Meeting Summary
The City Council approved past meeting minutes and acknowledged two proclamations, one for Crop Hunger Walk Day and another for Census 2020 participation. A comprehensive consent docket, including numerous routine items and a contract amendment for the Westwood Tennis Center, was approved. Public discussion centered on contractor accountability, medical marijuana regulations, zoning for shipping containers, and financial oversight of Norman Forward projects, particularly budget overruns.
Announcements
- Sunday, October 21st, 2018, is Crop Hunger Walk Day in Norman.
- The city of Norman fully supports and participates in the Census 2020.
- National Night Out was held recently with good participation.
- Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated on Monday.
- Allen Van celebrated his 100th birthday at the Veterans Center in Ward 6.
- Many events are happening this weekend in Norman, including Farm Girl Fairs, Mix on Main, Wine Walks, and car shows on Lindsey Street.
- A warning siren sounded in Ward 5 due to weather, working as designed with no structural damage reported.
- The West Main Street Bridge is scheduled to reopen by Thanksgiving.
- Volunteers are needed for the Household Hazardous Waste collection event on October 20th; training will be held the Friday afternoon before the event.
- Team Norman will host an open house at The Mercury on Friday, October 12th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM to discuss the economic development strategic plan.
- An ADA open house will be held on October 24th in the City Hall multi-purpose room to provide an update on the ADA accessibility study and gather input for its implementation.
- The Moore Lindsay House (Norman's History Museum) is in need of repairs.
- The interim city manager reported October sales tax is up 1.77% and fiscal year sales tax is up 2.51%, with use tax up 28.77%.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Approval of City Council study session minutes of August 28th, 2018 and September 25th, 2018
Approval of previous meeting minutes for City Council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Financing.
Item 4: Proclamation proclaiming Sunday October 21st, 2018 as Crop Hunger Walk day
A proclamation by the Mayor declaring October 21st, 2018, as Crop Hunger Walk Day in Norman, recognizing its role in fighting hunger locally and globally.
Item 5: Proclamation proclaiming the city of Norman's full support and participation in the Census 2020
A proclamation by the Mayor declaring the city's full support and participation in the 2020 Census, highlighting its importance for political representation and financial assistance.
Item 6: Consent Docket (Items 7-23)
A collection of routine agenda items approved by unanimous consent.
Item 7: Mayor's appointments to various boards
Appointments of individuals to the Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Advisory Board, Environmental Control Advisory Board, Historic District Commission, Norman Forward Citizens Financial Oversight Board, Norman Regional Hospital Authority, and Public Art Board.
Item 8: Submission of the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau FYE 2018 semi-annual report through June 30th, 2018
Report detailing the financial activities of the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Item 9: Submission of a report entitled Pioneer Library System financial statements for the year ended June 30th, 2018
Financial statements for the Pioneer Library System, including an independent auditors report.
Item 10: Bid for the purchase of aggregate and stone for the street and stormwater divisions
Approval of a bid for the procurement of aggregate and stone materials.
Item 11: Bid for the purchase of inlet frames, grates, and curb hoods for the street and stormwater divisions
Approval of a bid for the procurement of inlet frames, grates, and curb hoods.
Item 12: Bid for the rental of type 2 barricades for use by street and stormwater divisions
Approval of a bid for the rental of type 2 barricades.
Item 13: Bid for the purchase of Portland cement concrete for use by the street and stormwater division
Approval of a bid for the procurement of Portland cement concrete.
Item 14: Public drainage easement from Boycotts for the Lakehurst drives stormwater project
Approval of a public drainage easement for the Lakehurst Drive stormwater project.
Item 15: Final plat for Eletona Addition Section 2 and acceptance of the public dedications contained therein
Approval of the final plat for Eletona Addition Section 2, including acceptance of public dedications.
Item 16: Final site development plan and final plat for Eletona Planned Unit Development and acceptance of the public dedications contained therein
Approval of the final site development plan and final plat for Eletona Planned Unit Development, including acceptance of public dedications.
Item 17: Declaration of surplus and/or obsolete equipment and materials and authorizing the sale thereof
Declaration of city equipment and materials as surplus or obsolete, authorizing their sale.
Item 18: Acceptance of a donation of a freezer valued at $880.86 from Institute for Build Technology and Safety to be used at the Little X Community Center
Acceptance of a donated freezer for use at the Little X Community Center.
Item 19: Amendment to a contract by and between Norman Municipal Authority and McKinney Partnership Architects
Amendment to increase the contract amount by $11,750 for additional architectural services related to the design of the Westwood Tennis Center indoor court facility project, bringing the total to $65,000.
Item 20: Memorandum of Understanding with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security regarding grant funds in the amount of $764,377
Approval of an MOU concerning grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for statewide information sharing and critical infrastructure protection projects.
Item 21: Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $169,200 from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office
Acceptance of a grant for the police department to increase enforcement and education of driving laws and traffic ordinances, and for motorcycle instructor training.
Item 22: City Attorney's recommendation for approval of a court order in the amount of $7,106 regarding Barry Griffin versus the city of Norman Workers Compensation Commission case
Approval of a court order for a Workers Compensation Commission case.
Item 23: Resolution appropriating $6,953,449 from the Community Development Block Grant fund balance
Resolution to appropriate funds for closing out year-end accounting entries for FYE 2018.