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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2021 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium
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21-232 11.Consent AgendaConsider approval of the minutes of the Lawton City Council meeting of May 11, 2021.    Not available Not available
21-215 12.Consent AgendaConsider the following damage claims recommended for approval: Joseph Coon in the amount of $3,102.81 and Fort Sill Federal Credit Union in the amount of $5,824.28.   Not available Not available
21-214 13.Consent AgendaConsider the following damage claims recommended for denial: Brandon Pedigo in the amount of $592.09, and Janice Lovelace in the amount of $5,569.77.   Not available Not available
21-176 14.Consent AgendaConsider approving the State-Local Disaster Assistance Agreement for Emergency and Major Disasters with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for DR-4587 Severe Winter Storms and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
21-212 15.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution authorizing and calling for an election in the City of Lawton, State of Oklahoma, for the purpose of setting the dates for the 2021 primary and general municipal elections for the Mayor and designated City Council seats and authorizing the Mayor to issue an election proclamation.    Not available Not available
21-181 16.Consent AgendaConsider accepting the Assistive Technology Grant of $500.00 from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma for the purpose of purchasing assistive technology for the Lawton Public Library.   Not available Not available
21-188 17.Consent AgendaConsider accepting a $1,500.00 donation to the Library from the Friends of the Library to be designated for library-related activities.   Not available Not available
21-204 18.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution setting the E-911 fee for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.   Not available Not available
21-196 19.Consent AgendaConsider authorizing the use of 2015 CIP funding in the amount of $105,168.00 for the replacement of the Collier’s Landing boat dock and; upon completion of the project, authorize the Mayor to accept and execute a reimbursement grant from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in the amount of $78,876.00 with said reimbursement to be credited back to the 2015 CIP fund.   Not available Not available
21-229 110.Consent AgendaConsider ratifying the Mayor’s signature on a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lawton and Cameron University which provides professional development opportunities for Cameron University engineering students and the City of Lawton Engineering Department.   Not available Not available
21-197 111.Consent AgendaConsider a resolution amending Article A-19-1, Chapter A-19, Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2005, as amended, by increasing campground related fees at Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka Recreation Parks.    Not available Not available
21-205 112.Consent AgendaConsider approving the construction plat for Park View Addition, Part 1, subject to the conditions listed.    Not available Not available
21-202 113.Consent AgendaConsider approving the record plat for Lawton Airport Industrial Park, Part 2.   Not available Not available
21-206 114.Consent AgendaConsider approving construction plans for Lawton Airport Industrial Park, Part 2, located at SW 11th Street Frontage Road and SW Rex Madeira Road, subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
21-213 115.Consent AgendaConsider extending the Workers’ Compensation Administration Services contract (RFPCL20-025) with United Safety & Claims, Inc. of Tulsa, OK.   Not available Not available
21-178 116.Consent AgendaConsider awarding contract (CL21-020) Installation of Radar Traffic Signal Vehicle Detection Systems (Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix or approved equal) at four (4) locations to Traffic & Lighting Systems, LLC of Oklahoma City, OK.   Not available Not available
21-201 117.Consent AgendaConsider awarding contract (CL21-025) Mowing & Litter Areas as follows: Items 1 thru 7 and 9 to Teen Challenge of Lawton, OK and Item 8 to Lawn Wizards of Lawton, OK   Not available Not available
21-222 118.New BusinessReceive a presentation from a representative of the Lawton Goodyear Plant and consider accepting the donation of a framed photograph of the Lawton Goodyear Plant.   Not available Not available
21-218 119.Consent AgendaReceive a briefing from the South-Central Oklahoma Workforce Board (SCOWB) and Oklahoma Works on the nature of their programs and the benefits of participation.   Not available Not available
21-148 120.Consent AgendaConsider entering into an agreement with South-Central Oklahoma Workforce Board to participate in their On-The-Job training program, which will aid in hiring and training recommended candidates for various positions throughout the City of Lawton; and authorize the execution of all documents necessary to implement the program.   Not available Not available
21-149 121.Consent AgendaConsider entering into an agreement with South-Central Oklahoma Workforce Board to participate in their Work Experience program, which will aid in hiring and training recommended candidates for various positions throughout the City of Lawton; and authorize the execution of all documents necessary to implement the program.   Not available Not available
21-174 122.New BusinessHold a public hearing to receive input from the citizens of Lawton regarding the City of Lawton’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and, after due consideration of the City Manager’s proposals and citizens’ input thereon, provide direction to finalize the budget or take action to approve the budget (with any revisions) by Resolution as deemed appropriate.   Not available Not available
21-220 123.Consent AgendaHold a public hearing and adopt a resolution declaring the structure located at 4912 SE Avalon Avenue, to be dilapidated pursuant to Section 6-5-1 Lawton City Code, ordering the owner to abate the nuisance, authorizing summary abatement, and authorizing the City Attorney to commence legal action in District Court to abate the nuisance.   Not available Not available
21-211 124.New BusinessDiscuss and receive direction concerning an agreement with Recyclopys to perform recycling for residential and commercial businesses.   Not available Not available
21-216 125.New BusinessReceive a briefing from the Cemetery Sexton on operations and maintenance issues at Highland Park Cemetery. This briefing will include a discussion on the status of stone arch repair project. The discussion may result in City Council providing direction to the City Manager or the Municipal Cemetery Board on future or on-going maintenance initiatives   Not available Not available
21-198 126.New BusinessConsider discussing the merits of paying the back taxes on tracts of property, in which the City of Lawton has a mortgage interest in, to prevent them from going to the June Tax Resale, and directing staff to take necessary action.   Not available Not available
21-238 127.New BusinessConsider approving an ordinance changing the zoning from the A-1 General Agricultural District to the I-1 Restricted Manufacturing and Warehouse District on property located at 8907 NW Cache Road.   Not available Not available
21-228 128.Consent AgendaConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to Administration, amending Section 2-1-1-104, Article 2-1, Chapter 2, Lawton City Code, 2015, by defining with more specificity the dates of the City’s primary and general elections for municipal office; providing for severability and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
21-227 129.New BusinessConsider directing staff to create a process to settle and close-out the lease-purchase agreements made between the City of Lawton and six private developers for water and sewer infrastructure improvements.   Not available Not available
21-235 130.New BusinessDiscuss COL’s COVID-19 restrictions in general, then specifically move into a discussion with respect to these protocols in the context of upcoming events like the: Freedom Festival, International Festival, and the Armed Forces Day parade. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.   Not available Not available
21-223 131.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement for FY 2021-2022 between the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), Local 24, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
21-233 132.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss negotiations regarding Article 12 “Insurance” of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1882, and the City of Lawton, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
21-246 133.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending case in Comanche County District Court of Sydney Goodin and Maria Goodin v. City of Lawton, ex rel. Wastewater Department, CJ-2021-157, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Not available Not available
21-38 134.Consent AgendaPursuant to Section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to review the employment of Traci L. Hushbeck as City Clerk, and in open session take other action as necessary.   Not available Not available