MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 22, 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 6:30 p.m. by John T. 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

        Richard Williams, Ward Two

        Joe Dutcher, Ward Three

        John Purcell, Ward Four

        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Charles Beller, Ward Six

        Carol Green, Ward Seven

        Randy Warren, Ward Eight

Absent:    None

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Janice Meese spoke about the Chamber of Commerce.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.    304 NW 19th Street condemnation to be brought back in 180 days.

2.    408 SW 18th Street condemnation: stricken from agenda.

3.    East Flower Mound Road repair/rebuild: No action; may be discussed during special meeting on capital improvement projects

4.    Bishop Road Bridge - authorized staff to continue negotiations with the County.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

5.    Ord. creating Telecommunications Advisory Commission - Not approved.

6.    Citizens Review Board proposal Tabled for City Attorney to bring back ordinance.

7.    Agreement with Airport Authority to buy motor fuel at City cost plus administrative fee approved.

8.    Terminated agreement with Dr. McGath for outside water and approved new agreement.

ADDENDUM ITEMS:

1.    Approved agreement to collect PSO payments at Ft. Sill Welcome Center.

1.    Approved hiring a Plan Examiner for Building Development.

2.    Approved request from Orville Smith for the City to write letter to ODOT stating there is no objection to relocation access road in the area of Lee Boulevard and NW 75th Street.

3.    Received report on Bike Path; suggested 4th Street be made one-way to cause less disturbance to neighbors.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

9.    Damage claims denied: Viola Hayes; Jon D. Wilkerson; Henry D. and Julie A. Mantzke; Thomas D. and Sarah E. Windover; and Cary W. Neal.

10.    Damage claims approved: Leonard D. and Maria Stark - Res. No. 96-98 - $1,452.87; Bobby L. and Tatjana Wallin - Res. No. 96-99 - $3,713.37; Martin D. and Andrea K. Brown - Res. No. 96-100 - $1,356.96; Ernest and Fannie L. Little - Res. No. 96-101 - $500; and Julius Hill - Res. No. 96-102 - $779.96.

11.    Amend contract with Ralph and Kathryn Curts allowing attachment of a new second mortgage lien.

12.    Museum Roof Replacement accepted with maint. bond.

13.    Landfill Subtitle "D" Phase I construction accepted with maint. bond.

14.    Ratified award of construction contract for Landfill sodding and grassing to: El Reno Sod Farm for $226,850.

15.    Agreement with Geronimo for refuse disposal.

16.    Agreement with Geronimo for euthanization services.

17.    Ratified Lawton Water Authority action on concession lease bid advertisement.

18.    CAD/GIS Laptop computer awarded to: Azarat Marketing Group

19.    Water meters and parts: Sensus Technologies extended to 12/31/97.

20.    Soft drink vending services: Pepsi Cola extended to 12/31/97.

21.    Water meters II and parts: Sensus Technologies extended to 12/31/97.

22.    CI pip fitting and accessories: Oklahoma Contractors Supply extended to 12/31/97.

23.    Ground water sampling: Accurate, Inc. extended to 12/31/97

24.    Building materials: Currell Lumber extended to 1/31/98.

BID AWARDS:

25.    Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) pH meter: Progressive Pumps.

26.    Safety footwear: Lawton Red Wing Shoe Store.

27.    Global Positioning Satellite Survey System: Trimble Navigation Ltd.

28.    Galvanized delineator posts: Vulcan Signs.

29.    Aluminum sign blanks: Rocal, Inc.

30.    Airless walking lane paint stripper: Pinkley Sales Co.

31.    1 1/2" fire nozzle: Chief Fire & Safety Co.

32.    1 3/4", 2 1/2" and 5" fire hose: Casco Industries, Inc.

33.    Self-contained breathing apparatus 2.2: Wayest Safety

34.    Conflict monitors: Traffic Signals, Inc.

35.    Mayor's appointments: Arts & Humanities Council: Pahdopony, Korpal, Eyles.

36.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

37.    Claim of Lawley, Smith and City Limits - no action.

38.     Hilton v. City - no action.

39.    Hallco, et al v. City  - authorized Vincent to be Council representative at settlement conference.

40.    Claim of Cooper, Watson, through Alton and Staden - no action.

41.    Pending action against Carmen Miner - authorized staff to proceed with action against Miner.

42.    ODOT, City v. Horton - no action.

43.    Citizens Bank v. Hopkins and City - approved Resolution No. 95-103 authorizing settlement where the City will receive $3,500 from Citizens Bank.

REPORTS:

Schumpert reported on acquiring mast arms to replace those destroyed at Ferris and Ft. Sill Blvd., as well as having some on hand in the future. Information on CIP will be distributed  November 1 with meeting to be held 3rd week in November (that may change if everyone cannot attend). Taste of water should improve in a week; it is safe to drink.

Shanklin said enforcement is needed downtown in the area of the Bingo Parlor for parking violations. Also the street walkers have not been arrested at 2nd and Arlington/Bell area.

Williams asked about revised police statistics and Schumpert said the Chief is working on that and revision will be distributed as soon as possible.

Purcell asked when the rolling stock priority list would be distributed and Schumpert said in December.

ADJOURNED AT: 8:50 p.m.