Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting on December 13th featured the unveiling of renovated council chambers and a positive sales tax report. Key decisions included the approval of numerous board appointments and a significant debate over a resolution establishing new meeting practices, which was ultimately adopted with several amendments. The council also reviewed progress on Geo Bond projects and approved budget adjustments for the golf fund and hotel conference center.
Key Decisions & Votes
Oklahoma Municipal League Board Nomination
11:30Mayor Matthew D. Davis II was nominated to serve as a board member for District 8C on the Oklahoma Municipal League board of directors.
Mid-America Park Clearing Contract
29:30A bid was awarded to Shawnee Mission Tree Service for selective clearing of undergrowth and dead trees in Mid-America Park.
Midwest City Tree Board Appointment
36:00Aaron Hurst was appointed to represent Ward 2 on the Midwest City Tree Board.
Board of Adjustment Reappointments
38:00Jess Husky, Frank Young, and Charles McDade were reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for three-year terms.
ADA Transition Planning Committee Reappointments
40:00Max Wilson and Rick Lewis were reappointed to three-year terms for the ADA Transition Planning Committee.
Midwest City Builder Advisory Board Appointment
41:30Jesse Stemper was appointed to a three-year term for the Midwest City Builder Advisory Board.
Electrical Board Appointments and Reappointments
42:30Terry Haas and Brandon Pitts were appointed, and Ty Moore and Mike Gregory were reappointed to the City of Midwest City Electrical Board.
Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Board Appointments and Reappointments
44:00David Waller and Scott Wiggy were appointed, and Gary Perkins was reappointed to the City of Midwest City Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Board.
Federal Aid Signal Upgrade Design Contract
50:00A professional service agreement with Lee Engineering LLC for $113,800 was approved for survey and design services to upgrade six traffic signals.
Annual Tree Board Landscape Master Plan
52:00The annual Tree Board Landscape Master Plan, including updates to member lists, was approved following a public hearing.
Elected Officials Meeting Practices Resolution
1:28:00A resolution establishing new meeting practices was adopted with amendments, including allowing time extensions for speakers by majority council vote, flipping the order of public input and council discussion, changing 'must' to 'may' for motion amendments, and clarifying that addresses for speakers are provided privately to the clerk.
Upcoming Community Events
26th Annual Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
7:30 a.m. at the Reed Conference Center. Tickets are $25/person or $300/table of eight, available at the community center, ticketstorm.com, or PayPal.
Holiday Lights Spectacular
Located in Joby Barnes Regional Park. Wednesdays are 'Walking Wednesdays' if weather permits. Full schedule at midwestcityok.org.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
Use tax increased by 19.29% and sales tax increased by 6.43%, resulting in an 8.45% year-over-year total increase.
Professional Service Agreement with Lee Engineering LLC
Agreement for survey and design services for a Federal Aid project to upgrade six traffic signals.
Supplemental Budget Adjustments for Golf Fund and FF&E Reserve Fund
Increased expenditure for the John Conrad Golf Fund by $35,000 and the Hotel Conference Center FF&E Reserve Fund by $50,000, both funded from their respective Enterprise fund balances.
Public Comments
Following the adoption of new meeting practices, the public discussion section was held. One individual attempted to speak but was denied as they did not meet the new residency requirement. The debate over the resolution itself included extensive discussion on public participation, residency requirements, time limits, and privacy concerns regarding addresses.
Coming Up
Watch For
- A report on the Redevelopment of Air Depot is expected at the January meeting.
- A meeting with representatives from Brazos/Tyler regarding the ticket writer system is requested for the next 30-day meeting.
- Discussion on prescribing sign-up procedures for public comments on the agenda for the next council meeting.
- Review of pre-council dinners/gatherings to ensure compliance with Open Meetings Law.
Announcements
- Brandon Bundy, Director of Engineering Services, was recognized for his project management on the renovation of the council chambers.
- The sales tax report showed use tax up 19.29% and sales tax up 6.43%, for a total year-over-year increase of 8.45%.
- International Human Rights Day was December 10th.
- Trash and recycling services for Christmas 2022 will be unaffected.
- The Compost Facility will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th.
Agenda Summary
Resolution nominating Matthew D. Davis II as board member for District 8C on the Oklahoma Municipal League board of directors
Consideration of Mayor Matthew D. Davis II's nomination to the Oklahoma Municipal League board.
Awarding bid to and entering into a contract with Shawnee Mission Tree Service for selective clearing in Mid-America Park
Contract for clearing undergrowth and dead trees in Mid-America Park, a 2018 Geo Bond project, to improve visibility and prepare for future construction.
Appointing Aaron Hurst for Ward 2 to replace Mrs. Susie Byrne as the Ward 2 Midwest City Tree Board representative
Appointment of a new representative for Ward 2 to the Midwest City Tree Board.
Reappointing Jess Husky, Frank Young, and Charles McDade to the Board of Adjustment for additional three-year terms
Reappointment of existing members to the Board of Adjustment.
Reappointing Max Wilson and Rick Lewis to a three-year term for the City of Midwest City ADA Transition Planning Committee
Reappointment of existing members to the ADA Transition Planning Committee.
Appointing Jesse Stemper to a three-year term for the Midwest City Builder Advisory Board
Appointment of a new member to the Midwest City Builder Advisory Board.
Appointing Terry Haas, Brandon Pitts to initial two-year terms and reappointing Ty Moore and Mike Gregory to three-year terms for the City of Midwest City Electrical Board
Appointments and reappointments to the City of Midwest City Electrical Board.
Appointing David Waller and Scott Wiggy, reappointing Gary Perkins to three-year terms for the City of Midwest City Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Board
Appointments and reappointments to the City of Midwest City Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Board.
Professional service agreement with Lee Engineering LLC in the amount of $113,800 to provide survey and design services for a future Federal Aid project to upgrade six signals
Contract for design work on signal improvements, including a study of I-40 and Air Depot timing.
Public hearing of approving the annual Tree Board Landscape Master Plan as required by Article 2 Section 42-36 of the Midwest City code of ordinances
Annual update to the master plan, including changes to the tree board member list and city council members listed.
Review of a quarterly update on the progress of execution of the General Obligation Bonds 2018 projects
Review of the status of various Geo Bond projects, including discussion on the Brazos/Tyler ticket writer system.
Resolution establishing the City of Midwest City Elected Officials Meeting Practices
Resolution to provide guidance on public discussion, time limits, removal of disruptive individuals, and procedural rules for motions and discussions.
Municipal Authority: Approving the November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
Routine approval of past meeting minutes for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority: Approving supplemental budget adjustments to the following funds fiscal year 22-23: increased the golf fund expenditure at John Conrad $35,000 and FF&E Reserve fund at the hotel conference center for $50,000
Budget adjustments from respective Enterprise fund balances to cover increased expenses due to success (golf) and reserves (hotel conference center).
Municipal Authority: Approving the July 26, 2022 special meeting minutes
Routine approval of past meeting minutes for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority: New business public discussion
Opportunity for public discussion during the Municipal Authority meeting.
Municipal Authority: Executive session to discuss KCJ 19 2857 Bailey versus Midwest City
Discussion of confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action.
Hospital Authority: Approving the November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
Routine approval of past meeting minutes for the Hospital Authority.
Hospital Authority: Approving the July 26, 2022 special meeting minutes
Routine approval of past meeting minutes for the Hospital Authority.
Hospital Authority: New business public discussion
Opportunity for public discussion during the Hospital Authority meeting.
Hospital Authority: Executive session to discuss KCJ 19 2857 Bailey versus Midwest City
Discussion of confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action.