MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

AUGUST 3, 1998 - 5:30 P.M.

WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

Cecil E. Powell, Mayor,    Also Present:

Presiding        Gil Schumpert, City Manager

        John Vincent, City Attorney

        Brenda Smith, City Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Powell. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall notice board as required by State law.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:    G. Wayne Smith, Ward One

        Richard Williams, Ward Two

        Jeff Sadler, Ward Three

        John Purcell, Ward Four

        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Charles Beller, Ward Six

        Stanley Haywood, Ward Seven

        Randy Warren, Ward Eight

ABSENT:    None.

BUSINESS ITEM:

1.    Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the contract arbitration hearing and the award in the case of IAFF, Local 1882, v. City of Lawton, Oklahoma, FMCS 98-09387, and, in open session, consider adopting a resolution calling for a special election on a contract between the City and IAFF, Local 1882, for fiscal year 1998 - 1999. Exhibits: None.

MOVED by Williams, SECOND by Smith, to convene in executive session as shown on the agenda.

Beller asked if it would be appropriate to hear from persons in the audience due to the large attendance. Consensus was Council could consider that input following executive session if so desired at that time.

VOTE ON MOTION: AYE: Williams, Sadler, Purcell, Beller, Haywood, Warren, Smith. NAY: Shanklin. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor and Council convened in executive session at approximately 5:31 p.m. and reconvened in special, open session at approximately 5:50 p.m. with roll call reflecting all members present.

Vincent reported the Mayor and Council met in executive session to consider the item listed on the agenda. He said at this time a motion to approve the proposed resolution calling for a special election would be appropriate, or no action. Mayor Powell asked for discussion. Williams asked if there was a third alternative and Vincent said no. Mayor Powell asked if there was further discussion or a vote and there was not.

ADDENDUM:

1.    Consider approval of an agreement between the Institute of the Great Plains and the City of Lawton regarding renovation of the Museum building and asbestos abatement, and authorize execution of the agreement. Exhibits: Agreement.

Vincent said abatement of asbestos at the Museum had been previously discussed and he recommended approval of the agreement in that regard.

MOVED by Williams, SECOND by Shanklin, to approve the agreement and authorize execution. AYE: Purcell, Shanklin, Beller, Haywood, Warren, Smith, Williams, Sadler. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

REPORTS/COMMENTS

Schumpert reported on a meeting in Oklahoma City regarding Community Intervention Centers for juveniles, and legislation that is to be proposed to identify the role of the CIC in the legal processing of juveniles.

Vincent reported the 10th Circuit Court denied the request for rehearing in the Hallco case.

Sadler said those in the audience should understand the lack of a motion or vote on Agenda Item 1 indicates the employment contract with the fire union results in being rolled over.

Mayor Powell asked everyone to participate in the upcoming activities in celebration of Lawton’s birthday.

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.