City of Nicoma Park
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
May 1, 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 Brian Foughty.
Judge Dan Murdock conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Ward 1 Councilmember Greg Tirey, Ward 2 Councilmember Kevin Loudermilk, Ward 4 Councilmember Aubrey Trowell, Ward 5 Councilmember Mark Cochell and Ward 6 Councilmember Brian Foughty.
The Meeting was called to order.
Councilmembers present
Greg Tirey – Ward 1
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Jim Shonts – Ward 3
Aubrey Trowell – Ward 4
Mark Cochell – Ward 5
Brian Foughty – Ward 6
Robert Pittman – Mayor
Councilmembers absent
None
Others present
Beverly McManus – City Clerk
Robert Thompson – City Attorney
Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint the Vice Mayor.
MOTION BY Foughty; SECOND Cochell, to appoint Jim Shonts as Vice-Mayor.
AYE VOTES: Shonts, Cochell, Foughty.
NAY VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Trowell, Pittman. ABSENT: None. MOTION FAILED
MOTION BY Trowell; SECOND Tirey, to appoint Kevin Loudermilk as Vice-Mayor.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Trowell, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: Shonts, Cochell, Foughty. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
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 April 3rd Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of April Claims.
c. Acknowledge payment of April Payroll and Benefits in the amount of $44,744.36; City Attorney $500.00; Judge $700.00.
d. Approval of April estimated payroll in the amount of $45,000.00.
e. Reimbursement of Petty Cash:
General Government $103.79.
Police Department $122.53.
Fire Department $57.59.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Tirey, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. 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 11427 Sewell, owners Jason Witt and Dawn Witt.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Cochell, to declare the property a nuisance and to abate the same.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: Tirey. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
B. Property at 10016 NE 23rd St. and 10024 NE 23rd St., owner Johnny and Patricia Thompson.
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Cochell, to declare the property a nuisance and to abate the same.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
C. Property at 11400 NE 23rd St., owner Gene Hale Trustees for Gene Hale Trust.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to declare the property a nuisance and to abate the same.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
D. Property at 10002 NE 23rd St., owner B&J Manley Enterprises LLC.
MOTION BY Shonts; SECOND Foughty, to declare the property a nuisance and to abate the same.
AYE VOTES: Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: Tirey. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
E. Property at 10024 NE 17th St., owner Susan Camp.
Item tabled.
F. Property at 10212 NE 23rd St., owner Melford Williams.
Item tabled.
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Appointments to the Planning Commission.
1. Burnis Campbell’s term expired April 30, 2012. He is willing to serve another term ending April 30, 2015.
MOTION BY Tirey; SECOND Loudermilk, to reappoint Burnis Campbell to the Planning Commission for a term ending April 30, 2015.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
2. Vacancy for a term ending April 30, 2013.
Item tabled.
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action:
1. Collection of outstanding fine/warrants by third party and how this may affect the Warrant Fund.
2. Determine at what point the outstanding citations, fees, fines and/or warrants will be submitted to AMS for collection.
3. Review and approve contract with American Municipal Services for collection of citations, fees, fines and/or warrants.
There was some discussion on which outstanding warrants, etc., to turn over to AMS. Police Chief Ritchie recommended the police department work from 2011 forward with 2010 and older being turned over to AMS. Councilmember Loudermilk suggest letting the Police Chief and Court Clerk work out which warrants to turn over to AMS.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve the contract with American Municipal Services.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
C. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Approve entering into a contract with Putnam and Company to conduct our FY 2011/2012 Financial Audit at a cost of $3,700 and to prepare the FY 2012/2013 Estimate of Needs in the amount of $1,800.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to approve the contract with Putnam and Company.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
D. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Amending the City Charter and calling for an election to submit to the voters the proposed changes.
No action taken.
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.
Councilmember Shonts asked about the burned-out houses on Draper and Overholser. Letters have been sent out on these properties.
Councilmember Shonts asked about hiring a new employee and setting the salary and whether or not the Mayor has the sole authority to determine the salary.
Residents asked about changing to a Council-Manager form of government and raised their concerns.
Bobby Kolar voiced his concerns about the number of traffic stops on NE 23rd Street.
Residents asked about Nicoma Park obtaining water on NE 23rd Street and also about economic development.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No items for discussion.
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 9:05 p.m.
Prepared by City Clerk on May 2, 2012. Approved by City Council on May 5, 2012.
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Mayor
Nicoma Park Development Authority
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
May 1, 2012
11. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pittman at 9:05 p.m.
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Trustees present
Greg Tirey – Ward 1
Kevin Loudermilk – Ward 2
Jim Shonts – Ward 3
Aubrey Trowell – Ward 4
Mark Cochell – 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
13. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes of April 3rd Regular Meeting.
b. Payment of April Claims.
c. Reimbursement of Sewer Fund Petty Cash in the amount of $200.00 estimate.
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Foughty, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
14. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action: Increase NPDA Petty Cash from $200 to $300. (NPDA Petty Cash is used primarily for postage.)
MOTION BY Loudermilk; SECOND Shonts, to increase NPDA Petty Cash to $300.
AYE VOTES: Tirey, Loudermilk, Shonts, Trowell, Cochell, Foughty, Pittman.
NAY VOTES: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Prepared by Secretary on May 2, 2012. Approved by Trustees on June 5, 2012.
______Chairman
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