MINUTES

LAWTON CITY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 14, 1997 - 6:00 P.M.

WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

John P. Purcell, Jr.    Also Present:

Mayor Pro Tem, Presiding    Gil Schumpert, City Manager

Felix Cruz, City Attorney

Brenda Smith, City Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall bulletin board as required by State law.

ROLL CALL

Present:        Jody Maples, Ward One

        *Richard Williams, Ward Two

Joe Dutcher, Ward Three

        John P. Purcell, Jr., Ward Four

        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Charles P. Beller, Ward Six

        Carol Green, Ward Seven

        Randy Warren, Ward Eight

Absent:        John T. Marley, Mayor

*Williams entered the meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Res. 97-1 adopted declaring 914 SW Lee to be a nuisance; representative of owner indicated he would get permit and demo structure.

2.    Res. 97-2 adopted declaring 908 SW Lee to be a nuisance; representative of owner indicated he would get permit and demo structure.

3.    Public hearing on use of payment under Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; item approved as recommended.

4.    Ord. 97-1 adopted relating to Board of Adjustment.

5.    Res. 97-3 adopted relating to fee schedule for Board of Adjustment.

6.    Ord. 97-2 adopted relating to appeal process for denial of mobile home permits and mobile home park licenses.

7.    Presentation on Wolf Creek drainage - EXTREMELY LENGTHY AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - report was accepted, send letter to Corps of Engineers for input and delete any reference to priorities in the plan. No action to be taken until response is received from the Corps.

8.    Ord. 97-3 adopted relating to telecommunication facilities effective February 1, 1997.

9.    Agreement with Bar S Food Company for municipal services TABLED TO NEXT MEETING.

10.    Change Order/Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with ODOT on Cache Road Beautification Project approved.

11.    Agreement with Geronimo regarding wastewater approved.

12.    Ord. 97-4 adopted making it unlawful for those under 21 to operate motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and declaring an emergency.

13.    Ord. 97-5 adopted prohibiting sale of aerosol spray paints to minors.

14.    Res. 97-4 adopted authorizing traffic control at 1100 block of NW Laird.

15.    Res. 97-5 adopted authorizing traffic control at NW 10th & Euclid.

16.    Ord. 97-6 adopted allowing propane gas to be purchased by spot bid and declaring an emergency.

17.    Acceptance of annual audit report.

CONSENT AGENDA:

18.    (considered separately) Damage claims (recommended for denial) approved: Jack and Fannie Elmore - $130; Milta Roland - Motion was for approval of a resolution, after meeting the claim was reduced to $399 and no resolution was processed.

19.    Damage claims approved: Daryl and Sherry Jaschen, by and through their agent, Lynda Parker of REMAX Professionals - $303; William D. and Gaby Straub - $65; Kevin D. and Angela R. Adams - $160; Charles E. and Denise Tarlton - Res. 97-6 - $500; Mary K. Schwab - Res. 97-7 - $707.44; Kyong Teeter - Res. 97-8 - $3,000.

20.    Res. 97-9 adopted on workers' comp - Donald "Wayne" Daniel - $10,557.50.

21.    (considered separately) Res. 97-11 traffic control: "No Parking" signs along east side of 200 block of NW 40th St.; Install striping delineation along Gore Boulevard between NW 67th and NW 70th Street; allow ODOT to in to increase speed limit to 50 mph and install appropriate signage along Rogers Lane US-62 at a point 0.18 miles east of NW 52nd Street and extending easterly 3.57 miles to a point located 0.25 miles west of the center line of I-44.

22.    (considered separately) Traffic controls - DENIED: Installation of "stop signs" at intersection of SW 16th and Georgia; "yield signs" at intersection of SE Walnut Creek Road and Drexel Drive. APPROVED: "yield signs" on 8th Street at "H" and  "children at play" signs at SW 8th and "H" Avenue.

23.    (considered separately) Amendment to agreement with IUPA regarding canine officers (Police agreement items should be on regular agenda in the future).

24.    Agreement with Town of Temple for refuse disposal.

25.    Outside fire contract with Donald Harmening.

26.    Outside fire contract with Henry and Jean Smith.

27.    Accept Emergency Storm Drainage Repair Project.

28.    Accept sewer main in Block 17, Original Townsite, and easement from First Baptist Church.

29.    Accept sewer main extension at 6920 SW Lee Blvd.

30.    Res. 97-10 authorizing City Clerk to dispose of records.

31.    Membership agreement with Amigos Bibliographic Council.

BID ITEMS:

32.    (considered separately) Purchase of vehicles from State contract; Ihler to check on whether truck for Animal Welfare is full size or mid-size and if they have other mid-size trucks.

33.    1997 Uniform Violation Complaint Books: Colorgraphics "The Print Shop."

34.    Front deck mower: Smith Distributing Co.

35.    Dry barrel fire hydrants: Oklahoma Contractors Supply.

36.    Jail beverage products: Farmers Brothers Coffee Co.

37.    Tree transplanting: Gleason Instant Tree.

38.    Pea gravel: City Concrete.

39.    Glass beads: Cataphote, Inc.

40.    Traffic signal poles and arms: Electro-Craft, Inc.

41.    Flashover hoods, suspenders and bunker boots: Casco Industries.

42.    Laboratory services (ICR compliance): Montgomery Watson Laboratories.

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS:

43.    Collection of overdue utility bills: Lawton Retail Merchants to 3/13/98 at same terms.

44.    Jail food and supplies: Wilson Wholesale to 3/31/98 at same terms.

45.    Rental of portable restrooms: ARA Equipment Rentals to 3/31/98 at same terms.

46.    Sprinkler system parts: Davis Pipe & Supply to 3/31/98 at same terms.

47.    Mayor's Appointments: Human Rights: Ester Moreno; Status of Women: Cathy Williams.

48.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:

49.    State ODOT and City v. Horton, et al - No action.

50.    City v. Cher A. Bumps & Associates - Agreement approved.

51.    Employment of Municipal Judge Ken Harris - No action; employment contract to be brought back to next meeting.

REPORTS: Schumpert said OML awards will be presented to employees at the next meeting. green announced the list of events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. Schumpert reported on water main breaks and when repairs are expected. Purcell said the RFP on the concession leases at the lakes needs to be returned for Council approval.

ADJOURNED AT: 10:20 p.m.