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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.01.18_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 18, 2011 The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 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, January 14, 2011. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. ITEM 2. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Father Richard Bradley of St. Henry's Catholic Church. ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE Councilor Stovall led the flag salute. ITEM 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT Doug Bonebrake, Mayor Wayne Guevara, Councilor Bryan Stovall, Councilor A quorum was declared present. STAFF Rodney Ray, City Manager Julie Lombardi, City Attorney ABSENT Jon Sinex, Vice Mayor Steve Cataudella, Councilor ITEM 5. RECOGNITION OF PICTURE IT! OWASSO PHOTO CONTEST FINALISTS AND WINNERS Ms. Harkins recognized the finalists of the inaugural Picture It! Owasso photo contest and presented prizes to the final three winners, ITEM 6. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR 2011 Mr. Ray recognized Lucas Shearer, Owasso firefighter, and his wife Emily and congratulated Lucas on his selection as employee of the quarter for the first quarter of 2011. ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of the January 4, 2011 Regular Meeting and January 11, 2011 Special Meeting, B. Approval of Claims. C. Acknowledge receipt of the monthly FY 2010-11 budget status report. D. Approval of the following retirement benefits from the City's Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OMRF) retirement plan: Marcia Boutwell, Normal Owasso City Council January 18, 2011 Retirement; Wanda Scott, Normal Retirement; Rose Marie Fennell, Early Retirement Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve the Consent Agenda with claims totaling $186,652.69. Also included for review were the healthcare self-insurance claims report and payroll payment report for pay period ending 01 /01 /11. YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA No action was required on this item. ITEM 9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, AND COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES FOR THE EAST 106TH STREET NORTH AND GARNETT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT Mr. Stevens presented the item, recommending City Council approval of contracts for the purchase of rights of way, easements, and compensation for damages in the amount of $156,350 to David & Connie Kannady, and $57,800 to Daniel & Leslie Clark; authorization for the Mayor to execute the required documentation; and authorization for payment. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the contracts; authorize the Mayor to execute the required documentation; and authorize payment, as recommended. YEA: Stovall, Guevara, Bonebrake. NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 10. 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 HUNTLEY VS. CITY OF OWASSO; SUCH EXECUTIVE SESSION PROVIDED FOR IN O.S. 25, SECTION 307(B)(4) Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to enter into executive session. YEA: Guevara, Bonebrake, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. The Council entered into executive session at 7:04 p.m, and returned at 7:20 p.m. 2 Owasso City Council January 18, 2011 ITEM 11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO 2011-02, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE SETTLEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2011, IN THE LITIGATION STYLED HUNTLEY V. CITY OF OWASSO, ET AL., AND ADDITIONALLY GRANTING FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY IN THIS ACTION TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council approval of Resolution No. 2011- 02. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve Resolution No. 2011-02, as recommended. YEA: Guevara, Bonebrake, Stovall NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FUTURE OWASSO RAMS (FOR) SPORTS PARK BUILDING SITE GROUND LEASE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT Ms. Lombardi presented the item, recommending City Council approval of the FOR Sports Park Building Site Ground Lease and authorization for the City Manager to execute the contract. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the lease, as recommended. YEA: Stovall, Guevara, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND, INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENDITURES BY $63,000 Mr. Ray presented the item, recommending City Council approval of a budget amendment in the General Fund for professional services provided by Heartland Consulting. Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Guevara, to approve the budget amendment, as recommended. YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 14. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION TO RAISE PRIVATE FUNDS FOR THE HISTORIC FILLING STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 3 Owasso City Council January 18, 2011 Mr, Ray presented the item, recommending City Council extend the City Manager's authorization to raise private funds for the historic filling station reconstruction project to the date of December 31, 2011. Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to extend the City Manager's authorization to raise private fund for the historic filling station reconstruction project, as recommended, YEA: Stovall, Guevara, Bonebrake NAY: None Motion carried 3-0. ITEM 15. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER No report. ITEM 16, REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY No report. ITEM 17. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS Members of the City Council provided a report on recent and upcoming City and Council member activities. ITEM 18. NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 19. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Guevara moved, seconded by Mr, Stovall, to adjourn the meeting. YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Guevara NAY: None Motion carried 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. i' g Bone rake, Mayor 4