HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.09.14_Worksession MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Owasso City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 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, September 10, 2010.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT ABSENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
Bryan Stovall, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Proposed agreement - Claims Management Resources
Ms. Dempster introduced a proposed agreement between the City of Owasso and Claims
Management Resources, for the purpose of providing damage claim and subrogation services.
Ms. Dempster further noted that if no objections were expressed, the item would be placed on the
September 21, 2010 agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ITEMS
A. Bid Update - Rayola Park Improvement Project
B. Rezoning Case - Tulsa Technology Center (TTC)
C. Proposed Grant Acceptance - Oklahoma Highway Safety Grant
Mr. Lehr reviewed each operational item and discussion was held. Mr. Lehr advised that the
items relating to the TTC Rezoning Case and the proposed acceptance of the Oklahoma Highway
Safety Grant would require City Council action, and that both items would be placed on the
September 21, 2010 agenda for consideration and appropriate action. Mr. Lehr noted that the
award of a bid on the Rayola Park Improvement Project will likely be placed on the October 5,
2010 agenda for consideration and appropriate action.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION RELATING TO CITY MANAGER ITEMS
A. Proposed User Fee Changes - Utility Billing, Community Development,
and Public Works User Fees
B. Proposed Resolution - Santa Fe Lift Station OWRB Loan Application
C. CITY MANAGER REPORT
1. Sales Tax Report
Owasso City Council
September 14, 2010
A.) Mr. Ray presented information on proposed user fee increases relating to utility services and
development services. Mr. Ray explained that, if no objections were expressed, individual items
for each fee increase would be placed on the respective agenda for the September 21, 2010
meeting of the Owasso City Council and the Owasso Public Works Authority. B.) Mr. Ray
presented information relating to a proposed resolution which would authorize a loan application
with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for improvements at the Santa Fe Lift
Station. C.) Mr. Fritschen presented two possible projects for application to the Transportation
Enhancement Program. Mr. Fowler provided a report on Owasso CARES Day and the 2010
City-wide Block Party, held Saturday, September 11, 2010. Ms. Bishop provided a report on
Sales Tax revenues received to date.
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
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWASSO
AND ITS ATTORNEY, RELATING TO LITIGATION STYLED MCKINNEY VS.
CITY OF OWASSO; SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25,
SECTION 307(B)(4)
Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to enter into Executive Session.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
They entered into Executive Session at 7:38. They returned at 7:56.
ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Guevara moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cataudella.
YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall, Guevara
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
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