Month 1996-2 February


Meeting of 1996-2-27 Regular Meeting


MINUTES
LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 1996 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

Glen Alford, Mayor Pro Tem,    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 Pro Tem Alford. 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:    John T. Marley, Mayor

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Mr. Clopton suggested a recycling program with the City selling trash bags at Fire Stations; having a farm equipment open area museum; and buying property to gain access to Hidden Park.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.    Ord. 96-9 relating to wrecker and towing service.
2.    Res. 96-10 amending fee schedule re: wrecker service.
3.    Agreement with KCA Intertribal Land Use Committee for City utility services approved.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

ADDENDUM:
2.    $40,000 from Council Contingency for 1-1/4 ton chassis with skid load tank for brush pumper for Fire Department on emergency basis waiving purchasing requirements.

4.    Lawton/Comanche County Emergency Operations Plan accepted.
5.    Ord. 96-10 rezoning 1001-1021 NW 40th St. to C-4.
6.    Report from Ad Hoc Committee on Hotel/Motel Tax Administration approved.

ADDENDUM:
1.    Res. 95-11 approved entering into a contract with Chamber of Commerce for hotel tax if passed.

7.    Appeal submitted by Art G. Mata regarding the Administrative Order to secure the vacant structure at 1306 SW "B" Avenue, Block 9, Lots 4-7, Butler Addition, withdrawn.
8.    Damage claims denied: Judy and Thomas Blackmore; Russ Fisher and Leona Evans; Jerry Forrester; Penn V. and Jean Rabb; U.S.A.A. Insurance Company and State Farm Insurance Company. Russ Fisher and Jerry Forrester spoke on behalf of their claims. City Manager to see why crews did not dig up the street first, instead of the easement, on Thanksgiving Day to look for the water leak (Fisher claim).
9.    Lease between City and KCA Intertribal Land Use Committee for 10-acre tract under Lake Lawtonka approved.
10.    Report on Wolf Creek Stream Analysis accepted.
11.    Council Contingency funds to purchase boat for Police Department tabled.
12.    Exceptions to Council Policy 1-1 for certain employees/classifications (portal to portal out of the City limits) approved.

CONSENT AGENDA:

13.    Damage claims approved: Thomas W. and Mary E. Dando - Res. 96-12 - $7,380; William and Amy Hines - $135; Nannie K. Presley - Res. 96-13 - $500; White Glove Realty - $35.
14.    Res. 96-14 ratifying workers' comp. claim of Robert McGlothin - $10,557.50.
15.    Accepted Highland Cemetery Road Overlay Project Phase II 96-20 and placed maintenance bond into effect.
16.    Approved Change Order No. 1 for SE "F" Avenue Drainage Improvements Project 95-7a with GBM Construction.
17.    Acknowledged completion of ODOT project for traffic signals at Lee Blvd. and SW 38th Street.
18.    Acknowledged receipt of ODEQ permit for Pecan Valley South, Part 2.
19.    Agreement with Bill Landers for water outside City limits approved.
20.    Record plat for Brentwood Addition, Part 1B, accepted with maintenance bond, easement and escrow agreement.
21.    Memo of Understanding with Department of Interior for fire suppression service near Wildlife Refuge approved.

BID ITEMS:

22.    Machine shop and welding service: L & L Machine Shop.
23.    First aid supplies: Industrial Medical & Safety Supplies.
24.    Biomonitoring testing: Stover & Associates.
25.    Back support system: Industrial Medical & Safety Supplies.
26.    Flashover hoods, bunker suspenders and bunker boots: Chief Fire & Safety; Casco Industries.
27.    Extended contract for contract labor: Direct staffing Solutions.
28.    Extended contract for bedding plants: Alexandria Nurseries.

29.    Confirmed appointment of Rick Rodgers and Hedy Jackson as alternate judges.
30.    Mayor's appointments: Commission on Status of Women - Alberty, La Grone.
31.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

32.    Priester v. City - no action.
33.    Employment of City Manager - no action.

REPORTS: 6th & Arlington reconstruction was work well done by Street Division. Trip to Westville, OK on Friday to view compost operation; use of chemicals to cause decomposition at landfills; Thursday at noon the Task Force will meet on ordinances; Will Rogers Association meeting at 7 p.m. March 7 at Will Rogers School - candidates will be present.

ADJOURNED AT: 10:35 p.m.