MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 12, 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

        Robert Mitchell, Ward Eight

        Jim Branscum, At-Large No. 1

Absent:    Glen Alford, At-Large No. 2

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Bob McCaffree spoke about splitting action on Item 3. Two gentlemen spoke about handicapped access and transportation.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.    Purchase of boat from Council Contingency stricken from agenda.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

2.    Purchase of boat as emergency for Police Department tabled until cost and availability are determined.

3.    LOMR on The Meadows: That the letter be rescinded and the City not support the LOMR.

4.    Reconsideration of KCA Agreement for utility services failed.

5.    Res. 96-15 adopted approving 2020 Fire Protection Plan.

6.    Response to OML on NPDES administration approved as recommended.

7.    Ord. 96-11 on stopping at railroad crossings approved.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Res. 96-16 approved on workers' comp. - Richard Campbell - $11,172.50.

CONSENT AGENDA:

8.    Damage claims approved: Frederick Chichocho - Res. 96-17  - $1,195.41; Howard Hester - $40; Shirley A. Jackson - Res. No. 96-18 - $1,195.41; Sadako Martin - $110; Gary D. & Phyllis Scott - $78.75.

9.    City Attorney to enter no objection to vacating easement on Lot 1, Block 3, Westwood First Addition.

10.    Council Policy 2-5 approved on release of information.

11.    Council Policy 46 rescinded on on-site delineation of floodway.

12.    record Plat for Rolling Hills 3D approved with bonds, easements.

13.    Res. 96-19 adopted redesignating NE 49th St. as NE 48th Place.

14.    Res. 96-20 adopted redesignating NW 35th St. as NW 35th Place.

15.    Accepted Fort Sill Storage Building Project and placed bond into effect.

BID ITEMS:

16.    Rejected photography service bid; readvertise.

17.    Extended employee physicals/drug screen testing with Memorial.

18.    Copper and Brass: Pioneer Supply; American Waterworks Supply; Water Products of Oklahoma; Oklahoma Contractor's Supply.

19.    Sewer Rods; Water Products of Oklahoma.

20.    Collection of overdue utility bills: Retail Merchants.

21.    Jail food & supplies: Wilson Wholesale

22.    Networking equipment: Americable, Inc.

23.    Extending contract for ground maintenance service and change order with Beaver Creek Tractor; extending contracts with Beaver Creek; Harris; Eubanks; Patrick Lawn Care.

24.    Appointments: Building Development Appeal Board - Catlin, Pippin; Board of Adjustment - Owens; LURA - Norrell.

25.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

26    Cowley v. City - Res. 96-21 adopted to settle.

27.    Collection of children's shelter related assessment - no action.

28.    Oscar Aguilar claim - denied.

29.    Warner v. City - file disclaimer of interest.

ADDENDUM: Stephens v. High, et al. - collect cost and attorney fees.

REPORTS: Maples said the Task Force would meet March 25 at noon and invited persons with complaints and suggestions about Building Development to attend. Mitchell said he hoped Mr. Tucker was feeling better and that he had been hospitalized today. Branscum said his comments about the Fire Plan were not against the staff; he said the railroad crossing on 6th Street is in bad condition and should be fixed before accepted. Mitchell said the south part of the 52nd St. railroad crossing is also in need of work.

ADJOURNED AT: 7:50 p.m.