Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed a comprehensive agenda, approving numerous financial expenditures and operational initiatives. Key decisions included authorizing a public transportation feasibility study, adopting a one-time cost of living adjustment for employees, and initiating the design phase for a new library. The council also approved significant purchases for city infrastructure and animal shelter equipment, while recognizing the outgoing City Attorney.
Key Decisions & Votes
Lot Split Approval
02:30Approval of a lot split for a 5-acre property into two 2.5-acre lots for residential construction, located north of Southeast 34th Street and East of Sooner Road.
Public Transportation Feasibility Study
04:00Authorization for staff to solicit requests for proposals for a public transportation feasibility study to assess city-wide needs and potential routes.
John Deere Equipment Purchase
05:40Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro Gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray for park system maintenance.
Animal Control Vehicle Donation
06:40Declaration of a 2006 Ford F-350 Animal Control vehicle as surplus and authorization to donate it to the City of Blanchard.
Virtual Server Infrastructure Purchase
07:50Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a virtual server infrastructure to replace outdated equipment.
FY 22-23 Budget Supplement
09:00Approval of a budget supplement for station expansion funds and transfer of funds to the urban renewal Authority for property purchases.
One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment
10:00Adoption of Resolution 4422, providing a one-time cost of living adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees due to inflation.
New Library Design RFP
11:30Authorization for staff to solicit requests for proposals for the design of a new library facility.
CNG Fueling Stations Expansion
13:20Approval of a contract modification to construct eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations at the Public Works facility.
Animal Shelter Equipment Contract
15:00Award of contract to Midmark Corporation for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.
Animal Shelter Generator Redesign
17:00Approval of an amendment for electrical redesign to reduce the backup generator size for the new animal shelter, resulting in significant cost savings.
Excess Workers Compensation Insurance
19:30Approval of the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company.
Tort Claim Denial (Item A)
24:00Denial of a pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.
Tort Claim Denial (Item B)
24:00Denial of a second pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.
John Deere Equipment Purchase
Budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro Gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray for park system maintenance.
Public Transportation Feasibility Study
Budgeted funds for a study to determine the need and best type of public transportation service.
Virtual Server Infrastructure
Budgeted purchase to replace existing virtual servers, SAN, and switches.
FY 22-23 Budget Supplement
Additional funds for station expansion from the 2022 B sales tax note and available cash, and transfer of funds from the general fund to the urban renewal Authority for property purchases.
New Library Design RFP
Budgeted funds for architectural fees for the design of a new library.
CNG Fueling Stations Modification
Modification to existing proposal for construction of eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations at the Public Works facility.
Animal Shelter Kennels and Surgery Equipment
Contract for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.
Animal Shelter Electrical Redesign
Amendment to contract for electrical redesign to reduce the generator size for the new animal shelter facility, resulting in a net savings of $75,000.
Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.
Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Policy
Renewal of the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy.
Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.
Coming Up
Watch For
- RFP responses for the public transportation feasibility study are expected in January/February, with a contract shortly thereafter.
- Additional funds for the new library design are anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
- Four additional CNG trucks are expected to arrive next year.
Announcements
- The city received an award from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful for its recycling facility, which processed over 1 million pounds last year.
- John Parker was introduced as the new Finance Director.
- The Parks department is currently testing Christmas lights on the east side of the station.
- Randy Brinks' last official council meeting as City Attorney was recognized, and appreciation was expressed for his guidance and counsel.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket Item A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held November 7, 2022.
Consent Docket Item B
Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held October 4, 2022.
Consent Docket Item C
Approve a one-year contract extension with Weaver and Tidel LLP for cbdg Dr internal audit Services.
Consent Docket Item D
Approving and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 in the amount of $3,073,771.37.
Item 3
Consider approval of a lot split located in the Southeast quadrant of section 28 Township 10 North Route 2 West being north of Southeast 34th Street and East of Sooner Road.
Item 4
Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposal for a public transportation feasibility study.
Item 5
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray from P&K Equipment.
Item 6
Consider declaring a 2006 Ford F-350 Animal Control vehicle number 06934 then 1fdwx305 76 EB 35227 a surplus and authorized donating it to the city of Blanchard.
Item 7
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a virtual server infrastructure in the amount of $125,685 from a Davenport Group.
Item 8
Consider approval of a fiscal year 22-23 budget supplement to the budget additional funds for the station expansion from the 2022 B sales tax note and available cash and to transfer funds from the general fund to the urban renewal Authority.
Item 9
Consider resolution number 4422 adopting a one-time cost of living adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees as a result of higher than expected inflation and continued rising prices of essential Goods services and utilities.
Item 10
Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposals for design for a new library for the city more.
Item 11
Consider approval of a modification to the existing Proposal with Spark Natural Gas in the amount of $62,383.90 for construction of eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations located at the Public Works facility.
Item 12
Consider awarding a contract with Midmark Corporation doing business as Short Line in the amount of $610,733.61 as the lowest the most responsive bidder for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.
Item 13
Consider approving amendment number three to the contract with Bear L Williams Architects incorporating the amount of $15,000 for electrical redesign to reduce the generator size from 400 kilowatts to 150 kilowatts as part of the value Engineering Process for the new animal shelter facility.
Item 14A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Public Works Authority meeting held November 7th 2022.
Item 14B
Approve a proven and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 in the amount of $1,948,179.16.
Item 15
Consider approval of option 0237218 for Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy with an annual premium of $158,650.
Item 16A
Receive and approve the minute to the regular more risk management meeting held November 7th 2022.
Item 16B
Approve a proven and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 and the amount of $290,754.32 cents.
Item 17A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Economic Development Authority meeting held October 17 2022.
Item 19A
Citizens form for items not on the agenda.
Item 19B
Items from the city council and trustees.
Item 19C
Items from the city trust manager.
Item 20
Executive Session regarding pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.