Month 1995-6 June


Meeting of 1995-6-27 Regular Meeting


MINUTES
    LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 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:    Jody Maples, Ward One
        Babe Whatley, Ward Two
        Joe Dutcher, Ward Three
        John Purcell, Ward Four
        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five
        Richard Zarle, Ward Six
        Carol Green, Ward Seven
        Robert Mitchell, Ward Eight
        Jim Branscum, At-Large No. 1
        Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

Absent:    None

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Mrs. Bennett spoke in favor of the Dunbar Center Project.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Agreement with J. Roy Dunning Children's Shelter approved, City Attorney to continue to look into how parents can be held responsible for payment.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

2.    Ord. 95-25 amending Land Use Plan and changing zoning of 2310 NW 38th Street from R-4 to C-1. Staff to look at traffic problem at 38th and Lincoln.
3.    Site in Elmer Thomas Park for proposed Garden Center approved.
4.    Ord. 95-26 amending Section 5-117 re: adoption of animals without payment on designated days; suggested doing this monthly.
5.    Res. 95-71 waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats on July 8, 1995; does not waive any other fees or requirements.
6.    Revocable Permit to Haskell Evans to use right of way at SW 27th Street adjacent to 2706 W Gore Blvd. approved subject to Code amendments.
7.    Contract with Comanche County Board of Health - pulled from Agenda.
8.    Revised Council Policy No. 58 regarding Specifications Committee.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Radios for lakes - rules not suspended.
2.    Radios for landfill approved from Council Contingency.

CONSENT AGENDA:

9.    Damage claims approved: James and Polly England - Res. 95-76 - $7,500; Marion and Hugh Bish - Res. 95-77 - $3,736.54; Charlene Dix - Res. 95-78 - $2,746.
10.    Res. 95-72 amending existing pay plan.
11.    Setting date for public hearing to close alley in block 17, Original Townsite, requested by First Baptist Church; Date set as August 8, 1995.
12.    Approved University Park, Part 2, Construction Plat.
13.    Acknowledged receipt of Reports of Commissioners for Brennan's College Mobile Villa and University Park, and approved claims.
14.    Acknowledged receipt of City Charter approval on April 13, 1995; considered separately; Cruz explained effective dates of number of votes required.
15.    Agreement with LURA to mow LURA properties.
16.    Agreement with Chattanooga for refuse disposal.
17.    Agreements with Cache and Geronimo for euthanization.
18.    Renewed agreement with County Commissioners for use of Patterson and H.C. King Centers for senior citizen nutrition project sites.
19.    Agreement with Creative Living Corporation.
20.    Res. 95-73 approving agreement with Mobile Meals.
21.    ASCOG contract for small business research grant.
22.    Agreement with Comanche County for library services.
23.    Grant amendment for RSVP to increase federal participation by $810.

24.    Res. 95-74 establishing fund to meet federal and state landfill financial assurance requirements.
25.    Res. 95-75 accepting FAA grant for Airport.
26.    Agreement for term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for employees and dependents with Cher A. Bumps & Associates.

BID ITEMS:

27.    Sludge press belts to Textile Engineering.
28.    Lease/Purchase for telephone systems for Wastewater and Purchasing to Perkins Office Machines.
29.    Jailers Uniforms to J.B. Battle Uniforms.
30.    Waste Oil Disposal to Oils Recovery, Inc.
31.    Reject bids for mowing and debris removal tabled to next meeting for more information.
32.    Extended contract with H. G. Jenkins Construction for asphalt street material to 8/9/96 at same terms.
33.    Extended contract with Colorgraphics The Print Shop, Inc. for Entertainment Magazine to 8/9/96 at same terms.
35.    Extended contract with Larrance Steel Corporation for metal products to 8/9/96 at same terms.
36.    Extended contract with Tuxall Uniform & Equipment for Animal Welfare uniforms to 6/28/96 at same terms.
37.    Extended contract with Journey Productions for technical director for International Festival to 8/23/96 at same terms.
38.    Extended contract with Tony's Chemical & Gas House d.b.a. Central Garden & Pet Company for water treatment chemicals to 6/28/96 at same terms.

39.    Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Meg Oswald and Mike Reyner as back-up Municipal Judges.
40.    Mayor's appointments: Arts & Humanities - Margaret Gray, Bernard Kahrahrah, John Paynter; Airport Authority - Col. (Ret) Pete Maurek; Citizens' Advisory Committee (CIP) - J. B. Fencil; Status of Women - Helen Banks; Lakes & Land Commission - E. J. Ardoin; Library Board - Georgann Vineyard.
41.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

42.    Executive session re: Christopher M. Tabor v. City - Shanklin to represent City at settlement conference; Green is alternate.

Addendum item to consider City Manager's contract in executive session - motion to convene in executive session failed.

REPORTS: Schumpert reported on problem with liquid waste disposal at landfill.

Agenda Item to be done regarding recent information from OHFA on low rent, tax free housing proposal.

ADJOURNED AT: 8:45 p.m.