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City of Choctaw
Regular City Council Meeting
May 5, 2015 @ 7:00pm
Choctaw City Hall, 2500 N Choctaw Road
Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020
1.
2.
3.
Call to Order.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
4.
Public Comments: This agenda item is for public comments on city related
non-agenda items. In accordance with State law, the City Council and City
Staff are not allowed to respond to any comments made. Preference will be
given to Choctaw Citizens and NO formal action will be taken. Speakers are
limited to 3 minutes for a total of 15 minutes.
5.
Business Agenda: The following items are hereby designated for discussion
and consideration which requires individual action.
6.
5.1
Electing two (2) members to the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma
Municipal Assurance Group for three-year terms commencing July 1,
2015.
5.2
A request by Choctaw High School Band for a ‘Special Event Permit’
to hold a Color Walk/Run at Choctaw Creek Park on Saturday,
August 29th and request a waiver of the park fees.
5.3
Consideration of Resolution No. 15-04 beginning the condemnation
process on property owned by Reno 260 east of Hiwassee and north of
Reno.
Consent Agenda: The following items are hereby designated for routine
approval, acceptance or acknowledgment by one motion, subject to any
conditions included therein. If any item does not meet with the approval of
all members, that item will be heard in regular order.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Pre-meeting minutes for 04-21-15.
Regular meeting minutes for 04-21-15.
Vouchers and Claims as approved by the City Manager.
1.
04-22 Claims:
$
200.00
2.
04-23 Claims:
$ 15,686.00
3.
04-28 Claims:
$ 60,770.28
Bi-weekly payroll for firefighters in the amount of:
1.
05-03 Payroll:
$ 9,581.62
2.
05-17 Payroll:
$ 9,999.00
Bi-monthly payroll in the amount of:
1.
04-30 Payroll:
$75,685.42
2.
05-15 Payroll:
$72,000.00
Receipt of DEQ Permit No. SX000055150319 to receive, transport,
and/or treat flow from Nicoma Park Development Authority Sanitary
Sewer Expansion Project.
7.
New Business: 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 the Oklahoma
Open Meeting Act.
8.
Council/Staff Remarks: 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.
8.1 City Council;
8.2 City Attorney;
8.3 City Manager; and
8.4 Project Updates
9.
Proposed Executive Session: An executive session will be held if found to
be in accordance with the State Law referenced below, to wit:
9.1
Discussion and consideration re: economic development and the
expenditure of public funds for purposes of conferring on matters
pertaining to economic development including the transfer of
property, financing, or the creation of a proposal to entice a business
to remain or to locate within this jurisdiction if public disclosure of
the matter discussed would interfere with the development of products
or services or if public disclosure would violate the confidentiality of
the business. [Authorized by Title 25 O.S. Section 307(C)(10)].
9.2
Discussion and consideration: confidential communications between
the City and its Attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or
action if the City, with the advice of its Attorney, determines that
disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the City to process the
claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in
the public interest; concerning Choctaw Town Square LLC., Case No.
CIV-13-118-F [Authorized by Title 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4)]
9.3
Discussion, consideration and possible action re: confidential
communications between the City and its Attorney concerning a
pending investigation, claim, or action if the City, with the advice of
its Attorney, determines that disclosure will seriously impair the
ability of the City to process the claim or conduct a pending
investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest;
concerning Pointon Properties, Inc. vs. City of Choctaw, Case No.
CIV-12-1107-M. [Authorized by Title 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4)]
9.4
Discussion, consideration and possible action re: confidential
communications between the City and its Attorney concerning a
pending investigation, claim, or action if the City, with the advice of
its Attorney, determines that disclosure will seriously impair the
ability of the City to process the claim or conduct a pending
investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest;
concerning Darrick James vs. City of Choctaw, Case No. CIV-15391-D. [Authorized by Title 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(4)]
Action Request: Motion to go into joint executive session with the Choctaw
Utilities Authority, at the advice of the City Attorney and to recess to
consider the above matter(s); and to reconvene in open session to take
possible action. [Authorized by Title 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4) and § 307(C)(10)].
10.
Proposed Action Request on Executive Session items:
10.1 Council to provide direction to the City Manager and City Attorney
regarding Executive Session items.
11.
Adjournment:
This agenda was posted in prominent public view at Choctaw City Hall on or prior
to 5:00pm on May 1, 2015 in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
Tina Rodriguez, City Clerk
THE CITY OF CHOCTAW ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION FROM ALL ITS CITIZENS.
IF PARTICIPATION AT ANY PUBLIC MEETING IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO A
DISABILITY, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR (24)
HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING SO THAT NECESSARY
ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE MADE.