HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.01.05_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in the Council
Chambers at Old Central per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall
bulletin board at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cataudella called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
ITEM 2. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Dale Blackwood, retired pastor.
ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Sinex led the flag salute.
dr ITEM 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Mayor
Doug Bonebrake, Vice Mayor
Bryan Stovall, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
Jon Sinex, Councilor
A quoru n was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ITEM 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF PUNCTUALITY
Dee Sokolosky, a member of the Owasso Character Council, presented to the ColmCil
"Punctuality," the Character Trait of the Month for January, 2010.
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ITEM 6. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR THE FIRST
QUARTER OF 2010
Mr. Ray presented Mike Blevins, a Captain in the Owasso Fire Department, along with his wife
Rachelle and two children, Tristan and Aubrey. Mr. Ray further commended Mr. Blevins for his
professionalism and total commitment to the people of Owasso while serving as a firefighter for
nearly a decade.
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the December 15, 2009 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Approval of Ordinance No. 959, an ordinance approving annexation OA 09-05,
a request to annex approximately 10 acres located approximately a quarter of a
mile south of East 116"' Street North and North Garnett Road.
D. Approval of Ordinance No. 960, an ordinance approving annexation OA 09-06,
a request to annex approximately 5 acres located at the southeast corner of East
106"' Street North and North 145`' East Avenue.
or E. Approval of Ordinance No. 961, an ordinance approving annexation OA 09-07,
a request to annex approximately 60 acres located at the northwest corner of
East 106t" Street North and North 145"' East Avenue.
F. Approval of Ordinance No. 962, an ordinance approving OPUD 09-01, a planned
unit development, consisting of approximately 16 acres with underlying zoning
designations of Multi-Family Residential and Commercial General Districts,
located at the northwest corner of East 116`x' Street North (State Highway 20)
and North 145"' East Avenue.
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Sinex, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $610,290.92. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report
and payroll payment report for pay period 12/19/09.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara, Sinex
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OWASSO AND TERRACON CONSULTANTS FOR SOIL
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TESTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE NORTH GARNETT REGIONAL
DETENTION FACILITY
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Mr. Albert presented the item, recommending Council approval of an agreement between the
City of Owasso and Terracon Consultants in the amount not to exceed $39,307 for soil testing
services related to the North Garnett Regional Detention Facility Project, and authorization for
the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, for City Council approval of an agreement
between the City of Owasso and Terracon Consultants, and authorization for the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara, Sinex
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 9. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Ray announced that for the first time in City history, the United States District Court in the
Northern District of Oklahoma is holding a naturalization ceremony at Barnes Elementary in
Owasso. Also announced was a City Press Conference, to be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday,
January 8, 2010 in the Main Conference Room of Owasso City Hall. Following this, Mr. Stevens
provided an update on the status of Public Works projects. Mr. Ray concluded by noting that for
the first time in three years, building permits are up, and also expressed his gratitude to Public
Works employees for their efforts in ensuring snow and ice from recent storms were removed
from public streets and roadways in a timely manner.
ITEM 10. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 11. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Mr. Cataudella introduced the members of Boy Scout Troop 99 and commended them for their
efforts in working toward the Citizenship in the Community Badge. Mr. Cataudella further
expressed his appreciation toward Tulsa County and its successful completion of the city's street
overlay project.
ITEM 12. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 13. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to adjourn the meeting.
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YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Guevara, Stovall, Sinex
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 pli
Stephen ataudella, Mayor
amt Stevens, Minute Clerk
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