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City of Catoosa, Oklahoma
City Council Minutes
October 1, 2007
Meeting Convened: A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Catoosa was held and called to order by Mayor Rita Lamkin at 7:03pm on Monday, the 1st day of October, 2007, at Catoosa City Hall, 214 S. Cherokee, Catoosa, Oklahoma. The meeting was held in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and was posted in accordance therewith at least 48 hours in advance at City Hall for the purpose of discussion, consideration and possible action on the following agenda items. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Rita Lamkin.
Roll Call: The following council members were present for this meeting: Penny Chambers; Sandy Myers; Robert Brown; Linda Paylor; Cathie Langston; Vice Mayor, Mike Appel; Mayor Rita Lamkin and the City Attorney, Timothy P. Studebaker. Also present for this meeting were Judy Scullawl, City Clerk and R.J. Phillips, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Penny Chambers to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17th, 2007. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Approval of Claims: A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to approve the claims as listed. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #1: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove closing Rice Street from Shawnee Street to Cromwell Street on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for a Neighborhood Block Party. (Brenda Conley)
A motion was made by Mayor Lamkin and seconded by Linda Paylor to approve closing Rice Street from Shawnee Street to Cromwell Street on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for a Neighborhood Block Party. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #2: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove closing Cherokee Street from Antry Drive to 603 South Cherokee (Catoosa Flowers) from 4:00pm to 11:00pm on October 31, 2007 for Hometown Halloween.
A motion was made by Mike Appel and seconded by Cathie Langston to approve closing Cherokee Street from Antry Drive to 603 South Cherokee (Catoosa Flowers) from 4:00pm to 11:00pm on October 31, 2007 for Hometown Halloween. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #3: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove hiring John D. Wingard, CPA, Inc. to provide auditing services to the City of Catoosa for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 in the amount of $2,758.00. (John Wingard) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to approve hiring John D. Wingard, CPA, Inc. to provide auditing services to the City of Catoosa for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 in the amount of $2,750.00. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item 4: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove entering into a contract with INCOG for preparation of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the sum of $10,000.00 with matched funds from INCOG in the amount of $10,000.00 to be allocated from all Departments and Funds affected. (Andy Armstrong, INCOG) (See Enclosure)
This item was stricken from the agenda by Mayor Lamkin until INCOG has additional information.
Item #5: Discussion, consideration and possible action to designate the City’s Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor, as the Certifying Officer under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to assume overall responsibility for the environmental review process.
(#12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project) (Steve Boettcher/INCOG)
A motion was made by Mike Appel and seconded by Sandy Myers to designate the City’s Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor, as the Certifying Officer under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to assume overall responsibility for the environmental review process for the #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #6: Discussion, consideration and possible action to make a Finding of Categorical Exclusion for the #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project. (Steve Boettcher/INCOG) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to make a Finding of Categorical Exclusion for the #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #7: Discussion, consideration and possible action on authorizing the Mayor to sign the Environmental Certification and Request for Release of Funds request. (Steve Boettcher/INCOG) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Mike Appel and seconded by Penny Chambers to authorize the Mayor to sign the Environmental Certification and Request for Release of Funds request. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #8: Discussion, consideration and possible action on approving an Anti-displacement Plan for the #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project. (Steve Boettcher/INCOG) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to approve an Anti-displacement Plan for the #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #9: Discussion, consideration and possible action on adopting Resolution No. 393 declaring April 2008 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Catoosa. (Steve Boettcher/INCOG) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to adopt Resolution No. 393 declaring April 2008 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Catoosa. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #10: Discussion, consideration and possible action on adopting Resolution No. 394 committing up to $150,000 to #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Street Resurfacing Project through the City of Catoosa. (Steve Boettcher/INCOG) (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Linda Paylor and seconded by Cathie Langston to adopt Resolution No. 394 committing up to $150,000.00 to #12676 CDBG 06 Central Catoosa Resurfacing Project through the City of Catoosa. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item # 11: Discussion, consideration and possible action on the FY 2004-2005 Workers’ Compensation Premium Refund. (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Mike Appel to invest the FY 2004-2005 Workers’ Compensation Premium Refund by putting it in an Escrow Account with OMAG. This motion died for a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to pass this item to the next regular scheduled meeting and find out what the interest rate would be with OMAG. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-nay; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item # 12: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the “Request for Appropriations” for August 2007. (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to approve the “Request for Appropriations” for August 2007 for the ones submitted. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #13: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove an expenditure to clean and paint the Gazebo. (See Enclosure)
There were two (2) quotes submitted for cleaning and painting the Gazebo.
(1) America Painting Inc. $3,845.00
(2) Gateway Investment Company $3,000.00
A motion was made by Mike Appel and seconded by Linda Paylor to approve the quote from Gateway Investment Company in the amount of $3000.00 to clean and paint the Gazebo. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Item #14: Discussion, consideration and possible action on funding for Hometown Halloween. (See Enclosure)
A motion was made by Mayor Lamkin and seconded by Penny Chambers to provide funding for Hometown Halloween up to a maximum of $4,129.76. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
Addendum Item #1: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the Police Department applying for a 25% matching Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $10,400.00. The 25% match ($2,600.00) to be paid from the Police Department Training & Operations Account.
A motion was made by Sandy Myers and seconded by Robert Brown to approve the Police Department applying for a 25% matching Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $10,400.00 with the 25% match of $2,600.00 to be paid from the Police Department Training & Operations Account. The motion passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye; Sandy Myers-aye; Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye; Cathie Langston-aye; Mike Appel-aye; Mayor Rita Lamkin-aye.
New Business: NONE
Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the City Council; a motion was made by Mike Appel and seconded by Penny Chambers to adjourn. The motion was passed with the following votes: Penny Chambers-aye, Sandy Myers-aye, Robert Brown-aye; Linda Paylor-aye, Cathie Langston-aye, Mike Appel-aye, Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Council/Staff Comments:
Ward #1: Penny Chambers Ward #2: Sandy Myers
Ward #3: Robert Brown 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
Approved on this_____ day of _________________________, 2007
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Judy Scullawl, City Clerk Rita Lamkin, Mayor
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