MINUTES

    LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 25, 1994 - 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

John T. Marley, Mayor,    Also Present:

Presiding    Gilbert H. Schumpert, Jr., 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:    Jeffrey Sadler, Ward One

        Babe Whatley, Ward Two

    Jerry Shelton, Ward Three

        Alvis Kennedy, Ward Five

        Richard Zarle, Ward Six

        Leila Barfield, Ward Seven

        Robert Mitchell, Ward Eight

        Jim Branscum, At-Large No. 1

        Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

Absent:    None.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Sheila Pedigo appeared regarding drainage ordinance.

Frankie Valente appeared to praise Retta Seabolt and Lawton Housing Authority.

Pat Archambault requested LMAPC meet at night.

Harold Crump and Harry Aucoin offered to cooperate with Council investigation of Lawton Housing Authority.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Ward 4 vacancy: Those interested in filling vacancy should appear at November 8 Council meeting. Council will decide on filling vacancy at November 22 Council meeting.

2.    Res. No. 94-96 for condemnation of 1111 ½ SW "I" approved.

3.    Res. for condemnation of 1601 SW Wisconsin tabled to December 13 Council meeting.

4.    Appeal of Lawrence Greb regarding mowing of 1906 Andrews: Public hearing continued to November 8 - take video tape of area, etc. Did City install concrete in drainage area without easement?

5.    Closing easement at 3221 NE Shelter Creek Drive tabled to December 13 meeting.

6.    CIP public hearing: Kelly Harris requested new stop light mechanisms be installed throughout the City and that the bridge over Fort Sill Boulevard be made six lane. PUBLIC CIP INFORMATION.

7.    Indian Nations Fiberoptics - ordinance and revocable permit to be on next agenda.

8.    Damage claims denied: Sheppard, St. Clair; Mansell claim tabled to next meeting.

9.    Request for utility easement from Nick Richards approved. Someone should prepare easement.

10.    Request from Dolese Brothers to blast closer than 500 feet to 42" raw water line from Ellsworth to Lawtonka tabled.

11.    Agreement with Marie Detty Youth Services to lease space in Owens Multi-Purpose Center approved.

12.    Res. No. 94-97 selecting Leonard Engineering to inspect bridges.

13.    Res. No. 94-98 establishing special revenue fund to receive fees for payment of legal notice costs.

14.    Contract award for HVAC for communication center: W & W mechanical.

CONSENT:

15.    Damage claims approved: Jennings - Res. No. 94-99.

16.    Revision to Council Policy #59 pulled from agenda.

17.    Revised construction plat for Sungate Part 9 approved.

18.    Construction plat for Wyatt Acres Part 10 approved.

19.    Record plat for Willow Springs Townhouse Addition, a replat of portion of Lot 1, Block 11, Willow Creek Addition, Part 3 - Commentary mentions a property agreement document addressing responsibility of maintenance of water, sewer and street facilities - what is it, who agreed to what, send a copy to City Clerk's Office.

20.    Endorsement of Transportation Enhancement Program by LURA for comprehensive design study of US281B corridor approved.

21.    Agreement with Revco D. S. Inc. for mail order prescription drug program for City employees approved.

22.    Res. modifying pay plan, position titles NOT APPROVED WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 8 AGENDA.

23.    Plans approved for Central Fire Station Reroofing approved.

24.    Warranty and Quit Claim Deeds for "J" Avenue Reconstruction approved.

25.    Easements for Country Club Heights Sanitary Sewer approved.

26.    RFP to conduct community needs assessment survey approved.

27.    Construction contract for "D" Ave. to T & G Construction for $278,989.07 for Base Bid plus Alternate #1 approved.

BID ITEMS:

28.    Reject liquid/dry ferri-floc - revise specs, readvertise; approved following explanation.

29.    Reject bunker boots - revise specs,   readvertise; approved following discussion.

30.    Extend refuse container bottoms contract with Total Truck & Trailer thru 9/14/95 at same term.

31.    Award Bunker Clothing: Morning Pride Mfg., Inc.

32.    Award Fire Dept. SCBA: Wayest Safety, Inc. & Casco Ind.

33.    Award Fire Dept. Uniforms: R & R Uniforms.

34.    Award portable/mobile radios: Southwest Communications and Lawton Communications - approved following discussion.

35.    Award sludge press belts & retaining seals: Textile Engr.

36.    Mayor's Appointments - Naming Committee - Luis F. Ramos, Ed Hennessee, Hank McClure, John Paynter, David Crutcher; Human Rights Commission - Ray Polk.

37.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

37.    Res. No. 94-100 adopted regarding police negotiations/legal action to be filed.

REPORTS: Schumpert said FAA gave good report on fire protection at Airport. Whatley said to PUBLISH LIST ON CIP INFORMATION.