HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.04.14_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY, AND
PUBLIC GOLF AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Owasso City Council, Owasso Public Works Authority (OPWA), and Owasso Public Golf Authority
(OPGA) met in a joint regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Old Central,
109 North Birch Street, Owasso, Oklahoma, per the amended Notice of Public Meeting filed Thursday, April
9, 2026; 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, April 10, 2026.
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 None
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair- Dr. Paul Loving
Councilor/Trustee - Dr. Chad Balthrop
Councilor/Trustee - Jamie Dunn
Councilor/Trustee - Cody Walter
Staff: City/Authority Manager- Chris Garrett ; City/Authority Attorney - Julie Lombardi
3. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Resolution 2026-07, authorizing participation in
settlements with Associated Pharmacies, Inc., JM Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug
Company, Morris And Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. And United
Natural Foods, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to execute the Remnant Defendants'
Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form contained in the Remnant Defendants'
Settlement Agreement as Exhibit G and to take all action required to effect the settlements
Julie Lombardi introduced Tony Puckett, Attorney with McAfee & Taft. Mr. Puckett presented the item.
There were no comments from the audience. Following discussion, Mr. Walter moved, seconded by Mr.
Balthrop, to approve Resolution 2026-07 and execute necessary documents, as recommended.
YEA: Loving, Balthrop, Dunn, Walter, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5-0
4. Consideration and appropriate action relating to authorization for the City/Authority Manager to
approve claims between April 8, 2026, and April 21, 2026, with said claims to be presented to the City
Council, OPWA, and OPGA under the Official Notices section of the May 5, 2026, agendas
Carly Novozinsky presented the item, recommending authorization for the City/Authority Manager to
approve claims between April 8, 2026, and April 21, 2026, due to the cancellation of the April 21, 2026,
meetings of the City Council, OPWA, and OPGA. There were no comments from the audience. Mr.
Loving moved, seconded by Mr. Walter, to authorize City/Authority Manager to approve claims
between April 8, 2026, and April 21, 2026, as recommended.
YEA: Loving, Balthrop, Dunn, Walter, Fruga
NAY: None
Motion carried: 5-0
5. Discussion relating to the annual elections of Mayor and Vice Mayor / Chair and Vice Chair
Alvin Fruga presented the item. Discussion was held.
6. Discussion relating to an application for a final plat for MCD Owasso #0350474, containing 1.136 acres
located north of the northeast corner of East 86th Street North and North 1451h East Avenue
Wendy Kramer presented the item. Discussion was held. It was further explained the item would be
placed on the May 5, 2026, City Council agenda for consideration and action.
7. Discussion relating to proposed amendments to the Owasso Zoning Code
Alexa Beemer and Wendy Kramer presented the item. Discussion was held.
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8. Discussion relating to agreements for Engineering Services
A. Perform an update to the City's Transportation Master Plan
B. Create a Pavement Management Program for all arterials, collector, and local streets within the City
Dwayne Henderson presented item A and B. Discussion was held. It was further explained that item A
and B would be placed on the May 5, 2026, City Council agenda for consideration and action.
9. Discussion relating to Citizen Boards and Committees
A. Annual appointments for the various citizen boards and committees
B. Proposed policy amendment to the Sales Tax Oversight Committee
Juliann Stevens presented item A and B. Discussion was held.
10. Discussion relating to amending rates and fees charged for city services
Juliann Stevens presented the item. Discussion was held.
11. Discussion relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar
Carly Novozinsky presented the item and discussion was held.
12, Discussion relating to the monthly sales and use tax report and revenue outlook
Carly Novozinsky presented the item and discussion was held.
13. Discussion relating to the employee contract and annual evaluation process for Chris Garrett, City
Manager, and Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
Michele Dempster presented the item and discussion was held.
14, City/Authority Manager Report - Chris Garrett reported on the Spring Fling event held on April 11, 2026,
and recognized National Public Safety Telecom municators Week 2026, which is observed from April 12
through April 18, 2026.
15. City Councilor/Trustee comments and inquiries - None
16. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.
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