MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 13, 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 6:15 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

    Tom Leon, Ward Four

        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:        Jerry Shelton, Ward Three

OLD BUSINESS:

1.    Ord. 94-32 authorizing pre-existing obstruction on right of way.

2.    Easement closure, 3221 NE Shelter Creek Drive - not considered.

3.    1601 SW Wisconsin to be returned January 10.

4.    Public hearing on proposal from Comanche County Recreation Authority for land lease/trade - approved agreement as recommended.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

5.    Ord. authorizing Water Authority's issuance of bond anticipation note for landfill not considered.

6.    Ord. 94-33 amending Chapter 7 re: adult businesses.

7.    Ord. 94-34 amending Chapter 18 re: adult businesses.

8.    Res. 94-109 amending Fee Schedule re: adult businesses.

9.    Ord. rezoning 801 NW Pershing Dr. to P-O failed.

10.    Ord. amending Chapter 18 re: storage and parking of motor vehicles tabled to January 10.

12.    Ord. amending Chapter 6, 15 and 23 re: storage and parking of motor vehicles tabled to January 10.

13.    Damage claims denied: Patel, Whitehead, Shields.

14.    Res. 94-110 authorizing traffic control - Fields & Dunning; delete Paragraph G; include removal of north/south stop signs at 16th and Oak.

15.    Denied requests for traffic control.

16.    Council Policy No. 67 re: granting of additional time for compliance with Building Codes on condemned structures approved.

17.    Plan approved for Museum Expansion - Burk to sell plans.

18.    Contract with Bench Advertising approved.

19.    Plans for TV inspection or sewer mains; authorizing staff to solicit bids.

20.    Ord. 94-35 changing current use tax rate.

21.    Ord. 94-36 changing retirement to allow City Manager, City Judge and City Clerk to participate.

CONSENT ITEMS:

22.    Damage claims approved: Brooks - Res. 94-111; Robbins - $200.

23.    Contract for sale of land for landfill approved.

24.    Accepted title to property at Lot 7, Block 29, North Addition, authorized sale at public auction and authorized disbursement of proceeds to mortgagee, lien holders and Police narcotics restitution fund.

25.    Approved Water Authority action to approve amendment to lease agreement with John Perry, Ralph's Resort Concession.

26.    Transferred Meter Repair Worker, funds and equipment from Field Utilities to Revenue Services.

27.    Res. 94-113 certifying that Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit has been reviewed and that actions to maintain permit compliance will be accomplished.

28.    Change in current agreement with Oklahoma Tax Commission approved. (new tax rate).

29.    Revision to Council Policy 59 on general employee injury prevention program approved.

30.    Accepted warranty deed from Sextons for "J" Ave. Reconstruction.

31.    Awarded construction contract for Central Fire Station Reroofing to Ford Roofing.

32.    Awarded construction contract for rip rap at Lake Ellsworth to Jennings Construction.

33.    DEQ permits for Pebble Creek Addition, Part 2.

34.    DEQ permits for Wyatt Acres, Part 10.

36.    DEQ permits for Park Ridge Addition, Part 6.

37.    Agreement with Jacob David White Chapter of USD 1812 for library purposes.

38.    Agreement with DAR for library purposes.

39.    Literacy grant to be submitted; contract with Dept. of Education to be signed upon approval of grant.

BID ITEMS:

40.    Scanner & software - Crowell Automated Design

41.    Welding gases - Sooner Airgas, Inc.

42.    Fire Dept. uniforms: Casco Industries, Inc.

43.    Stockade logs: Currell Lumber

44.    Refuse collection trucks: Leach Company - discussed including bid option for trade in of vehicles vs. straight purchase with totally separate bid for trade in for future.

45.    Jogging track material: Red Dog Track, Inc.

46.    Extend Traffic signal controller with Pinkley Sales through November 30, 1995 at same terms.

47.    Extend fuel leak detection system with Dupree Testing Services through December 14, 1995 at same terms.

48.    Reject bids for Fire Dept. athletic shoes and readvertise.

49.    Reject bid for 40 hp tractor with mower and readvertise items separately.

50.    Mayor's Appointments: Airport Auth. - Ken Kleypas; Board of Adjustment - BG Ret. H.L. Sanders; Status of Women - Beverlee G. Hill; Engineer Selection Committee (Council Ad Hoc) Bob Mitchell.

51.    Payroll Approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

52.    Wightman claim for legal expenses denied.

53.    Contract with Schumpert for City Manager approved.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Select Sinda or Owen for City Manager - not considered.

2.    Appoint interim city manager and establish process to select city manager - not considered.

Res. No. 94-114 approved re: planters at American National Bank.

ADJOURNED AT: 10:30 p.m.