Meeting Summary
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
04:00The council approved the consent agenda, which included moving forward with architectural planning for a new animal shelter.
Fire Department SEI Study Report
09:00The final report on the implementation of the Fire Department's SEI study, detailing progress on alarm policies and job descriptions, was accepted.
Police Department Matrix Study Report
22:15The 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.
Smart on Crime Resolution
33:00A resolution supporting the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' 'Smart on Crime' approach was approved and adopted.
Minutes of January 8th, 2019 Meeting
43:00The minutes from the regular meeting held on January 8th, 2019, were approved.
Sheridan Midwest City Hotel Financial Report
43:50The report on the financial condition of the Sheridan Midwest City Hotel for the period ending December 31st, 2018, was accepted.
Entry into Executive Session
46:00A motion to enter executive session as allowed under 25 OS Section 307 d7 was carried.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
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.
Discussion Item #1: Applicant pulling application
No action needed due to the applicant withdrawing their application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion consideration approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8th, 2019
Approval of the minutes from the previous regular meeting.
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.
Municipal Authority Agenda
No items were brought before the authority.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Commission Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items for the Special Economic Development Commission.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Commission New Business Public Discussion
No items were brought before the commission.
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.
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.