MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

JULY 23, 1996 - 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER - WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL

John T. Marley, Mayor,    Also Present:

Presiding    Gil Schumpert, City Manager

        John Vincent, Senior Assistant City Attorney

        Brenda Smith, City Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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: Loren Beckman requested code enforcement at 1711 1/2 SW "E" Avenue for high weeds and grass and vacant, unsecured structure.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Condemnation of 408 SW 18th Street tabled 60 days; exterior to be completed within 60 days; interior to be completed within six months. Owner to be provided list of deficiencies.

2.    Ord. 96-28 adopted amending Chapter 21 defining procedures for special subdivisions.

3.    McMahon Foundation to administer and fund a drainage improvement project for the Museum; item to be returned for change order to Waller Construction Contract to extend time.

4.    Construction contract for 1995 CIP Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

5.    Ord. 96-29 adopted amending Chapter 10 relating to contracts. Consulting engineers to provide engineer estimates on their projects.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Explanation on use of City vehicles given.

CONSENT AGENDA:

6.    Damage claims approved: Billy and Sharon Carr - Res. 96-74 - $1,410; Loran C. and Aura M. Wilson - $45; Stephen W. Santos - $389.57.

7.    Transfer of $9,000 from PW/Engineering to Finance to purchase a printer.

8.    Agreement with Cotton County Rural Water District No. 2 for sale of treated water outside City limits.

9.    CDBG and HOME action plan adjustments approved; Mayor to execute grant agreements.

10.    Extended lease agreement with Lawton/Fort Sill Art Council for building at 17th and Ferris.

11.    Revocable permit to John H. Nelson to use part of right of way adjacent to #5 NW Bell for parking and maneuvering.

12.    Water line in Homestead Avenue right of way accepted.

13.    Execution of agreement with LMAPC for purchase of computer software and hardware for transportation planning approved.

14.    Res. 96-75 workers' comp of Arguell Harris $16,605.

15.    Renewal of police/fire line of duty accidental death insurance.

16.    Receipt of permits for water and sewer for Stonebridge Estates Addition acknowledged.

17.    Construction contract awarded for 19th Year CDBG Sewer Rehabilitation Project to: HBH Inc. in the amount of $68,971.

18.    Council Policy No. 21 for comprehensive planning rescinded.

19.    Outside fire contract with Steve Duty approved.

BID ITEMS:

20.    Copier contract: High Tech Office System.

21.    Landfill scales software: Fairbanks Scales.

22.    De-icing rock salt: Bingham Sand & Gravel.

23.    Specialized saw blades: BARCO Municipal Products

24.    Entertainment Magazine: Colorgraphics "The Print Shop"

25.    Technical director of International Festival: Journey Productions

26.    Network equipment (Library/Police): Americable, Inc.

27.    Computers and printers: DynaMicro; Diamond Head Distribution.

28.    Testing services: Standard Testing & Engineering.

29.    Steel Posts: Big Bob's Discount.

30.    Extend bakery products contract with The Earthgrains Company to 9/30/97 at same terms.

31.    Extend bulk pebble quicklime contract with Global Stone St. Clair to 9/30/97 at same terms.

32.    Extend anhydrous ammonia contact with Co-Op Services to 8/31/97 at same terms.

33.    Mayor's appointments: Parks & Recreation Commission - Hudson; Arts & Humanities Council - Kinslow; Transportation Policy Committee - Green.

34.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

35.    Wightman v. City: no action.

36.    Evaluation of City Manager conducted.

ADDENDUM: CABA injunction and replevin of records - filing of legal actions ratified.

Vincent reported on legal action filed by Eddie Barbee as a new business item discussed in executive session.

REPORTS: Schumpert said CH2M Hill would give a presentation at the next regular meeting and that a special meeting would not be held. Beller reported decrease in crime rates. Green and the Mayor reported on the Buffalo Soldiers reunion.

ADJOURNED AT: 8:10 p.m.