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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.10.05_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 5, 2010 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 5, 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, October 1, 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 Dr. Craig Shaw of Rejoice Christian School. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Stovall led the flag salute, ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT Doug Bonebrake, Mayor Steve Cataudella, Councilor Bryan Stovall, Councilor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager Julie Lombardi, City Attorney ABSENT Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor Wayne Guevara, Councilor ITEM 5. READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Mayor Bonebrake read a proclamation declaring the week of October 3-9, 2010 to be Fire Prevention Week in the City of Owasso. ITEM 6. READING OF THE MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Mayor Bonebrake read a proclamation declaring the Saturday, October 23, 2010 to be Owasso Harvest Festival Chili Cook-Off Day in the City of Owasso. Owasso City Council October 5, 2010 ITEM 7. PRESENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER Mr. Lehr presented Tim Doyle, General Services Superintendent at the Public Works Department, and commended Mr. Doyle for his steadfast character while serving the City of Owasso and his dedication to continuously improving not only himself, but those around him. ITEM 8. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF LOYALTY Mr. Yancey, Owasso Character Council member, presented to the City Council "Loyalty," the Character Trait of the Month for October, 2010. ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of the September 21, 2010 Regular Meeting. B. Approval of Claims. C. Appointment of Daniel Dearing as the alternate appointee on the INCOG Tulsa Transportation Management Area Technical Advisory Committee. D. Approval of Ordinance No. 971, an ordinance closing to the public use a utility easement located in the southwest quarter of section 9, township 21 north, range 14 east, Tulsa county, Oklahoma, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. E. Approval of Ordinance No. 972, an ordinance approving zoning application number OZ-10-02 changing the zoning of property located in section 15, township 21 north, range 14 east, Tulsa county, Oklahoma, from agricultural and commercial shopping districts to an office medium zoning designation, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims totaling $253,777.02. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report and payroll payment report for pay period 09/25/10. YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA No action was required on this item. ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REJECTION OF THE BIDS FOR THE RAYOLA PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-BID THE PROJECT Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council reject the three received bids due to cost exceeding the Department's engineering estimate and available funding, and authorize staff to re-bid the project. 2 Owasso City Council October 5, 2010 Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to reject the bids and authorize staff to re-bid the project, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT TO THE COURT, UPON FILING OF THE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT RELATING TO THE CASE CITY OF OWASSO VS. STOKES, THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD, COMPENSATORY FEES TO EACH COMMISSIONER FOR HIS OR HER SERVICE, AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED FEES. Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council authorization for payment to the court, upon filing of the commissioners' report relating to the case City of Owasso vs. Stokes, the commissioners' award, compensatory fees to each commissioner for his or her service, and all other required fees. Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to authorize payment to the court the commissioners' award, compensatory fees to each commissioner for his or her service, and all other required fees, as recommended. YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CASE CITY OF OWASSO VS. MILLS; AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $100,000, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR DISMISSAL OF THE CONDEMNATION ACTION Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the mediated settlement agreement in the matter of City of Owasso vs. Mills, to include the acquisition of right- of-way, compensation for damages to the property, and reinstallation of the landowner's double gate and posts in concrete after construction has been completed. Staff further recommends authorization for payment of $29,634 for the acquisition of right-of-way and $70,366 in compensation for damages to the property, for a total amount of $100,000; authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, and authorization for dismissal of the condemnation action after the land has been obtained, Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Cataudella, to approve the mediated settlement agreement; authorize payment in the total amount of $100,000, authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, and authorize dismissal of the condemnation action after the land has been obtained, as recommended, YEA: Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall NAY: None Owasso City Council October 5, 2010 Motion carried 3-0, PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 14. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CITIZEN COMMENTS AND INPUT RELATING TO PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE THIRD PENNY SALES TAX Mr Lehr presented the item, noting that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive comments and citizen input regarding a recommendation from the Owasso Capital Improvement Committee to the City Council to amend the Capital Improvements Projects Priority List; more specifically, to include the East 76th Street North Widening Project from US 169 to North 129th East Avenue. Mr. Bonebrake opened the floor to receive comments and citizen input. No comments were given and no objections were expressed. ITEM 15. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Stevens provided the Public Works Department Project Status Report. ITEM 16. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS Mr. Cataudella noted that the Run to the Beat 5 kilometer run will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, with proceeds benefitting the Owasso Band. Mr. Bonebrake noted that annual city- wide Block Party was also being held on Saturday, September 11, 2010. ITEM 18. NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 19. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cataudella moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to adjourn. YEA; Bonebrake, Cataudella, Stovall NAY; None Motion carried 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7;28 p.m. Bonebrake, Mayor ;166~6 4