Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Municipal Authority approved a $1,530,000 contract for the Edgewood Lift Station Improvement Project. The City Council then engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding the review and streamlining of city boards, committees, and commissions. A consensus was reached to sunset inactive committees (excluding the Sidewalk Committee) in February, consolidate certain trade-related boards in March, and further discuss the Race Relations Committee in March, aiming to enhance efficiency and clarity in committee operations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Edgewood Lift Station Improvement Project bid award
05:40The bid was awarded and a contract was approved with Howard Construction Inc. for $1,530,000 to undertake Phase 1 improvements for the Edgewood Lift Station, which includes new pumps and a permanent bypass system.
Sunsetting inactive boards, committees, and commissions
40:30A consensus was reached to bring all 'yellow-highlighted' committees (those inactive for two years or more), with the exception of the Sidewalk Committee, for a sunset vote at the February City Council meeting.
Sidewalk Committee status
41:00A consensus was reached to move the Sidewalk Committee from the 'yellow' (sunset) list to the 'white' (retain) list for further review, acknowledging its potential ongoing purpose.
Race Relations Committee discussion
42:00A consensus was reached to place the Race Relations Committee as a specific agenda item for discussion at the March City Council meeting, as staff had no prior recommendation for its status.
Consolidation of trade-related boards
43:00A consensus was reached to consolidate the three 'green-highlighted' trade-related boards (Building, Electrical, Plumbing) into one body, with an ordinance change to be brought forward in March.
Financial Matters
Edgewood Lift Station Improvement Project
Awarding a contract to Howard Construction Inc. for Phase 1 improvements to the Edgewood Lift Station, including electrical work, new pumps, and a permanent bypass system.
Public Comments
Janice Schwartz, a newly elected member of the Historical Society, expressed her eagerness to activate the committee and sought guidance on next steps. Members of the ADA Committee were present and wished to speak regarding their committee's scope but were not formally allowed to due to meeting rules.
Coming Up
Watch For
- February City Council meeting: Vote to sunset inactive committees (excluding the Sidewalk Committee).
- March City Council meeting: Discussion on the Race Relations Committee.
- March City Council meeting: Ordinance change for consolidating trade-related boards.
- Ongoing: Development of resolutions for active committees outlining mission, purpose, membership, terms, and sunset clauses.
- Ongoing: Annual review process for committee effectiveness and member performance.
- Future: Meeting between City Attorney and ADA Committee members to discuss their recommendations.
Agenda Summary
Awarding bid and approving contract with Howard Construction Inc. for Edgewood Lift Station Improvement Project
Consideration and possible action to award a bid and approve a contract with Howard Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,530,000 to provide all necessary services, materials, equipment, tools, labor, and complete construction for Phase 1 improvements to the Edgewood Lift Station, including electrical work, three new pumps, and a permanent bypass capability.
Review, discussion, and recommendations for the continuation or elimination of any modifications to the Midwest City's boards, committees, and commissions
A comprehensive review of approximately 35-40 city boards, committees, and commissions was presented, categorizing them by their creation (State Statute/City Charter, Trust/Authority, City Ordinance/Agenda Item) and activity level. Staff provided recommendations for continuation, consolidation, or sunsetting, with the goal of reducing the number of inactive committees and establishing clear mission statements, terms, and sunset clauses for active ones.