HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.11.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 2, 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 29, 2010.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Bishop, as City Clerk, called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to elect a
temporary Chairman in the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to nominate Mr. Cataudella as the temporary
Chairman.
YEA: Guevara, Stovall, Cataudella
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 2. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Robert Miller of New Life Church.
ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Stovall led the flag salute.
ITEM 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
Wayne Guevara, Councilor
Bryan Stovall, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ABSENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor
ITEM 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF HOSPITALITY
Mr. Mike Henry, Owasso Character Council member, presented to the City Council "Hospitality,"
the Character Trait of the Month for November, 2010.
ITEM 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Owasso City Council
November 2, 2010
A. Approval of Minutes of the October 19, 2010 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Acknowledgement of receiving an Agreement for Urban Engineering Services
from DeShazo Group; and, authorization for the Mayor to execute the
agreement.
D. Authorization to discharge fireworks and approval of a public fireworks display
to be conducted on November 11, 2010 and sponsored by the City of Owasso
in celebration of Veterans Day.
Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims
totaling $107,908.62. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report
and payroll payment report for pay period 10/23/10.
YEA: Guevara, Cataudella, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA
No action was required on this item.
ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY
COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM 66 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND
APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND, INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES BY $500 AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR
EXPENDITURES IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Ms. Michele Dempster presented the item, recommending City Council acceptance of the
donation from 66 Federal Credit Union and approval of the budget amendment in the General
Fund,
Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to accept the donation from 66 Federal Credit
Union and approval of the budget amendment in the General Fund, as recommended.
YEA: Guevara, Cataudella, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANAGING CITY OF OWASSO BASEBALL FACILITIES AND
ACTIVITIES
Mr. Warren Lehr presented the item, recommending City Council authorization for the City
Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Owasso and Champions Baseball
Owasso, for the purpose of managing City of Owasso baseball facilities and activities.
Doug Bonebrake
12312 E. 79th CT. N.
Owasso, OK 74055-3536
Owasso City Council
111 N. Main
Owasso, OK
74055
Honorable City Council:
I asked this letter be read at the appropriate time during the November 2, 2010 regular meeting. I first
wanted to apologize for being unable to attend. Our company invests a lot of time and resources in
covering general elections therefore my on-site participation is needed. As a result, I could not be with
you tonight.
A significant part of tonight's Council agenda is voting on the user agreement for operating youth
baseball at our Sports Park. Since I will not be present, I cannot cast a vote but as leader of our council
I felt it necessary to share my opinion with you.
I support the City's recommendation to grant Champions Baseball Owasso as the manager of our youth
baseball facilities and activities for the next 2 years.
Because the City invests public funds in development and maintenance of our baseball facilities, it is
the City's responsibility to pursue getting the best return on investment. Champions Baseball Owasso
provided the best proposal in achieving that.
I am very grateful to F.O.R. for their many years of servicing our youth sports. My opinion is not
intended to disrespect or discount all the years of servicing our baseball community.
No matter the outcome, I will respect whatever the majority of the Council decides on this issue.
appreciate each of you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Doug Bonebrake
Owasso Mayor/City Councilor Ward #5
November 2, 2010
Owasso City Council Regular Meeting
List of Speakers for City Council Agenda Item #9
1. Wayne Reuss
(support)
2. Scott Sinclair
(support)
3. Jim Marler
(oppose)
4. Ann Kirby
(oppose)
5. Jim Felts
(oppose)
6. Junior Blevins
(support)
7. Jamie Crosser
(oppose)
8. Jason Reynolds
(oppose)
9. Dirk Thomas
(support)
10. Johnny Henderson
(support)
11. Murray Adams
(oppose)
12. Randy Fowble
(oppose)
13. Rusty Repp
(oppose)
14. Al Hanchette
(oppose)
15. Samantha Hendrickson
(oppose)
16. Rusty Blevins
(support)
17. Gregory Gray
(oppose)
18. Chad Tredway
(oppose)
Owasso City Council
November 2, 2010
Mr. Cataudella inquired as to whether any individuals had signed up to speak on the item, at
which time 18 individuals spoke regarding the item. Of these individuals, b spoke in favor of the
recommended action and 12 spoke in opposition to the recommended action. A complete
listing of individuals is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Ray read into the record a letter from Mayor Bonebrake (absent), in support of City staff's
recommendation relating to this item. The letter is attached to these minutes,
Mr, Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Owasso and Champions Baseball Owasso, for the purpose of
managing City of Owasso baseball facilities and activities, as recommended.
YEA: Guevara, Cataudella, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM 10. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
No report.
ITEM 11. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 12. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
No report.
ITEM 13. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 14. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to adjourn.
YEA: Guevara, Cataudella, Stovall
NAY: None
Motion carried 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned %SteveC audella, Temporary Chairman