THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
JOURNAL OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 4:11 p.m. on February 11, 2005.)
I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
REVEREND JOHN JEWELL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR, CITY CHURCH
II. Call to Order. 8:36 a.m.
MAYOR MICK CORNETT PRESIDING.
JERRY FOSHEE ABSENT.
III. From the Office of the Mayor.
A. Appointment of Paul W. Dudman to the Oklahoma City Riverfront Redevelopment Authority.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
B. Appointment of Lance Benham, Marsha Coffey and Ronald J. Norick to the Oklahoma Riverfront Tax Increment District Review Committee.
CONFIRMED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
Mayor Cornett recognized Jacob Conger and Kathy Dobbins, OCU School of Music. Ms. Dobbins sung from the Magic Flute.
Acknowledgement of Condolence: Ronald E. Rosser. Received by Linda Rosser.
Acknowledgement of Appreciation: OKC Tennis, Inc. Received by Brad Lund, Chairman and Tommy English, Boardmember.
IV. A. Receive Journal of Council Proceedings for February 8, 2005.
RECEIVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
B. Approve Journal of Council Proceedings for February 1, 2005.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
V. Request for Uncontested Continuances.
RECESS COUNCIL MEETING.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. 8:53 a.m.
(Majority of a Quorum required for approval)
1. Acceptance of additional maintenance bond and partial acceptance of Project MP-0233, Douglass Park Improvements, 900 North Carverdale Drive; and Project MP-0234, Athletic Field Improvements (five locations); and placing maintenance bond into effect. Wards 1, 2, 6, and 7.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED INTO EFFECT. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
2. Joint Resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2003-06334H, styled: Lyle Nolan, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
OCMFA. 3. Joint Resolution authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition Settlement in the Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2004-06331L, styled: Samuel Kirk Martin, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Petition to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCMFA.
CONVENE AS OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC PROPERTY AUTHORITY. 8:53 a.m.
(Five affirmative votes required for approval.)
1. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc., adding Addendum No. 4 relating to providing security services for the Santa Fe/Amtrak Railway Station, 100 South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
2. Resolution approving proposal submitted by Terracon, Inc. to establish prices for inspection and testing services, Project MC-0247, Dynamic Compaction of the Oklahoma River Site, SW 15th Street and Portland Avenue. Ward 6.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
OCMFA. 3. Rejection of proposals and approval of Revised Request for Proposals to be advertised for golf course corporate sponsorship agency services for the Oklahoma City Golf Courses. Wards 1, 5, and 7.
REJECTED AND APPROVED. BID RECEIPT DATE: MARCH 8, 2005. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN OCPPA.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. Consent Docket.
A. Ordinances to be introduced and set for final hearing March 8, 2005:
1. (ABC-581) ABC-1 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Limited Alcohol overlaying C-3 Community Commercial, 7601 South Walker Avenue. Ward 5.
2. (PC-9926) 14801 South Western Avenue from AA Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. Ward 5.
3. (PC-9927) 5811 South High Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-2 Moderate Industrial. Ward 4.
4. (PC-9928) 1120 East Reno Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to I-3 Heavy Industrial. Ward 7.
5. (PUD-1052) 3200 South Shields Boulevard from R-2 Medium Low Density Residential and I-3 Heavy Industrial to PUD-1052 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
6. (PUD-1053) 1528 NW 9th Street from R-3 Medium Density Residential to PUD-1053 Planned Unit Development. Ward 6.
7. (PUD-1057) 8900 West Hefner Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD-1057 Planned Unit Development. Ward 1.
8. (PUD-1058) 6901 NW 122nd Street from PUD-61 Planned Unit Development to PUD-1058 Planned Unit Development. Ward 8.
9. (PUD-1065) 11701 North Coltrane Road from R-A Single Family Rural Residential to PUD-1065 Planned Unit Development. Ward 7.
VI. A. 10. (SPUD-347) 4200 Hemingway from SPUD-218 Simplified Planned Unit Development to SPUD-347 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
11. (SPUD-349) 2741 NW 36th Street from SPUD-291 Simplified Planned Unit to SPUD-349 Simplified Planned Unit Development. Ward 2.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 8, 2005: A. 1-11. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing March 8, 2005 (SN-042) changing the name of Carverdale Drive to Frederick Douglass Avenue. Ward 7.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 8, 2005. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
C. 1. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing March 22, 2005 (CE-642) closing a portion of Out West Trail, south of SW 7th Street. Ward 3.
2. Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance and determining those entitled to notice.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARDING MARCH 22, 2005: C. 1. ADOPTED: C. 2. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
D. Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing March 8, 2005, relating to Zoning, amending Chapter 59, Article IV, Section 59-4975D(3) of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, extending the time allowed to complete work authorized by a Certificate of Approval issued by the Urban Design Commission.
INTRODUCED AND SET FOR FINAL HEARING MARCH 8, 2005. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
VI. E. Resolution accepting the subdivision bond and dedications contained in the final plat of Brenton Hills, Section 8, and acceptance of a utility easement, north of NW 150th Street and east of Western Avenue. Ward 8.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
F. Acceptance of permanent and temporary easements, Project PC-0247, right-of-way construction, SW 15th Street, Morgan Road to County Line Road. Ward 3.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
G. Acceptance of four permanent easements, two drainage facility, one drainage improvement and one storm sewer. Wards 2 and 8.
ACCEPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
H. Resolution declaring the necessity for acquiring and owning permanent easements, Project TC-0261, intersection improvements and traffic control, NW 50th Street and Tulsa Avenue. Ward 1.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
I. Ratify and approve Addendum No. 1, award contract to Rudy Construction Company, Contract No. PR-2-04/05, Street Resurfacing (10 locations), $490,593.75; assigning Oklahoma Testing Laboratory as testing laboratory; and approving contract and bonds. Wards 6 and 8.
RATIFIED, APPROVED AND AWARDED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. J. Amendment No. 2, Project PR-02-01/02, Phase II, Resurfacing and/or Reconstruction (12 locations), decrease of $406,682.10. Ward 6.
APPROVED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
K. Amendment No. 3, Project PC-0224, street widening, NW 164th Street from the Edmond City Limits to Western Avenue, decrease of $108,110.55. Ward 8.
APPROVED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
$ L. Amendment No. 7, Project MC-0018, Contract for Environmental Consultant – West, Land farm operation, south of North Canadian River and adjacent to the west side of I-35. Wards 6 and 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
M. Acceptance of additional maintenance bond and partial acceptance with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, Project MP-0233, Douglass Park Improvements, 900 North Carverdale Drive; and Project MP-0234, Athletic Field Improvements (five locations); and placing maintenance bond into effect. Wards 1, 2, 6, and 7.
ACCEPTED AND PLACED INTO EFFECT. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
VI. N. Final acceptance:
1. Project DM-0239, Mowing of City Owned Detention Ponds (five locations). Wards 3, 4, 5, and 8.
2. Project DM-0228, Channel Cleaning and Maintenance (10 locations). Wards 3, 4, and 5.
ACCEPTED: N. 1-2. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
O. 1. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to
waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,122.18 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Timothy Williams and Evelyn Cole.
2. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $3,495.49 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by SBC Communications.
3. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $2,276.91 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by SBC Communications.
4. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $7,950 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by Derionn Kelly.
5. Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to waive service of process and to confess judgment without admission of liability in the amount of $4,758.93 and all costs of the action in the Oklahoma County District Court in the claim filed by David and Lisa Haggard.
ADOPTED: O. 1-5. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
VI. P. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel not to appeal and to comply with the Order of Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2003-06334H, styled: Lyle Nolan, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Order to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
Q. Joint Resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Risk Manager and the Trust’s legal counsel to enter into a Joint Petition Settlement in the Workers’ Compensation Court Claim No. 2004-06331L, styled: Samuel Kirk Martin, Claimant vs. The City of Oklahoma City, Respondent, an Own Risk Carrier, and further authorizing the Municipal Counselor to assist said counsel in the rendition of said Petition to Judgment as authorized by 85 O.S. §42, 62 O.S. §§365.1 et seq. and Article 10, Section 28 of the Oklahoma Constitution.
ADOPTED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
R. Security Services Agreement with the State of Oklahoma Department of Transportation to provide easement access within the Santa Fe Depot for security services, 100 South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard, February 15, 2005 through September 30, 2005. Ward 7.
APPROVED. MOVED BY MARRS, SECONDED BY DOBBS. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE.
VII. Concurrence Docket.
VIII. Items Requiring Separate Votes.
A. Ordinance on final hearing (emergency) recommended for approval (five affirmative votes required for approval) (ABC-580) ABC-2 Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Restaurant With Alcohol overlaying PUD-631 Planned Unit Development, 6200 SW 3rd Street. Ward 3.
ADOPTED WITHOUT EMERGENCY. ORD #22,659. MOVED BY MCATEE, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
B. Ordinance on final hearing, relating to Parks, Recreation, Cultural Affairs, Etc., of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2002, amending Chapter 38, Article IV, Division 1, Section 38-85, definitions; Section 38-92, driving on roadways and designated areas; Article V, lake reservations; Division 1, Section 38-134, Subsections (E) and (F) definitions for designated nonmotorized and motorized off-road vehicle areas; Section 38-160, driving on roadways and designated driving areas; Division 7, camping; Section 38-299, authority of the director; and Division 9, off-road vehicles; Section 38-305, restricted areas; Section 38-306, permits; Section 38-307, regulations and restrictions; and Section 38-308 authority of the director; amending Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees, Section 60-38-36 regarding prices of resale permits; Section 60-38-43, off-road vehicle permits and establishing a new Section 38-44, motorized off-road vehicle permits; and providing an effective date of May 1, 2005.
ADOPTED. ORD.# 22,658. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. ABSENT: BOWMAN. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
VIII. C. 1. Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures:
a. 1605 East Madison Street (garage) Ward 7
b. 1825 East Madison Street (garage) Ward 7
c. 1138 West Main Street (commercial building) Ward 6
d. 2101 Palomino Drive (garage) Ward 7
e. 12200 Silver Springs Lane (barn and shed) Ward 3
f. 12209 Silver Springs Lane (shed) Ward 3
g. 2300 Towers Court (garage) Ward 7
h. 215 SW 5th Street (house) Ward 6
i. 904 NW 12th Street (duplex and garage) Ward 6
j. 1314 NW 15th Street (house) Ward 6
k. 12 SE 17th Street (commercial building and inside metal fence) Ward 7
l. 1515 NE 18th Street (house) Ward 7
m. 2729 NE 19th Street (house) Ward 7
n. 628 SW 35th Street (fence) Ward 6
o. 632 SW 35th Street (garage) Ward 6
p. 226 SW 44th Street (garage and house) Ward 4
2. Resolution declaring the structures are dilapidated; directing said structures to be torn down, establishing dates of February 16, 2005 and March 18, 2005 for commencement and completion of removal by owners.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: C. 1. a-j, l-p. DEFERRED TO APRIL 12, 2005: C. 1. k. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. 1. Public hearing regarding unsecured structures:
a. 3824 North Bartell Road (house) Ward 7
b. 915 East Hill Street (house) Ward 7
c. 1138 West Main Street (commercial building) Ward 6
d. 2300 Towers Court (house) Ward 7
e. 1545 NW 4th Street (commercial building) Ward 6
f. 215 SW 5th Street (house) Ward 6
g. 821 SE 19th Street (house) Ward 7
h. 1608 NE 20th Street (house) Ward 7
i. 1515 NW 33rd Street (garage and house) Ward 2
j. 628 SW 35th Street (garage and shed) Ward 6
k. 638 SW 35th Street (house) Ward 6
l. 1608 SE 40th Street (house) Ward 7
VIII. D. 2. Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED: D. 1. c,e-j,l. STRICKEN: a-b,d,k. MOVED BY SIMANK, SECONDED BY JOHNSON. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
E. Enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2005-2006 with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 123; International Association of Firefighters, Local 157; and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2406, as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307 (B)(2).
ENTERED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS.
IX. A. 1. Claims for Approval,
a. Davoud Abedini $380
b. IBMC ER Physicians $97
c. Sylvia Foster $574.81
d. Shirley McKneely $377.50
AND/OR
2. Enter into executive session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss the above claims as authorized by 25 O.S. (2001) §307(B)(4).
APPROVED. A. 1. a-d. NO ACTION TAKEN: A. 2. MOVED BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY SIMANK. AYES: MAYOR MICK CORNETT, MARRS, BOWMAN, MCATEE, WHITE, SIMANK, JOHNSON AND DOBBS. MUNICIPAL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
X. Items from Council.
Mr. White said he was pleased there weren't any protestants to speak on the ordinance regarding off-road vehicles on the lakes, despite the number of letters he received. He said what the City is doing on the lakes is absolutely the right thing to do.
Mr. McAtee praised Nancy Galloway, Triad Organization, for the excellent presentation on personal safety for senior citizens at the Briarwood Neighborhood Association meeting last Saturday. He said it was a great program, very practical and entertaining. He encourages neighborhood leaders to contact Ms. Galloway for a presentation.
X.
Mr. McAtee said he is a part of an organization called the West Community Partnership, which was put together by Jerry Appleby to reach the NW 10th Street Corridor from I-44 to Council Road. The organization involves the Western Heights Schools, Department of Human Services, City-County Health Department and City Action Agency. He said there are plans to revitalize NW 10th Street and encourages neighbors and apartment owners, managers, and tenants to come on board and get involved in the process to improve their quality of life.
Mr. McAtee announced the Windsor Oaks Neighborhood Association will have a strategic planning meeting tonight and the Windsor Forest Association will have a Patrol Dinner Saturday night. He said both associations have been re-energized and are producing results with outstanding leadership. He encourages the neighbors to attend these functions.
Mr. Bowman attended the Cleveland Neighborhood Association monthly meeting last week. He said this neighborhood uses, with City partnership, Venice Boulevard, a stretch of land between NW 27th and NW 30th Streets as a park and for meeting purposes. The association reported on improvements to the park median in the last three years, to include a new brick entrance marquee, irrigation system, and soon to be installed, vintage lights. He said a lot of this has been accomplished through the use of the CDBG matching grants program.
Mr. Marrs acknowledged the swearing-in ceremony of Keith Bryant, Fire Chief yesterday. He said there was a big crowd there and the comments indicate we made an excellent choice.
Mr. Dobbs said he attended a Copper Creek Homeowners Association meeting. There was a dispute with another neighborhood association on the potential closing of a roadway and he commended the Copper Creek Association on their very forthright comments.
Mr. Dobbs thanked the City Manager and Paul Brum for their patience on the John Marshall High School issue. He said the citizens' fears on the perceived traffic problems are going away.
Mr. Dobbs attended the Legislative breakfast, which was exceptional. He said he sat with two of our state legislators and it was nice to know they were on the same page as the City and that they are going to do everything they can to help.
X.
Mr. Dobbs urged citizens to contact their insurance companies on getting a rider for sewer line backups. He said the City will not provide coverage for sewer line backups if there isn't prior notice.
Ms. Simank commented sewer line back up insurance is not available with all insurance companies. Citizens need to contact their insurance agent to see if a rider is offered, if not, they need to consider other options. She said her insurance company does not offer a rider.
Ms. Simank said she spoke with Mr. Liebmann at the Legislative breakfast last week and he doesn't think the bill is going to pass because there are so many insurance companies that do not offer a rider.
Ms. Johnson explained the comments she made earlier about the lady who attends her church. She said she has a terrible case of arthritis and can't sit for a long period of time without having to get up and move around and riding a bus is not an option for her.
Ms. Johnson thanked Sherri Coale and the Oklahoma University Women's Sports Department, for putting on an event at the Ford Center, where young women were introduced to various sports. She said Lisa Leslie was the principle speaker and that she was fortunate to sit at a table sponsored by the All Sports Association. She met a young lady who is a participant on the Golf team at OU and recruited an advisor for her "First Tee" program. She said she is excited about the opportunities that Sherri Coale is making for young women.
Ms. Johnson announced last week, the City presented Treva Bacy with the key to her new house, located on NE 28th and Prospect. Ms. Bacy won the house in a house drawing held by the City.
Ms. Simank thanked Mr. Couch for the report on alarm permits. She wanted to know how citizens were being notified each year to renew the permit. Mr. Couch said notices are mailed to citizens at renewal time.
XI. City Manager Reports.
A. Alarm Permit Ordinance
Mr. Couch commented on the false alarm report. He said false alarms are down 22%, which cuts down on the time police officers respond to false alarms.
XII. Citizens to be Heard.
Vandoria Lake, 7200 N. Sooner Rd, spoke regarding weed taxes on property located at 1405 NE 15th Street.
Majolla B. Finney, 4421 Terry Avenue, appeared to speak on concerns regarding weed taxes on property located at 2612 NE 20th Street.
Ronald Cobb, 2101 NE Palomino Drive, spoke on access problems to his property.
XIII. Adjournment. 9:54 a.m
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Mick Cornett
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Frances Kersey James D. Couch
City Clerk City Manager