Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several financial items and contracts, including a $151,700 change order for adverse weather days at Central Park and an $88,000 demolition contract for the Royal Park development. A significant discussion occurred regarding the implementation of curbside recycling, with staff directed to gather more information and research potential election dates. Council members also requested a review of Central Park usage fees due to citizen feedback.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (Minutes & Claims)
01:00Approved minutes from the February 1, 2016 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $3,736,760.36.
Central Park Change Order
29:00Approved a change order for adverse weather days at Central Park with Atlas General Contractors in the amount of $151,700.
Reject Public Works Bid 156-10
33:30Approved rejecting bid number 156-10 for Public Works on-demand traffic signal construction services to allow staff to revise bid specifications.
Award Demolition Bid 15160-111
36:00Approved awarding bid number 15160-111 for demolition services at Royal Park development to K&M District Services LLC in the amount of $88,000.
Extend Temporary Employee Services Contract
38:30Approved extending the temporary employee services contract with One Staffing Group USA Limited for one year with no increase in rates.
Renew July 4th Pyrotechnic Contract
41:00Approved a renewable contract for the July 4th pyrotechnic production in the amount of $45,000 with Arc Pyrotechnics.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
43:50Approved minutes from the February 1, 2016 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $984,000.
More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
46:00Approved minutes from the February 1, 2016 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $199,893.90.
More Economic Development Authority Meeting Consent Docket
48:00Approved minutes from the January 19, 2016 meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
July 4th Pyrotechnic Production
Buck Thomas Park
Recycling Day
Electronics and other items accepted
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approved and ratified for FY 2015-2016.
Curbside Recycling (Projected Cost)
Projected monthly fee per single-family house for bi-weekly, single-stream curbside recycling.
Central Park Change Order
Approved for adverse weather days with Atlas General Contractors.
Demolition Services (Royal Park Development)
Awarded to K&M District Services LLC for the removal of structures, debris, streets, and a pool.
July 4th Pyrotechnic Production
Contract renewal with Arc Pyrotechnics for the annual fireworks show.
Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified for FY 2015-2016.
Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified for FY 2015-2016.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke in strong support of implementing curbside recycling, sharing positive experiences from other cities, highlighting potential cost savings for some households, and advocating for environmental benefits. Suggestions included expanding accepted items at the current recycling center.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Further information and potential election dates for curbside recycling
- Review of Central Park usage fees during the budget process
- Potential corporate sponsorship for July 4th fireworks next year
Announcements
- The dog park at Buck Thomas Park should be closed on July 4th due to its proximity to the fireworks display.
- City staff will review Central Park usage fees due to citizen concerns and discuss during the budget process.
- The city is undertaking infrastructure improvements, including replacing water/sewer lines and blacktop streets with concrete, in older neighborhoods like the Armstrong Edition, partly funded by CDBG.
- The city contracts with Oklahoma City for household hazardous waste disposal services for its citizens.
- An annual recycling day for electronics and other items is scheduled for April 16th.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held February 1st, 2016; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Item 3: Curbside Recycling Discussion
Discuss and consider options and costs regarding the implementation of curbside recycling and direct staff to proceed as appropriate.
Item 4: Central Park Change Order
Consider approval of a change order for adverse weather days at Central Park with Atlas General Contractors in the amount of $151,700.
Item 5: Reject Bid 156-10
Consider rejecting bid number 156-10 Public Works on demand traffic signal Construction Services for City staff to revise bid specifications.
Item 6: Award Bid 15160-111
Consider awarding bid number 15160-111 Construction Services for demolition for Royal Park development to K&M District Services LLC in the amount of $88,000.
Item 7: Extend Temporary Employee Services Contract
Consider extending the temporary employee services contract with One Staffing Group USA Limited for one year with no increase in rates.
Item 8: Renew July 4th Pyrotechnic Contract
Consider a renewable contract for the July 4th pyrotechnic production in the amount of $45,000 with Arc Pyrotechnics.
Item 9: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approved the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held February 1, 2016; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Item 10: More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held February 1st, 2016; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Item 11: More Economic Development Authority Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Economic Development Authority meeting held January 19th, 2016.
Item 13A: Citizens form for items not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda.
Item 13B: Items from the city council or trustees
Discussion of various topics by council members, including dog park closure on July 4th, Central Park fees, and infrastructure improvements.