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January 24, 2019 City Council Meeting

January 24, 2019 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the consent agenda and accepted final reports on the Fire Department's SEI study and the Police Department's Matrix study, detailing progress on staffing and operational improvements. A resolution supporting the 'Smart on Crime' approach was adopted. The council also reviewed results from a community questionnaire regarding bulky item disposal, indicating a preference for curbside pickup.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Agenda Approval

04:00

The council approved the consent agenda, which included moving forward with architectural planning for a new animal shelter.

Approved

Fire Department SEI Study Report

09:00

The final report on the implementation of the Fire Department's SEI study, detailing progress on alarm policies and job descriptions, was accepted.

Approved

Police Department Matrix Study Report

22:15

The final progress report on the Police Department's Matrix study, outlining new flex shifts, an administrative lieutenant position, and increased Community Action Officers, was accepted.

Approved

Smart on Crime Resolution

33:00

A resolution supporting the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' 'Smart on Crime' approach was approved and adopted.

Adopted

Minutes of January 8th, 2019 Meeting

43:00

The minutes from the regular meeting held on January 8th, 2019, were approved.

Approved

Sheridan Midwest City Hotel Financial Report

43:50

The report on the financial condition of the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel for the period ending December 31st, 2018, was accepted.

Approved

Entry into Executive Session

46:00

A motion to enter executive session as allowed under 25 OS Section 307 d7 was carried.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

February 9th

Daddy-Daughter Dance

4:00 PM - 9:30 PM at the Reed Conference Center. Tickets are $15 for ages 3-14, available at the community center.

Financial Matters

Bulky Waste Disposal Service

Discussion regarding the potential cost of implementing curbside bulky waste collection, estimated at approximately $1 per customer per month for four annual pickups.

$1

Sheridan Midwest City Hotel Financial Condition

Report on the financial status of the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center for the period ending December 31st, 2018.

Coming Up

Watch For

  • The ordinance subcommittee may review the Fire Department's minimum staffing requirements for potential ordinance changes.
  • Follow-up meetings with Dr. Cobb regarding increased school district contributions for School Resource Officers.
  • An agenda item at the next council meeting will detail proposed rates for all services, including bulky waste disposal.
  • Development of specific ordinances for curbside bulky waste pickup, including time limitations.

Announcements

  • The Midwest City MLK breakfast was a great success.
  • The Daddy-Daughter Dance is scheduled for February 9th from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Reed Conference Center. Tickets are $15 for ages 3-14 and can be purchased at the community center.
  • The Midwest City band and Work Store kids performed excellently at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast.
  • Golden Chick and Kyle from the Senior Center were acknowledged for providing meals to seniors when food services were unavailable.

Agenda Summary

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items, including architectural planning for a new animal shelter.

Approved

Discussion Item #1: Applicant pulling application

No action needed due to the applicant withdrawing their application.

No Action

Discussion of consideration of final report concerning the implementation of the SEI study

Presentation and acceptance of the Fire Department's final report on the implementation of the SEI study, detailing progress on alarm policies and job descriptions.

Approved

Discussion regarding the final matrix implementation progress report based on Midwest City Police Department study

Presentation and acceptance of the Police Department's final report on the Matrix Consulting Group study, highlighting new flex shifts, administrative lieutenant position, and increased Community Action Officers.

Approved

Resolution for the City Council of the City of Midwest City relating to supporting the Smart on Crime approach

Consideration and adoption of a resolution supporting the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' 'Smart on Crime' initiative.

Adopted

Discussion consideration of reviewing the results of the community questionnaire regarding bulky items disposal preferences

Review of resident feedback on bulky waste disposal, showing a preference for curbside collection over the transfer station.

Information Only

Discussion consideration approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8th, 2019

Approval of the minutes from the previous regular meeting.

Approved

Discussion and consideration of accepting the report on the current financial condition of the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center for the period ending December 31st, 2018

Acceptance of the financial report for the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel.

Approved

Municipal Authority Agenda

No items were brought before the authority.

No Action

Midwest City Special Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Commission.

Approved

Midwest City Special Economic Development Commission New Business Public Discussion

No items were brought before the commission.

No Action

Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority approving the minutes of the staff briefing in the special meeting of December 13th, 2018 and November 13th, 2018

Approval of minutes for past staff briefings and special meetings of the Special Economic Development Authority.

Approved

Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority discussion consideration entering into executive session

Motion to enter executive session as allowed under 25 OS Section 307 d7.

Approved