HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.10.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cataudella called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 2. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Vice Mayor Doug Bonebrake.
ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Guevara led the flag salute.
ITEM 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Steve Cataudella, Mayor
Doug Bonebrake, Vice Mayor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
Bryan Stovall, Councilor
ABSENT
Jon Sinex, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ITEM 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF PATIENCE
Mr. Warren Lehr, a member of the Owasso Character Council, presented to the Council
"Patience," the Character Trait of the Month for October, 2009.
ITEM 6. READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cataudella and members of the City Council presented a proclamation to the Owasso Fire
Department, declaring October 4-10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Owasso.
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ITEM 7. READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor Cataudella and members of the City Council presented a proclamation to the Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network declaring November 2009 as Pancreatic Cancer awareness month.
Kimberly Cochola accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Action Network.
ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the September 15, 2009 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Approval of a budget amendment to the FY 2009-2010 General Fund increasing
estimated revenues by $18,177 and increasing the appropriation for
expenditures by $13,705 for the purpose of funding Owasso's contribution of
$13,705 in matching requirements for the Regional Rail Transit Alternatives
Analysis.
Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $227,562.04. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report
and the payroll payment report for pay periods 9/12/09 and 9/26/09.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
No action was required on this item.
ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$980 DERIVED FROM THE TULSA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
REVOLVING DRUG FUND AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FY 2009-2010 GENERAL FUND INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES
AND THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE POLICE
SERVICES BUDGET.
Mr. Chambless presented the item, recommending Council accepts funds in the amount of $980
derived from the Tulsa County District Attorney's Revolving Drug Fund and approve an
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amendment to the FY 2009-2010 General Fund Budget increasing estimated revenues and the
appropriation for expenditures in the Police Services department.
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, for Council to accept the Tulsa County
Revolving Drug funds and approve a budget amendment increasing estimated revenues and the
appropriation for expenditures in the Police Services Budget, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2010 OKLAHOMA
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT,
AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2009-2010
GENERAL FUND INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND THE
APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE POLICE SERVICES
BUDGET.
Mr. Chambless presented the item, recommending Council acceptance of the 2010 Oklahoma
Highway Safety Grant, authorization for the City manager to execute the Grant Contract, and
approval of a budget amendment increasing estimated revenues and the appropriation for
expenditures in the Police Services Budget by $12,000.
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, for Council to accept the grant funds, authorize
the City Manager to execute the grant contract, and approve a budget amendment increasing the
estimate revenues and expenditures in the Police Services Budget, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2009-10,
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE OWASSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Mr. Ray introduced Dr. Clark Ogilvie, Owasso Public School Superintendent. Dr. Ogilvie
presented information to the City Council related to the proposed school bond issue. Mr. Ray
presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2009-10.
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Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, for Council approval of Resolution No. 2009-
10, as recommended.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 13. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Ray introduced Mr. Roger Stevens, Owasso Public Works Director. Mr. Stevens provided a
status report of various capital improvements projects, a copy of which is attached to the minutes
of the October 6, 2009 Council meeting. Also, Mr. Ray recognized Jerry Fowler, Owasso Strong
Neighborhood Coordinator, for the successful 2009 Annual Owasso Block Parties.
ITEM 14. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 15. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Councilor Guevara encouraged citizens to support our local troops, as several Owasso residents
were part of a recent military deployment of the local Air National Guard unit.
ITEM 16. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 17. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to adjourn.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. li~
Stephen ataudella, Mayor
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uTultdm Stevens, Minute Clerk
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