Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/13/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Lawton City Hall Council Chambers/Auditorium
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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24-1196 11.Consent AgendaConsider the following damage claims recommended for denial: Jennifer Fasolino in the amount of $75.00, and Freddy L. Ivery in the amount of $928.55.   Action details Not available
24-1256 12.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement in the amount of $23,328.00 and making payment in the workers’ compensation claim of Robert Kizarr.   Action details Not available
24-1221 13.Consent AgendaConsider approving a First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the City of Lawton and Alfred Espinoza d/b/a A.E. Construction Co. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment.   Action details Not available
24-1211 14.Consent AgendaConsider extending contract (CL23-009) Liquid Ammonium Sulfate with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. First renewal of contract awarded in 2023.   Action details Not available
24-1222 15.Consent AgendaConsider and take action approving Amendment No. 1 to the Industrial Water Main Phase I Project PU2306 contract with Garver, LLC, for Phase II-a design to include a 12” water loop from the industrial site up 112th Steet and east along Lee Blvd to Goodyear Blvd. and design a lift station and force main to connect the West Industrial Site to the City’s sanitary sewer system for the development of Westwin Element’s refinery in the not to exceed amount of $677,150.00.   Action details Not available
24-1224 16.Consent AgendaConsider approving an agreement for professional services between the City of Lawton and Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP for their expertise with immigration law relating to employment visas for select City of Lawton employees and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.   Action details Not available
24-1229 17.Consent AgendaConsider awarding a professional services contract to CEC Corporation for the purpose of providing full engineering services for the City of Lawton and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.   Action details Not available
24-1230 18.Consent AgendaConsider approving professional services contract in the amount of $48,700.00 with C.H. Guernsey & Company for the initial services schematic design report phase of the Project PR2308 Elmer Thomas Park Amphitheater and Lake Helen Boardwalk.   Action details Not available
24-1233 19.Consent AgendaConsider and take action in approving Amendment Number 5 to the Master Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, INC, in the amount of $150,000.00 for professional engineering services to perform the preliminary designs design report for the rehabilitation of Gondola Lake Dam that is required for completion of funding documents and full design of the rehabilitation.   Action details Not available
24-1245 110.Consent AgendaConsider extending contract (CL23-012) Litter & Debris Abatement with T&M Solutions, LLC of Duncan, OK.   Action details Not available
24-1226 111.Consent AgendaConsider approving a 3 Year Renewal Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), which is required for continued use of our current GIS software.   Action details Not available
23-976 112.Consent AgendaConsider adopting a resolution approving certain new and revised pages in the form of a book entitled Volumes I and II to the City of Lawton Municipal Code, 2015, printed and designated as the 2015-2016 Biennial Supplement, knows as Supplements No. 1 and 2 to the Lawton City Code, 2015, and authorizing distribution.   Action details Not available
24-1212 113.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution directing the City Clerk to notify the public of the publication of the 2015-2016 Biennial Supplement, known as Supplements No. 1 and 2 to the Lawton City Code, 2015 and further directing the City Clerk to file certified copies of this resolution and copies of Supplements No. 1 and 2 to the Lawton City Code, 2015 with designated governmental entities as required.    Action details Not available
24-1228 114.Consent AgendaConsider approving a Resolution that amends Appendix A. Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, pertaining to Chapter 6, Building Construction and Housing, by Amending Article A-6-1, Building Code, Article A-6-2, Plumbing Code and Regulations, Article A-6-3, Electrical Code and Article A-6-4, Mechanical Code and Regulations.   Action details Not available
24-1266 115.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution allowing the external use of the City of Lawton bison logo for the purposes of the Live2Lead event scheduled February 14, 2024.   Action details Not available
24-1248 116.Consent AgendaConsider approving the application and issuing a Revocable Communications Cable Permit to Chickasaw Telecommunications Services Inc. to install approximately 1,419 feet (86 rods) of fiber optic cable within the right of way to serve 1420 SW Lee Blvd.   Action details Not available
24-1249 117.Consent AgendaConsider approving the application and issuing a Revocable Communications Cable Permit to Chickasaw Telecommunications Services Inc. to install approximately 1,353 feet (82 rods) of fiber optic cable within the right of way to serve 511 SW A Ave.   Action details Not available
24-1200 118.New BusinessConsider approving Council Policy 0-03, “STEM Strategic Plan”, including any floor amendments, and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1237 119.New BusinessConsider approving a Basic Term Sheet for the Fisher59 Project located within the Airport Industrial Park and authorize staff to proceed with drafting and reviewing a Redevelopment Agreement in accordance therewith.   Action details Not available
24-1277 120.Consent AgendaConsider approving appointments to boards and commissions.   Action details Not available
24-1268 121.New BusinessConsider approving a funding agreement in the amount of $9,600,000.00 between the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, City of Lawton, and FISTA relating to the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act Oklahoma Business Expansion Incentive Program for City of Lawton and FISTA Infrastructure P3 Project and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1270 122.New BusinessReceive a report from Trane HVAC Services and direct staff as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1193 123.Consent AgendaConsider approving proposed revisions to Council Policy 9-03 titled Vacancy Selection Process for Lakes Recreational Areas by broadening the policy’s focus to include renaming the policy, and incorporating language that reflects the Council's commitment to fostering self-sufficiency within the lake’s recreational areas.   Action details Not available
24-1235 124.Consent AgendaConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to Utilities renaming Sections 22-1-1-104 and 22-1-1-105, Division 22-1-1, Article 22-1; amending Sections 22-1-1-104 and 22-1-1-105, Division 22-1-1; Section 22-1-2-115, Division 22-1-2; and Section 22-1-4-144, Division 22-1-4, all of Article 22-1, Chapter 22, Lawton City Code, 2015 by clarifying that landfill charges accounts are allowed and will have the same rules and regulations as utility bills and further clarifies that residential landfill customers have the option to apply landfill fees to their utility account; allowing for floor amendments, providing for severability; and by a separate vote declare an emergency.   Action details Not available
24-1238 125.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending Appendix A, Chapter A-22, Article A-22-1, Schedule Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015, by adding a late fee for past due landfill bills, charge account deposits, dishonored checks and stating that unpaid landfill bills may be turned over to a collection service; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the resolution.   Action details Not available
24-1253 126.Consent AgendaConsider granting a revocable permit to D.R. Horton, allowing the construction of an 8’X8’ sign in the public right of way located at the southwest corner of SW Rolling Hills Drive and SW 38th St.   Action details Not available
24-1254 127.Consent AgendaConsider granting a revocable permit to D.R. Horton, allowing the construction of an 8’X8’ sign in the public easement located at the southwest corner of SW Lee Blvd and SW 38th St.   Action details Not available
24-1260 128.New BusinessReceive a report from Lawton Police Department regarding the escalating issue of copper thefts within the City of Lawton, discuss possible solutions to the problem, and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1264 129.New BusinessConsider adopting a program to place signs regarding panhandling in areas where such signage is allowable by City Code, discuss a funding source for a panhandling sign program, discuss changing City Code to allow for panhandling signs to be placed at intersections, and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
23-1124 130.Unfinished BusinessConsider adopting resolutions declaring the structures located at 1303 NW Laird Avenue and 1762 SW 13th Street, 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.   Action details Not available
24-1247 131.New BusinessConsider approving an ordinance pertaining to Animals, amending Section 5-1-121, Article 5-1, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015, by retitling the Section, specifying terms of relinquishment, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.   Action details Not available
24-1246 132.Consent AgendaConsider approving a resolution amending Appendix A, Chapter A-5, Article A-5-1, Schedule of Fees and Charges, Lawton City Code, 2015 by increasing fees for resident and non-resident release of animals to the Animal Shelter, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the resolution.   Action details Not available
24-1261 133.Unfinished BusinessReceive a report from staff regarding neighborhood watch programs and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
23-991 134.Staff ReportsProvide City Council with an update on the FY 2024 Audit Process.   Action details Not available
24-1244 135.Staff ReportsProvide City Council with a presentation on the preliminary report from C.H. Guernsey on Project PR2402-Museum of the Great Plains Infiltration and Mitigation.   Action details Not available
24-1231 136.Staff ReportsReceive a report from Neighborhood Services, in regards to “Doing More in 24” with dangerous and dilapidated properties and direct staff as necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1263 137.Staff ReportsReceive report from staff regarding criminal trespass activities at vacant properties and possible measures to mitigate the issue and take action as deemed necessary.   Action details Not available
24-1239 138.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending tort claim of Mark Long, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Action details Not available
24-1240 139.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending action in the Comanche County District Court titled Christopher Hartley vs. City of Lawton, et al, Case number CJ-2023-572, and if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Action details Not available
24-1243 140.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss the pending litigation of Rashawn Wilson, specifically, the pending litigation in Rashawn Wilson, as a (party of one) and, on behalf of individuals who are similarly situated, v. The City of Lawton et al, CIV-23-1165-R, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Action details Not available
24-1269 141.Executive SessionPursuant to section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to discuss particular candidates who have submitted applications for the position of city attorney, and, if necessary, take appropriate action in open session.   Action details Not available
23-1099 142.Executive SessionPursuant to Section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in executive session to review the employment of John Ratliff as City Manager, and in open session take other action as necessary.   Action details Not available