MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 20, 1994 - 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

John T. Marley, Mayor,    Also Present:

Presiding        Gilbert H. Schumpert, Jr., City Manager

    John Vincent, Assistant 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

    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:    None.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Louis Fox suggested the City spend proceeds from franchise fee on regulation of cable television. Harold Crump made various derogatory comments about the Mayor and Council and offered to lead any group of people interested in getting the good old boys removed. Charlie Gifford commended the Mayor and Council for their actions regarding the Lawton Housing Authority.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.    Res. No. 94-115 on traffic control approved according to staff recommendation.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

2.    Res. No. 94-116 approved on condemnation of 1510 ½ SW "E" Ave.

3.    Report from Public Sector Personnel Consultants on salary survey of police and fire compensation plans accepted.

4.    Charter amendment approved for submission to voters with statement that Mayor shall have no administrative duties remaining in current and proposed Charter - set for March election.

5.    Damage claims denied: Schade, Pajazetovic.

6.    Loan to Colorgraphics - The Print Shop, from CDBG funds approved.

7.    Res. No. 94-117 endorsing Chamber of Commerce as sponsoring organization for Oklahoma Certified Cities Program.

8.    Request from GPIF to purchase equipment for MedTrans Program approved.

9.    Res. No. 94-118 amending Res. 89-91 on CIP by adding improvements to landfill.

10.    Ord. No. 9437 amending Chapter 19 on fishing, camping and picnicking regulations.

11.    Ord. No. 94-38 amending Chapter 15 to provide for appeal of costs regarding administrative orders from Health Dept.

12.    Res. No. 94-119 approving changes to pay plan for employees.

13.    Staff to readvertise Lot 1, Block 69, Lawton Heights Addition for public sale.

CONSENT ITEMS:

14.    Res. No. 94-120 worker's comp - Michael Ward.

15.    Agreement with Harold Wilson for sale of water outside the city.

16.    Amendments to agreements with Burgess & Burgess and Margaret McMorrow Love for legal services.

17.    Construction Plat for Heritage Hills Part 3 approved.

18.    Approved offsite infrastructure plans for Summerwood Square Part A.

19.    Issued revocable permit to Citizens Bank for groundwater monitoring wells.

20.    Accepted State Aid for Libraries grant of $45,715 and authorized contract with Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

21.    Confirmed Water Authority action to approve the David Finley lease agreement, Lake Ellsworth, as revised by City Attorney.

BID ITEMS:

22.    Electric motor repair - J & W Electric Motor

23.    Transmission repair - Mr. Transmission

24.    Extend contract for water meter and parts through December 14, 1995 at same terms.

25.    Appointments: Personnel Board - John Purcell; Parks & Recreation Commission - Randy Breeze; Human Rights & Relations Commission - Roger Kent, Janis Brennan; Housing Authority - Alvis Kennedy, Eileen Mercandante, Everett Hill.

26.    Payroll approved. Branscum requested information be given in agenda folder on payroll rather than simply listing it on the agenda for approval.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

27.    City v. Crescent Const. tabled to January 10.

28.    David Livingston lawsuit - waive subrogation rights.

29.    Comanche County Memorial Hospital - Attorney's Office authorized to enter into settlement negotiations with attorney for CCMH.

REPORTS: Schumpert reported on a brutal murder and stated a suspect had been apprehended. Branscum asked that paper towers be put in the men's room and said there was dirt in the ice.