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March 14, 2018 City Council Meeting

March 14, 2018 Midwest City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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.

Approved

Hospital Authority Budget Adjustment

A supplemental budget adjustment was approved, increasing Hospital Authority fund expenses by $90,000 for grants in FY 2017-2018.

Approved

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.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Tomorrow

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.

$90,000

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.

$90,000

Public Comments

4 citizens spoke

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.

Vietnam Memorial location and accessibility Drainage and flooding issues in Turtle Wood development Homeowners Association (HOA) responsibilities and financial viability Pond design and maintenance Developer accountability for construction and maintenance City oversight and enforcement of ordinances Disclosure to homeowners

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.

Approved

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.

Accepted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.

Approved

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.

Accepted

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.

Tabled