MINUTES

LAWTON CITY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 11, 1997 - 6:00 P.M.

WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

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. 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

        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Charles P. Beller, Ward Six

        Carol Green, Ward Seven

        Randy Warren, Ward Eight

Absent:    John P. Purcell, Ward Four

Presentation of Certificates to four area students who submitted the winning name for the proposed transit system: Alex Neido, Ward 4; Rachael Schwartz, Fort Sill; Brett Lavelle, Ward 8; and Chastity Pamplin, Ward 6.

Presentation of Citizen of the Month award to Jacqueline Achong.

Annual Report from the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Tony Virtu spoke re: problems with the police.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1.    Preventative sewer maintenance program; authorized program for the next five years, authorized expenditures for the remainder of this fiscal year, and directed staff to identify funding alternatives for the subsequent fiscal years. Discussed taking $1.55 of the $3 rolling stock fee for the sewer program.

2.    Ordinance 97-7 adopted exempting repair and replacement of integral components from competitive sealed bidding.

3.    Ordinance 97-8 adopted making it unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to consume, etc. low-point beer, and declaring an emergency.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Ordinance 97-9 adopted regarding sewer contracts; delete last two sentences of Section B.

2.    Bar-S agreement adopted as provided with agenda addendum but delete the word "initial" and change milligrams per liter to pounds.

ADDENDUM #2: Approved Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Rural Water District No. 3.

CONSENT AGENDA:

4.    Damage claim denied: John P. and Susan A. Sklaney, Jr. (discussed separately)

5.    Damage claims approved: Hershel and Amy Spikes, II - $300.66; Daryl and Sherry Jaschen, by their agent, Lynda Parker - Res. 97-21 - $1,265; Kenneth W. and Kimberly J. Isaac - Res. 97-22 - $1,100; L. C. and Bertha Stewart Res. 97-23 - $2,876.66; and Foster and Tracey Barnes - $125.

6.    Awarded appraisal contract to Curtis Cavel on Blue Beaver Park .

7.    Accepted SW 38ty Street water/sewer relocation; placed maintenance bond into effect.

8.    Extended surety agreement for erosion control in Rolling Hills Part 3E until August 10, 1997.

Bid Items:

9.    Powdered activated carbon: VanWaters & Rogers.

10.    Autoclave and incubator: Hach.

11.    Vehicle striping kits: Tuxall.

12.    VHF air band vehicle mount radio: Lawton Communications.

13.    Base repeater radio: Lawton Communications.

14.    Automatic transmission repair: Jimmy's Discount Transmission.

15.    Rejected bid on agricultural farming (tillage) sub-lease.

16.     Mayor's appointments: Board of Adjustment: Kennedy, Worthen, Young; McMahon Auditorium Authority: Ramming; Environmental Concerns Committee: Bender; LMAPC: Henry, Young; Commission on the Status of Women: Martin, Quarles, Stapleton.

17.    Payroll approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

18.    City v. Horton - not considered.

19.    Property at 6th & Texas - no action.

20.     MacDonald v. City - no action.

21.    City v. Sutton - adopted Res. 97-24 authorizing payment of judgment, attorney fees and costs through judgment process.

22.    Mike Cornish claim - no action.

REPORTS:

Discussed problems with uniforms for general employees. Discussed meeting on priorities for capital improvements; meeting will not be held.

ADJOURNED AT: 9:15 p.m.