MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 26, 1994 - 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:        Jeffrey Sadler, 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

    Robert Mitchell, Ward Eight

    Kathy Pippin, At-Large No. 1

    Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

Absent:    None.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Raymond thanked everyone for support of the Special Olympics.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Public hearing on Lawton Parkway Bicycle/Pedestrian Path - approved in concept.

2.    Damage claims denied: C. M. and Janell Hawkins; Robert N. Wiley; Richard G. McCart; David and Linda Haught; and Bill and Malinda Dewbre.

3.    $4,000 loan to Dale Eubanks from CDBG Revolving Loan Fund approved.

4.    Sale of landfill - By-laws tabled. Workshop to be held within two weeks for Oppenheim report.

5.    Amendment No. 3 to contract with Burns-McDonnell approved; $7,800 to be funded from Council Contingency.

6.    Request from Indian Nations Fiberoptics, Inc. to place fiberoptics cable in public right-of-way - staff to find answers to questions when item is returned.

7.    Rejected proposals for fire management study; authorized soliciting proposals for salary survey for fire and police.

8.    Transfer $55,000 from City at-large to City Attorney's budget for professional legal services.

9.    Res. 94-36 setting E911 fee at 3%.

10.    EDA Grant of $379,068 - use of funds approved.

11.    Request ODOT to correct deficiencies in SW Neil Blvd. and accept funding from Comanche County. Letter to County and Economic Task Force expressing appreciation.

ADDENDUM: Bid award for trucks for Lake Rangers to Boyd Chevrolet.

CONSENT:

12.    Damage claims approved: Jesse and Sara F. Cobb - Res. 94-37 - $1,400; U. S. Department of the Army - $99; and Omar and Lisa Fernandez - Res. 94-38 - $415.

13.    Change Order #2 for SCADA System approved.

14.    Plans for I-44 Sewer Line Grout Mat Project 94-11 approved; advertise for bids.

15.    Flower Mound Road Sewer Line Replacement Project 94-8 accepted with maintenance bond.

16.    Citywide Water Line Reconstruction Project 93-10 accepted with maintenance bond.

17.    Plans for off-site sewer line for Creekwood Addition, Part 2, approved.

18.    Receipt of election returns for March 15 and April 5 acknowledged.

19.    Staff  to advertise for proposals for Computer Aided Dispatch System for E911.

BID ITEMS:

20.    Rejected bids for log cabin restoration material; readvertise.

21.    Extended contract for work clothing with Don's Uniforms through 1995 at same terms provided funds are available.

22.    Operation of concession stand at Lake Lawtonka area awarded to Carl Lindgren.

23.    Coagulant Aid Clay: Souther Clay Products.

24.    Animal Transport Truck: Boyd Chevrolet; Schroer Mgr. Co.

25.    Shop Building: Madden Steel Buildings.

26.    Police Vehicle Accessories: Federal Signal Corp.; Don Hume Leathergoods; Tuxall Uniforms; Kieslery Police Supply; Streicher's Police Equipment.

27.    Mayor's Appointments: Arts & Humanities: Maxine Donaldson; Library Board: Dr. Samuel Jack; Computer Management Advisory Committee: Al Caldwell, Frank Maceri; Cemetery Board: Gary Gray; Citizens Advisory Committee: J. D. McLemore.

28.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

29.    Discussed settlement offer received in the claims of Delores Dickerson - Res. 94-40 $30,000; and Leigh Ann Watts - Res. 94-39 - $50,000.

30.    Claim of Jackson, Taylor, Odom, and Mitchell approved, Manager authorized to sign settlement agreement, a payment to be made as soon as possible; funding source was Council Contingency.

31.    Claim of Carl Reed - accepted $4,500, authorized Manager to sign check and release in favor of insurance carrier.

32.    Continued employment of City Clerk, Brenda Smith, approved.

33.    Continued employment of City Manager, Robert Hopkins,  approved

REPORTS:

J. B. Howle said North High Zone would be filled tomorrow. Swearing In for new Council Members will be May 2, at 9 a.m.