Meeting Summary
The City Commission elected Commissioner Herod as Vice Mayor and approved a resolution supporting Zimmerman Properties' 84-unit affordable housing development. A contract for snow and ice removal assistance was also approved. Bids for the police firing range and City Hall ADA restroom projects were tabled for further review by staff.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Vice Mayor
01:50Commissioner Herod was elected as the new Vice Mayor.
Resolution of support for Zimmerman Properties Affordable Housing Development
49:30The City Council approved a resolution of support for Zimmerman Properties to pursue an 84-unit affordable housing development off Transportation Parkway. The project will provide rent-restricted, income-qualified housing for families.
Police Firing Range and Tower Project Bids
1:07:15Bids for the police firing range and tower project were received and presented, but staff requested time to review them. The commission voted to table the bids for further review.
City Hall ADA Family Restroom Project Bid
1:10:15A single bid from Oklahoma Construction for $31,984.92 for the City Hall ADA family restroom project was received. Staff requested to defer the decision to the next meeting for further review of the bid and discussion with the contractor.
Snow and Ice Removal Assistance Contract
1:12:20The commission approved awarding a contract to Silver Star Construction Incorporated of Moore for snow and ice removal assistance. This annual contract ensures the city can be reimbursed by the state if a snowstorm is declared a disaster.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
December sales tax receipts were reported down $34,430, but after adjusting for a $94,000 refund from a previous incorrect submission, the effective sales tax was up $9,566. Year-to-date, sales tax is up $442,840 or 5.47%.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Police Firing Range and Tower Project Bids
- City Hall ADA Family Restroom Project Bid
Watch For
- Reports on pension choice savings
- Details on corporate YMCA memberships
- Updated travel and uniform policies
- Outcomes of OG&E discussions (energy savings, AMR network)
- Results of alternative fuel studies
- Progress on creek cleanups
- Updates on 911 negotiations
Announcements
- Commissioner Herod was elected as Vice Mayor.
- A 'fantastic parade' was held, with good citizen turnout despite the weather.
- Beautification Committee Awards were presented to Growth Lines LLC (Downtown Business), Wesley United Methodist Church (Church), East Plaza Labri Park Plaza East LLC (Harrison Business), and the Lions Club (Lions Club Park cleanup).
- Pension Choice program update: 60% of employees stayed with defined benefit, 40% chose defined contribution.
- Health and Wellness initiatives: No smoking policy on city properties, recent health fair, exploring corporate YMCA memberships for employees.
- Review of Travel and Uniform policies is underway to curb costs and ensure consistency.
- Discussions are planned with OG&E regarding energy savings and potential use of their network for AMR.
- City staff are exploring alternative fuel programs (propane, natural gas) for city vehicles.
- Workforce Oklahoma continues cleanup efforts around lakes and rivers, with plans to address creeks in town.
- The Avidus Foundation has expressed interest in the 911 negotiations as a potential countywide initiative.
- Commissioners are requested to submit questions by Wednesday prior to agenda release to ensure compliance with open meeting laws.
Agenda Summary
Election of vice mayor
Nomination and election of the city's vice mayor.
Consider approval of the agenda
Approval of the meeting's agenda.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of items on the consent agenda.
Commissioner's comments
Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Beautification committee Awards
Presentation of awards for beautification efforts in the city.
Consider a resolution of support for Zimmerman Properties in pursuit of an 84 unit affordable Housing Development located off Transportation Parkway
Consideration of a resolution supporting an affordable housing development.
Acknowledge the sales tax report
Review and acknowledgment of the city's sales tax report.
City manager's report
Report from the City Manager on various city operations and initiatives.
Consider bids proposal police firing range and Tower project
Review of bids for the police firing range and tower project.
City Hall Ada family restroom project
Consideration of a bid for the City Hall ADA family restroom project.
Snow and ice removal assistance
Consideration of a proposal for snow and ice removal assistance.
Airport Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the Airport Authority's consent agenda.
Municipal Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the Municipal Authority's consent agenda.