MINUTES OF THE MIDWEST CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2011 – 7:01 p.m.
This regular meeting of the Midwest City Council was held in the Council Chambers, City of Midwest City, County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, on April 26, 2011 at 7:03 p.m., with the following members present:
Lynn Jack Fry, Jr. Mayor
Jerry R. Maynard Councilmember
Rick Dawkins Councilmember
James L. Ray Councilmember
Wendell D. Boucher Councilmember
Richard R. Rice Councilmember
Rhonda Atkins City Clerk
Absent: Turner Mann Councilmember
Assistant City Manager of Administration Tim Lyon gave the invocation.
Chairman Fry called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop #185.
Councilmember Maynard announced the following:
· The Rec and Roll Bridging the Gap program sign up begins on May 2, 2011. This program will run from May 31, 2011 through July 29, 2011. Contact the Community Center 739-1293 for more information.
· The Reno Swim and Slide pool opens on May 28, 2011 with pool passes on sale now. Contact the Community Center 739-1293 for more information.
· There will be a Youth Golf Challenge held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Hidden Creek Golf Course.
· May 7, 2011 is Pet Appreciation Day with free dog dips and free pet adoption held at the Joe B. Barnes Regional Park from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Fry read a proclamation to proclaim the month of April 2011 as, “Fair Housing Month” in Midwest City.
Motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Ray, to approve the minutes of the amended regular meeting of February 22, 2011, and of the staff briefing and the regular meeting of April 12, 2011, as submitted. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda. Motion was made by Dawkins, seconded by Boucher, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda:
1. Discussion and consideration of the City Manager's Report for the month of March, 2011.
2. Discussion and consideration of supplemental budget adjustments to the following funds for FY 2010-2011, increase: Capital Outlay Fund, expenses/Community Development (05) $4,250; revenue/Transfers In (05) $4,250.
3. Discussion and consideration of the attached report on the current financial condition of the City of Midwest City Employees’ Health Benefits Plan by the City Manager and action as deemed necessary by the Council to maintain the Plan in compliance with the city, state, and federal statutes as they are related to deficit spending.
4. Discussion and consideration of entering into an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of OK to provide administrative services for the City Employees Health Benefits Plan.
5. Discussion and consideration of renewing an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of OK for fiscal year 2011-12 to provide and administrate Stop Loss Coverage for the Employee Health Benefits Plan at the rate of $33.30 per employee per month for an aggregate point of attachment of $5,203,842 and individual point of attachment of $150,000.
6. Discussion and consideration of entering an agreement with W-T Communication Design Group, LLC to complete the foundation design, revise the site survey and provide the necessary drawings and documentation for the Mid America Drive clock tower in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
7. Discussion and consideration of entering into a lease and operating agreement with Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc. retroactively effective March 1, 2011 for office space in the Neighborhoods in Action Center, located at 1124 N. Douglas Boulevard.
8. Discussion and consideration of approval of the FY 2012 Unified Planning Work Program contract with the Association of Central Oklahoma Government.
9. Discussion and consideration of accepting a Grant of Right-of-Way from Harold L. Clark and Imogene J. Clark, across a certain tract of land located at 10509 SE 29th St, within the corporate limits of the City of Midwest City, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section Seven (7), Township Eleven (11) North, Range One (1) West of the Indian Meridian, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
10. Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into a sponsorship agreement with Central Oklahoma Mopar Association All American Mopar Meet, for the use of the Garden Pavilion and Joe Barnes Drive in Joe Barnes Regional Park on May 21, 2011.
11. Discussion and consideration of accepting and authorizing payment of the Order of the Workers’ Compensation Court in Jeffrey Michael McNeil vs. City of Midwest City, W.C. Case No. 2010-14078K.
12. Discussion and consideration of re-appointing the two current municipal judges and the current associate municipal judge, and authorizing any and all across-the-board cost-of-living increases that the council gives to the other City staff to be applied to their per-appearance rates.
Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(D-1) The Council considered the approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2066, AFL-CIO-CLC and the City of Midwest City as negotiated for the FY 2010-2011. Motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Ray, to approve this item. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(D-2) The Council considered establishing the premium rates for the Employee Health Benefits Plan for FY 2011-2012. Motion was made by Dawkins, seconded by Ray, to approve this item. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(D-3) The Council considered an appeal to the Sign Ordinance regarding exceeding the height limits and absence of pole cover for a free-standing sign serving the Mike Mowdy Auto Sales located at 8920 S.E. 29th Street, being the southwest corner of S.E. 29th Street and Douglas Boulevard. Motion was made by Ray, seconded by Boucher, to approve this item. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(D-4) Public hearing was held with discussion and consideration of amending resolution 2011-02 declaring the structure located at 234 W. Michael Drive a public nuisance as defined in subsection 27-3 (18) of the Municipal Code. The following appeared and spoke before the Council regarding this item: Brenna Clark, realtor, 1705 Butterfield Trail, suggested 30 days for the exterior and 90 days for the interior of this house to be complete; and Arthur Hoffman, 5120 S.E. 53rd Street, owns a house at 329 W. Michael, which neighbors this house, he would like a house to be on this property rather than it be a vacant lot. Neighborhood Services Director Mike Stroh briefed the Council on this item. There was much discussion among the Council regarding this item. Motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Ray, to approve 30 days for the exterior of this house to meet or exceed code and 90 days for the interior of this house to be complete and meet or exceed code. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: Boucher. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
The following persons appeared and spoke before the Council during the New Business/Public Discussion portion of the agenda:
· The following persons spoke in regard to the rental registration program: Grace Sullivan, president, Oakwood East Homeowner’s Association, 2044 Ridgeview; Al Abernathy, 816 Idylwild Drive; Bill Lawrence, 3012 Glenhaven Drive; and Ron Lovett, Norman.
· The following persons spoke in regard to the City closing the Eastland Hills Mobile Home Park January 31, 2012: Patsy Clark and Virgil Williams, 9200 S.E. 29th Street, tenants at the Eastland Hills Mobile Home Park.
· The following person spoke regarding if the City still had an ordinance on the length of time vacant properties were allowed to remain boarded up: Pam Barton-Stober, 11113 Burning Oaks, Oklahoma City.
There being no further business, motion was made by Ray, seconded by Boucher, to adjourn. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Mayor Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned.
MINUTES OF MIDWEST CITY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING
April 26, 2011 - 7:02 p.m.
This regular meeting of the Midwest City Municipal Authority was held in the Council Chambers, City of Midwest City, County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, on April 26, 2011 at 8:51 p.m., with the following members present:
Lynn Jack Fry, Jr. Chairman
Jerry R. Maynard Trustee
Rick Dawkins Trustee
James L. Ray Trustee
Wendell D. Boucher Trustee
Richard R. Rice Trustee
Rhonda Atkins Secretary
Absent: Turner Mann Trustee
Chairman Fry called the meeting to order at 8:51 p.m.
Motion was made by Ray, seconded by Boucher, to approve the minutes of the staff briefing and of the regular meeting of April 12, 2011, as submitted. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(C-1) The Trustees considered the attached report on the current financial condition of the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Center. Motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Dawkins, to approve this report. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
No one appeared before the Trustees during the New Business/
Public Discussion portion of the agenda.
There being no further business, motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Ray, to adjourn. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned.
MWC Memorial Hospital Authority
April 26, 2011 - 7:03 p.m.
This regular meeting of the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority was held in the Council Chambers, City of Midwest City, County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, on April 26, 2011 at 8:52 p.m., with the following members present:
Lynn Jack Fry, Jr. Chairman
Jerry R. Maynard Trustee
Rick Dawkins Trustee
James L. Ray Trustee
Wendell D. Boucher Trustee
Richard R. Rice Trustee
Rhonda Atkins Secretary
Absent: Turner Mann Trustee
Chairman Fry called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m.
Motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Dawkins, to approve the minutes of the staff briefing and of the regular meeting of April 12, 2011, as submitted. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
(C-1) The Trustees considered action to reallocate assets, change fund managers or make changes in the Statement of Investment Policy Guidelines and Objectives. No action was taken on this item.
(C-2) Discussion and consideration of approving and entering into an agreement to lease the ArtzPlace building to the Midwest City-Del City Public Schools Foundation for $150 for a fundraising event on May 26, 2011. There was much discussion among the Trustees. City Attorney Katherine Bolles and City Clerk Rhonda Atkins provided information to the Trustees regarding this item. Motion was made by Ray, seconded by Maynard, to approve this item. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
No one appeared before the Trustees during the New Business/ Public Discussion portion of the agenda.
There being no further business, motion was made by Maynard, seconded by Boucher, to adjourn. Voting aye: Maynard, Dawkins, Ray, Boucher, Rice and Chairman Fry. Nay: none. Absent: Mann. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.