Notice of Public Meeting

of the

City Council

of the

City of Catoosa

  August 6, 2007 @ 7:00 P.M.

City Hall, 214 South Cherokee, Catoosa,Oklahoma

AGENDA

A.     CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B.     ROLL CALL

C.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.     Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of July 16, 2007 and the special meeting of July 31, 2007.

E.     Approval of claims/expenditures

Item #1:  Discussion, consideration and possible action on issuing a moratorium on moving buildings into the city limits of Catoosa.  (Irving Frank/INCOG)

Item #2:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the budget for the City of Catoosa for the FY 2007-2008.  (Jeff Kolker, CPA)  (See Enclosure)

Item #3:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the budget for the Fire Department for the FY 2007-2008.  (See Enclosure)

Item #4:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the budget for the Library for the FY 2007-2008.  (See Enclosure)

Item #5:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove a pay raise for City Employees retroactive to July 1, 2007.  (See Enclosure)

Item #6:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the recommendation of the Centennial Clock committee for design and placement, and celebration ceremony.

(See Enclosure)

Item #7:  Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of a dump bed installed with options. (Vice Mayor Mike Appel)                         (See Enclosure)

Item #8:  Discussion, consideration and possible action on accepting the resignation of Sherry Rickard from the Catoosa Library Board.  (See Enclosure)

Item #9:  Discussion, consideration and possible action on authorizing the Mayor to obtain easements from property owners to install drainage and related improvements on Antry Drive.  (See Enclosure)

Item #10:  Discussion, consideration and possible action on purchasing one (1) 2008 Ford Explorer (4dr. 4X4) at State Bid Price of $21,596.00 for the use of the Mayor.                  (See Enclosure) 

New Business:

Information:  This item is listed to provide the opportunity for Council discussion on items which may arise within twenty-four (24) hours prior to this meeting, and, therefore, qualify as new business underOklahoma’s Open Meeting Law.

Council/Staff Comments:

Ward #1: Penny Chambers              Ward #2:  Sandy Myers     

Ward #3: Vacant                               Ward #4: Linda Paylor

Ward #5: Cathie Langston               Ward #6: Vice Mayor, Mike Appel

Mayor:  Rita Lamkin

City Attorney:  Timothy P. Studebaker

City Clerk: Judy Scullawl                 City Treasurer:  Myrna Barbee

Adjourn:

This agenda was posted August 2, 2007.

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Judy Scullawl, City Clerk