Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting featured numerous community announcements and significant proclamations, including the declaration of October 14th as Native American Day and October 8th as Canadian Detachment Members Day, celebrating 40 years of the Canadian detachment at Tinker Air Force Base. While most routine agenda items were approved, the approval of past meeting minutes was deferred due to an abstention and a subsequent motion failing for lack of a second. The council also approved a resolution regarding code of ordinances supplements and a professional services agreement.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proclamation of Native American Day
17:00October 14th, 2019, was proclaimed Native American Day in Midwest City to honor indigenous Americans and their heritage.
Proclamation of Canadian Detachment Members Day
20:00October 8th, 2019, was proclaimed Canadian Detachment Members Day, celebrating 40 years of the Canadian detachment's service at Tinker Air Force Base.
Consent Agenda Items 2-5
40:00Routine agenda items 2 through 5 were approved by council motion after item 1 was pulled for separate discussion.
Resolution for Code of Ordinances Supplement
44:00A resolution was approved to notify the public of the publication of Supplement Number 15 to the Midwest City Code of Ordinances and to ratify previous supplements.
Professional Services Agreement Amendment
46:00The First Amendment to the professional services agreement with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, and Edmond, expiring June 30, 2020, was approved.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
48:00The minutes of the regular September 24, 2019, meeting of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority were approved.
Executive Session
49:00The council voted to enter executive session to discuss employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation of a salaried public officer or employee.
Upcoming Community Events
Inside the PGA Tour episode featuring Taylor Gooch
Airs on the Golf Channel, filmed at John Conrad Golf Course.
Text to 911 Activation
Available in Central Oklahoma; public safety campaign slogan: 'Call if you can, text if you can't'.
Rain Barrel Workshop
Conducted by the Stormwater department; register online at midwestcityok.org. Cost: $55 for 33-gallon barrel and parts, workshop itself is $20.
Trick-or-Treat City
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Special Needs Trick-or-Treat City
10:30 AM at the Community Center.
Neighborhood Initiative Annual Food Drive
At Sam's Club from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, collecting food for Christmas baskets for families in need.
Veterans Day Parade
Mid-America Trail Ribbon-Cutting
10:30 AM, celebrating the opening of the trail and a new bridge.
Financial Matters
First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council
Approval of the First Amendment to the professional services agreement with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, and Edmond, expiring June 30, 2020.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Approval of September 10, 2019 and September 24, 2019 City Council meeting minutes
Watch For
- Resolution of issues regarding the September 10, 2019 City Council meeting minutes
Announcements
- The 'Inside the PGA Tour' episode featuring Midwest City's Taylor Gooch, filmed at John Conrad Golf Course, airs October 9th on the Golf Channel.
- Text to 911 service will be available in Central Oklahoma starting October 14th, with the slogan 'Call if you can, text if you can't'.
- A rain barrel workshop will be conducted by the Stormwater department on October 15th; registration is online at midwestcityok.org.
- Trick-or-Treat City is scheduled for October 26th from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
- A Special Needs Trick-or-Treat City will be held on October 31st at 10:30 AM at the Community Center.
- The Neighborhood Initiative annual food drive will take place November 1st-3rd at Sam's Club from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to collect donations for Christmas baskets for families in need.
- The Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for November 11th.
- A ribbon-cutting for the Mid-America Trail and a new bridge is scheduled for this Friday at 10:30 AM.
- Updates on city bond projects are continuously available on the Midwest City OK dot org website.
- The Mid-America Fest and the Get Up and Move Fun Walk and Health Fair were both well-attended community events.
- Congratulations were extended to Ms. Eats' daughter for scoring a 34 on her ACT and being the number one student at West City High School.
- Awards were presented to Donna Akin (Water Division Administrative Secretary of the Year) and Daniel Clay (Wastewater Line Maintenance Technician of the Year) by the Oklahoma Water Pollution Control Association.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening ceremony for the council meeting, led by Assistant City Manager Von Sullivan and Carl Albert High School ROTC cadets.
Community Related Announcements
Various updates and upcoming events from the city manager and council, including local events, bond project updates, and recognition of community achievements.
Awards and Proclamations
Presentation of awards to city employees Donna Akin and Daniel Clay, and proclamations for Native American Day and Canadian Detachment Members Day, with presentations from state and federal officials.
Consent Agenda (Initial Vote)
Consideration of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
Consent Agenda Items 2-5
Approval of routine agenda items after item 1 (minutes) was separated for individual discussion.
Consent Agenda Item 1: Minutes of September 10, 2019 and September 24, 2019 meetings
Consideration of approving the minutes from the September 10th and September 24th, 2019, City Council meetings.
Discussion Item: Resolution to notify the public of publication of Supplement Number 15 to the Midwest City Code of Ordinances
Consideration of passing a resolution to notify the public of publication of Supplement Number 15 to the Midwest City Code of Ordinances and to ratify all previous supplements and codifications.
Discussion Item: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council
Consideration of approving the First Amendment to and entering into a professional services agreement with the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council, along with Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, and Edmond, expiring on June 30, 2020.
New Business / Public Discussion of Agenda
Opportunity for public input on new business items before the council.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority - Approving Minutes of September 24, 2019 meeting
Consideration of approving the minutes of the regular September 24, 2019, meeting of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority - Investment Policy Changes
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 - New Business / Public Discussion
Opportunity for public input on Hospital Authority matters.
Executive Session
Discussion of employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, or resignation of an individual salaried public officer or employee, as allowed under Title 25 State Statute 307 B1.