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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.02.10_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, February 10, 2009 The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 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, February 6, 2009. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Cataudella called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. PRESENT ABSENT Steve Cataudella, Mayor Wayne Guevara, Councilor John Sinex, Vice Mayor (In at 6:10 PM) Doug Bonebrake, Councilor DJ Gall, Councilor A quorum was declared present. ITEM 2 DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATNE ITEMS A. REVIEW PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS PLANNING DESIGN B. VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Presentations for the Quality of Life/Capital Projects Plan were conducted by representatives from Alaback Design and Guy Engineering, followed by representatives from WSP Sells and PSA Dewberry. Mr. Rooney explained that input from the Councilors was sought prior to Friday morning so that a recommendation could be formulated for the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting. Mr. Ray reviewed staff recommendations for the vacancies on the Sales Tax Watchdog Committee and the Capital Improvements Committee. He explained that this item would be included on the February 17, 2009 Council agenda for action. ITEM 3 DISCUSSION RELATING TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT ITEMS A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGET B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE HOTEL TAX FUND BUDGET FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM C. PROPOSED APPLICATION TO REFINANCE OWRB VARIABLE RATE NOTES Owasso City Council February 10, 2009 Ms. Bishop reviewed the above items. Both reasons for the budget amendments were provided to the City Council and will be included on the February 17, 2009 Council agenda for action. The proposed application to refinance OWRB variable rate notes was also discussed and will be placed on the February 17, 2009 Council agenda for action. A savings of approximately $200,000 is anticipated. ITEM 4 DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS A. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO E-911 ORDINANCE B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Bishop reviewed the proposed amendments to the E-911 Ordinance which would allow for the collection of E-911 fees from voice over Internet providers. Mr. Ray provided the Council with a draft policy regarding the removal of items from a posted meeting agenda, as well as the Sales Tax Collection Report. Copies of Dr. Snead's report from the recent Owasso Economic Summit will be provided to the Council in the next packet. ITEM 5 LEGISLATIVE REPORT A written report was provided by Ms. Lombardi. ITEM 6 REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS Councilor Gall brought to staff's attention two maintenance concerns relating to Funtastic Island. Councilor Gall requested that an agenda item be added to the next agenda for discussions relating to the use of recording equipment for the purpose of documenting all public meetings for the City of Owasso. ITEM 7: ADJOURNIVIENT Councilor Sinex motioned for adjournment, seconded by Councilor Bonebrake. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Mayor 2