Month 1995-2 February


Meeting of 1995-2-14 Regular Meeting


MINUTES
LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 1995 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

John T. Marley, Mayor,    Also Present:
Presiding    Gil Schumpert, 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:    Jeff Sadler, Ward One
        Babe Whatley, Ward Two
    Jerry Shelton, Ward Three
    Thomas 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: Edward Burt complained of sewer backups continuing at his residence. Cecil Powell thanked Council and PSO for lights on Lee Blvd. Sheila Pedigo requested approval of flood detention ordinances at next meeting. Paul Hayes complained about increased landfill charges and asked that per ton charge be reinstated or cubic yard charge be reduced. Roy Remington asked that the pond in their park be put back in for the Skyline East area. Sandra Stattenburg asked for reinstatement of animal programs.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.    Ord. 95-7 adopted on storage and parking of motor and non-motorized vehicles, as amended.
2.    Ord. 95-8 adopted repealing Section 18-406 on storage and parking of motor and non-motorized vehicles.
3.    Ord. 95-9 adopted on allowing fiber optics in easements; revocable permit; fees - $2.10 per rod or 5% of gross.
4.    Request from Indian Nation Fiberoptiecs for revocable permit approved.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

5.    Ord. 95-10 rezoning 1702 SW Sheridan Road to I-1.
6.    Damage claims denied: Rebecca and Ron Miller; Warren and Frances Hall; and Patricia Callison.
7.    Ord. 95-11 designating hunting areas at Lakes.
8.    Ord. 95-12 regulating use of traps at Lakes.
9.    Res. 95-11 establishing fee for box traps at Lakes.
10.    Trial period for benefit change for prescription drugs on employee health plan approved.
11.    Ord. 95-13 amending qualification requirements for members of Personnel Board, and declaring emergency.

CONSENT AGENDA:

12.    Damage claims approved: Charles O. and Grace Langston - $40; John A. and Anne L. Collins - $77; Barbara D. Lindsey - $69.50; Robert L. Carver - $259.88; Billie G. and Judy L. Wright - $206; Cara D. Yellowfish - Res. 95-12 - $500; Alfred E. Johnson - Res. 95-13 - $459.43; and Hardy M. McCoy, Jr. - Res. 95-14 - $1,500.
13.    Res. 95-15 authorizing traffic controls.
14.    Denial of traffic controls.
15.    Easement accepted from Gaskins for 902 NW 21st St.
16.    Acknowledged receipt of permits form DEQ for Pecan Valley Addition.
17.    Released escrow agreement of $1,063.13 for sewer in Eisenhower Village Part 7C.
18.    Approved construction plans for off-site sewer on quarter section between NE Flower Mound and NE 45th St.
19.    Approved Change Order No. 1, accepted Lawton Avenue with bonds and imposed liquidated damages.
20.    Approved Change Order No. 1, accepted Park & Monroe Street Reconstruction with bonds and imposed liquidated damages.
21.    Approved Change Order No. 1 and accepted City Hall Reroofing with bonds.

22.    Contract with Medical Priority Consultants to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch training and authorized City staff to host training session.
23.    Approved lease with KCA for 10 acres under Lake Lawtonka and authorized payment of $17,500.
24.    Outside fire contract with John L. Abernathy.
25.    Outside fire contract with Fisherman's Cover (Tom Trimpa).
26.    Outside fire contract with Tom Noel Trimpa.

BID AWARDS:

27.    Trees & Shrubs: 4D Garden Center.
28.    Computers & Printers: Tri-County Computer Connection
29.    Glass Beads: Flex-O-Lite, Inc.
30.    Traffic Radars: Police Video Systems
31.    Copper & Brass: Water Products of Oklahoma
32.    Medical Physicals: Meridian Occupational Health Center
33.    Mechanical Joint Parts: American Waterworks
34.    Dewatering Polymer: Applied Specialties
35.    Pea Gravel: City Concrete

BID EXTENSIONS:
36.    First Aid Supplies: Industrial Medical & Safety Supplies
37.    Photography Service - One Hour Moto Photo
38.    Machine Shop & Welding Service: Lawton Machine & Welding
39.    Soft Drink Vending Service: Pepsi Cola Co.

40.    Rejected bid for lift truck.

41.    Mayor's Appointments: Naming Public Facilities: Charles Ellenbrook, Thompson Flute; Building Development Appeal Board: James Cottingham, Carl Riley; Economic Development Authority (LEDA): Robert Smith.
42.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

43.    Comanche County Memorial Hospital v. City - Res. 95-16 settling for $60,000.
44.    Charles Todd Palmer v. Hon Suk Calloway - Res. 95-17 authorizing City Attorney to intervene in suit.
45.    Negotiations with International Union of Police Associations; no action.
46.    Damage claim of Richard Anderson; no action.
47.    Damage claim of Harold Crump; no action.

Addendum: Pending lawsuit of Michael Wightman; no action.

REPORTS: Schumpert reported on bond rating trip to NYC. Branscum asked for written report on incident described by Mr. Burt during audience participation, full circumstances and if disciplinary action was taken against employee. Alford suggested the City look into getting a grinding machine for the landfill. Mitchell asked that the Council set an example in having a positive attitude.

ADJOURNED AT: 8:15 p.m.