HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.11.04_Joint Meeting MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY (OPWA)
OWASSO PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY (OPGA)
MINUTES OF REGULAR JOINT MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the Council Chambers at
Old Central, 109 North Birch, 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 10:00 am on Friday, October 31, 2025.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Alvin Fruga called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
2. Invocation - The Invocation was offered by Ted Johnson of Bible Church of Owasso.
3. Flag Salute - JJ Dossett led the flag salute.
4. Roll Call - A quorum was declared present.
Present Absent
Mayor/Chair- Alvin Fruga Councilor/Trustee - Cody Walter
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair- Dr. Paul Loving
Councilor/Trustee - Dr. Chad Balthrop
Staff: City/Authority Manager- Chris Garrett, City/Authority Attorney - Julie Lombardi
5. Presentation of Character Trait of Gratefulness - Amy Fichtner presented the character trait for the
month of November.
'Mayor Fruga recognized Webelos of Pack 897 in attendance*
6. Presentation of the Employee of the Quarter - Chris Garrett presented the Employee of the Quarter to
Wendy Kramer, City Planner.
Consideration and appropriate action to appoint a candidate to fill the Ward 4 vacancy from the Letters
of Interest received from Debra Benson, David Priest, Jamie Dunn, and Briffney Driskill
Alvin Fruga presented the item and discussion was held. Following discussion, Mr. Loving moved,
seconded by Mr. Balthrop, to appoint Jamie Dunn to fill the Ward 4 vacancy.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 3-0
8. Oath of Office for Ward 4 Councilor/Trustee
Julie Lombardi administered the Oath of Office for Ward 4, City Councilor/Trustee Jamie Dunn
9. 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
Councilor may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda is non -debatable.)
A. Approve City Council minutes - October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting
B. Approve OPWA minutes - October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting
C. Approve OPGA minutes - October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting
D. Approve claims - City Council, OPWA, OPGA
E. Approve Early Retirement benefits for Janet Isaacs Watts
F. Accept public infrastructure improvement of a potable water line extension at Hodson
Elementary, located at 14500 East 86th Street North
Mr. Balthrop moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with City
Council claims totaling $2,696,866.49, OPWA claims totaling $1,139,369.47, and OPGA claims totaling
$1 14,107.55.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: None
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Motion carried: 4-0
10. Consideration and appropriate action relating to items removed from the Consent Agenda - None
11. City Council consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2025-08, calling an election
for the purpose of selecting City Council representation for City Council Ward 3 and Ward 4
Juliann Stevens presented the item, recommending approval of Resolution 2025-08. There were no
comments from the audience. Mr. Balthrop moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to approve Resolution
2025-08, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
12. City Council consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2025-09, adopting updates to
the City of Owasso Personnel Manual, including the addition of paid parental leave, sick leave payouts
for civilian employees at retirement, modifications to the sick leave fund and incentive plan; and
establishing an effective date
Michele Dempster presented the item, recommending approval of Resolution 2025-09. There were no
comments from the audience. Following discussion, Mr. Balthrop moved, seconded by Ms. Dunn, to
approve Resolution 2025-09, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: Loving
Motion carried: 3-1
13. City Council consideration and appropriate action relating to a renewal of the agreement for the Axon
Body Camera System
Jason Woodruff presented the item, recommending authorization to renew the Agreement for Service
with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated of Scottsdale, Arizona, in the amount of $478,368.00, of which
$95,673.60 will be paid in Fiscal Year 2026, and subsequent payments for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal
Year 2030 are contingent upon annual appropriations by the City Council. There were no comments
from the audience. Following discussion, Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Balthrop, to authorize
renewal of the agreement, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
14. OPWA consideration and appropriate action relating to a Small Business Enhancement Agreement for
Development Project Assistance in the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan, Tax Increment Financing
District No. 1
Carly Novozinsky presented the item, recommending approval and execution of the agreement with
Chloe Lee's Coffee and Bakehouse and authorization for payment in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00 for signage improvements located at 429 East 2na Avenue. There were no comments from the
audience. Following discussion, Mr. Balthrop moved, seconded by Mr. Loving, to approve and execute
the agreement, as recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
15. OPGA consideration and appropriate action relating to bids received for the Bailey Ranch Golf Club
Bridge Renovation Project
Corey Burd presented the item, recommending rejection of all bids received for the project. Staff will
evaluate the plans, specifications, and timing of the project. There were no comments from the
audience. Following discussion, Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Balthrop, to reject the bids, as
recommended.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Frugo
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0
16. Presentation of the monthly Public Works Project Status Report
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Roger Stevens presented the item and discussion was held.
17. Report from City Manager- Chris Garrett reported on the upcoming community Veterans Appreciation
events scheduled for November.
18. Report from City Attorney -None
19. Report from City Councilors - None
20. Official Notices - The Mayor acknowledged receipt of the following:
• General Fund Payroll Payment Report - pay period ending date October 18, 2025
• OPWA Payroll Payment Report- pay period ending date October 18, 2025
• OPGA Payroll Payment Report - pay period ending date October 18, 2025
• Change Order No. 11 executed by the City Manager or designee for the New Public Works
Facility
21. New Business -None
22, Adjournment
Mr. Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Balthrop, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Balthrop, Loving, Dunn, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 4-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
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