Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council approved preliminary plats for Florence Estates (tabled due to drainage issues) and Midtown Office Park, and authorized the execution of the Regional Transportation Authority trust agreement. Discussions on establishing committees for animal ordinance review, general obligation bond oversight, and ordinance updates resulted in no action, with the animal ordinance committee to be re-evaluated with an expanded scope. The council concluded by entering executive session for litigation matters.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Council Consent Agenda
03:50The City Council approved all items on the consent agenda.
Florence Estates Preliminary Plat (PC 1976)
05:20The preliminary plat for Florence Estates was tabled until the January 22nd council meeting due to unresolved drainage issues.
Midtown Office Park Section Two Preliminary Plat (PC 1982)
06:30The preliminary plat for Midtown Office Park section two, covering 7.083 acres, was approved as it meets all requirements.
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Trust Agreement and Indenture
08:30The resolution authorizing the execution of the trust agreement and indenture for the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma was approved.
Midwest City Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
24:00The Municipal Authority approved all items on its consent agenda.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes
25:30The minutes from the November 13, 2018, staff briefing and regular meeting of the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Breakfast with Santa
Midwest City High School, starts at 9:00 a.m., tickets are $5.
Pancake Breakfast (Fraternal Order of Police)
Starts at 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., to benefit two families including the head animal shelter director's child. Tickets available from FOP members.
Midwest City Annual Community Needs Meeting
Harris Community Center, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., all citizens invited.
Storybook Christmas
Charles Johnson Park, down 29th Street.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PC 1976 - Florence Estates preliminary plat (tabled to the January 22nd Council meeting)
Watch For
- Re-introduction of the committee to review animal ordinances (Chapter 8, including dogs, cats, and fowl) at the next council meeting, with council members to provide nominations.
Announcements
- The official lighting of the City Christmas tree at Charles Johnson Park was held, with approximately 300 attendees.
- The city's Christmas lights program, established in 1995, is currently open and running.
- Food and toy drives are ongoing in the community for needy families over the next few weeks.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items by one motion for the City Council.
PC 1976 - Florence Estates Preliminary Plat
Discussion and consideration of approval of the preliminary plat for Florence Estates, located in the 400 block of South Post Road.
PC 1982 - Midtown Office Park Section Two Preliminary Plat
Discussion and consideration of approval of the Midtown Office Park section two preliminary plat for a 7.083-acre development.
Resolution of the Council of the City of Midwest City Oklahoma authorizing execution of the trust agreement and indenture of the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA)
Discussion and consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of the RTA trust agreement and indenture.
Establishing a committee to review and make recommendations regarding Midwest City ordinance chapter eight animals and fowls section 8-42 through 8-72
Discussion and consideration of establishing a committee to review and make recommendations on animal and fowl ordinances, with discussion on expanding the scope to include dogs and cats.
Establishing an ad hoc general obligation bond Oversight Council committee and appointing three members of the City Council
Discussion and consideration of establishing an ad hoc committee for general obligation bond oversight and appointing council members.
Establishing an ad hoc Council Oversight Council committee to oversee ordinance updates in 20.3 committee members to of the City Council
Discussion and consideration of establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee ordinance updates and appointing council members.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine items by one motion for the Midwest City Municipal Authority.
Approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting of the November 13, 2018 meeting (Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes from the November 13, 2018 meeting of the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority.
Action to reallocate assets change fund managers or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration of potential actions regarding asset reallocation, fund managers, or investment policy guidelines for the Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority.
Entering into executive session to discuss Barrini et al versus City Midwest City case number cv - 2018 - 2374
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to discuss specific litigation.
Entering into executive session to be briefed on potential litigation
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session for a briefing on potential litigation.