Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting saw the withdrawal of a proposed addition off St. Paul, requiring the applicant to reapply. Key decisions included approving an ordinance to expand acceptable exterior construction materials and increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority. Additionally, all four bond propositions totaling $53 million were announced as passed by voters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proposed Addition off St. Paul
02:00The proposed addition off St. Paul was pulled at the applicant's request due to non-compliance with Community Development requirements. The applicant will need to reapply.
Exterior Construction and Design Requirements
10:00An ordinance was approved to amend zoning regulations, expanding acceptable exterior construction materials for single-family homes and duplexes to include cemented fiberboard and clarifying stucco/EFIS requirements.
City Manager Purchasing Authority Increase
11:20An ordinance was approved to increase the City Manager's purchasing authorization limit from $17,500 to $25,000.
Original Mile Reinvestment Committee Appointments
12:30The council accepted two resignations and approved the appointment of Amy Otto, Brian Ncnz, and Susan Gilchrist to the Original Mile Reinvestment Committee.
Upcoming Community Events
Cops and Community Basketball Tournament
9 a.m. at Regional Park, boys and girls brackets for 3rd-8th grade, cash prizes.
Cops on Donut Shops
6 a.m. to noon at Dunkin Donuts on Douglas, benefiting Special Olympics.
Crews in for Coffee
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot.
National Night Out
Financial Matters
City Manager Purchasing Authority
Ordinance approved to increase the City Manager's purchasing authorization limit from $17,500 to $25,000.
Public Comments
Renee Martin expressed concerns about a neighboring rental property that has been consistently neglected, leading to issues with overgrown grass and pests, despite repeated code enforcement interventions.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Reapplication process for the proposed St. Paul addition
Announcements
- Recognition of the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with a moment of silence.
- Carl Albert ROTC Cadets DeBolt and Philcheck led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- The proposed addition off St. Paul was pulled at the applicant's request and will require a reapplication process.
- The Cops and Community Basketball Tournament will be held on September 23rd at 9 a.m. at Regional Park.
- Cops on Donut Shops will take place this Saturday (September 15th) from 6 a.m. to noon at Dunkin Donuts on Douglas to benefit Special Olympics.
- Crews in for Coffee will be held this Saturday (September 15th) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Steakhouse parking lot.
- National Night Out is scheduled for October 2nd.
- Burlington will open its doors on September 14th at 9:30 a.m.
- Brooks Mitchell, City Manager of Moore, was recognized in the audience.
- All four propositions for $53 million worth of bond initiatives have passed, which will help move Midwest City forward.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Carl Albert ROTC cadets.
Proposed Addition off St. Paul (Discussion Item 2)
Discussion regarding a proposed addition off St. Paul.
City Council Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
PC 1961 - Amending Appendix A Zoning Regulations
Ordinance amending zoning regulations to expand acceptable exterior construction materials for single-family homes and duplexes, including cemented fiberboard.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article A Purchasing
Ordinance to increase the City Manager's purchasing authorization from $17,500 to $25,000.
Original Mile Reinvestment Committee Appointments
Accepting resignations of two members and appointing three new members (Amy Otto, Brian Ncnz, Susan Gilchrist) to the committee.
Public Discussion - Problem Property
Citizen Renee Martin addressed the council regarding an ongoing issue with a neglected rental property in her neighborhood.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Hospital Authority.
Midwest Memorial Hospital Authority - Reallocate Assets
Consideration of action to reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in investment policy.
Midwest City Special Economic Development Authority Consent Agenda
Routine agenda items for the Economic Development Authority.