Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several ordinances, including updating surplus property definitions to allow for transitional housing and adjusting golf course rates. Key decisions involved approving appointments to the Housing and Community Development Committee, accepting a permanent drainage easement, and amending a professional services contract for sewer system assessment. Public comments raised concerns about utility bills and flooding issues.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development
13:40Mr. Ronald Tate (Ward 3 appointee) and Miss Carrie Deer (Mayor's appointee) were approved for the remainder of four-year terms.
Permanent Easement Acceptance
16:00A permanent easement from Kylie Chapman and Teresa Leopard was accepted for a future storm drainage project near 7113 Hilltop Court.
Amendment to Professional Services Contract with Freeze and Nichols Inc.
18:00Amendment number four for $49,200 was approved to further the assessment of the current sanitary sewer system.
Ordinance Amending Surplus Property Code
20:00An ordinance was approved to change 'home ownership' to 'housing' in the municipal code, allowing city-owned rental properties to be used for transitional housing.
Ordinance Amending Golf Rates
25:00An ordinance was approved to increase golf rates at John C. Reed Golf Course and eliminate the annual rate at Hidden Creek.
Ordinance Amending Massage Establishment Regulations
33:00An ordinance was approved to update massage ordinances, removing antiquated language, ensuring compliance with State Statute, and adjusting operating hours.
Awarding Bid for NE 23rd and Midwest Blvd Sanitary Sewer Project
40:00A bid of $671,650 was awarded to 4M Trenching Company for the ARPA-funded sanitary sewer project.
Rejecting Bid for Sooner Row Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
48:00The bid received for the Sooner Row sanitary sewer Improvement project was rejected due to being significantly over the engineer's estimate; the project will be re-bid.
Upcoming Community Events
Walk the Lights
6:00 to 8:00 p.m., $5
Holiday Lights (drive-through)
Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
7:30 a.m. at the Reed Center. Theme: 'Mission Impossible: Protecting freedom, justice and democracy in the spirit of nonviolence 365.' Tickets $30, table of eight for $300.
Financial Matters
Amendment number four for Professional Services with Freeze and Nichols Inc.
Cleanup change order to a contract for assessing the sanitary sewer system.
Northeast 23rd and Midwest Boulevard sanitary sewer project
Awarding bid to 4M Trenching Company for an ARPA-funded sewer extension project.
Golf rates increase
Proposed rate increase for John C. Reed Golf Course, with most rates going up $1-$2 and annual fees up $100, to ensure self-sufficiency and fund future equipment replacement.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council. One expressed concerns regarding high utility bills, questioning various fees and the perceived lack of corresponding improvements in her neighborhood. The second reported severe flooding issues at her property due to a failing retaining wall and drainage from uphill neighbors, seeking awareness and accountability.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Review of all city commissions, committees, and boards at the first meeting in January.
- Preliminary report on the entire city's sanitary sewer system expected in July 2025.
- Re-bid for the Sooner Row sanitary sewer Improvement project expected in December.
Announcements
- November 15th was proclaimed America Recycles Day in Midwest City.
- November 16th was proclaimed National Stormwater Day in Midwest City.
- The 'Walk the Lights' program will be held on December 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for $5.
- Holiday Lights drive-through will be available from December 3rd through December 25th.
- The Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for January 20th, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at the Reed Center. Tickets are $30, and tables of eight are $300.
- All city offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, for Thanksgiving.
- Trash and recycling services for Thanksgiving Day will be delivered on Wednesday, November 27th.
- The Household Hazardous Waste facility will be closed on Friday, November 29th.
- The Compost Facility will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 30th.
- The events and marketing staff, including Josh Ryan, Susan, and Heather, were recognized for a successful Veterans Day Parade, with participation from the Chamber.
- City staff member Brandon Bundy announced his resignation, accepting an opportunity with the City of Oklahoma City.
- Veterans present at the meeting were recognized and applauded for their service.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (excluding item 7)
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
Ward 3 appointee Mr. Ronald Tate and Mayor's appointee Miss Carrie Deer to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development
Consideration and possible action on appointments for the remainder of four-year terms.
Accepting a permanent easement from Kylie Chapman and Teresa Leopard
Easement located near 7113 Hilltop Court across portions of Lot 10 and Lot 11, Block 2 of the Somerset Park Edition, for a future drainage project.
Amendment number four for Professional Services with Freeze and Nichols Inc. in the amount of $49,200
To provide services to further the assessment of the current sanitary sewer system, serving as a cleanup from the East Side Sewer Master Plan.
Approving an ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code chapter 2 Administration article 9 Surplus property section 2-30 bidding
Changing the language from 'home ownership' to 'housing' to allow city-owned rental properties to be used as transitional housing by nonprofits, aligning with federal grant requirements.
Approving an ordinance amending the Midwest City code Chapter 30 parks and wreck Article 4 golf section 30-46 golf rates
Proposed rate increase for the John C. Reed Golf Course and elimination of the annual rate at the Hidden Creek nine-hole course.
Approving an ordinance amending the Midwest City Municipal Code chapter 31 Healthcare facilities article 3 massage
Updating massage ordinances to remove antiquated language, comply with State Statute, include an automatic CPI increase for fees, and adjust operating hours.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item 1: Amendment number four for Professional Services with Freeze Nichols Inc. in the amount of $49,200
To further the assessment of the current sanitary sewer system.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Discussion Item 2: Awarding the bid to and entering into a contract with 4M Trenching Company for $671,650
For the Northeast 23rd and Midwest Boulevard sanitary sewer project, funded by ARPA money.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1
No action required on this item.
Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Authority.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 1: Awarding the bid to and entering into a contract with 4M Trenching Company for $671,650
For Northeast 23rd and Midwest Boulevard sanitary sewer project.
Special Economic Development Authority Discussion Item 2: Rejecting the bid received for the Sooner Row sanitary sewer Improvement project
The sole bid received was significantly over the engineer's estimate, leading to the rejection of the bid.