Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a $1.1 million street preservation contract, an additional tornado siren, and LED lighting upgrades for the public library. A previously tabled revocable permit for an electrical line in a public right-of-way was approved with specific stipulations. Citizens raised concerns about ongoing construction issues in Cedar Farms and advocated for allowing backyard chickens in residential areas, prompting the council to request further research.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (City Council)
00:15The City Council approved the consent docket.
Street Pavement Preservation Contract
00:30A contract with Holbrook Asphalt LLC for $1,116,752 for street pavement preservation using high-density mineral bond HA5 was approved.
Tornado Siren Purchase
03:00The budgeted purchase of one Federal Signal tornado siren for the area of 4th and Eastern was authorized.
LED Lighting Upgrades Change Order (More Public Library)
04:40A change order with Voss Electric Company for LED lighting upgrades, including emergency lighting, at the More Public Library for a total of $36,988, funded by a Department of Energy Grant, was approved.
Revocable Permit for Electrical Line (21005 NE 15th St)
28:00A revocable permit for Daryl and Carla Winner to install an electrical line in the public right-of-way for a lighted brick entryway was approved, subject to stipulations from Oklahoma Natural Gas (OMG) and Cox Communications, and a directive for staff to research future policy.
Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
29:40The More Public Works Authority consent docket was approved.
Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting)
30:20The More Risk Management Meeting consent docket was approved.
Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority Meeting)
31:00The More Economic Development Authority Meeting consent docket was approved.
City Manager's Evaluation and Employment Benefits
57:00Following an executive session, the council voted to proceed as directed regarding the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.
Upcoming Community Events
Veterans Park Memorial Service
Veterans Park, starting at 10:00 AM
Financial Matters
Street Pavement Preservation Contract
Contract with Holbrook Asphalt LLC for street preservation using high-density mineral bond HA5.
LED Lighting Upgrades (More Public Library)
Change order for emergency lighting upgrades, bringing the total contract to this amount, funded by an Oklahoma Department of Energy Grant.
ACOG Funds Awarded
Awarded for the Telephone Road project and the Southwest 27th and Shields Boulevard intersection project.
Street Striping Grant
Grant received for street striping projects.
Public Comments
One resident reported significant issues with a sewer line construction contractor in the Cedar Farms neighborhood, including property damage and poor restoration, which the Assistant City Manager acknowledged and committed to resolving. Another resident advocated for allowing backyard chickens in non-A1/A2 zoned areas, citing food security, pest control, and educational benefits, leading to council discussion and a request for research into other cities' ordinances.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Research on backyard chicken ordinances in Norman and Oklahoma City
- Resolution of Cedar Farms sewer project construction issues
- Future policy development regarding private electrical installations in public right-of-way
Announcements
- A memorial service will be held at Veterans Park on Monday, May 27th, at 10:00 AM.
- The city was awarded over $10.5 million in ACOG funds for the Telephone Road project and the Southwest 27th and Shields Boulevard intersection project.
- Representative McBride presented a flag flown at the capital in honor of Mayor Lewis.
- The city received a $320,000 grant for street striping.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2 | Consent Docket | Approved |
| Item 3 | Consider approval of a contract with Holbrook asphalt LLC for Street pavement preservation of selected city streets using high density mineral bond ha5 in the amount of $1 16,752 is the lowest and responsible bidder | Approved |
| Item 4 | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of one federal signal 508-1896 70 utilizing Oklahoma State contract number sw44 F | Approved |
| Item 5 | Consider approval of a change order with Voss electric company doing business as Voss lighting for LED lighting upgrades for the more Public Library using Oklahoma Department of energy Grant funds | Approved |
| Item 6 | Consider approval of revocable permit and hold harmless agreement for the installation of an electrical line in the public ride of way located at 21005 Northeast 15th Street application by Daryl and Carla winner | Approved with stipulations |
| Item 7 | Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority) | Approved |
| Item 8 | Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting) | Approved |
| Item 10 | Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority Meeting) | Approved |
| Item 11 | New business citizens forum for items not on the agenda | Information Only |
| Item 12 | Executive session section 307 title 25 Oklahoma statutes permits the public body to meet an executive session for certain specified reasons under certain specified conditions it's the opinion of the City attorney that the city council may consider and adopt a motion to meet an executive session to discuss the following items a discuss and consider taking action concerning the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits as authorized by 25 Oklahoma statute 307 B1 | Approved |
| Item 13 | Adjournment | Approved |