Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council meeting featured several significant presentations, including a state citation for the Police Department, a proclamation honoring a long-serving Environmental Services Director, and the certification of the Soldier Creek Industrial Park as 'site ready.' Financial reports indicated a downward trend in sales tax revenue. A citizen raised concerns regarding a cost-of-living increase for the fire department, and the council postponed an appointment to the Board of Adjustment.
Key Decisions & Votes
Citation for Midwest City Police Department
06:00The Oklahoma Legislature presented a citation to Chief Brandon Clabes and the Midwest City Police Department for their innovative community policing, jail ministry, community action unit, citizen police academy, and Citizens Advisory Board.
Proclamation for Bill Janacek
12:00Mayor Matt Dukes proclaimed September 13, 2016, as 'Bill Janacek Day' in honor of his 37 years of service to the city, retiring as Environmental Services Director.
Soldier Creek Industrial Park Certification
22:00The Oklahoma Department of Commerce formally certified the Soldier Creek Industrial Park as a 'site ready' industrial park, signifying its readiness for economic development.
City Council Consent Agenda
25:00Routine agenda items were approved by unanimous consent of the City Council.
Board of Adjustment Member Appointment
30:00The discussion and consideration of appointing a Board of Adjustment member to fill a vacancy was postponed for two weeks.
Midwest Municipal Authority Minutes Approval
31:40The minutes from the staff briefing and regular meeting of August 23, 2016, for the Municipal Authority were approved.
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority Minutes Approval
33:00The minutes from the staff briefing and regular meeting of August 23, 2016, for the Hospital Authority were approved.
Hospital Authority Investment Performance Review
33:40The hospital authority's investment performance review for the period ending June 30, 2016, was accepted, with potential future actions on asset reallocation and fund managers.
Hospital Authority Executive Session
34:50The Hospital Authority voted to enter executive session to discuss legal matters, economic development pertaining to property/financing, and the purchase/appraisal of real property.
Upcoming Community Events
Eden Clinic Walk for Life
8:30 AM at Regional Park
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (September)
Sales tax for September was down $127,000 (4.6%) compared to the previous year, and use tax was down 7.5%. Year-to-date sales tax is $258,000 below last year and $240,000 (2.8%) below projection.
Fire Department Cost-of-Living Increase
A citizen questioned a 2.3% cost-of-living increase for the fire department, which was explained as a 'catch-up' for a previously skipped cola and the current year's cola.
Public Comments
Charles Thompson, a citizen, questioned the timing and justification of a 2.3% cost-of-living increase for the fire department, expressing concern given previous priorities for hiring over raises. Will be Brave, founder of 'Hope for Hope,' thanked the police department, mayor, and council members for their community outreach and positive impact on children, highlighting their organization's efforts to keep youth off the streets.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Appointment of a Board of Adjustment member (postponed for two weeks)
Watch For
- Study on fire station needs (mentioned by citizen during discussion)
Announcements
- The sales tax report for September showed a downward trend, with sales tax down $127,000 (4.6%) and use tax down 7.5% compared to the previous year. Year-to-date sales tax is $258,000 below last year's first three months and $240,000 (2.8%) below projection.
- The Eden Clinic is sponsoring a 'Walk for Life' on November 5th at 8:30 AM in the Regional Park.
- The Midwest City Police Department received a citation from the Oklahoma Legislature for its innovative community policing efforts and commitment to a safe community.
- Mayor Matt Dukes proclaimed September 13, 2016, as 'Bill Janacek Day' in recognition of his 37 years of dedicated service to the city, retiring as Environmental Services Director.
- The Soldier Creek Industrial Park has been certified as a 'site ready' industrial park by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, making Midwest City one of 38 communities statewide and one of 19 certified for light industrial.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge
Standard opening with an invocation by Mr. Sullivan and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Keyshawn Roads, a cadet captain from Midwest City High School ROTC.
Community Announcements
Report on September sales tax showing a downward trend; announcement of the Eden Clinic Walk for Life.
Special Presentations
Presentation of a state citation to the Midwest City Police Department, a proclamation honoring Bill Janacek for his 37 years of service, and certification of the Soldier Creek Industrial Park as 'site ready' by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by unanimous consent.
Discussion and consideration of appointing a Board of Adjustment member to fill a vacancy
Discussion regarding filling a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment created by a member moving out of state.
Public Discussion / New Business (City Council)
Opportunity for citizens to bring new business before the council.
Adjournment (City Council)
Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting of August 23, 2016 (Municipal Authority)
Approval of previous meeting minutes for the Midwest Municipal Authority.
Public Discussion / New Business (Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for citizens to bring new business before the Municipal Authority.
Adjournment (Municipal Authority)
Motion to adjourn the Midwest Municipal Authority meeting.
Discussion and consideration of approving the minutes of the staff briefing and regular meeting of August 23, 2016 (Hospital Authority)
Approval of previous meeting minutes for the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority.
Discussion and consideration of accepting the hospital authorities investment performance review for the period ending June 30, 2016 and action to reallocate assets, change fund managers and make changes in the statement of investment policy guidelines and objectives
Review of the hospital authority's investment performance and discussion of potential changes to asset allocation and fund managers.
Public Discussion / New Business (Hospital Authority)
Opportunity for citizens to bring new business before the Hospital Authority.
Discussion and consideration of entering into executive session (Hospital Authority)
Motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters, economic development pertaining to property/financing, and the purchase/appraisal of real property.