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City of Catoosa, Oklahoma
City Council Minutes
August 6, 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 7:05pm on Monday, the 6th day of August, 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 were present for this meeting: Penny Chambers; Sandy Myers; Linda Paylor, Cathie Langston; Vice Mayor, Mike Appel; Mayor Rita Lamkin, and City Attorney, Tim Studebaker.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Appel and seconded by Myersto approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 2007 and the Special Meeting of July 31, 2007 as per the corrected copy of the minutes of the Special Meeting on July 31, 2007. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Approval of Claims: A motion was made by Myers and seconded by Chambersto approve the claims as listed. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #1: Discussion, consideration and possible action on issuing a moratorium on moving buildings into the city limits of Catoosa. (Irving Frank/INCOG)
A motion was made byAppel and seconded by Myers to declare a moratorium on the moving of residential buildings (excluding the moving of manufactured homes into manufactured home parks and excluding pre-built buildings not used for residential purposes. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
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)
A motion was made byAppel and seconded by Paylor to approve the budget for the City of Catoosa for the FY 2007-2008 in the amount of $2,586,206.00 with the Emergency Reserve Fund to be set by the auditor. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #3: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the budget for the Fire Department for the FY 2007-2008.
A motion was made byPaylor and seconded by Langston to approve the budget for the Fire Department for the FY 2007-2008. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #4: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the budget for the Library for the FY 2007-2008.
A motion was made byAppel and seconded by Chambers to approve the budget for the Library for the FY 2007-2008. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #5: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove a pay raise for City Employees retroactive to July 1, 2007.
A motion was made byMyers and seconded by Appel to approve a pay raise for City Employees retroactive to July 1, 2007. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #6: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the recommendation of the Centennial Clock Committee for design and placement, and celebration ceremony.
A motion was made byMyers and seconded by Appel to approve the recommendation of the Centennial Clock Committee for design and placement with the celebration ceremony to be approved at a later date. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #7: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve or disapprove the purchase of a dump bed installed with options. (Vice Mayor Mike Appel)
A motion was made byMyers and seconded by Paylor to approve the purchase of a dump bed installed with options in the amount of $14,964.00. The motion was amended by Myers to add to be purchased from All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. The amendment was seconded by Appel. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Item #8: Discussion, consideration and possible action on accepting the resignation of Sherry Rickard from the Catoosa Library Board.
A motion was made byMyers and seconded by Chambers to accept the resignation of Sherry Rickard from the Catoosa Library Board. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
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.
A motion was made byChambers and seconded by Myers to authorize the Mayor to obtain easements from property owners to install drainage and related improvements on Antry Drive. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
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.
A motion was made byMyers and seconded by Paylor to approve the purchase of one (1) 2008 Ford Explorer (4dr. 4X4) at State Bid Price of $21,596.00 to be exchanged for a 2007 Ford Explorer from the Catoosa Police Department. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-nay; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
New Business: None
Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the City Council; a motion was made by Chambers and seconded by Myers to adjourn. The motion passed with the following votes: Chambers-aye; Myers-aye; Paylor-aye; Langston-aye; Appel-aye; Mayor Lamkin-aye.
Approved on this _____ day of _____________, 2007.
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Judy Scullawl, City Clerk Rita Lamkin, Mayor
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