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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.07.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 6, 2010 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 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, July 2, 2010. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ITEM 2. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Shane Cheek of Lighthouse Church of Owasso. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Guevara led the flag salute. ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT Doug Bonebrake, Mayor Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor Wayne Guevara, Councilor Bryan Stovall, Councilor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Rodney Ray, City Manager ABSENT Steve Cataudella, Councilor ITEM 5. READING OF A STATEMENT EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF SGT. ANDREW LOONEY, AN OWASSO RESIDENT, AND CONVEYING CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO THE LOONEY FAMILY. Members of the Owasso City Council expressed their condolences to the Looney family and praised Sgt. Looney for his service. Owasso City Council July 6, 2010 ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTH 140TH EAST AVENUE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT Mr. Feary presented the item, recommending City Council acceptance of the improvements at North 140th East Avenue and authorization for final payment to Becco Contractors in the amount of $631,616.42, bringing the total contract sum to $1,388,293.20. Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to accept the improvements at North 140th East Avenue and authorize final payment to Becco Contractors in the amount of $631,616.42, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT PROPERTIES 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 easement properties, authorization of payment as follows: Richard Lee and Patty DeBoer in the amount of $41,000; Charles and Shirley Hess in the amount of $48,000; Dale and Marilee DeBoer in the amount of $41,000; and, authorization for the Mayor to execute all required documents. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Sinex, to approve the purchase of right of way and easement properties, authorize final payment, and authorize the Mayor to execute all required documents, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. 3 Owasso City Council July 6, 2010 ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT ETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO AND THE INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (INCOG) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE TULSA REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM PLAN AND ALTERNATIVES ANALYSES PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,705; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT; AND APPROVAL OF A CARRYOVER BUDGET, INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND BY $13,705 Mr. Ray presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the agreement between the City of Owasso and INCOG; authorization for the Mayor to execute the document; and approval of a carryover budget. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Sinex, to approve the agreement between the City of Owasso and INCOG, authorize the Mayor to execute the document, and approve a carryover budget, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010-08, RESOLVING THE NECESSITY OF INSTITUTING AND PROSECUTING CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN RIGHT OF WAY AND PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE EAST 86TH STREET NORTH FROM MAIN TO MEMORIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mr. Ray presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2010-08, resolving the necessity of instituting and prosecuting condemnation procedures to obtain right- of-way and permanent and temporary construction easements for a tract of land known as the Mills Family Revocable Trust Tract, and a tract of land known as the Julia M. Stokes Revocable Trust Tract, for the East 86th Street North and Mingo Road Intersection Improvement Project. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve Resolution No. 2010-08, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. 4 Owasso City Council July 6, 2010 ITEM 15. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXETENSION TO THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE HISTORIC FILLING STATION RECONSTRUCTION AND CNG PROJECT Mr. Ray presented the item, recommending City Council approval of an extension to the City Manager's authorization to raise funds for the historic filling station reconstruction and CNG project to the date of October 1, 2010. Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve an extension to the City Manager's authorization to raise fiends for the historic filling station reconstruction and CNG project, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0. ITEM 16. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Ray commended the Owasso Police Department for their show of respect toward all those present at the memorial services for Sgt. Looney. Mr. Ray noted that the first major contract has been awarded by Tulsa Tech and that construction is scheduled to begin soon. Mr. Stevens presented the Public Works Project Status Report. Mr. Ray announced that the Strong Neighborhood Matching Grant Program has officially kicked off and that applications are now being accepted. Mr. Ray commended Teresa Wilson, Information Services Director, on her efforts to expand the City's presence online and its ability to communicate with citizens through the website and other social media applications. ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report ITEM 18. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS Mr. Guevara expressed his thanks to the Owasso Police Department and other staff members for their assistance the day of Spc. Looney's memorial service. Mr. Bonebrake noted the success of this year's Red, White & Boom celebration and passed along the positive feedback he has received from citizens. ITEM 19. NEW BUSINESS None 5 Owasso City Council ITEM 20. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sinex moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to adjourn. YEA: Bonebrake, Guevara, Sinex, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. tl ZJ Jul Stevens, Deputy City Clerk July 6, 2010 Bonebrake, Mayor 6