Meeting Summary
The city council approved the nomination of Mayor Matthew D. Dukes to the Oklahoma Municipal League board and voted to continue a contract discussion for the Air Depot Boulevard railroad project to a future meeting. Financial reports indicated an increase in sales tax revenue for October, and several community events were announced for the upcoming fall season.
Key Decisions & Votes
Contract for Air Depot Boulevard railroad construction
11:30The council voted to continue the discussion and consideration of a $25,000 contract with MTZ Construction Inc. for the Air Depot Boulevard railroad construction project to the first meeting in November to allow staff to provide notice to the railroad for potential reimbursement.
Resolution of support for Mayor Matthew D. Dukes' OML nomination
12:00The council approved a resolution supporting Mayor Matthew D. Dukes' nomination for election to the District 8 seat on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League, recognizing its benefit to the city.
Upcoming Community Events
Last Cruise-in for Coffee
Parking lot at Santa Fe, 29th and Air Depot.
Trick-or-Treat City
Regional Park.
Trick-or-Treat in Midwest City
Observed on the 31st unless it falls on a Sunday.
Veterans Day Parade
Friday, rather than the traditional 11th of November.
Jarmon Middle School Fall Carnival
6 to 8 p.m. Donations of candy or money for prizes and classroom supplies are requested.
Midwest City Harvest Hustle Health Fair
Starting at 1 p.m. at Joe Barnes Regional Park, followed by a 5k walk (registration closed).
St. Matthews Church Pumpkin Patch and Craft Festival
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes a luncheon.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Check (October)
Sales tax increased by approximately $102,000, a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
Use Tax (October)
Use tax was negative, down approximately 3.89%.
Total Revenue Increase
Combined sales and use tax resulted in a total increase of $96,000, or about 3.6% compared to the previous year.
Year-to-Date Revenue
Year-to-date, the city's revenue is up just over 2.1%.
Projected Revenues
Through the first quarter, the city is 0.63% ahead of its projected revenues, which anticipated a 1% increase.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Contract with MTZ Construction Inc. for Air Depot Boulevard railroad construction project (continued to first meeting in November)
Watch For
- Legal options regarding illegal use of the city's registered trademark (executive session)
- Proposed refinancing terms for the Town Center shopping center project (executive session)
Announcements
- Cadet Brianna Weir, a senior from Midwest City High School, was recognized for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Thanks were extended to staff members Jill Donaldson, Donna Eversole, Robert Coleman, Kay, and Vaughn Sullivan and his crews for their contributions to the Warren theater groundbreaking ceremony.
- Mayor Dukes was thanked for hosting the Warren theater groundbreaking event.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Contract with MTZ Construction Inc. for Air Depot Boulevard railroad construction project
Discussion and consideration of entering into a contract with MTZ Construction Inc. in the amount of $25,000 for the Air Depot Boulevard railroad construction project.
Resolution of support for Mayor Matthew D. Dukes' nomination to the Oklahoma Municipal League board
Discussion and consideration of passing and approving a resolution of support for the nomination of Mayor Matthew D. Dukes for election to the District 8 seat on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items for the Municipal Authority.
Approval of the minutes of September 26, 2017 (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Review and approval of the minutes from the previous Municipal Authority meeting.
Reallocate assets, change fund managers, or make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Discussion and consideration of action regarding investment policy and asset management.
Consent Agenda (University Economic Development Commission)
Approval of routine agenda items for the University Economic Development Commission.
Approving the minutes of August 8, 2017 meeting (Midwest City USA Utilities Authority)
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes from the previous USA Utilities Authority meeting.
Executive Session: Legal options regarding illegal use of the city's registered trademark
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to discuss legal options regarding illegal use of the city's registered trademark.
Executive Session: Confidential communication concerning proposed refinancing terms for Town Center shopping center project
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session to receive confidential communication concerning proposed refinancing terms with respect to the Town Center shopping center project.