Meeting Summary
The meeting saw the approval of several Hospital Authority items, including grant recommendations and a $90,000 budget adjustment for grants, with matching funds allocated for a Vietnam Memorial at Midwest City High School. Extensive public discussion occurred regarding the approval of the Turtle Wood Sixth Edition plat, focusing on drainage issues, homeowner association responsibilities, and developer accountability, leading to the item being tabled for further consideration.
Key Decisions & Votes
Hospital Authority Grant Recommendations
The council approved all grant application recommendations from the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Trust Board of Grantors.
Hospital Authority Budget Adjustment
A supplemental budget adjustment was approved, increasing Hospital Authority fund expenses by $90,000 for grants in FY 2017-2018.
Vietnam Memorial Funding
An agreement was approved to provide up to $90,000 in matching funds from the Hospital Authority discretionary fund for the construction of the Vietnam Memorial at Midwest City High School.
Upcoming Community Events
Badges and Bears
Black Bear Diner, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Police officers from Midwest City and Oklahoma City will serve breakfast for tips to benefit Special Olympics.
Financial Matters
Hospital Authority investment performance review
Acceptance of the hospital authority investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2017.
Supplemental budget adjustment for Hospital Authority grants
Increase of Hospital Authority fund expenses by $90,000 for grants for FY 2017-2018.
Matching funds for Vietnam Memorial
Agreement to provide up to $90,000 in matching funds from the Hospital Authority discretionary fund for the construction of the Vietnam Memorial at Midwest City High School.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns from a Board of Grantors member regarding the location of the Vietnam Memorial. Residents from the Turtle Wood community raised significant concerns about the proposed Turtle Wood Sixth Edition plat, specifically regarding drainage issues, the design of retention ponds, the financial burden on homeowners associations, and the developer's accountability for existing problems in earlier phases. Speakers requested city intervention and oversight.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Proclamation for Assistant Chief Rhys Morrison (to next council meeting)
- PC 1932: Approval of proposed final plat of Turtle Wood Sixth Edition
Watch For
- Supplemental update on OG&E street lighting maintenance issues (within 90 days/three months)
Announcements
- ROTC Cadet Brandon Taber, a junior from Carl Albert High School, was recognized for his plans to join the United States Navy.
- The proclamation in remembrance of Assistant Chief Rhys Morrison was postponed to the next council meeting due to his family's inability to attend.
Agenda Summary
Approval of staff briefing and minutes from February 27, 2018 meeting
Approval of the staff briefing and minutes for the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority.
Accepting Hospital Authority investment performance review
Discussion and consideration of accepting the hospital authority investment performance review for the period ending December 31, 2017, and action on asset reallocation or fund manager changes.
Hospital Authority Trust Board of Grantors grant application recommendations
Discussion and consideration of taking action on the grant application recommendations from the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Trust Board of Grantors.
Supplemental budget adjustment to Hospital Authority fund for FY 2017-2018
Discussion and consideration of a supplemental budget adjustment to increase Hospital Authority fund expenses by $90,000, associated with increased appropriation for hospital authority grants.
Agreement with Midwest City High School Museum Inc. for Vietnam Memorial
Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement to provide up to $90,000 in matching funds from the Hospital Authority discretionary fund for the construction of the Vietnam Memorial at Midwest City High School.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Update regarding OG&E street lighting maintenance issues
Discussion and consideration of accepting an update regarding ongoing OG&E street lighting maintenance issues and future rollout of additional lighting.
PC 1932: Approval of proposed final plat of Turtle Wood Sixth Edition
Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed final plat of Turtle Wood Sixth Edition, including new covenants for homeowners association responsibilities regarding stormwater facilities.