HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.05.13_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY, AND
PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority (OPWA), and Owasso Public Golf Authority
(OPGA) met in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Old Central,
109 North Birch Street, Owasso, Oklahoma, per the Notice of Public Meeting filed Friday, December 13,
2024; and the Agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, at
9:00 am on Friday, May 9, 2025.
1. Call to Order - Mayor/Chair Alvin Fruga called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call A quorum was declared present.
Present Absent
Mayor/Chair - Alvin Fruga
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair- Lyndell Dunn
Councilor/Trustee - Dr. Chad Balthrop
Councilor/Trustee - Dr. Paul Loving
Councilor/Trustee - Cody Walter
Staff: City/Authority Manager- Chris Garrett
3. Presentation and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
Chris Garrett and Carly Novozinsky presented the item and discussion was held. It was further explained
the required public hearing will be held June 3, 2025.
4. Discussion relating to the annual review of the Owasso Utility Rate Study, Five -Year Utility Rate Plan
Carly Novozinsky presented the item and discussion was held.
5. Discussion relating to the monthly Sales and Use Tax Report and Revenue Outlook
Carly Novozinsky presented the item.
6. Discussion relating to a request to close utility easements and a portion of a storm drainage easement
located within 9311 North Garnett Road and 9331 North Garnett Road in Smith Farm Village
Wendy Kramer presented the item and discussion was held. It was explained this item will be placed
on the May 20, 2025, City Council agenda for consideration and action.
7. Discussion relating to a request for annexation (OA 25-01) of approximately 20 acres located west of
North 108fh East Avenue and east of the Owasso Sports Park South parking lot and rezoning request (OZ
25-02) from Agricultural (AG) to Public Facilities (PF)
Alexa Beemer presented the item and discussion was held. It was explained this item will be placed on
the May 20, 2025, City Council agenda for consideration and action.
8. Discussion relating to a request for annexation (OA 25-02) of approximately 37 acres located
approximately 'A mile north of East 76+h Street North and west of North Memorial Drive and rezoning
request (OZ 25-03) from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Single -Family Medium Density (RS-2)
Alexa Beemer presented the item and discussion was held. It was explained this item will be placed on
the May 20, 2025, City Council agenda for consideration and action.
9. Discussion relating to annual appointments for various citizen boards and committees
Juliann Stevens presented the item and discussion was held.
10. Discussion relating to General Liability/Property Self -Insurance Fund and the reimbursement process
Michele Dempster presented the item and discussion was held.
11. City/Authority Manager Report
Chris Garrett provided an update on upcoming events, including the Community Movie Night
scheduled for May 171h, featuring the film Twister, and the INCOG Go Plan Open House set for May 22,
2025.
Owasso City Council, OPWA & OPGA
May 13, 2025
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12. City Councilor/Trustee comments and inquiries - None
13. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for an executive session to discuss the
annual evaluation and employment contract of Chris Garrett, City Manager, as provided for in Title 25,
O.S. § 307(B)(1)
Mayor Fruga presented the item, recommending to enter into executive session. Mr. Dunn moved,
second by Mr. Balthrop to enter into executive session, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Dunn, Loving, Walter, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5-0
At 7:15 pm, the City Council members entered into Executive Session.
At 7:17 pm, Dr. Balthrop exited Executive Session
At 7:19 pm, Dr. Balthrop returned to Executive Session.
At 7:35 pm, Chris Garrett entered Executive Session.
At 8:06 pm, Chris Garrett exited Executive Session.
At 8:15 pm, Chris Garrett entered Executive Session.
At 8:19 pm, Chris Garrett exited Executive Session and Michelle Dempster entered Executive Session.
At 8:29 pm, the City Council and Michelle Dempster exited Executive Session and returned to Open
Session.
14. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm.
Alvin Fruga, Mayor/it
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