City of Nicoma Park
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
March 6, 2012
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 Pittman at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation led by Robert Thompson and flag salute led by Jim Shonts.
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Councilmembers present
Mark Brill – Ward 1
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Jim Shonts – Ward 3
Aubrey Trowell – Ward 4
Shelley Meyers – Ward 5
Robert Pittman – Mayor
Councilmembers absent
Ward 6 - Vacant
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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2. HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCERNS
a. Mayor Pittman reported beginning April 3rd, the government access channel through Cox will be up and running again. This will be Channel 20.
b. The Community Action Agency offers free income tax service for those needing assistance.
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 7th Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of February Claims.
c. Acknowledge payment of February Payroll and Benefits in the amount of $38,213.13; City Attorney $500.00; Judge $700.00.
d. Approval of March estimated payroll in the amount of $42,000.00.
e. Reimbursement of Petty Cash:
General Government $19.32
Police Department $81.30
Fire Department $77.99
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Ward 6 vacant. MOTION CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to determine whether the following properties should be declared detrimental to the health, benefit and welfare of the public and community and direct staff to take appropriate action to abate same.
Public Hearing to be held for the following properties due to tall weeds and grass and/or the accumulation of trash.
A. Property at 11400 NE 23rd Street, owner Gene Hale Trustees, Gene Hale Trust.
No action taken.
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
*Mayor Pittman moved to item 5H for discussion and possible action.
H. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Appointment to fill Ward 6 vacancy for a term ending May 2012 and swearing-in if appointed.
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Loudermilk, to appoint Brian Foughty for the Ward 6 vacancy.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Ward 6 vacant. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pittman conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Brian Foughty, Councilmember, Ward 6.
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Move-In Application from Don Mantooth for property at 2623 Overholser. Mr. Mantooth wants to move in a semi-trailer box (with axles removed) to be used for a storage building. This item was not approved by the Planning Commission at their February 16th meeting.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve the Move-In Application with the changes made by Mr. Mantooth.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Move-In Application from Kevin Loudermilk for property at 12360 Eastwood Drive. Mr. Loudermilk wants to move in a building to be used for a storage building. This building was previously used as a classroom. This item was approved by the Planning Commission at their February 28th meeting.
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Meyers, to approve the Move-In Application from Mr. Loudermilk as recommended by the Planning Commission.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSTENTION: Loudermilk. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
C. Discussion only: Appointment of Temporary Chief Kent Ritchie and introduction.
Mayor Pittman introduced Kent Ritchie.
D. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Contracting warrant collections to an outside agency that specializes in this area. Current outstanding warrants are in excess of $347,000. The agency being recommended is currently being used by Midwest City, Choctaw, Moore and other municipalities throughout the state.
Steve McIntire with AMS answered questions for the Council.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve contracting with American Municipal Services (AMS) for outstanding warrant collections with the provision the final contract be approved by the City Attorney.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
E. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Resolution honoring Safari McDoulet, Public Relations Representative from Oklahoma County District 2, who lost her life in an automobile accident.
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Foughty, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-01 honoring Safari McDoulet.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
F. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Appointment of Planning Commission Member. We currently have one vacancy for a term ending April 2013.
Item tabled.
G. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Amending the City Charter and calling for an election to submit to the voters the proposed changes.
Mayor Pittman appointed Kevin Loudermilk and Jim Shonts to a sub-committee to discuss changing to a Council/Manager form of government.
* Item “H” discussed at the beginning of the Business Agenda
I. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Approval of a Temporary Mobile Home Application from Jeff Hale at 11400 NE 23rd Street.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve the temporary mobile home for a period of 180 days and contingent on the approval of the city inspector and connection to the sewer system.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
6. NEW BUSINESS
This item is listed on the agenda to provide the opportunity for City Council discussion on items which may arise, and which could not have been known about, within 24 hours prior to the meeting.
No items for discussion.
7. REMARKS
Remarks from the public or members of the governing body. No formal action can be taken.
Mayor Pittman explained the flags were at half-staff for a fallen soldier.
Mr. Kellogg’s nuisance abatement will be going before Judge Murdock.
April 28th will be the Kiwianas Pancake Breakfast at the Intermediate School.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action: The status of the Chief of Police and appointment of an Acting Chief. Executive Session requested under the provisions of 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4).
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Loudermilk, to go into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
The Council returned to Regular Session at 8:10 p.m.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Meyers, to ratify the appointment of the temporary employee.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
9. REPORTS
a. Code Enforcement
b. Fire Department
c. Police Department
d. ACOG
e. Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Prepared by City Clerk on March 13, 2012. Approved by City Council on April 3, 2012.
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Mayor
Nicoma Park Development Authority
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
March 6, 2012
11. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pittman at 8:13 p.m.
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Trustees present
Mark Brill – Ward 1
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Jim Shonts – Ward 3
Aubrey Trowell – Ward 4
Shelley Meyers – Ward 5
Brian Foughty – Ward 6
Robert Pittman – Mayor
Trustees absent
None
Others present
Beverly McManus – Secretary
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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12. HIGHLIGHTS
a. The sewer project is complete. We are working on using the remaining contingency funds to pay for a pump.
13. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of February 7th Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of February Claims.
c. Reimbursement of Sewer Fund Petty Cash in the amount of $160.00.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Foughty, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Brill, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Meyers, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED.
14. BUSINESS AGENDA
No items for discussion.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Prepared by Secretary on March 13, 2012. Approved by Trustees on April 3, 2012.
______Chairman
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