HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.21_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Old
Central, 109 North Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma per the Notice of Public Meeting filed Friday, December 8,
2023; and the Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, at
5:00 pm on Friday, May 17, 2024.
t. Call to Order - Mayor Alvin Fruga called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Invocation - The Invocation was offered by Pastor Claud Slate of Fireside Baptist Church.
3. Flag Salute - Councilor Lewis led the flag salute.
'Mayor Fruga acknowledged the 2024 Leadership Owasso class in attendance.
4. Presentation by the Owasso Community Theater - Jody Marler presented the item.
5. Roll Call - A quorum was declared present.
Present Absent
Mayor - Alvin Fruga None
Vice Mayor- Lyndell Dunn
Councilor- Doug Bonebrake
Councilor - Kelly Lewis
Councilor - Paul Loving
Staff: City Manager - Chris Garrett / City Attorney - Julie Lombardi
6. Consideration and appropriate action relating to 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
Councilors may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt
the Consent Agenda is non - debatable.)
A. Approve minutes - May 7, 2024, and May 14, 2024, Regular Meetings
B. Approve claims
C. Accept public infrastructure improvements of a fire hydrant relocation, concrete approach,
sidewalk, and drainage flume located at 9050 North Garnett Road
D. Accept public infrastructure improvements of a fire line tap and concrete approach
located at 414 South Birch
E. Accept the construction of Pickleball Courts at Rayola Park and authorize final payment to
Ascend Commercial Builders, LLC, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the amount of $7,181.35
Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with
claims totaling $2,226,417.37.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
7. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda - None
Mayor Frugo recessed the City Council meeting at 6:42 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:05 pm.
8. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2024 -03, approving the incurrence of
indebtedness by the Owasso Public Works Authority (the "Authority ") issuing its Sales Tax Revenue Note,
Series 2024 (the "Note "); providing that the organizational document creating the Authority is subject
to the provisions of the Note Indenture, authorizing the issuance of said Note; waiving competitive
bidding with respect to the sale of said Note and approving the proceedings of the Authority pertaining
to the sale of said Note; ratifying and confirming a sales tax agreement by and between the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma (the "City ") and the Authority pertaining to the year -to -year pledge of certain sales
tax revenues; and containing other provisions relating thereto
Carly Novozinsky presented the item, recommending approval of Resolution 2024 -03. There were no
comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, to approve Resolution 2024 -03,
awarding the note to Bank of Oklahoma at a rate of 4.719 %, seconded by Mr. Dunn, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
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Consideration and appropriate action relating to the Agreement for Economic Development Services
between the Owasso Chamber of Commerce and the City of Owasso
Vice Mayor Dunn recused from the item and left the City Council Chambers. Chris Garrett presented
the item. One citizen addressed the City Council. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by
Mr. Frugal, to approve the Agreement for Economic Development Partnership.
YEA: Bonebrake, Fruga
NAY: Lewis, Loving
Motion failed: 2 -2
Vice Mayor Dunn returned to the City Council Chambers.
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Program and a budget amendment in the General Fund
Carly Novozinsky presented the item, recommending acceptance of the Grant and approval of a
budget amendment in the General Fund, increasing estimated revenues and the appropriation for
expenditures in the Building Maintenance Department by $76,270.00, and authorization to execute all
necessary documents. There were no comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake
moved, seconded by Ms. Lewis to accept the grant, approve the budget amendment and authorize
execution of documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
11. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2024 -04, authorizing City staff to submit an
application to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the 2024 Transportation Alternatives Set -
Aside Grant, declaring the use of transportation alternatives program funds for sidewalk connectivity
projects, and authorizing execution of all necessary documents in order to fulfill grant requirements
Alexa Beemer presented the item, recommending approval of Resolution 2024 -04. There were no
comments from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to
approve Resolution 2024 -04, and authorize execution of documents,as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
12. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a final plat for JDH Properties, a proposed mixed -use
commercial subdivision, containing approximately 4.588 acres located north of East 116th Street North
and east of North 110th East Avenue
Alexo Beemer presented the item, recommending approval of the final plat. There were no comments
from the audience. After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to approve the
final plat, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
13. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a final plat for Fairway Villas, a proposed single-family
residential subdivision, containing approximately 7.76 acres located south of East 891h Street North and
east of North 971h East Avenue
Wendy Kramer presented the item, recommending approval of the final plat. There were no comments
from the audience. After discussion, Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to approve the
final plat, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
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14. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an agreement for engineering design services for the
Hale Acres Drainage Study
Dwayne Henderson presented the item, recommending approval of the Agreement for Engineering
Services with Meshek & Associates, LLC, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in an amount not to exceed $130,070.00
and authorization to execute all necessary documents. There were no comments from the audience.
After discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to approve the agreement and
authorize execution of documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
15. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an Interlocai Agreement with Tulsa County for
identification of responsibilities and duties for public rights -of -way regarding the ownership, operation,
maintenance, construction, and financial obligations for public transportation facilities and associated
public infrastructure
Dwayne Henderson presented the item, recommending approval of the Interlocal Agreement and
authorization to execute all necessary documents. There were no comments from the audience. After
discussion, Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Ms. Lewis, to approve the agreement and authorize
execution of documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
16. Consideration and appropriate action relating to an amendment to the Agreement for Engineering
Services with BKL, Inc., of Tulsa, Oklahoma for the East 96th Street North from North 119th East Avenue to
North 129th East Avenue Roadway Improvement Project
Dwayne Henderson presented the item, recommending approval of Amendment No. 5, in the amount
of $48,500.00, and authorization to execute all necessary documents. There were no comments from
the audience. After discussion, Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to approve the
amendment and authorize execution of documents, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
17. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session for the purposes of
discussing the City Attorney employment contract and annual evaluation, as provided for in Title 25,
O.S. § 307(B)(1)
Mayor Fruga presented the item, recommending City Council enter into executive session. There were
no comments from the audience. Mr. Dunn moved, seconded by Ms. Lewis, to enter into executive
session, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0
At 8:07 pm, the City Council members entered into Executive Session.
AT 8:35 pm, Chris Garrett entered into Executive Session.
At 8:45 pm, Chris Garrett exited Executive Session.
At 8:50 pm, Julie Lombardi entered into Executive Session.
At 9:25 pm, the City Council and Julie Lombardi exited Executive Session and returned to open session.
18. Report from City Manager
Chris Garrett reported on the Gold Star Families Monument dedication held on May 27, 2024, at the
Owasso Veterans Park.
19. Report from City Attorney - None
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20. Report from City Councilors
Council Bonebrake reported on his opportunity to tour the Police Training Facility.
21. Official Notices - The Mayor acknowledged receipt of the following:
• Payroll Payment Report - pay period ending date May 4, 2024
• Health Care Self- Insurance Claims - dated as of May 15, 2024
• Monthly Budget Status Report - April 2024
• Red Flag Policy Annual Report dated May 17, 2024
• Change Orders 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 executed by the City Manager or designee for the
Fire Station No. 1 Renovation Project
• Change Order 1 executed by the City Manager or designee for the Elm Creek Sanitary
Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project
• Change Order 1 executed by the City Manager or designee for the Outdoor Warning
System Replacement Project
22. New Business - None
23. Adjournment
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Bonebrake, Dunn, Lewis, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:28 pm.
ruga, Mayor
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