Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting saw the official appointment of Sid Porter as the new Chief of Police and a positive report on October sales tax revenue. The council also approved an ordinance to reduce the frequency of regular meetings to once a month for the upcoming year, with exceptions for budget-related sessions. Several community events and new business openings were announced, and a resident raised concerns regarding city funding, election codes, and the local education system.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment of Chief of Police
02:00Sid Porter was officially appointed as the new Chief of Police for the City of Midwest City, effective immediately.
Amendment to City Council Meeting Schedule
15:50An ordinance was approved to amend the municipal code, changing regular city council meetings to once a month for the next year, with two meetings in June and a special budget meeting in May.
Upcoming Community Events
Cruising for Coffee
11 AM at Santa Fe Steakhouse (last one for 2021)
Creeping It Real (Spooky Movie Event)
7 PM - 11 PM at Joby Barnes Regional Park, featuring Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus
Rose State Trunk or Treat
Time available on their website
Halloween Trick or Trail Drive-Through
1 PM - 4 PM at SE 15th and Century (Holiday Lights location)
Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating
Recommended 6 PM - 8:30 PM; residents should turn on porch lights to participate
Veterans Day Reception
6 PM - 8 PM at the Reed Center, for Vietnam veterans
Veterans Day Parade
Theme: 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans'
Financial Matters
October Sales Tax Report
Sales tax was up 7.43% year over year, 15.63% over projection for the month, and 15.88% over projection year to date, totaling about $2.2 million over projection.
Public Comments
A resident inquired about city funding for curb stenciling, expressed concerns regarding election codes for council members, and raised issues about the educational system in Wards 4 and 5, specifically regarding children attending Oklahoma City Public Schools while paying Midwest City taxes. He requested the education funding issue be added to the next agenda.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Rose State outreach program for military and first responders (November)
- Discussion on education funding and assistance for Wards 4 and 5 (next meeting)
Announcements
- Sid Porter was appointed as the new Chief of Police for Midwest City.
- October is Fire Prevention Month; this year's theme is 'Learn the sounds of fire safety.' Residents needing smoke detectors can contact the fire department for assistance.
- Big O Barbecue is slated to open this Friday at 11 AM at 15th and Sooner.
- The new Swig drive-in is opening this Friday at 2590 South Air Depot.
- Rose State College will have an outreach program with goodie bags for military and first responders in November.
- The Veterans Day Parade theme is 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans.'
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation offered by Mr. Sullivan, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Carl Albert High School cadets.
Community Related Announcements
Various announcements including the appointment of the new Police Chief, sales tax report, fire prevention month, new business openings, and upcoming community events.
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Discussion Item 1 - Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 2 Administration Article 2 City Council Section 2-11
Consideration and approval of an ordinance to change the time of regular council meetings to once a month for the next year, with exceptions for June and a special budget meeting in May.
New Business Public Discussion (City Council)
Resident Brent McGee addressed the council regarding curb stenciling funding, election codes, and educational system concerns in Wards 4 and 5.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
New Business Public Discussion (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for public discussion before the Municipal Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Discussion Item (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
A discussion item for the Hospital Authority.
New Business Public Discussion (Midwest City Hospital Authority)
Opportunity for public discussion before the Hospital Authority.
Consent Agenda (Special Economic Development Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Authority.
New Business Public Discussion (Special Economic Development Authority)
Opportunity for public discussion before the Special Economic Development Authority.