ENDING 07118/2020
Department Payroll Expenses Total Expenses
105 Municipal Court
6,188.14
9,367.15
110 Managerial
22,281.92
31,148.69
120 Finance
20,880.14
31,635.58
130 Human Resources
9,330.35
13,833.36
160 Community Development
18,590.37
28,515.69
170 Engineering
19,450.92
29,80524
175 Information Systems
17,770.34
26,576.74
181 Support Services
9,421.38
14,232.71
190 Cemetery
2,230.80
3,800.51
201 Police Grant Overtime
2,966.51
3,005.78
201 Police Overtime- Covid19
1,307.32
1,324.74
215 Central Dispatch
22,753.16
38,130.96
215 Central Dispatch- Covid19
-
221 Animal Control
3,956.28
5,982.56
250 Fire Safer Grant
24,683.13
38,987.57
250 Fire Overtime- Covid19
-
280 Emergency Preparedness
129.87
144.67
370 Stormwater /ROW Maint.
9,705.06
15,162.39
515 Park Maintenance
8,453.12
13,328.29
520 Culture /Recreation
9,929.54
16,360.97
550 Community- Senior Center
5,442.58
7,451.60
580 Historical Museum
745.60
838.06
710 Economic Development
4,648.31
7,022.79
General Fund Total
220,864.84
336,656.05
185 Garage Fund Total 7,461.61 12,255.32
255 Ambulance Fund Total 553.85 622.53
250 Fire Fund 37 Total 201,808.93 288,001.65
201 Police Fund 38 Total 173,521.60 263,614.77
300 Streets Fund 39 Total 19 220.54 33,210.85
370 Stormwater Fund 27 Total 4,702.99 7,258.98
150 Worker's Compensation Total
720 Strong Neighborhoods Total 4,734,43 6,661.63
CITY OF OWASSO
HEALTHCARE SELF INSURANCE FUND
CLAIMS PAID PER AUTHORIZATION OF ORDINANCE #789 AS OF 7130120
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
AETNA HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SERVICE
HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SERVICE
HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SERVICE
HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SERVICE
ADMIN FEES
STOP LOSS FEES
HEALTHCARE DEPT TOTAL
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL MEDICAL SERVICE
DENTAL MEDICAL SERVICE
DENTAL DEPT TOTAL
VSP ADMIN FEES
VISION DEPT TOTAL
HEALTHCARE SELF INSURANCE FUND TOTAL
AMOUNT
22,116.74
35,311.93
100,868.94
51,404.52
13,931.05
72,670.95
296,304.13
6,453.30
10,257.44
16,710.74
1,279.57
1,279.57
314,294.44
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DEPARTMENT Of fNVIIONMETI QUALITY
SCOTT A. THOMPSON KEVIN STITT
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Governor
July 8, 2020
Mr. Roger Stevens, Public Works Director
City of Owasso
P.O. Box 180, 301 West 2nd Ave
Owasso, Oklahoma 74055
Re: Permit No. SL000072200395
A New Leaf - The Village
Facility No. S -21310
Dear Mr. Stevens
Enclosed is Permit No. SL000072200395 for the construction of 2,295 linear feet eight (8) inch sanitary
sewer line, 1,355 linear feet ten (10) inch sanitary sewer line, and all appurtenances to serve the A New
Leaf - The Village, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
The project authorized by this permit should be constructed in accordance with the plans approved by this
Department on July 8, 2020. Any deviations from the approved plans and specifications affecting capacity,
flow or operation of units must be approved, in writing, by the Department before changes are made.
Receipt of this permit should be noted in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the City of Owasso,
after which it should be made a matter of permanent record.
We are returning one (1) set of the approved plans to you, one (1) set to your engineer and retaining one
(1) set for our files.
Respectfully,
S- WL�at7Ce<Tlq'L
Qusay Kabariti, P.E.
Construction Permit Section
Water Quality Division
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Enclosure
c: Debbie Nichols, Regional Manager, DEQ
TULSA DEC) OFFICE
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SCOTT A. THO OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Executive Director tor
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
July 08, 2020
KEVIN STNT
Governor
PERMIT No.SL000072200395
SEWER LINES
FACILITY No. S -21310
Pursuant to O.S. 27A 2 -6 -304, the City of Owasso is hereby granted this Tier I Permit to construct 2,295
linear feet eight (8) inch sanitary sewer line, 1,355 linear feet ten (10) inch sanitary sewer line, and all
appurtenances to serve the A New Leaf - The Village, located in NW /4 of Section 25, T -21 -N, R -13 -E, Tulsa
County, Oklahoma, in accordance with the plans approved July 08, 2020.
By acceptance of this permit, the permittee agrees to operate and maintain the facilities in accordance with
the "Oklahoma Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Standards - OPDES" (OAC 252:606) rules and to
comply with the state certification laws, Title 59, Section 1101 -1116 O.S. and the rules and regulations
adopted thereunder regarding the requirements for certified operators.
This permit is issued subject to the following provisions and conditions.
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That the recipient of the permit is responsible that the project receives supervision and inspection
by competent and qualified personnel.
That construction of all phases of the project will be started within one year of the date of approval
or the phases not under construction will be resubmitted for approval as a new project.
That no significant information necessary for a proper evaluation of the project has been omitted
or no invalid information has been presented in applying for the permit.
That wherever water and sewer lines are constructed with spacing of 10 feet or less, sanitary
protection will be provided in accordance with OAC 252:656- 5- 4(c)(3) of the standards for Water
Pollution Control Facility Construction.
That tests will be conducted as necessary to insure that the construction of the sewer lines will
prevent excessive infiltration and that the leakage will not exceed 10 gallons per inch of pipe
diameter per mile per day.
That the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality shall be kept informed of occurrences
which may affect the eventual performance of the works or that will unduly delay the progress of
the project.
That the permittee will take steps to assure that the connection of house services to the sewers is
done in such a manner that the functioning of the sewers will not be impaired and that earth and
ground water will be excluded from the sewers when the connection is completed.
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SCOTT A.Trector N OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Executive Director
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
KEVIN STITT
Governor
PERMIT No.SL000072200395
SEWER LINES
FACILITY No. S-21310
8) That any deviations from approved plans or specifications affecting capacity, flow or operation of
units must be approved by the Department before any such deviations are made in the construction
of this project.
9) That the recipient of the permit is responsible for the continued operation and maintenance of these
facilities in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Environmental Quality Board, and
that this Department will be notified in writing of any sale or transfer of ownership of these facilities.
10) The issuance of this permit does not relieve the responsible parties of any obligations or liabilities
which the permittee may be under pursuant to prior enforcement action taken by the Department.
11) That the permittee is required to inform the developer /builder that a DEQ Storm Water Construction
Permit is required for a construction site that will disturb one (1) acre or more in accordance with
OPDES, 27A O.S. 2 -6 -201 et. seq. For information or a copy of the GENERAL PERMIT (OKR10)
FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, Notice of Intent
(NOT) form, Notice of Termination (NOT) form, or guidance on preparation of a Pollution Prevention
Plan, contact the Storm Water Unit of the Water Quality Division at P.O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City,
OK 73101 -1677 or by phone at (405) 702 -8100.
12) That all manholes shall be constructed in accordance with the standards for Water Pollution Control
Facility Construction (OAC 252:656 -5 -3), as adopted by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality.
13) That when it is impossible to obtain proper horizontal and vertical separation as stipulated in Water
Pollution Control Facility Construction OAC 252:656- 5- 4(c)(1) and OAC 252:656- 5- 4(c)(2),
respectively, the sewer shall be designed and constructed equal to water pipe, and shall be
pressure tested using the ASTM air test procedure with no detectable leakage prior to backfilling,
in accordance with the standards for Water Pollution Control Facility Construction OAC 252:656-5 -
4(c)(3).
Failure to appeal the conditions of this permit in writing within 30 days from the date of issue will constitute
acceptance of the permit and all conditions and provisions.
Rocky Chen, P.E., Engineering Manager, Construction Permit Section
Water Quality Division
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL GUAIITY
SCOTT A. THOMPSON KEVIN 5TITT
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Governor
PERMIT No.SL000072200395
SEWER LINES
FACILITY No. S -21310
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
707 NORTH ROBINSON, P.O. BOX 1677, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73101 -1677
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DEPARTMENT Of ENVIRONMENTAL ORALITY
SCOTT A. THOMPSON KEVIN STITT
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Governor
July 22, 2020
Mr. Roger Stevens, Public Works Director
City of Owasso
P.O. Box 180, 301 West 2nd Ave
Owasso, Oklahoma 74055
Re: Permit No. ST000072200147
Phase I of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Main Lift Station Expansion Project
Facility No. S -21310
Dear Mr. Stevens:
Enclosed is Permit No, ST000072200147 for the construction of one (1) influent lift station with a capacity
of 6.4 MGD, two (2) mechanical bar screens with a manual coarse screen, two (2) grit chambers, one (1)
new aeration basin with a volume of 1.65 MG and blowers with firm capacity of 5,500 scfm, one (1) 0.50
MG anoxic tank, replace the diffusres in the existing aeration basin, one (1) digester with a volume of 0.45
MG and blowers with firm capacity of 2,000 scfm, replace three (3) of the RAS pumps, install a category 5
water reuse system with liquid chlorine disinfection for equipment wash -down, electrical, instrumentation
and control improvements, one (1) 250 -gpm filtrate lift station, associated yard piping and all appurtenances
to serve the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
The project authorized by this permit should be constructed in accordance with the plans approved by this
Department on July 22, 2020. Any deviations from the approved plans and specifications affecting capacity,
flow or operation of units must be approved, in writing, by the Department before changes are made.
Receipt of this permit should be noted in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the City of Owasso,
after which it should be made a matter of permanent record.
We are returning one (1) set of the approved plans to you, one set (1) to your engineer and retaining one
(1) set for our files.
Respectfully,
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Qusay R. Kabariti, P.E.
Construction Permit Section
Water Quality Division
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Enclosure
c: Debbie Nichols, Regional Manager, DEQ
TULSA DEQ OFFICE
Michael F. G. Graves P.E., CP &Y, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT Of ENVIRONMENTAL OUANTY
SCOTT A. THOMPSON KEVIN STITT
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Governor
PERMIT No.STOOD072200147
SEWAGE TREATMENT
FACILITY No. S -21310
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
July 22, 2020
Pursuant to O.S. 27A 2- 6-401, the City of Owasso is hereby granted this Tier I Permit to construct one (1)
influent lift station with a capacity of 6.4 MGD, two (2) mechanical bar screens with a manual coarse screen,
two (2) grit chambers, one (1) new aeration basin with a volume of 1.65 MG and blowers with firm capacity
of 5,500 scfm, one (1) 0.50 MG anoxic tank, replace the diffusres in the existing aeration basin, one (1)
digester with a volume of 0.45 MG and blowers with firm capacity of 2,000 scfm, replace three (3) of the
RAS pumps, install a category 5 water reuse system with liquid chlorine disinfection for equipment wash -
down, electrical, instrumentation and control improvements, one (1) 250 -gpm filtrate lift station, associated
yard piping and all appurtenances to serve the City of Owasso, located in Section 31, T -21 -N, R -14 -E,
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, in accordance with the plans approved on July 22, 2020.
VARIANCES
A variance from OAC 252:656- 16 -1(b) that requires the installation of primary clarifiers ahead of
conventional activated sludge process is granted. The existing treatment facility has operated
satisfactorily without primary clarification since it was constructed in 2001. The aeration basin BOD
loading is within the requirements of OAC 252:656. The hydraulic detention time of 14 hours with 12.2
hours in the oxic zone and 1.8 hours in the anoxic zone exceeds the requirements of OAC 252:656 -
16- 1(d)(1) of 6 -8 hours for step aeration. The system will be equipped with primary clarifiers in Phase
II of the project.
2. A variance from OAC 252:656- 13- 2(g)(4) that requires the grit chamber to have a propeller with
variable speed drive is granted. The equipment manufacture provided assurances and guarantees to
the satisfaction of the City of Owasso that the grit removal equipment will perform satisfactorily over
the plant design flow range using a constant speed impeller.
PROVIISIONS AND CONDITIONS
By acceptance of this permit, the permittee agrees to operate and maintain the facility in accordance with
the Discharge - OPDES (NPDES) rules OAC 252:605 and to comply with the State Certification laws, Title
59, Section 1101 -1116 O.S. and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder regarding the requirements
for certified operators.
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DEPARTMENT OE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SCOTT A. Tfector N
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT Of ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
KEVIN STITT
Governor
PERMIT No.ST000072200147
SEWAGE TREATMENT
FACILITY No. S -21310
This permit is issued subject to the following provisions and conditions.
1) That the recipient of the permit is responsible that the project receive supervision and inspection
by competent and qualified personnel.
2) That construction of all phases of the project will be started within one year of the date of approval
or the phases not under construction will be resubmitted for approval as a new project.
3) That no significant information necessary for a proper evaluation of the project has been omitted
or no invalid information has been presented in applying for the permit.
4) That the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality shall be kept informed of occurrences
which may affect the eventual performance of the works or that will unduly delay the progress of
the project.
5) That the issuing of this permit does not relieve the responsible parties from any damage which may
accrue as the result of the location and operation of the plant in this area.
6) That the recipient of the permit is responsible for the continued operation and maintenance of these
facilities in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Environmental Quality Board
and that this Department will be notified in writing of any sale or transfer of ownership of the
facilities.
7) Even though some of the treatment unit has the capability to treat wastewater at volumes larger
than 4.2 million gallons /day, this permit is approved for an average hydraulic loading of only 4.2
million gallons /day. Additional modifications to the wastewater treatment, plant, a new 208 plan and
new discharge permit will be required if the City of Owasso intends to operate the wastewater
treatment plant beyond the limits of its current discharge permit.
8) That the permittee is responsible for complying fully with NPDES permit provisions and submitting
a permit renewal application 180 days prior to permit expiration.
9) That any deviations from approved plans or specifications affecting capacity, flow or operation of
units must be approved by the Department before any such deviations are made in the construction
of this project.
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SCOTT A.THOMPSON KEVIN STITT
Executive Director OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Governor
PERMIT No.ST000072200147
SEWAGE TREATMENT
FACILITY No. S -21310
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
10) That any notations or changes recorded on the official approved set of plans and specifications in
the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality files shall be a part of the plans as approved.
11) As -built plans of this project shall be placed on file with this Department within two months of the
completion of the work or a certification by the engineer shall be submitted certifying that no
changes have been made in the work as approved.
12) The issuance of this permit does not relieve the responsible parties of any obligations or liabilities
which the permittee may be under pursuant to prior enforcement action taken by the Department.
Failure to appeal the conditions of this permit in writing within 30 days from the date of issue will constitute
acceptance of the permit and all conditions and provisions.
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Rocky Chen, P.E., Engineering Manager, Construction Permit Section
Water Quality Division
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