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CITY OF
CATOOSA, OKLAHOMA
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2008
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Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Catoosa will be held at 7:00p.m., Monday, the 4th day of February 2008, at Catoosa City Hall, 214 S. Cherokee, Catoosa, Oklahoma, in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the purpose of discussion, consideration and possible action re:
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A: CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY MAYOR
B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C: ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
D: Approval of the minutes for 1/22/08 pre- and regular meeting
E: Approval of claims/expenditures
F: Approval of financial statements conditional upon audit at end of year for:
December 2007
INFORMATION: Comments from the General Public (Limited to 3-minutes per
Speaker) for a total of 15-minutes on City related Non-Agenda Items. Preference will
be given to Catoosa Citizens and NO FORMAL ACTION will be taken.
III: Public Hearing: “Catoosa Safe Routes to School”
This hearing is for the purpose of receiving comments and suggestions in applying for a
grant for sidewalks and trails, “Catoosa Safe Routes to School” FY 2008. To receive
parent, student and School District opinions on location, design and safety issues of
walking and biking to school for children. (See Enclosures)
Declare the Public Hearing Open:
Declare the Public Hearing Closed:
INFORMATION: The following items are hereby designated for discussion and
consideration with possible action.
ITEM #1: “Catoosa Safe Routes to School”
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Travel Plan Endorsement and approval for Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Grant for “Safe Routes to School”. (Mayor Rita Lamkin) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #2: Report on Grant Writing for Fire Department
INFORMATION: Mr. Tom Jenkins with “Firemark Consulting” to give report on grant writing for the FY 2006-2007.
ITEM #3: Renewal of contract with “Firemark Consulting”
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action on renewal of contract with “Firemark Consulting” for grant writing for the Fire Department. (Mr. Tom Jenkins, Firemark Consulting) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #4: Grant for Fire Department
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove applying for a grant on behalf of the Fire Department administered by the Department of Homeland Security “SAFER Grant” for recruitment and retention of two (2) firefighters. (Chief Denus Benton &/or Tom Jenkins, Firemark Consulting) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #5: Small Equipment for Fire Department
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of a “Tester” for testing electrical current for the Fire Department. (Chief Denus Benton) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #6: Equipment for Fire Department
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of two (2) bunk beds complete with mattresses the total amount not to exceed $1,545.00 for the Fire Department. (Chief Denus Benton) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #7: Small Equipment for Police Department
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of (16) sixteen Glock tactical gun lights, light holder and holsters. Total amount for all equipment listed is $2,500.00 and to be paid from the Police Department Training & Operations Account. (Chief Raymond Rodgers/Lt. John Mines) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #8: Web Gear for Class C Uniform for Police Department
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of Web Gear for Class-C police uniforms for a total amount not to exceed $3,145.60 and to be paid from the Police Department Training and Operations Account. (Chief Raymond Rodgers/Lt. John Mines) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #9: Fenced vehicle impoundment area
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action on rescinding City Council’s action on July 16, 2007 regarding a fenced vehicle impoundment area located on the north side and east end of the Police Department. (Vice Mayor Mike Appel) (See Enclosures)
ITEM #10: Recycling Center in Catoosa
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action on appointing a committee to research the feasibility of having a “RecyclingCenter” in Catoosa. (Mayor Rita Lamkin)
ITEM #11: Authorizing Studies
INFORMATION: Discussion, consideration and possible action on authorizing studies to be performed regarding City of Catoosa’s Lagoons, DEQ Orders and Sanitary Sewer System/Treatment Plant. (Mayor Rita Lamkin)
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 under Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act.
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VI: COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS:
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INFORMATION: This item is listed to provide an opportunity for the Council and/or Staff to make comments and/or request specific agenda items. NO ACTION will be taken.
Ward No. 1 Council Member Penny Chambers
Ward No. 2 Council Member Sandy Myers
Ward No. 3 Council Member Robert Brown
Ward No. 4 Council Member Linda Paylor
Ward No. 5 Council Member Cathie Langston
Ward No. 6 Council Member & Vice Mayor Mike Appel
Mayor Rita Lamkin
Municipal Attorney Timothy P. Studebaker
City Clerk Judy Scullawl
Administrative Assistant R. J. Phillips
City Treasurer Myrna Barbee
Posted on this 31st day of January, 2008
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Judy Scullawl, City Clerk
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