Meeting Summary
The City Council approved funding for the Boys and Girls Club at Steed Elementary, with a directive to explore future funding and additional locations. Multiple municipal code ordinances were approved following recommendations from the ordinance review committee. Key financial agreements included a $50,000 payment to Mid-Del Youth and Family Center and a $200,000 contract for design services for the Sheraton Hotel renovation.
Key Decisions & Votes
Boys and Girls Club Funding for Steed Elementary
Funding was approved for the Boys and Girls Club program at Steed Elementary, with city staff directed to explore next year's budget for increased funding, find proper buildings for additional clubs in other areas, and seek grants.
Plot Correction for Turtle Wood 6th Edition
A corrective square error on the plat for lot 12 block 9 and lot 26 block 10 was approved.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 General Provisions
An ordinance establishing specific penalties for code violations was approved as recommended by the ordinance review committee.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
An ordinance amending definitions and regulations related to stopping, standing, and parking of motor vehicles was approved.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 Nuisances
An ordinance clarifying and updating regulations regarding abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles as nuisances, including penalties, was approved.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Municipal Court
An ordinance amending sections related to jury trials, defendant selection, and setting jury terms in Municipal Court was approved.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 Food and Food Handlers
An ordinance amending the manual section for food and food handlers was approved.
Agreement with Mid-Del Youth and Family Center Inc.
An agreement for Mid-Del Youth and Family Center to provide emergency youth shelter, counseling, and other services in exchange for a $50,000 payment from the city was approved.
Sale of 2010 Bridgeport Sanitation Truck
An ordinance authorizing the sale of a surplus 2010 Bridgeport unit 4103 side loader sanitation truck, with a fair value over $10,000, was approved.
Contract for Sheraton Hotel Design Services
A contract for $200,000 plus overhead with Flick Mars for design and interior architectural services for the Midwest City Sheraton Hotel's property improvement plan and brand conversion was approved.
EDA Minutes Approval
The minutes of the special meeting on July 23rd, 2019, for the Midwest City Economic Development Authority were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Youth Basketball Tournament
A council member is seeking assistance to set up a regular youth league beyond the existing three-on-three tournament.
Financial Matters
Boys and Girls Club Funding
Funding for the Boys and Girls Club program at Steed Elementary.
Agreement with Mid-Del Youth and Family Center Inc.
Payment by the city for emergency youth shelter, counseling, juvenile diversionary program, training, consultation, community education, and domestic violence advocacy counseling services.
Sale of 2010 Bridgeport Sanitation Truck
Ordinance authorizing the sale of a surplus side loader sanitation truck.
Sheraton Hotel Design Contract
Contract with Flick Mars for design and interior architectural services for the hotel's property improvement plan and brand conversion.
Public Comments
One citizen addressed the council, though the content of their comment was not transcribed. A council member also used the public discussion time to solicit help for organizing a youth basketball tournament.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Future budget discussions for Boys and Girls Club funding and potential new locations in other areas of the city.
- Review of charter items, specifically increasing the threshold for discussion items related to asset sales.
- Potential organization of a regular youth basketball tournament.
Announcements
- A council member announced interest in setting up a youth basketball tournament and sought community assistance for its organization.
- The council acknowledged the hard work of the ordinance review committee members and staff in preparing the recent ordinance amendments.
Agenda Summary
Boys and Girls Club Funding for Steed Elementary
Discussion about continuing funding for the Boys and Girls Club program, moved from Telstar to Steed Elementary due to school closures, with debate about the location and the district's role.
Plot correction for Turtle Wood 6th Edition final plat
To correct an error on the dimensions of lot 12 block 9 and lot 26 block 10 on the approved and recorded plat.
Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2-15
Establishing specific penalty for violations of code, as recommended by the ordinance review committee.
Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 24 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Amending definitions, prohibited stopping, standing, or parking places, and residential parking sections.
Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 27 Nuisances
Amending sections on remedies against public nuisance, storing, parking, or leaving junked or inoperable motor vehicles declared a nuisance, and penalties.
Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 25 Municipal Court
Amending sections related to jury trials, defendant selection, and setting jury terms by the presiding judge.
Ordinance amending Midwest City Municipal Code Chapter 16 Food and Food Handlers
Amending section 16-20 regarding the manual for food and food handlers.
Agreement between Mid-Del Youth and Family Center Inc. and the City of Midwest City
For emergency youth shelter, counseling, juvenile diversionary program, training, consultation, community education, and domestic violence advocacy counseling services in exchange for a $50,000 payment by the city.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
Ordinance authorizing for the sale of a 2010 Bridgeport unit 4103
Authorizing the sale of a side loader sanitation truck with a fair value of more than $10,000, as required by charter.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
Reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives
Discussion item for the Memorial Hospital Authority regarding investment policy. No changes were brought forth.
Awarding a contract for design and interior architectural services to Flick Mars
For the property improvement plan and brand conversion of the Midwest City Sheraton Hotel in the amount of $200,000 plus overhead costs.
Approving the minutes of the special meeting on July 23rd, 2019
Approval of minutes for the Midwest City Economic Development Authority.