City of Nicoma Park
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
March 7, 2017
7:00 p.m.
The City Council of Nicoma Park met in the Council Chambers at 2221 Nichols Dr., Nicoma Park, OK.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cochell at 7:00 p.m. There was an Invocation and Flag Salute.
Roll Call:
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Councilmembers present
Jim Pumphrey – Ward 1
June Wiegert – Ward 2
Bobby Kolar – Ward 3
Steve West – Ward 4
Dixie Vickers – Ward 5
Brian Foughty – Vice Mayor - Ward 6
Mark Cochell – Mayor
Councilmembers absent
None
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk/Treasurer
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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2. HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCERNS
a. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club and Masonic Lodge for hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for the park. They raised $675.25.
b. The Masonic Lodge is raffling off tickets for a storm shelter. Contact the Lodge or a Councilmember for tickets.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that can be approved by one motion of the Council. If any proposed item does not meet with the approval of the Council, said item will be removed and placed under the Business Agenda. The following items are recommended for consideration:
a. Minutes of the February Special and Regular Meetings.
b. Payment of February Claims.
c. Payment of February Payroll and Benefits in the amount of $61,307.40.
d. Approval of February estimated payroll in the amount of $64,000.00
MOTION BY Pumphrey; SECOND BY Kolar, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items for discussion.
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
Discussion, consideration and possible action to be held on the following Business Agenda Items:
A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 418 creating a new Chapter 95-Signs, to regulate signs in general, providing for definitions and regulations concerning the construction and maintenance of signs.
MOTION BY Foughty; SECOND BY Wiegert, to adopt Ordinance No. 418.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
B. Adoption of the Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 418.
MOTION BY Foughty; SECOND BY Pumphrey, to adopt the Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 418.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
C. Accept the following Temporary Easements for the Creek Cleaning Project:
1. 2420 Overholser Drive, Owner, Nicoma Park Church of Christ.
2. 2495 Nichols Drive, Owner, Nicoma Park Church of Christ.
3. 2500 Overholser Drive, Owners Larry and Rita Tompkins.
MOTION BY Wiegert; SECOND BY West, to accept the Temporary Easements.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
D. Approval of the 2016 REAP Grant Project to clear brush and debris from the creek and accept as complete.
MOTION BY Vickers; SECOND BY West, to accept the REAP Grant as complete.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
6. NEW BUSINESS
This item is listed on the agenda to provide the opportunity for City Council discussion and/or action on items which may arise, and which could not have been known about, within 24 hours prior to the meeting.
No New Business.
7. REMARKS
Remarks from the public or members of the governing body. No action can be taken.
Michael Pittman, 11822 Springbrook Lane was concerned about the City getting the sales tax from on online order they made. It showed the sales tax going to the City of Choctaw. He is going to give additional information to the City Clerk.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No items for discussion.
9. REPORTS
Department Reports are included in your packets.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Approved by City Council on April 4, 2017
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Nicoma Park Development Authority
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
March 7, 2017
11. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cochell at 7:11 p.m.
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Trustees present
Jim Pumphrey – Ward 1
June Wiegert – Ward 2
Bobby Kolar – Ward 3
Steve West – Ward 4
Dixie Vickers – Ward 5
Brian Foughty – Vice Chairman - Ward 6
Mark Cochell – Chairman
Trustees absent
None
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk/Treasurer
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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12. HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCERNS
13. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes routine items that can be approved by one motion of the Council. If any proposed item does not meet with the approval of the Council, said item will be removed and placed under the Business Agenda. The following items are recommended for consideration:
a. Minutes of the February Regular and Special Meetings.
b. Payment of February Claims.
c. Payment of February Sewer Line Construction Claims.
MOTION BY Pumphrey; SECOND BY Kolar, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
14. BUSINESS AGENDA
Discussion, consideration and possible action to be held on the following Business Agenda Items:
A. Sewer Project Update/Discussion.
The City is working on an issue at Anderson and Eastwood where the manhole is 40 ft. from a water well.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Consideration and possible action regarding completion of the sewer contract and potential claims. Executive Session requested under the provisions of 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4).
MOTION BY Foughty; SECOND BY Vickers, to go into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
The Council returned to Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION BY Pumphrey; SECOND BY Foughty, to authorize payment of the construction retainage to the contractor.
AYE VOTES: Pumphrey, Wiegert, Kolar, West, Vickers, Foughty, Cochell,
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Approved by City Council on April 4, 2017
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