Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a 3% salary increase for non-bargaining city employees, a School Resource Officer agreement with Mid-Del schools, and an amended resolution for a special election on an excise tax. A significant economic development agreement with American Glass Inc. was approved, facilitating a new production facility and job creation. Fire Chief Bert Norton was recognized with the J Ray Pence Leadership Award, and public comments highlighted concerns over apartment evictions and utility maintenance.
Key Decisions & Votes
Midwest City Building Advisory Board Appointments
21:30Chris Clark was reappointed and Kaylee Wilson was appointed to three-year terms on the Building Advisory Board, following discussion on potential conflicts of interest.
City Employee Salary Increase
25:30A three percent across-the-board increase to the base salary of city employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement was approved, effective July 1, 2023.
School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement
27:30The mutual cooperation agreement with the Mid-Del school system for School Resource Officers for the 2023-2024 term was approved.
Special Election for Excise Tax
28:30An amended resolution and proclamation were approved, authorizing a special election on September 12, 2023, for voters to approve or reject an ordinance relating to an excise tax.
Capital Decisions Inc. Consultant Services Agreement
46:40An agreement for $115,000 with Capital Decisions Inc. to continue providing economic and community development consultant services was approved.
American Glass Inc. Economic Development Assistance Agreement
55:00Resolutions were approved by both the Economic Development Authority and Utilities Authority for an assistance agreement with American Glass Inc. to establish a new headquarters and production facility, committing to jobs and significant investment in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park.
Upcoming Community Events
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM to 11 AM in the Santa Fe parking lot on 29th Street.
Centrillion Protein LLC Groundbreaking
9 AM at the 7200 block of 36th Street, for a new $7 million food processing plant.
Tinker Air Show
Opens at 8 AM, live streaming available on Tinker's Facebook page.
Tribute to Liberty
7 PM to 10 PM at Joe B Barnes Regional Park, featuring food trucks, music, and fireworks.
Financial Matters
School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement
Agreement with Mid-Del school system for SRO services.
Capital Decisions Inc. Consultant Services Agreement
Agreement to continue providing consultant services for economic and community development.
American Glass Inc. Economic Development Assistance Agreement
Agreement for a new headquarters and production facility in Soldier Creek Industrial Park, including land purchase rebate, up to $50,000 for landscaping/construction, and payment for railroad switch/spur design and installation.
Public Comments
Several residents spoke during public discussion. Key concerns included the mass eviction notice at Midwest Point Apartments, with residents expressing distress over short deadlines, lack of relocation assistance, and transparency from property owners and the city. Other comments addressed inadequate tree trimming by OG&E impacting power quality and a request to formally rename a community area.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Amendment to the North Side Improvement District (Tiff District #3) expected in late July or August.
- Discussion in executive session regarding dilapidated buildings at 1200 North Air Depot Boulevard and contractual issues.
Announcements
- July 2023 was proclaimed as Lake Appreciation Month and July 24th as Love Your Lake Week in Midwest City.
- June 2023 was proclaimed as Pride Month in Midwest City.
- Fire Chief Bert Norton received the J Ray Pence Leadership Award from the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association.
- City staff were thanked for organizing a special Midwest Point Resource Fair for potentially displaced families.
- The Midwest City Juneteenth committee was congratulated on a successful inaugural Juneteenth celebration on June 17th.
- WP Bill Atkinson Park will be closed beginning June 28th until further notice due to equipment installation on the clock tower.
- Trash and recycling scheduled for Tuesday, July 4th, will be picked up on Wednesday, July 5th.
- The Compost Facility will have extended hours on Saturday, July 1st (8 AM - 6 PM) and will be closed on July 4th.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items, with item 22 pulled for separate discussion.
Item 22: Midwest City Building Advisory Board Appointments
Consideration of reappointing Chris Clark and appointing Kaylee Wilson to three-year terms for the Building Advisory Board, with discussion on potential conflicts of interest.
Discussion Item 1: City Employee Salary Increase
Consideration of a three percent across-the-board increase to the base salary of city employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2023.
Discussion Item 2: School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement
Consideration of assigning and executing the School Resource Officer Mutual Cooperation Agreement with the Mid-Del school system for July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Discussion Item 3: Special Election Resolution
Consideration of passing and approving the amended resolution 2023-10 and proclamation authorizing a special election on September 12, 2023, for an excise tax ordinance.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Discussion Item 1 (Hospital Authority): Capital Decisions Inc. Agreement
Consideration of an agreement with Capital Decisions Inc. to continue providing consultant services for economic and community development interests.
Discussion Item 1 (Economic Development Authority): June 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Approval of the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023.
Discussion Item 2 (Economic Development Authority): American Glass Inc. Assistance Agreement
Consideration to amend and/or approve a resolution for an Economic Development Assistance Agreement with American Glass Inc. for a new headquarters and production facility.
Discussion Item 1 (Utilities Authority): June 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Approval of the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023.
Discussion Item 2 (Utilities Authority): American Glass Inc. Assistance Agreement
Consideration to amend and/or approve a resolution for an Economic Development Assistance Agreement with American Glass Inc. for a new headquarters and production facility.
Executive Session
Discussion of confidential communications between the public body and its attorney regarding Resolution 2023-12 concerning dilapidated buildings and contractual issues.