Meeting Summary
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners approved a $1.46 million grant application for the Safe Routes to School trail project on Pecan Road and awarded a $363,241 contract to upgrade traffic signal infrastructure at five key intersections. The meeting also marked a return to traditional seating arrangements at the dais and highlighted the character trait of discipline.
Key Decisions & Votes
Safe Routes to School Grant Application
13:45Authorized the submission of a grant application to ODOT for a 10-foot wide trail on Pecan Road from Mockingbird Lane to Prospect Avenue.
Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrade
18:20Awarded a contract to TLS Group for $363,241.75 to install new traffic signal controllers and wiring at five intersections to meet modern TS2 standards.
Upcoming Community Events
Lifeguard Certification Classes
American Red Cross training for ages 15 and up; $180 registration fee.
Ponca Politics City Commission Candidate Forum
Held in City Commission chambers from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for seat number three candidates.
Financial Matters
Safe Routes to School Trail Project
Total project cost with a requested ODOT share of $1,200,000 and a city match of $291,877.85.
Traffic Signal Controller Assemblies
Contract awarded to TLS Group for infrastructure and wiring replacements.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- January 16: Christmas tree recycling area closes
- January 23: Leaf collection ends
- January 31: Full grant application due to ODOT
Watch For
- Lake Road Bridge replacement project start date
- Work session on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 PM
- Wentz Pool opening for the summer season
Announcements
- City Hall and various facilities will be closed Monday, Jan 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Mulch from recycled Christmas trees will be available for pickup after Jan 23.
- Construction began today on the First Street water line and paving project (Grand to Central).
- The character trait for January is Discipline.
Agenda Summary
Character Trait: Discipline
Discussion on the definition of discipline as choosing behaviors to help reach goals.
Consent Agenda
Routine items including previous meeting minutes and standard approvals.
City Manager's Report
Updates on holiday closures, leaf collection, construction projects, and candidate forums.
Safe Routes to School Grant Application (Pecan Road)
Application for TAP funds for a trail connecting Mockingbird Lane to Prospect Avenue.
Resolution for Project Sponsorship (Safe Routes to School)
Formal resolution declaring eligibility and authorizing the mayor to sign the grant application.
Traffic Signal Controller Bid Award (Project SST25-8)
Awarding the bid for upgrading five signalized intersections to TLS Group.
Ponca City Utility Authority Consent Agenda
Routine utility-related items and approvals.