Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved a significant $158,000 grant to establish a new Police Department Crisis Intervention and Response Team, enhancing mental health services and support for youth and unhoused populations. Several municipal code amendments were passed to align city practices with state law, particularly regarding legal process service and purchasing. The Municipal Authority also approved a $298,000 contract for essential repainting at the Water Treatment Plant.
Key Decisions & Votes
PD Crisis Intervention and Response Team Grant
22:55Accepted a $158,000 grant to establish a new Crisis Intervention and Response Team within the Police Department, focusing on mental health, youth, and unhoused populations.
Appointment to Historical Society
25:15Appointed Miss Janice Schwartz to serve as the Midwest City Historical Society representative for a three-year term.
Street Renaming in Industrial Park
36:50Approved the request to swap the names of America Avenue and Soldier Street within the Soldier Creek Industrial Park.
Municipal Code Amendment (Rules of Construction)
40:00Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the Municipal Code for departmental definition cleanup and gender language correction.
Municipal Code Amendment (Enforcement Officers)
41:55Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1, Section 1-12 of the Municipal Code to allow for service of legal process by certified mail, aligning with state law.
Municipal Code Amendment (Municipal Court Summons)
43:15Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Section 25-16 of the Municipal Code to allow for service of summons by certified mail, conforming to state law.
Municipal Code Amendment (Purchasing Cooperatives)
44:55Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2-18 of the Municipal Code to codify state law changes allowing the use of purchasing cooperatives.
SE 15th Street Drainage Reconstruction Agreement
46:05Approved an agreement with Johnson Associates for $15,500 for the design of a drainage reconstruction project on Southeast 15th Street.
Public Works On-Call Services Contract
49:50Awarded a contract to SilverStar Construction to provide on-call general and emergency services for the Public Works Department.
Water Treatment Plant Filter Bay Repainting
56:00Approved a $298,000 contract with Timco Blasting and Coating Zinc to repaint the ceiling rafters and appurtenances in the Water Treatment Plant filter bay.
Upcoming Community Events
Veterans Day Parade
10:00 a.m., parade route down 15th Street.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
YMCA Trunk or Treat
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., drive-thru event at the local YMCA.
Annual Food Drive
At Sam's.
Financial Matters
Grant Award for PD Crisis Intervention and Response Team Program
A one-time grant from the State of Oklahoma by and through the District Attorney's Council to develop a crisis intervention and response team within the Midwest City Police Department.
Professional Services Agreement with Johnson Associates
Agreement for a project to reconstruct the drainage of Southeast 15th Street and the Choctaw Creek tributary 4 East Branch.
Contract with Timco Blasting and Coating Zinc for Water Treatment Plant Repainting
Contract to provide necessary services to repaint the ceiling rafters and other appurtenances in the Water Treatment Plant filter Bay.
Public Comments
One citizen announced an upcoming community food drive. Another citizen advocated strongly for the Public Works Department, highlighting their critical role, equipment needs, and often overlooked contributions to the city's infrastructure and emergency response.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Submit suggestions for committee policy and procedure review by the January timeframe.
Watch For
- Review and update of committee policies and procedures, including abolishing inactive committees and establishing new ones.
- A future agenda item to correct term expiration dates for committee members.
- Further discussion on staff support and compensation for managing city committees.
- Budget discussions for Public Works equipment and staffing.
- A new roof project for the Water Treatment Plant Control building and filter bay, following the current repainting project.
Announcements
- The Southeast 29th Street bridge over Crutcho Creek replacement project, managed by ODOT, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 5th.
- The Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 11th at 10:00 a.m., with the parade route down 15th Street.
- Halloween trick-or-treating is suggested from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. next week.
- The YMCA will host a drive-thru Trunk or Treat event this Saturday, October 26th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- The Midwest City Chamber website lists various community trick-or-treating and Trunk or Treat events.
- Council members will receive a book containing current committee policies and procedures at the next council meeting for review and suggestions.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda Items (excluding 3 and 9)
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Grant Award for PD Crisis Intervention and Response Team Program
Approving and accepting a grant award of $158,000 from the State of Oklahoma by and through the District Attorney's Council to implement a new Midwest City PD Crisis Intervention and Response Team program.
Appointment of Miss Janice Schwartz to Midwest City Historical Society
Appointing Miss Janice Schwartz as the Midwest City Historical Society representative for a three-year term ending January 12th, 2027.
PC 2187: Renaming Avenue America Avenue to Soldier Street and Soldier Street to American Avenue
Request to rename two streets within the Soldier Creek Industrial Park to facilitate addressing for American Glass.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 1, Section 1-2 (Rules of Construction)
Amending the municipal code to update definitions for departments (Community Development to Planning & Zoning / Engineering & Construction) and health department terms, and to correct gender language.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 1, Section 1-12 (Enforcement Officers)
Amending the municipal code to allow for service of legal process by certified mail, conforming to state law.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 25, Section 25-16 (Municipal Court Summons)
Amending the municipal code to allow for the service of summons by certified mail in municipal court processes, conforming to state law.
Ordinance Amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2-18 (Purchasing Bids Required Invitation)
Amending the municipal code to codify changes in state law allowing the city to use purchasing cooperatives for procurement.
Agreement for Professional Services with Johnson Associates for SE 15th Street Drainage Reconstruction
Entering into an agreement for Professional Services with Johnson Associates in the amount of $15,500 for a project to reconstruct the drainage of Southeast 15th Street and the Choctaw Creek tributary 4 East Branch.
Bid Award and Professional Service Contract with SilverStar Construction for Public Works On-Call Services
Awarding a bid to and approving a professional service contract with SilverStar Construction to provide on-call general and emergency services for the Public Works Department.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority Discussion Item 1
No specific description provided for this item.
Municipal Authority Bid Award and Contract with Timco Blasting and Coating Zinc
Awarding a bid to and approving a contract with Timco Blasting and Coating Zinc in the amount of $298,000 to repaint the ceiling rafters and other appurtenances in the Water Treatment Plant filter Bay.
Municipal Authority Bid Award and Contract with Silver Star Construction Company Inc
Awarding a bid to and entering into a contract with Silver Star Construction Company Inc to provide on-call general and emergency services for the Public Works Department.
Hospital Authority Discussion Item 1: Approval of September 24th, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion and consideration of possible action to approve the September 24th, 2024 meeting minutes.
Executive Session
Discussion consideration possible action entering into an executive session as allowed under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(3) to discuss the purchase or appraisal of real property.