MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 24, 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 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: Charles Ellington, 2007 NW Lindy, Apt. 27, requested information regarding rates charged by Cablevision for production of programs on public access channel.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1.    Itinerant vendors ordinance table 90 days.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

2.    Public hearing on HOME Annual Performance Report held; report to be submitted to HUD. Future items should be brought at least one meeting prior to submission deadlines.

3.    Public hearing on grantee Performance Report held; report to be submitted to HUD.

4.    Public hearing on youth employment program held; the only program change approved was to delete "weeds and grass."

5.    Minority Business Opportunity Center grant tabled two weeks.

6.    Damage claims denied: Ulysses Adams, Jr.; Bruce Johnson, by and through his attorney, Githen Rhoads; George Jones, Jr.; Kenneth Watkins - pulled.

7.    East Flower Mound Road discussed; staff to bring back recommendations as to what should be done and the funding needed at 2nd meeting in October.

8.    Recertification application for Community Rating System (CRS) of National Flood Insurance Program approved.

9.    Additional matching funds for Cache Road Beautification from Fund 35 - $13,715.63 to be reimbursed by merchants by January 1.

10.    Construction contract for WWTP Belt Filter Press Rehabilitation awarded to: Ashbrook Construction, base & Alternate 1 & 2, $145,868.

11.    Plans approved, construction contract awarded to Bruton for Emergency Storm Drainage Repairs emphasizing that time is of the essence.

12.    Renewed lease agreement with Marie Detty Youth & Family Services for space at Multi-Purpose Center.

ADDENDUM:

Resolution No. 96-91 approved supporting school system bond issue election.

CONSENT AGENDA:

13.    Damage claims approved: Luther F. and Ann Shealy through agent Mayhue McKee Realty - $395; and Philip Bradley - $72

14.    Contract with William George for inspection services for WWTP Expansion Project.

15.    Pay Plan modifications: Resolution No. 96-92. Request was that such modifications be brought in only with the budget unless there was an emergency.

16.    Contract with Snyders for outside fire protection.

17.    Grants from McMahon Foundation accepted for painting Town Hall and McMahon Auditorium.

18.    Fire Stations 3, 4 and Training Center Reroofing accepted w/bond.

19.    Acknowledged receipt of permits from ODEQ for Bly's Pointe Part 3.

20.    Acknowledged receipt of Report of Commissioners on City vs. Sierra Center Development and approve claim of District Court Clerk.

21.    Construction contract awarded for SE "F" Ave. to T & G Const.; remaining funds would be used for Douglas Ave. construction; amount of liquidated damages was asked to be verified.

BIT ITEMS:

22.    Bunker clothes: Morning Pride Mgr.

23.    Road Oil, Emulsion SS-1: Koch Materials

24.    Repair parts for Progressive Cavity Pump: J. R. Sheldon & Co., Inc.

25.    Water line parts: American Waterworks supply; Oklahoma Contractors Supply

26.    Pesticide Analyzer: ENSYS Environmental Products

27.    Repair/replacement of auto glass: Gene Burk Auto Glass

28.    Heavy Equipment parts & service: Darr Equipment.

29.    Liquid sulfur dioxide: Van Waters & Rogers extended to11/30/97.

30.    Pest Control Service: Sooner Lawn & Pest Control extended through 11/30/97.

31.    Microwave Traffic Detectors: Delta Technologies, Inc. extended through 11/30/97.

32.    Aluminum Sulfate: General Chemical Corporation, extended through 11/30/97.

33.    Laboratory Services - Diazinon; Inchcape Testing Services, extended through 11/30/97.

34.    Mayor's appointments: Citizens' Advisory Committee - Kelly.

35.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

36.    Appraisal or acquisition of property at SW 6th and Texas: no action.

37.    Damage claim of Dennis and Linda Foster - item pulled from agenda.

REPORTS:

City Manager: ODEQ inspected the WWTP and had a positive report with minor corrections needed. FAA inspected the Airport and had a good report on fire protection, recommending record keeping improvements on staff  training. OML will be in Tulsa next week.

Green complimented staff on the new agenda folder format. Dutcher said the Bar S company president was very positive about the City. Mayor Marley said he had asked the Chamber to put out more detailed information about the taxes going to the Cache School District. Maples said Lawton has a higher crime rate now than in the past five years. Williams invited everyone to PSO cookout to benefit United Way. Beller asked about abatement of railroad right of way by the creamery and Railroad Street. STAFF TO CHECK INTO PROBLEMS.

Mayor Marley said Octoberr 10 at 10:30 a.m. the School Board would like to meet jointly with the Council concerning mass transit. Place of meeting will be announced.

Williams asked about the City's response to Nick Richards' letter regarding East Gore Boulevard and Schumpert said he hoped to have a response ready in a week.

ADJOURNED AT: 8:00 p.m.