Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the approval of the annual financial audit and a significant contract for a citywide water master plan and SCADA system security. Public discussion focused heavily on proposed sewer impact fees and the allocation of Hospital Authority grants. Chief Sid Porter was honored for his 40 years of service to the police department upon his retirement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of February 8, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
31:00Despite concerns about transparency and lack of detail regarding discussions on a $30 million sewage expenditure and potential fee increases, the minutes were approved.
Acceptance of Financial Audit (FY 2023)
49:00The City Council accepted the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2023, which reported no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
Rezoning Request for 1721 Sandra Drive (PC 2162)
55:00A request to rezone a property from single-family residential to a simplified planned unit development was denied due to staff and Planning Commission recommendations and concerns about existing neighborhood constraints.
Water Master Plan and SCADA Security Contract
1:02:00An amendment to a work order with Garver LLC for $797,500 was approved to develop a citywide water master plan, conduct a lead line inventory, and evaluate the security of the SCADA system at the water treatment plant.
Hospital Authority Community Improvement Grants
1:35:00Funding recommendations for the FY 23-24 Community Improvement Grant Program, totaling $531,299, were approved despite debate over city departments receiving grants for potentially budgetable items.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments for Grants
1:45:00Following the Hospital Authority's approval of grants, the City Council approved supplemental budget adjustments to facilitate the transfer of these funds to various city departments.
Upcoming Community Events
Learn to Play Sports Clinic
6 PM at the Multi Athletic Purpose Complex. Call 739-1288 or email rTaylor@Midwestcity.org to explore sports activities from football to soccer.
Financial Matters
February Sales Tax Report
February sales tax was flat at -0.070%, but sales and use tax are up 3.067% compared to projections.
Financial Audit for year ending June 30, 2023
The city received a clean audit report with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. The audit cost $57,000.
Amendment #1 to work order 22-W237 with Garver LLC
Contract for a Citywide water master plan, lead line inventory, and SCADA system security evaluation.
Contract with Midwest Wrecking
For asbestos abatement and demolition of 2828 Parkton Drive.
Community Improvement Grant Program funding
Approval of grants to various community organizations and city departments for FY 23-24.
Supplemental budget adjustments (reimbursements)
Adjustments to various city department budgets to account for approved Hospital Authority grants.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke primarily about concerns regarding proposed sewer impact fees, questioning the funding approach, potential negative effects on housing development, and the allocation of Hospital Authority grants. Speakers also raised points about the city's economic development strategy and the need for a dedicated parks department.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Spring Youth League t-ball, softball, and baseball sign-ups at Midwestcity.com.
- Pool job applications for lifeguards and cashiers available after March 1st.
Watch For
- Discussion on the moratorium and impact fees, possibly next month.
- Development of a policy for live streaming special Council meetings.
- Public meeting on development fees at the Planning Commission on March 11th at 5 PM.
- Second public meeting on development fees at the City Council on March 26th at 6 PM.
Announcements
- Chief Sid Porter was honored for his 40 years of service to the Midwest City Police Department upon his retirement, with February 27th declared Chief Sid Porter Day.
- February sales tax was flat at -0.070%, but sales and use tax are up 3.067% compared to projections.
- A policy for live streaming special Council meetings will be developed.
- Two new restaurants have opened: El Sabor Del La Baha (Mexican seafood) and Bib's Smokehouse and Catering (BBQ).
- Pool job applications for lifeguards and cashiers for the 2024 season will be available after March 1st.
Agenda Summary
City Council: Consent Agenda (excluding items 2 and 3)
Approval of routine agenda items.
City Council: Approval of minutes of February 8, 2024 special meeting
Consideration of minutes from a special council meeting where a $30 million expenditure for Ward 6 sewage and potential fee increases were discussed.
City Council: Supplemental budget adjustments to various funds for 2023-24
Adjustments to reimburse projects fund revenue for Police, Fire, Parks & Rec, Animal Welfare, and John Conrad, pending Hospital Authority grant approvals.
City Council: Accepting and approving the financial audit of the City of Midwest City for the year ending June 30, 2023
Review and approval of the city's annual financial audit, which reported no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
City Council: PC 2162 public hearing, redistrict from R-6 to simplified plan unit development (SPUD) for 1721 Sandra Drive
Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request for a property on Sandra Drive, which staff and the Planning Commission did not recommend.
City Council: Amendment #1 to work order 22-W237 with Garver LLC for $797,500
To develop a Citywide water master plan, complete a lead line inventory, and evaluate security of the SCADA system at the water treatment plant.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items.
Midwest City Municipal Authority: Amendment #1 to work order 22-W237 with Garver LLC for $797,500
To develop a Citywide water master plan, complete a lead line inventory, and evaluate security of the SCADA system at the water treatment plant.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Contract with Midwest Wrecking for $138,840
For asbestos abatement and demolition of 2828 Parkton Drive.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Approving funding recommendations for FY 23-24 Community Improvement Grant Program (not to exceed $531,299)
Consideration of grants for various community organizations and city departments, with discussion on eligibility for city departments.
Midwest City Hospital Authority: Discussion Item 4
An item requiring no action.
Special Economic Development Authority: Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.
City Council: Supplemental budget adjustments to various funds for 2023-24 (Reconvened)
Adjustments to reimburse projects fund revenue for Police, Fire, Parks & Rec, Animal Welfare, and John Conrad, following Hospital Authority grant approvals.