HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.04.11_City Council Minutes_SpecialOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 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 4:00 PM on Friday, April 7, 2006.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Vice Mayor Cataudella called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
PRESENT ABSENT
Craig Thoendel, Mayor (In at 7:21 PM)
Steve Cataudella, Vice Mayor
Susan Kimball, Councilor
Brent Colgan, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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A. REZONING REQUESTS (1)
B. FINAL PLAT REQUESTS (4)
C. ANNEXATION REQUESTS (2)
Ms. Rooney reviewed the above items. It was explained that all items were unanimously
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and that all of the items would be
placed on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. AWARD BID FOR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
ENHANCEMENTS
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above item. It was explained that the SCBA's were included in the FY
2005-06 budget and that the bids had been reviewed. It was explained that this item would be
placed on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
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ITEM 4 DISCUSSION RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Mr. Rooney and Ms. Lombardi reviewed the above items. It was explained that seven (7)
ordinances were being proposed to be approved by the City Council in order for the City Codes
to be in harmony with state law. Additionally it was explained that it would allow for
prosecution of several offenses locally as opposed to prosecution through the District Attorney's
office. All ordinances were to be placed on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. AWARD BID FOR REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE PURCHASE
B. SERVICES CHANGES IN RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
C. ODOT HIGHWAY TREE GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Rooney reviewed the above items. Both the bid award for the purchase of the refuse vehicle
and the ODOT Tree Grant program would be placed on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda
for action. The service changes in residential refuse collection was an information only item.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION RELATING TO SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
A. ENHANCED 911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Mr. Rooney reviewed the proposed new 911 interlocal agreement. It was explained that new
equipment would also be purchased as a result of this agreement, equipment that would allow for
the tracking of emergency calls placed from cell phones. This item will be placed on the April
18, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. WORKERS COMPENSATION POLICY
B. BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
Mr. Rooney reviewed both items. The Workers Compensation Policy change would allow non -
uniformed employees to receive similar workers compensation benefits to those that are received
by uniformed personnel. Additionally, it would establish an end date for the receipt of those
benefits. This item was to be placed on the April 18, 2006 agenda for action by the City Council.
Board and Commission vacancies were reviewed, with staff recommending that the Board of
Adjustment vacancy be filled as soon as possible. Staff was to verify residency requirements and
report back to the City Council. explained that the Skate Park Restroom had been completed and
that the final walk-through had been performed. It was explained that this item would be placed
on the February 21, 2006 City Council agenda for acceptance and authorization for final
payment.
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ITEM 8 DISCUSSION RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ETHICS POLICY
REGARDING RECUSAL
The Council discussed the benefits of adopting an ethics policy as it relates to recusal from
discussion during Council meetings. Based on that discussion, staff was directed to place the
item on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda for action.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TAX CREDIT APARTMENTS
B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PRIORITY RECOMMENDATION
C. ANNEXATION PLAN
D. SELECTION OF AN AUDIT FIRM
E. CHANGE IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE THREE LADES
VILLAGE STREET REPAIR
F. FY 06-07 BUDGET PREPARATIONS
Mr. Ray reviewed the above items. It was explained that both the resolution in support of tax
credit apartments and the capital improvement project priority recommendation would be placed
on the April 18, 2006 City Council agenda for action. The annexation plan was reviewed as was
the need for the City to select an audit firm for the current fiscal year. An update was provided
regarding the Three Lakes Village street repair project and the need to do a change order or bid
for additional unanticipated work. A review of the budget progress was also conducted by staff.
supplemental appropriation items will be placed on the February 21, 2006 Council agenda for
action. Additionally, the FY 06-07 budget process was underway. Discussion amongst the
Councilors was conducted regarding the proposed Gated Community Ordinance and its
relevance to the existing Summit addition.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Councilor Colgan moved, seconded by Councilor Cataudella, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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