Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a special use permit for Open Flame Coffee Company to sell alcoholic beverages and voted to rename "Dik-Dik" Street to "Oryx" in a mobile home community. Updates were provided on General Obligation Bond projects and the city's employee health benefits plan, which is currently operating at a significant deficit. The annual financial audit for FY2019 received an unmodified opinion. Public comments focused on code enforcement issues and property upkeep.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
06:50The City Council approved the routine consent agenda items, including an addendum (C11).
Special Use Permit for Open Flame Coffee Company
10:50A special use permit was approved for Open Flame Coffee Company and Roastery at 307 South Air Depot Boulevard to allow the sale of beer, wine, and specialty drinks.
Street Renaming (Dik-Dik to Oryx)
16:50The request to rename 'Dik-Dik' Street to 'Oryx' in the Riverside Mobile Home Community was approved due to community preference and ease of pronunciation.
General Obligation Bond Projects Update
22:50The quarterly update on the progress of General Obligation Bond projects was accepted by the council.
Employee Health Benefits Plan Report
26:50The monthly report on the city's employee health benefits plan, detailing a significant deficit, was accepted.
Financial Audit for FY2019
30:50The financial audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, which received an unmodified opinion, was approved by the council.
Upcoming Community Events
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Held at the Reed Center. Tickets available at the community center. Discussion held regarding event inclusivity.
Midwest City Council Elections
For Wards 2 and 4.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
At the Nick Harris Community Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM to 7 PM. Names taken from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Financial Matters
City of Midwest City Employees Health Benefits Plan
The plan is currently $700,000 in deficit for the year due to numerous large claims, primarily related to cancer cases. A rate increase is anticipated by July.
Financial Audit of the City of Midwest City
The audit for the year ended June 30, 2019, resulted in an unmodified opinion, indicating fair presentation of financial statements and no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls.
Public Comments
Two residents from Northeast 19th Street addressed the council regarding ongoing issues with property upkeep and code enforcement follow-up on their street. Concerns included structural deterioration, unkempt yards, and a significant sewer problem causing odors and rodents, which they stated negatively impacts property values and appearance.
Coming Up
Tabled
- OG&E street lighting maintenance update (to next quarterly meeting in April)
Deadlines
- Mandatory pre-bid for the Animal Services Building: February 6th
- Bids open for the Animal Services Building: February 20th
Watch For
- OG&E LED replacement progress update (next quarterly meeting in April)
- Employee health benefits rate increase (by July)
Announcements
- Mayor Dukes is absent to spend time with his son, an active duty Marine embassy guard.
- Two cadets, Andris McAra and Gavin Tomonta, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Thanks were extended to everyone who attended the Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items, including an addendum (C11).
PC 2037
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of an eating establishment (sit-down, alcoholic beverages permitted) in a C3 Community Commercial District for the property at 307 South Air Depot Boulevard (Open Flame Coffee Company and Roastery).
PC 2038
Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a request to rename the street 'Dik-Dik' to 'Oryx' within the Riverside Mobile Home Community.
Discussion and consideration of accepting an update regarding ongoing OG&E street lighting maintenance.
An update on OG&E street lighting maintenance was presented, with a more thorough report on LED replacement progress expected at the next quarterly meeting.
Discussion and consideration of the quarterly update on the progress of the execution of the general obligation bond projects.
An update on General Obligation Bond projects was provided, noting the Animal Services Building is currently out to bid.
Discussion and consideration of accepting the monthly report on the City of Midwest City's employees health benefits plan.
A report on the employee health benefits plan indicated a significant deficit due to large claims, with a rate increase anticipated.
Discussion and consideration of accepting the financial audit of the City of Midwest City as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019.
The financial audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, was presented, receiving an unmodified opinion with no significant findings.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority).
Discussion regarding potential changes to investment policy guidelines and objectives for the Hospital Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Economic Development Commission)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Economic Development Commission.