Meeting Summary
The council approved a resolution supporting Mayor Matthew D Dukes' nomination to the Oklahoma Municipal League Board and established an Animal Ordinance Review Committee. Selzer Shafer architects presented their qualifications for the upcoming animal shelter project. Several community events and changes to city services were announced.
Key Decisions & Votes
Support for Mayor Dukes' OML Nomination
07:25The council approved a resolution of support for the nomination of Mayor Matthew D Dukes for election to the District eight seat on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League.
Establishment of Animal Ordinance Review Committee
38:05An animal ordinance review committee was established, consisting of three council persons (Allen, Moore, Bowen) and a citizen from each ward (Amy Otto, Lindsay Hutchinson, Kim Timpleman, Sidney Boyd), to review and make recommendations regarding Midwest City's animal ordinances.
Upcoming Community Events
Storyland Christmas
Charles Johnson Park and Town Center, all-day affair with choirs and bands. KOMA will do a live broadcast from Storyland Christmas on Friday night.
Annual Martin Luther King breakfast
Reid Center, starting at 8 o'clock. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Councilwoman Allen or at the Midwest City Community Center.
Financial Matters
Food Drive Collection
$20,000 worth of food was collected through a drive at Sam's Wholesale during November, which will provide food for approximately 200 families in the community.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Council meetings will start at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. in 2019.
- Sanitation service scheduled for December 25th will occur on December 26th.
- Sanitation service scheduled for January 1st will occur on January 2nd.
- The transfer station and recycling center will be closed on December 22nd and December 29th.
Announcements
- JROTC cadets Daniel's and Debolt from Carl Albert High School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Thanks extended to city employees, especially Jill Donaldson and Lisa Harper for gift efforts, and Neighborhood Services for the food drive.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items, with the exception of item number three.
Resolution of Support for Mayor Matthew D Dukes
Consideration and approval of a resolution supporting Mayor Matthew D Dukes' nomination for election to the District eight seat on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League.
Public Presentation by Selzer Shafer Architects
Presentation by Selzer Shafer architects from Tulsa, Oklahoma, regarding their experience and approach to animal shelter projects.
Establishing Animal Ordinance Review Committee
Consideration and approval of establishing an animal ordinance review committee to review and make recommendations regarding Midwest City's animal ordinances.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Memorial Hospital Authority.
Reallocate Assets/Change Fund Managers (Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives.
Approving Minutes from July 24th, 2018 Meeting (Midwest City Special Utilities Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes from the July 24th, 2018 meeting of the Special Utilities Authority.