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March 27, 2019 City Council Meeting

March 27, 2019 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key items, including an amendment to the Tuscany Ridge PUD to add residential lots and the final plat for Timber Ridge Point Section 4. A resolution was passed to establish a process for selecting a new City Manager from internal candidates. Additionally, an ordinance was approved to increase penalties for repeated code violations, and the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority approved the purchase of property for a new Animal Control shelter. The Municipal Authority also received an update on a successful bond refinancing for local projects.

Key Decisions & Votes

Tuscany Ridge PUD Amendment

09:00

An ordinance to amend the Tuscany Ridge Planning Unit Development was approved, allowing for the addition of three single-family residential lots by subdividing an existing lot and adding two new ones.

Approved

Timber Ridge Point Section 4 Final Plat

27:00

The final plat for Timber Ridge Point Section 4 was approved, continuing a long-term subdivision project, with assurances that infrastructure and retaining wall issues are being addressed.

Approved

City Manager Selection Process Resolution

30:30

A resolution was approved to define the process and timeframe for selecting a new City Manager, with applications from internal candidates due by April 9th.

Approved

Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board Reappointments

32:20

Gary Perkins and Dale Milburn were reappointed to the Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board for additional three-year terms.

Approved

Builder's Advisory Board Appointment

34:30

Joe Bryant was appointed as a replacement to the Builder's Advisory Board.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Penalties

37:30

An ordinance was passed to amend the Municipal Code, increasing penalties for repeated code violations related to residential parking, unlawful acts, rubbish accumulation, and dumping refuse, while lowering the fine for a first offense.

Approved

Emergency Declaration for Penalty Ordinance

37:50

An emergency was declared for the ordinance amending the Municipal Code to increase penalties for repeated code violations, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Approved

Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes

48:20

The minutes from the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority regular meeting of March 12, 2019, were approved.

Approved

Purchase of 905 North Woodside Drive

49:50

The Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority approved a contract to purchase the property at 905 North Woodside Drive for up to $121,000, intended for the new Animal Control shelter.

Approved

Economic Development Authority Minutes

51:10

The minutes from the Midwest City Economic Development Authority special meeting of February 12, 2019, were approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

April 13th

Covered in Color

Charles Johnson Park

May 10th and 11th

Made in Oklahoma

Reach Center

June 1st and 2nd

Star Spangled Salute

Tinker Air Force Base

This Saturday

Council of Presidents

Charles Johnson Building, SE 15th

Financial Matters

Donation to Homeless Resource Team

Midwest City Lodge #532 presented a check to the Midwest City Police Homeless Resource Team for homeless outreach projects, including hygiene kits.

$400

Refinancing Bond Issue

The Municipal Authority successfully refinanced a bond issue for the Green Center and Hotel Convention Center expansion/remodel, securing $11.5 million in 30-year fixed debt at approximately 3.6% interest, saving about $15,000 annually.

Property Purchase for Animal Control Shelter

The Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority approved a contract to purchase property at 905 North Woodside Drive to facilitate the new Animal Control shelter.

$121,000

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Appointment of a replacement for Travis Jernigan to the Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board.
  • Appointments of replacements for Kenny Stephenson and Gary Bachman to the Traffic and Safety Commission.

Deadlines

  • Applications/resumes for City Manager position due by April 9th.

Watch For

  • Animal ordinance amendments will be brought back to Council for approval at the next meeting.

Announcements

  • Pool passes for this summer are on sale now.
  • Covered in Color, a chalk event, will be held on April 13th at Charles Johnson Park.
  • Made in Oklahoma will take place on May 10th and 11th at the Reach Center.
  • Star Spangled Salute will be held on June 1st and 2nd at Tinker Air Force Base.
  • The Council of Presidents event for neighborhood associations will be this Saturday at the Charles Johnson Building on SE 15th.
  • Midwest City Lodge #532 presented a $400 check to the Midwest City Police Homeless Resource Team for homeless outreach projects.
  • Mayor Matt Dukes proclaimed March 24th through the 30th as Arbor Week.

Agenda Summary

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.

Approved

PC 1984: Amend Tuscany Ridge Planning Unit Development

Consideration of an ordinance to amend the Tuscany Ridge PUD to add three additional lots for single-family residential development, subdividing Lot 10 and adding two lots south of the subdivision.

Approved

PC 1985: Approval of Final Plat of Timber Ridge Point Section 4

Consideration of approval for the final plat of Timber Ridge Point Section 4, a continuation of a long-term subdivision, addressing issues related to lighting, infrastructure completion, and retaining wall maintenance.

Approved

Resolution for City Manager Selection Process

Consideration of approving a resolution defining the process and timeframe for selecting a qualified person to fill the impending vacancy in the office of the City Manager, with applications due April 9th from internal candidates.

Approved

Reappointment to Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board

Consideration of reappointing Gary Perkins and Dale Milburn to the Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board for additional three-year terms.

Approved

Appointment of Replacement to Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board

Consideration of appointing a replacement for Travis Jernigan to the Plumbing Gas Mechanical Board.

Tabled

Appointments to Traffic and Safety Commission

Consideration of appointing replacements for Kenny Stephenson and Gary Bachman to the Traffic and Safety Commission.

Tabled

Appointment to Builder's Advisory Board

Consideration of appointing a replacement for Tom Jordan on the Builder's Advisory Board.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Municipal Code (Penalties)

Consideration of passing an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to increase penalties for repeated violations of code, specifically regarding residential parking, unlawful acts, rubbish accumulation, and dumping refuse.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Municipal Code (Emergency Declaration)

Consideration of declaring an emergency for the ordinance amending the Municipal Code to increase penalties for repeated code violations.

Approved

Animal Ordinance Discussion

Discussion regarding proposed changes to animal ordinances, including regulations for large animals and responsibilities for owners of fowl.

Information Only

Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.

Approved

Midwest City Municipal Authority Refinancing Bond Issue Update

Update on the successful refinancing of a bond issue to fund projects for the Green Center and Hotel Convention Center expansion/remodel.

Information Only

Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes Approval

Consideration of approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of March 12, 2019.

Approved

Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Asset Reallocation/Investment Policy

Consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.

No Action

Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Property Purchase

Consideration to enter into a contract to purchase 905 North Woodside Drive for a total cost not to exceed $121,000, to facilitate the new Animal Control shelter.

Approved

Midwest City Economic Development Authority Minutes Approval

Consideration of approving the minutes of the special meeting of February 12, 2019.

Approved