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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.04.06_City Council Minutes OWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, Apri16, 2010 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 6, 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 Friday, Apri12, 2010. 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 Bill Ascol of Bethei Baptist Church. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Sinex led the flag salute. ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Steve Cataudella, Mayor None Doug Bonebrake, Vice Mayor Wayne Guevara, Councilor Jon Sinex, Councilor Bryan Stovall, Councilor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Rodney Ray, City Manager Julie Lombardi, City Attorney ITEM 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF CREATIVITY Bradd Clark, a member of the Owasso Character Council, presented to the City Council "Creativity," the Character Trait of the Month for April, 2010. ITEM 6. PRESENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR 2010 Mr. Ray introduced David Hurst, a Battalion Chief in the Owasso Fire Department, along with his wife Caprice and two daughters, Camrie and Anne Marie. Owasso City Council April 6, 2010 ITEM 7. RECOGNITION OF THE BUY OWASSO CONTEST WINNERS Ms. Harkins introduced Courtney Cady, honorable mention in the Buy Owasso Essay Contest; Dylan Goode, runner-up in the Buy Owasso Essay Contest; Jessica Jones, first place in the Buy Owasso Essay Contest; Tee Jay Aiono, honorable mention in the Buy Owasso Billboard Contest; Caitlin Libby, runner-up in the Buy Owasso Billboard Contest; and Nick Walters, first place in the Buy Owasso Billboard Contest. ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of the March 16, 2010 Regular Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims totaling $242,073.28. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report and payroll payment report for pay period 03/13/10 and 03/27/10. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. 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 CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH COLE & REED, P.C. FOR AUDIT SERVICES RELATED TO FY 2009-2010, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT EXTENSION. Ms. Hess presented the item, recommending City Council approval of a one-year extension to the current contract between the City of Owasso and Cole & Reed, P.C. for the purpose of providing audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010; and, authorization for the City Manager to execute the contract extension. Ms. Hess noted that the fee for services will be $46,500, which includes $5000 for additional auditing requirements as a result of grants the City is participating in as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve a one-year extension to the current contract between the City of Owasso and Cole & Reed, P.C., as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Bonebrake NAY: None 2 Owasso City Council April 6, 2010 Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010-03, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATED TO THE 86TH STREET NORTH AND GARNETT ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mr. Albert presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2010-03, authorizing the execution of a Project Agreement for Federal Aid Project Number STP-STIM (507) IG by and between the City of Owasso and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, for the purpose of intersection and traffic signal modifications at the East 86ffi Street North and Garnett Road Intersection Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve Resolution No. 2010-03, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND MIDSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL, INCORPORATED FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Ray requested that this item be removed from the agenda. ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET NORTH FROM MAIN TO MEMORIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT; AND, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council approval to purchase right of way and authorization of payment as follows: Dr. Perry Evans in the amount of $68,500; Ronald L. and Patsy Burger in the amount of $37,200; Strawdey Clinton and Judy D. McCarty Trust in the amount of $70,000; and, authorization for the Mayor to execute all required legal documents. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Bonebrake, to approve the purchase of and payment for right of way and to authorize the Mayor to execute all required legal documents, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Bonebrake 3 Owasso City Council April 6, 2010 NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28 N. BIRCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000; AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF THE PROPERTY, TO INCULDE ALL CLOSING COSTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE LAND PURCHASE; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION; AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2009-2010 GENERAL FUND BUDGET INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES BY $60,000 Mr. Ray presented the item, recommending City Council authorization to purchase the property located at 28 N. Birch in the amount of $60,000; authorization for payment of the property, to include all costs required to complete the land purchase; and authorization for the Mayor to execute all required documentation. Additionally, Mr. Ray recommended City Council approval of a budget amendment to the FY 2009-2010 General Fund Budget, increasing the appropriation for expenditures by $60,000. Mr. Bonebrake moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to authorize the purchase of and payment for the property located at 28 N. Birch, to authorize the Mayor to execute all required documentation and to approve a budget amendment to the FY 2009-2010 General Fund Budget, increasing the appropriation for expenditures by $60,000, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Sinex, Stovall, Cataudella, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 5-0. ITEM 15. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Ray introduced Scouts Jonathan Moran and Austin Cataudella, who were attending the night's meeting while working on their citizenship badge. Mr. Stevens presented the Public Works Department's monthly project status report. Mr. Fritschen presented an update on the Quality of Life Initiative and announced that staff will begin publicizing dates and locations for upcoming interactive meetings which will be used to gather citizen input on future Quality of Life Initiative projects. Mr. Lehr provided an update on the Go Green! programs which will take place in April in honor of Earth Day. ITEM 16. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report. ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS No report. 4 Owasso City Council April 6, 2010 ITEM 18. NEW BUSINESS None ITENZ 19. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Sinex, to adjourn the meeting. YEA: Stovall, Cataudella, Sinex, Guevara, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Steve ataudella, Mayor Vo Juli n Stevens, Min e Clerk 5