HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.08.02_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The Owasso City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 2, 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, July 29, 2011.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bonebrake called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM 2. INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Alvin Fruga of Presence Theatre Owasso.
ITEM 3. FLAG SALUTE
Councilor Brown led the flag salute.
ITEM 4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Doug Bonebrake, Mayor
Bryan Stovall, Vice Mayor
Charlie Brown, Councilor
Patrick Ross, Councilor
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Rodney Ray, City Manager
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
ABSENT
Steve Cataudella, Councilor
ITEM 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF BENEVOLENCE
Dee Sokolosky, a member of the Owasso Character Council, presented to the City Council
"Benevolence," the Character Trait of the Month for August, 2011.
ITEM 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of the July 19, 2011 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval of Claims.
C. Approval of ordinance No. 922, an ordinance approving zoning application
number OZ 11-03 changing the zoning of property located in the southwest
quarter of Section 17, Township 21 north, range 14 East, Tulsa County,
Oklahoma, from an AG Agricultural District to a CG Commercial General
District.
D. Approval of early retirement benefits from the City's Oklahoma Municipal
Retirement Fund (OMRF) retirement plan for Regena Frick.
E. Acceptance of the Quik Trip # 22 sanitary sewer system,
F. Acceptance of the Silver Creek Commercial water line improvements.
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Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve items A, C, D, E, and F of the Consent
Agenda with claims totaling $194,872.85. Also included for review were the healthcare self-
insurance claims report and payroll payment report for pay period 07/16/11.
YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Ross, Brown
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ray responded to questions relating to Item B on the consent agenda. Mr. Brown moved,
seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve Item B on the consent agenda.
YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Brown, Ross,
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Clark presented the item, recommending City Council approval to purchase one 2012
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pick-up truck in the amount of $25,099 from Hudiburg Auto Group of
Oklahoma City; and approval to purchase one 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ruble-Vance
Chevrolet of Perry, Oklahoma in the amount of $31,132.90.
Mr. Ross moved, seconded by Mr. Stovall, to approve the Fire Department vehicle purchase, as
recommended.
YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Ross, Brown
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM 9. DISCUSSION RELATING TO UPDATES TO PART 9, BUSINESS LICENSING AND
REGULATIONS OF THE OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES
Ms. Lombardi provided proposed amendments to City Ordinances regulating the licensing and
governing of massage therapists and related establishments. Ms. Lombardi advised that an item
will be placed on the September Council worksession agenda for additional discussion of the
proposed amendments.
ITEM 10. DISCUSSION RELATING TO UPDATES TO PART 4, ANIMAL REGULATIONS OF THE
OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES
Ms. Lombardi provided proposed amendments to City Ordinances governing the ownership of
animals and livestock, service animals, emergency impoundments, and the operation of pet
stores. Ms. Lombardi advised that an item will be placed on the September Council worksession
agenda for additional discussion of the proposed amendments.
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ITEM 11. DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO A CITIZEN REQUEST TO CALL GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION
Mr. Ray presented the item and provided members of the Council with proposed ballot
language. Two people addressed the Council. Discussion was held by members of the City
Council. Mr. Ray commented that an item for Council consideration and action will be placed
on the Tuesday, August 9, 2011 City Council agenda related to the citizen's request to call an
October election.
ITEM 12 REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER
A. Strong Neighborhood Initiative Annual Report - Mr. Ray introduced Jerry Fowler,
who provided the annual report on activities related to the Strong Neighborhood
Initiative. Mr. Ray advised that the Annual Report is available for viewing on the
city's website.
B. Public Works Project Status Update - Mr. Ray introduced Roger Stevens who
provided an update on various capital projects. Mr. Ray commented that a public
meeting will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011, providing an opportunity for
citizen to comment on the proposed Private Stormwater Facility Improvements
Policy.
C. Mr. Ray introduced Karl Fritschen and Bronce Stephenson who provided a
summary of proposed amendments to the Landscape Ordinances. Mr. Ray
commented that staff anticipates placing an item on the September worksession
for Council discussion of the proposed amendments.
ITEM 13. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
No report.
ITEM 14. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCILORS
Councilor Brown requested an item to be placed on the Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Council
agenda for a presentation by Tulsa County Assessor, Ken Yazel.
ITEM 15. NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEM 16. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Stovall moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Stovall, Bonebrake, Ross, Brown
NAY: None
Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Vg Bonebrake, Mayor