Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a comprehensive consent docket, including numerous contracts for infrastructure, public safety, and community projects. Key discussions involved the $900,000 Andrews Park Skatepark construction, annual water treatment chemical purchases with notable price increases, and the daily cost of city prisoner incarceration. The council also acknowledged "Waters Worth It Month" and heard updates on various community initiatives and upcoming events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Minutes
00:40The City Council Finance Committee minutes of May 16, 2019, and City Council, NUA, NMA, NTIF minutes of June 25, 2019, were unanimously approved.
Waters Worth It Month Proclamation
01:20Proclamation 1921, declaring July 2019 as 'Waters Worth It Month' in Norman, was acknowledged.
Consent Docket Approval
34:00Items 6 through 31, covering a wide range of contracts, purchases, and resolutions, were approved as part of the consent docket.
Andrews Park Skatepark Construction
34:15A $900,000 contract with American Ramp Company for the design and construction of a new concrete bowl skatepark at Andrews Park was approved, with public input sessions planned.
Executive Session
1:13:00A motion to adjourn into an executive session to discuss pending litigation (Matthew Casey Hokum vs. William Hickman) was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Norman Conquest
Dinner Friday night at O'Connell's, race starts 7 AM Saturday. Benefits the JD McCarty Center.
Art Walk
Includes a candlelight vigil at Stash.
Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt
Free scavenger hunt highlighting parks and recreation activities.
Citywide Sidewalk Sale
All districts participating, supports small businesses.
Financial Matters
Oklahoman Municipal League Dues
Annual dues payment for FYE 2020.
Ferric Sulfate Purchase (Bid 1819-65)
Annual material purchase for water treatment facility, noted 44% price increase.
Quicklime Purchase (Bid 1819-74)
Annual material purchase for water treatment facility, noted 20% price increase.
Acre Street Sidewalk Project
Contract with Central Contracting Services Inc. for FYE 2019 project.
Security Access Control System
Purchase from Convergent Technologies for City Transfer Station.
Pumper Tanker Fire Truck
Purchase from Pierce Manufacturing for fire department.
Certified Local Government Grants
For local historic programs, contract with Oklahoma Historical Society.
Aquatic Rodent Control
Annual contract with USDA Wildlife Services for beaver control.
Pavement Management Program
Contract with IMS to develop a program.
City Prisoner Incarceration
Contract with Cleveland County Sheriff's Department for jail services.
Sanitation Facilities Design
Contract with Studio Architecture for design of truck wash, container maintenance, and hazardous waste facilities.
Property Acquisition (1700 N Porter Ave)
Contract with Bethesda Incorporated for property acquisition.
Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
Contract under Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership programs.
Affordable Housing Property Acquisition
Contract with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation for property acquisition.
Andrews Park Skatepark
Contract with American Ramp Company for construction.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council. One offered general suggestions for city improvement, community engagement, and local investment. The other discussed a personal legal matter involving family and property, seeking assistance.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Public input sessions for Andrews Park Skatepark design are expected within the next three to four weeks.
- An amendment to the Charter Review Committee ordinance is on the agenda for July 23rd.
- Ward 8 meeting on July 28th to discuss the MOU, Young Pete TIF, Norman Forward project, and sales tax allocation.
Announcements
- Little Axe Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations of bottled water and Gatorade, which can be dropped off at Annie's Rough House or the Little Axe Community Center.
- Councilmember Scott announced a Ward 8 meeting on July 28th, 1:30-3 PM at Fire Station 7, to discuss the MOU, Young Pete TIF, Norman Forward project, and sales tax allocation.
- Norman Conquest bike event is this Saturday (July 13th), with a dinner Friday night, benefiting the JD McCarty Center.
- Art Walk is this Friday, including a candlelight vigil at Stash.
- A free 'Goose Chase' scavenger hunt is available for Parks and Recreation Month.
- A citywide sidewalk sale is scheduled for next weekend (July 20-21) to support small businesses.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of Minutes
Approval of the City Council Finance Committee minutes of May 16, 2019, and City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing minutes of June 25, 2019.
Item 4: Proclamation 1921
Proclaiming the month of July 2019 as 'Waters Worth It Month' in the City of Norman.
Item 6: Ordinance 1923 (First Reading)
Implementing amendments to the Center City Form-Based Code (CCFBC) to resolve inconsistencies, amend building form standards, general provisions, requirements, and uses, add definitions, add Part 9, and make other language alterations, declaring an emergency.
Item 7: Oklahoman Municipal League Dues
Submission of payment of Oklahoman Municipal League dues for FYE 2020 in the amount of $65,000.
Item 8: Annual Material Purchase (Ferric Sulfate)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-65 for ferric sulfate.
Item 9: Annual Material Purchase (Anhydrous Ammonium)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-67 for anhydrous ammonium.
Item 10: Annual Material Purchase (Well Services)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-69 for well services.
Item 11: Annual Material Purchase (Quicklime)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-74 for quicklime.
Item 12: Annual Material Purchase (Salt)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-71 for salt.
Item 13: Annual Material Purchase (Hydrogen Peroxide)
Annual material purchase for the water treatment facility, Bid 1819-72 for the purchase of hydrogen peroxide.
Item 14: NUA Bid & Contract with Meyers Dirt Works LLC
Consideration of Norman Utilities Authority bid and contract with Meyers Dirt Works LLC to haul residuals for the water treatment plant.
Item 15: Contract with Central Contracting Services Inc.
Contract with Central Contracting Services Incorporated in the amount of $131,185 and associated bonds for the FYE 2019 Acre Street sidewalk project and a resolution granting tax-exempt status.
Item 16: Security Access Control System Purchase
Authorization to purchase a security access control system from Convergent Technologies in the amount of $77,489.90 utilizing state contract SW1048C to be installed at the city of Norman transfer station.
Item 17: Pumper Tanker Fire Truck Purchase
Authorization of purchase of one pumper tanker fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing through Conrad Fire Equipment in the amount of $681,699.23 utilizing the Houston/Galveston area contract.
Item 18: Norman Rural Certificate of Survey for Turkey Valley Estates
With a variance in the minimum width for a private road from 20 feet to 12 feet and acceptance of easements.
Item 19: Acceptance of Donation (Pyro Eco Counter Sensors)
Acceptance of a donation of two Pyro Eco counter sensors valued at $1,200 each to be used by the Traffic Division for the collection of bicycle pedestrian counts from the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture.
Item 20: Acceptance of Certified Local Government Grants
Acceptance of certified local government grants in the amount of $16,767 to be used for the development and support of local historic programs, approval of a contract with the Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office and adoption of a resolution appropriating funds.
Item 21: Contract 1921 with USDA Wildlife Services
Contract 1921 with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection services Wildlife Services in the amount of $12,500 for the annual financial work plan for control of aquatic rodents effective July 1 2019 through June 30th 2020.
Item 22: Contract 1929 with Cleveland County Commissioners
Contract 1929 with the Board of Cleveland County Commissioners Cleveland County Oklahoma for a cooperative interlocal agreement for the maintenance construction and repair of section line roads within the city of Norman from July 1st 2019 through June 30th 2020.
Item 23: Contract 1920-10 with Infrastructure Management Services Inc. (IMS)
Contract 19 20-10 with Infrastructure Management Services Inc. (IMS) and an amount not to exceed $100,620 to develop a pavement management program for the city of Norman through June 30th 2020.
Item 24: Contract 1920-11 with Cleveland County Sheriff's Department
Contract 19 2011 with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department and the Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County to provide for the incarceration of city prisoners in the Cleveland County Jail facility at a cost of $48 and 63 cents per day per prisoner to begin July 1 2019.
Item 25: Contract 1920-15 with Studio Architecture
Contract 19 20 - 15 with Studio Architecture in the amount of $206,700 to provide design bidding construction administration and as built services for the Sanitation truck wash the sanitation container maintenance and the household hazardous waste facilities.
Item 26: Contract 1920-16 with Bethesda Incorporated
Contract 19 20 - 16 with Bethesda incorporated in the amount of $25,000 for acquisition of property located at 1700 North Porter Avenue.
Item 27: Contract 1920-17 with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council Inc.
Contract 19 2017 with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council incorporated in the amount of $25,000 as agreed upon under the 45th year Community Development Block Grant program in the FYE 2020 home investment partnership program.
Item 28: Contract 1920-18 with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation
Contract 19 20 - 18 with Norman Affordable Housing Corporation in the amount of $100,000 for acquisition of property to be utilized as affordable housing.
Item 29: Contract 1920-21 with American Ramp Company
Contract 19 20 - 21 with American Ramp Company in the amount of $900,000 for the Andrews Park Skatepark construction project and associated bonds.
Item 30: Contract 1920-25 with Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District
Contract 19 20 - 25 with Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District concurring in the financing for the Del City Aqueduct replacement project.
Item 31: Resolution 1920-4
Resolution 1920 - 4 establishing the 9-1-1 telephone fee rate for calendar year 2020.
Item 33: Executive Session
Consideration of adjourning into an executive session to discuss pending litigation associated with Matthew Casey Hokum versus William Hickman.