Month 1996-1 January


Meeting of 1996-1-23 Regular Meeting


MINUTES
LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1996 - 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
        Jim Branscum, At-Large No. 1
        Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

Absent:    Robert Mitchell, Ward Eight

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Leadership Lawton class was recognized.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

1.    Josie and Larry Schaefer claim denied.

BUSINESS ITEMS:
2.    Ord. failed closing NW Elm between Laird and Park View.
3.    Damage claim of Winston Brown denied.
4.    Ord. relating to wrecker and towing services tabled to February 27 for City Manager to meeting with wrecker companies - points mentioned were insurance and roll off equipment requirements.
5.    City Attorney to enter conditional consent to vacation of easements in area of Doe Doe Park - concern expressed about dust being generated.
6.    Accepted appraisal from Dan Wigington for area in northwest corner of Elmer Thomas Park - letter of appreciation to be sent to Wigington.
7.    approved grant application to McMahon Foundation for automation of library.

ADDENDUM:
1.    Res. 96-6 adopted on Workers' comp of Rusty Wright.

CONSENT AGENDA:

8.    Res. 96-7 adopted approving Jeff Carroll damage claim.
9.    Easement accepted in Ridgecrest First Addition for street light.
10.    Street Light Resolution 387 approved.
11.    Res. amending fee schedule on wrecker service tabled to February 27.
12.    Accepted annual City audit report.
13.    Awarded construction contract for Country Club Heights Sewer Replacement to HBH, Inc.
14.    Approved Amendment No. 1 to CH2M Hill Agreement for SSES and WWTP expansion contract - discussed separately.
15.    Approved Change Order No. 1 for Landfill Groundwater/Gas Well Construction - discussed separately; provide information on well construction and cost.
16.    Approved Change Order No. 2 and accepted SW "D" Avenue Reconstruction.
17.    Accepted SW "D" Avenue overlay project.
18.    Accepted SW 12th Street Waterline Project.

BID AWARDS:

19.    Polyurea E. P. Grease - Glenn Oil Co.
20.    ASP batons and scabbards - Removed from Agenda.
21.    2-ton truck chassis with dump - Total Truck & Trailer/H.D. Copeland.
22.    Pole and pad mount traffic controller - Traffic Signals, Inc.
23.    Dewatering polymer - extended 6 months with Applied Specialities.
24.    Tree transplanting - extended with Gleason Instant Tree.
25.    Beverages for city jail - extended with Farmers Brothers.

26.    Payroll approved.

REPORTS: Special meeting set for February 6 at 6:00 p.m. on investigation. Shanklin said sales tax had increased over a year ago and that was a good economic indication. Schumpert said Barrington had been appointed Acting Fire Chief and that applications would be received; Council discussed current employees being considered.

ADJOURNED AT: 7:40 p.m.