HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.02.02_Sales Tax Watchdog MinutesOWASSO SALES TAX WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 2, 2009
Due to inclement weather, the Owasso Sales Tax Watchdog Committee did not meet in regular
session on Monday, January 26, 2009. A special meeting was called for Monday, February 2,
2009 in the Council Chambers of the Old Central Building, 109 N. Birch, per the Notice of
Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 PM on Wednesday,
January 28, 2009.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Ms. Brenda Snow, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
ITEM 2: ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Steve Mowery
Bob Barnes
David Boggs
Matthew Roberts
Joe Sparks
ABSENT
Jeff Westerfield
Jeff Ferguson
STAFF PRESENT
Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager
Juliann Stevens, Administrative Assistant
Angela Hess, Finance Department
Bradd Clark, Fire Department
Warren Lehr, Golf/Parks Department
Angela Ritchie
Erik Miller
Brenda Snow
Donna Pepper
Danny Ewing
Tim Rooney, Assistant City Manager
Roger Stevens, Public Works Department
Janet Isaacs, Finance Department
Rodney Ray, City Manager
ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQEUST
FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 28, 2008 MINUTES
Mr. Mowery moved, seconded by Mr. Sparks to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2008 regular
meeting.
AYE: Mowery, Boggs, Barnes, Roberts, Snow, Ritchie, Pepper, Ewing, Sparks, Miller,
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 10 -0.
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ITEM 4: GENERAL DISCUSSION OF PROJECTS AND STATUS REPORTS
Mr. Clark, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Warren reviewed the various projects listed on the Project
Status Reports. Discussion was held regarding items listed in the report.
ITEM 5: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
Ms. Bishop reviewed the financial reports included in the agenda packet and a discussion was
held by members as to the content of the reports. Ms. Bishop commented that an error occurred
during the closing of the Tulsa Community College /Tulsa Technology land purchase, thus the
final project cost would be included on the July 2009 financial reports. Mr. Ewing leaves the
meeting.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REOEUST
FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION REPORTS
A. FIRE STATION # 3 CONSTRUCTION (100TH ST. N. & 145TH E. AVE.)
B. TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE /TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER LAND
AQUISITION
Mr. Mowery leaves the meeting. Mr. Miller moved to accept completion reports for Fire Station
No. 3 and the Tulsa Community College /Tulsa Technology Center Land Acquisition, Ms. Pepper
seconded the motion.
AYE: Boggs, Barnes, Roberts, Snow, Ritchie, Pepper, Sparks, Miller
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 8 -0.
ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQEUST
FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROGRESS REPORT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Ms. Bishop presented the item. Ms. Pepper moved to approve the Progress Report for Public
Distribution provided a footnote is added to the report indicating the final cost of the TCC /TTC
Land purchase, seconded by Mr. Miller.
AYE: Boggs, Barnes, Roberts, Snow, Ritchie, Pepper, Sparks, Miller
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 8 -0.
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ITEM 8: REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Ms. Bishop distributed Resolution No. 2009 -01, approved by the Owasso City Council on
January 6, 2009 amending the Capital Improvement Project priorities eligible to receive funding
from the Capital Improvements Fund.
ITEM 9: NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Pepper announced her resignation from the Watchdog Committee effective February 3, 2009
as she and her family are moving to Michigan.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Pepper moved, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn the meeting.
AYE: Boggs, Barnes, Roberts, Snow, Ritchie, Pepper, Sparks, Miller
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried 8 -0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
16renda Snow, Cha rman
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