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OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 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, April 9, 2010.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cataudella called the meeting to arder at 6:03 PM.
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Mayar None
Doug Bonebrake, Vice Mayor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor (arrives at 7:00p.m.)
Jon Sinex, Councilor (arrives at 6: 45 p.m.)
Bryan Stovall, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ITEMS
A. PROPOSED GRANT - FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFER GRANT
B. PROPOSED F1NAL PAYMENT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM
C. DEMONSTRATION OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE WIKIPLANNING
WEBSITE
A.) Mr. Ray presented information on the proposed Fire Department SAFER Grant and noted
that additional action may be requested if the City is notified they are in receipt of the SAFER
Grant. B) Mr. Lehr presented information on the proposed final payment for the traffic signal
enhancement program and noted that an item requesting City Council action will be placed on
the April 20, 2010 Regular City Council Agenda. C) Mr. Sinex arrived at 6: 45 p. m. Mr.
Fritschen provided a demonstration of the Quality of Life Initiative Wikiplanning website. Mr.
Fritschen noted that the website will be live and available to the public on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Mr. Guevara arrived at 7.•00 p.m.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. UPDATE ON STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE GRANT
PROGRAM
B. FY 2010-2011 ANNLJAL BUDGET PREPARATIONS
C. OWRB REFINANCING
D. CITY MANAGER REPORT
1.SALES TAX REPORT
2.HISTORIC FII.LING STATION
Owasso City Council April 13, 2010
A). Mr. Ray and Mr. Fowler led a discussion regarding the Strong Neighborhood
Initiative Grant Program. It was noted that an item requesting City Council action relating
to a proposed agreement between the City of Owasso and the Owasso Community
Foundation will be placed on the May 4, 2010 Regular City Council Agenda. B.) Mr. Ray
presented preliminary revenue projections for the FY 2010-2011 budget and noted that no
discretionary funding is anticipated. Mr. Ray further provided a brief overview of work
completed to-date on budget preparations and explained that staff anticipates forwarding
the proposed budget for City Council review during the first regular meeting in May. C.)
Ms. Bishop reviewed the OWRB refinancing process and noted the City's recent
refinancing application has been approved. Ms. Bishop further stated the City anticipated
placing a resolution on the April 20, 2010 City Council and OPWA Regular Session
Agendas, requesting authorization for the refinancing of the City's 1993 from a variable
interest rate to a fixed interest rate. D.) Ms. Bishop presented the sales tax report for the
previous month. Mr. Ray provided an update on the fundraising efforts for the proposed
Historic Filling Station project. Mr. Ray provided an update on the Rayola Park
Improvements made possible by CDBG and Vision 2025 funds; discussion was held
regarding possible lighting for the walking trail around the park.
ITEM 4: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Mr. Yancey provided a report on proposed legislation affecting municipalities.
ITEM 5: REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report.
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL
MATTERS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, SUCH EXECUTIVE
SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25, SECTION 307(B)(1).
Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Sinex, to enter into an executive session.
YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Stovall, Sinex, Cataudella
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council entered into executive session at 8:50 p.m. They returned from executive
session at 9:25 p.m.
ITEM 7: ADJOLIRNMENT
Mr. Guevara moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake.
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Owasso City Council April 13, 2010
YEA: Bonebrake, Stovall, Guevara, Cataudella, Sinex
NAY: None
Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
. May r, Steve Cataudella
Juliann M~ tevens, Deputy City Clerk
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