MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 8, 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: Russ Finch commended Planning and Engineering for draft drainage ordinance, and called for its passage, as well as street standards, to prevent future maintenance and capital improvement problems.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.    Mansell damage claim tabled.

2.    Dolese Brothers Company request tabled.

3.    Greb given until 11/20 to mow 1906 Andrews, along with adjoining property owner (Kahill)

4.    Res. 94-101 - modification to pay plan.

5.    Res. 94-102 - exempting unoccupied units and seasonal accounts for utility pumping surcharge.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

6.    The following requested appointment as Ward 4 Member: Jana Barker, Keith Jackson, Rick Stamper, John Love, John Purcell and Tom Leon. Council will appoint member 11/22.

7.    Ordinance on use of right of way for interactive two-way communication systems tabled 90 days.

8.    Revocable permit for Indian Nation tabled 90 days.

9.    Ord. 94-28 - rezoning of 1101 NW 67th to P-O district.

10.    Rezoning of 1106 NW Smith tabled.

11.    Damage claims of Vasilauskas and Jerkatis denied - employees to be reminded not to say City will or even may pay a claim.

12.    Ord. 94-29 adopted with amendment re: refuse in dumpsters.

CONSENT ITEMS:

13.    Damage claims: Res. 94-103 - Brewer;  Res. 94-104 - Baker claim; Sconce - $93.67; Cox - $300.

14.    Res. 94-105 adopted on traffic control as submitted.

15.    Traffic items denied as recommended.

16.    Council Policy adopted on rules re: donations and grants; policy is being distributed to department directors.

17.    Health permits for Wolf Creek Addition approved.

18.    Revocable permit to Southland Corp. approved.

19.    Lease with Wichita Wildlight Photographic Society approved.

BID ITEMS:

20.    Lease purchase for elevating scraper approved with Darr Equipment.

21.    Pest Control Services - Tom's Pest Control.

22.    Mobile Radios - Lawton Communications.

23.    Cast iron pipe fittings & accessories - Water Products of Oklahoma.

24.    Symbols & roll goods: Rocal & 3 M Company.

25.    Mayor's appointments: Parks & Recreation Commission - Woodie Wade; Building Development Appeal Board - John Richardson; Lake & Land Commission - Russ Fisher, Robert S. Milan, Tom Lawson, Shon T. Erwin; Commission on Aging - Carol Foley, Yvonne Hall; Environmental Concerns Committee - Sarah Bridges, Danny Roper; Naming Public Facilities - John C. Brandt, Donald G. Jones, Charlie Young, Leila Barfield; McMahon Auditorium Authority - Edna Dean.

26.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

27.    Res. 94-106 - on Clark claim.

REPORTS:

City Manager reported pumps were activated due to lake level being down 5.4 feet.

Mayor reported on process to select Ward 4 member and asked to be contacted as to when it would be convenient to interview candidates for City Manager.

ADJOURNED AT: 7:45 p.m.