Month 1993-3 March


Meeting of 1993-3-23 Regular Meeting


MINUTES
LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 23, 1993 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

John T. Marley, Mayor,    Also Present:
Presiding    Robert Hopkins, City Manager
        Felix Cruz, City Attorney
        Brenda Smith, City Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Marley. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall bulletin board as required by law.

ROLL CALL
Present:    Minnette Page, Ward One
        Michael Brown, Ward Two
    Jerry Shelton, Ward Three
    Jana Barker, Ward Four
        Alvis Kennedy, Ward Five
        Richard Zarle, Ward Six
        Leila Barfield, Ward Seven
        Kathy Pippin, At-Large No. 1
        Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

Absent:    None.

PRESENTATION: Police Management Study presented by consultant & copies distributed to Council.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.    Damage claim of Johnson Oil (previously Giles) approved.
2.    67th & Gore intersection: "To do painted median on west part of Gore, and approximately 9-100 feet of concrete median and the rest painted on the north part of 67th which would mean there would be concrete median up to the second entrance to the 7-11 so north bound traffic could get to the second entrance but still have a protected concrete median from the intersection to the entrance."
3.    Housing Authority service contract failed.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

4.    Howard Smith appeal on 1404 NW Williams denied - Smith told Bigham property would be secured no later than Friday, March 26.
5.    Damage claims denied: Gregory Dean Cooper, Philip Wilson and Richard G. and Francine J. Stone.
6.    Revocable permit for Ted Klementovich approved.
7.    E911 Selective Routing approved.
8.    E911 equipment purchase and staffing levels approved.
9.    Police employment agreement approved with correction in pay plan.
10.    Frederick landfill agreement not to be negotiated.
11.    Multiple Community Service Authority landfill agreement approved.
12.    6th Street Sewer Line declared emergency, awarded contract to Dobbs Washita as recommended.
13.    Rogers Lane Gas Meter Relocation project approved; watch out not to disturb drainage.
14.    DFAS even funding item withdrawn from agenda - alternate funding source located.

CONSENT ITEMS:

15.    Damage claims approved: James & Rheua Nell Watkins - $105; Sandy and Alvis York - $199.30; Tommy L. and Sandra J. McAnally - Res. 93-28 - $6,042.75; James C. and Nancy I. Elliott - $97.62; Joe S. Myers - $295; Keleher Outdoor Advertising - Res. 93-29 - $1,250; John and Annie Todd - Res. 93-30 - $1,643.
16.    Res. 93-31 - workers' comp. Jack Edwin Hunter.
17.    Res. 93-32 - workers' comp. Melvin Knowles.
18.    Easement accepted from Francis Heinz.
19.    Street Light Res. 364 approved.
20.    Payment to ODOT for SW 67th Street Railroad Crossing approved.
21.    Received variance to Landfill permit from OSDH.
22.    Received General Stormwater Permit from EPA.
23.    Received Health permits for water and sewer lines in Lawton Industrial Park II.
24.    Plans approved for North High Zone Distribution System (93-15) and solicit bids.
25.    Plans approved for 15 & 16 Year CDBG Sewer Rehab and solicit bids.
26.    Plans approved for 1990 CIP Water Line Rehab and solicit bids.
27.    Receipt of temporary easement from M.F. Bertram ref: Landfill approved.
28.    Construction plat for MacArthur Park Part 5A Lot 6, Block 13 Replat approved with conditions.
29.    Action grant application for RSVP FY 93-94 approved.
30.    Res. 93-33 approved disposing of Municipal Court files.
31.    Fire contract with Margaret Guthrie approved.
32.    Agreement with Adams Opportunity Workshop for litter control and ground maintenance approved.
33.    Contract awarded for 1990 CIP Citywide Water Line Rehab Project, Phase II, to S.M. Burk Mechanical.

BID ITEMS:

34.    Police footwear - Cowtown Corral
35.    Fire hose - Fireman's Warehouse
36.    Radar units - Decatur Electronics, Inc.
37.    Mowing equipment - Jacobsen Turf & Commercial
38.    Crane service - Barrett Brothers
39.    Animal Shelter Education Building Project - modify plans and advertise.
40.    Computer bids rejected; modify specs and readvertise.

41.    Mayor's appointments: Animal Licensing Committee - Shawna McCune; Human Rights Commission - Pablo Gonzales (Cemetery Board appointment of Jesse Graves removed from agenda, Ronald Wright to continued to serve).
42.    Payroll approved.

REPORTS:
Page thanked Street Division for signs at Ferris and 11th Street. Barfield thanked Police Chief for enforcement efforts in her ward which have caused a crime rate decrease. Mayor Marley said an alternate funding source was found for the DFAS appreciation event.

WORKSHOP ON CAPITAL OUTLAY/IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30 AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.