City of Nicoma Park
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
September 1, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The City Council of Nicoma Park met in the Council Chambers at 2221 Nichols Drive.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pumphrey at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation was giving by Robert Thompson and the flag salute was led by Mayor Pumphrey.
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Councilmembers present
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Theron Franks – Ward 3
Robert Pittman – Ward 4
Shelley Meyers – Ward 5
Cindy Williams – Ward 6
Jim Pumphrey – Mayor
Councilmembers absent
Casey Smith – Ward 1
Theron Franks – Ward 3
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk/Treasurer
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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2. HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCERNS
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 August 4, Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of August 2009 Claims.
c. Acknowledge payment of August Payroll and Benefits in the amount of $48,330.97; Mayor $150; City Attorney $500.00; Judge $700.00.
d. Approval of September estimated payroll in the amount of $48,000.00.
e. Reimbursement of Petty Cash:
General Government $150.00 estimate.
Police Department $150.00 estimate.
Fire Department $100 estimate.
MOTION BY Williams; SECOND Loudermilk, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. 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. 10328 NE 19th Street, property owner Elwood Franklin Selvidge.
MOTION BY Williams; SECOND Loudermilk, to declare a nuisance and to give Mr. Selvidge 48 hours to crush in old septic tank and fill hole with dirt.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
B. 10400 NE 21st Street, property owners George & Elizabeth Cook.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Loudermilk, to declare a nuisance.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
C. 10333 NE 21st Street, property owner Joe Isbill.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Loudermilk, to declare a nuisance.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
D. 10327 NE 21st Street, property owner Mary Kelly c/o Russell Kelly.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Williams, to declare a nuisance.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
Discussion, consideration and possible action to be held on the following Business Agenda Items:
A. Request from the American Legion Post 170 to host the annual Turkey Shoot on Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 – December 27. In the past, the Council has voted to waive the $50 permit fee.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Loudermilk, to approve the request and to waive the fee.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
B. Acceptance of a Permanent Utility Easement from Garrett and Crystal Maples at 12024 Draper Ave – a 20 foot wide permanent utility easement being described as the North 20 feet of Nicoma Park Addition Block 027 Lot 009.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Pittman, to accept the easement.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
C. Approval of Eastern Oklahoma County Tourism Annual Membership Dues in the amount of $75.00.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Williams, to approve the membership renewal.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
D. Declare the bed on old fire truck 603 as surplus and authorize the Mayor to dispose of or sell. (The truck belongs to the Forestry Division, however the bed on the truck belongs to the City.)
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Williams, declare the bed as surplus and to return the truck with the bed attached to the Forestry Division.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
E. Budget Amendment to increase Personal Services for General Government, Court, Police Department and Fire Department due to an increase in health insurance premiums and to increase Police Department Capital Outlay to cover the cost of equipment on the new police vehicle lease. (Please see documentation in your packets for additional information.)
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Williams, to approve the Budget Amendment for Personal Services due to insurance premium increase.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Pittman, to approve the Budget Amendment to include increase in Capital Outlay for vehicle equipment lease in the Police Department.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: Williams. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
F. Approval and acceptance of an Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Grant for overtime for the police department. The Grant will be for about $14,645 and is due to start October 1st and last through September 30th. This is a reimbursement grant so we will have to prepare a budget amendment once the final paperwork has been received.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Williams, to approve and accept the OHSO Grant for overtime.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. 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 new business.
7. REMARKS
Remarks from the public or members of the governing body. No formal action can be taken.
James Braghini appeared on behalf of Ruby Musgrave concerning the Selvidge property at 10328 NE 19th Street. He is appreciative of the work the City has done in trying to get the property cleaned and secured. He had some questions regarding timelines and if the house was going to be demolished. The Mayor explained the City is following the law regarding debris removal, vehicle removal and condemnation. Mr. King said the Health Department was going to placard the property so it cannot be inhabited until repaired. The City cannot immediately demolish a property if the homeowner is showing improvement.
Robert Pittman asked about the ditches and easement in Ward 4 and wondered what could be done to get them cleared. He also asked if Choctaw animal control was still making calls to Nicoma Park when needed.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No items for discussion.
9. REPORTS
a. Planning Commission Minutes
b. Code Enforcement
c. Fire Department
d. Police Department
e. ACOG
f. Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Prepared on September 2, 2009 by Beverly McManus, City Clerk.
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Approved by the City Council on October 6, 2009.
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Mayor
Nicoma Park Development Authority
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
September 1, 2009
11. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pumphrey at 8:12 p.m.
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Councilmembers present
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Robert Pittman – Ward 4
Shelley Meyers – Ward 5
Cindy Williams – Ward 6
Jim Pumphrey – Mayor
Councilmembers absent
Casey Smith – Ward 1
Theron Franks – Ward 3
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk/Treasurer
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
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12. HIGHLIGHTS AND CONCERNS
No items for discussion.
13. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of August 4, 2009 Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of August 2009 Claims.
c. Reimbursement of Sewer Fund Petty Cash in the amount of $170.00 estimate.
MOTION BY Pittman; SECOND Loudermilk, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Pittman, Meyers, Williams, Pumphrey.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: Smith, Franks. MOTION CARRIED
14. BUSINESS AGENDA
No items for discussion.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Prepared on September 2, 2009 by Beverly McManus, City Clerk.
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Approved by the City Council on October 6, 2009.
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Mayor
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