HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.12.09_City Council Minutes_SpecialOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central, 109 N. Birch Street, per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda
posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2008.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Vice Mayor Gall called the meeting to order at 6:13 PM.
PRESENT
DJ Gall, Vice Mayor
Doug Bonebrake, Councilor
John Sinex, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Mayor
ITEM 2 PRESENTATION BY COLE & REED, P.C. REGARDING THE FY 07-08 AUDIT
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO
Ms. Hess and Mr. Mike Gibson reviewed the FY 07-08 Audit Report with the City Council. It
was explained that a copy of the audit would be placed on the City's website by the end of the
week.
ITEM 3 PRESENTATION PROVIDED BY THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING
VARIOUS POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND FUNDS
Ms. Bishop reviewed the various types of debt held by the City of Owasso, the debt ratio, and
both revenue and payment figures with the City Council.
ITEM 4 DISCUSSION RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ITEMS
A. REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT (1)
B. REQUEST FOR REZONING (1)
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above items. It was explained that the Final Plat for the McDonald's
Addition was tabled at the request of the applicant at the November Plaiming Commission but
was unanimously approved at the December meeting. The rezoning request would allow for
duplex development at the comer of 2nd and Atlanta in Original Town.
Owasso City Council December 9, 2008
Both items were unanimously approved by the Planning Commission and will be forwarded to
the City Council for action at the December 16, 2008 meeting.
ITEM 5 DISCUSSION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT FOR FY 2007-08 STREET
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above item. Action on this item requires the approval of a change
order, project acceptance, and final payment to Becco Contractors. This item has been placed on
the December 16, 2008 regular meeting for action by the City Council.
ITEM 6 DISCUSSION RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF FINGERPRINT SCANNING EQUIPMENT
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above item. It was explained that the fingerprint scanning equipment
would speed the booking process during arrests and would allow for a more rapid transmission
of information, resulting in less rejected fingerprints. This item will be placed on the December
16, 2008 regular meeting agenda for action.
ITEM 7 DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTUON CALLING AN ELECTION FOR COUNCIL
WARDS 1 & 2
B. BRIEFING AND UPDATE ON TAX PARTNERS VS. CITY OF OWASSO
C. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Ray reviewed the Resolution calling for an election for the Councilors of Wards 1 & 2. Ms.
Lombardi reviewed the Tax partners lawsuit.
ITEM 8 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Ms. Lombardi provided a brief legislative report to the City Council.
ITEM 9 REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Councilor Bonebrake requested a project update on N. 129t" E. Avenue and also asked for a
review of information relating to the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Sinex motioned for adjournment, seconded by Councilor Bonebrake. All were in favor
and the meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.
Mayo
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