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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALL SESSION APRIL 8, 2024, REGULAR SESSION APRIL 22, 2024, SPECIAL CALL SESSION APRIL 30, 2024, SPECIAL CALL SESSION MAY 13, 2024, SPECIAL CALL SESSION MAY 20, 2024, SPECIAL CALL SESSION JUNE 10, 2024, AND SPECIAL CALL SESSION JUNE 17, 2024, OR TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTION. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
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The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will not be read aloud. The Consent Agenda will be enacted with one motion and should discussion be desired on an item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to action and considered separately prior to the Regular Agenda. |
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Approval of claims for all City departments May 4, 2024 through May 31, 2024, or take other necessary action. |
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Approval to authorize the Muskogee Police Department to apply for, and if approved, accept the 2024 U.S.P.C.A. AKC Reunite K-9 Grant, in the amount of $7,500.00, or take other necessary action. (Johnny Teehee) |
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Approval of a contract between the City of Muskogee and Hilldale Public Schools to furnish two (2) uniformed officers to provide law enforcement security for functions and act as the School Resource Officers for the school district campuses, or take other necessary action. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Approval of Change Orders No. 1, 2, 3, and 4, for the Muskogee Swim & Fitness Center Renovation and Remodel Project, with AC Owen Construction, LLC, in the amount of $59,837.15, for site improvements and installation of fire alarm system, or take other necessary action. (Mark Wilkerson) |
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Approval of the recommendation by the City of Muskogee Foundation Board of Directors reappointing Wren Stratton to serve as Board Chair for a one (1) year term, beginning August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2025, or take other necessary action. (Mike Miller) |
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Approval to renumber the following resolution: "A Resolution approving and authorizing execution of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Benefit Program Application and required addendums, Blue Cross Blue Shield Exhibit to the Stop Loss Coverage Policy, Prime Therapeutics Required Documents, and all other required documents, all to become effective on May 1, 2024, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents for renewal and implementation purposes," from Resolution No. 2932 to Resolution No. 2979, passed by City Council on February 26, 2024, or take other necessary action. (Maggie Eaton) |
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Approval of the creation of a limited purpose subcommittee of the Public Works Committee to receive updates from Halff Associates regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, appointing a minimum of three (3), not to exceed four (4) members to that subcommittee, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Approval to apply for additional funding through the Certified Local Governments Subgrant from the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office for Historic Preservation in the City of Muskogee and set aside a city match in the amount of $35,463.00, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Approval of the recommendation from Cowan Group Engineering to award the lowest and best bid for the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center Roof Replacement, Project No. 2024002, to Heritage Hills Commercial Services, in the amount of $298,500.00, or take other necessary action. (Mark Wilkerson) |
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Approval of final payment to TLS Group, Inc., in the amount of $42,902.99, for the US Highway 62 and Country Club Road Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 2023004, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) |
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Approval of final payment to Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) in the amount of $155,958.78, for the relocation of 1,423 linear feet of gas line pertaining to a storm water project for the City of Muskogee, located on Country Club Road, approximately 500 feet north of Chandler Road, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) |
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Approval of final payment to Cook Consulting, LLC, in the amount of $105,795.52, for Smith Ferry Orchard Parkway Culvert, Project No. 2022031, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) |
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Approval of nine (9) annual outside water agreements with the following wholesale water users: Rural Water District #1, Rural Water District #2, Rural Water District #5, Rural Water District #6, Rural Water District #9, Haskell Public Works Authority, Okay Public Works Authority, Porter Public Works Authority, and Taft Public Works Authority, or take other necessary action. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of Ordinance No. 4232-A, rezoning the property located at 2109 Ward Street, Southeast Section 24, Township 14 North, Range 18 East from R-1, Single Family, to I-1, Light Industrial, and if approved, authorize Staff to revise the Official Zoning Map of the City, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of Ordinance No. 4231-A, to rezone the property located at 2544 South 32nd Street, Southeast Section 4, Township 14 North, Range 18 East, to be rezoned from C-2, General Commercial and A-Agriculture, to I-1, Light Industrial, and if approved, authorize Staff to revise the Official Zoning Map of the City, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of Resolution No. 2985 to approve a land use map amendment to allow for the property located at 2544 South 32nd Street, Southeast Section 4, Township 14 North, Range 18 East to be rezoned from C-2, General Commercial and A Agriculture, to I-1, Light Industrial, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a Specific Use Permit for the property located at 1617 B North York Street, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a Specific Use Permit for the property located at 117 North Junction Street, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) |
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Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 4237-A, Amending Chapter 54, Offenses And Miscellaneous Provisions, Amending Article IV, Offenses Against Public Peace, Amending Division 2, Firearms And Deadly Weapons, Adding Section 54-218, Unlawful Discharge Of Fireworks Prohibited; Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability And Declaring An Emergency. (Deputy Mayor Derrick Reed and Councilor Melody Cranford) |
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Consider approval of Resolution No. 2958 adopting an amendment to Appendix A of the Muskogee City Code pertaining to the schedules of fines for Criminal Offenses, or take other necessary action. (Deputy Mayor Derrick Reed and Councilor Melody Cranford) |
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Consider approval of Resolution No. 2995 declaring certain items of City property to be surplus to the needs of the City and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to dispose of the same, as per the items listed, or take other necessary action. (Johnny Teehee) |
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Consider approval of Resolution No. 2993 adopting a county-wide Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan, or take other necessary action. (Tyler Evans) |
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Consider approval of Resolution No. 2997, a Resolution approving and adopting an amendment to the Muskogee Medical Center Authority Bylaws to allow Trustees to serve two (2) consecutive terms of seven (7) years each, and to allow Trustees to reside outside the Muskogee City Limits within 100 miles, or take other necessary action. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Receive recognition from the Oklahoma State Department of Health for the Water Fluoridation Award, which was awarded to the City of Muskogee, or take other necessary action. (Mike Miller) |
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Discuss and consider approval for the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Selser Schaefer Architects d/b/a Narrate, the City of Muskogee, and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, or take other necessary action. (Councilor Jamie Stout and Mike Miller) |
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Consider approval for the Muskogee Police Department to purchase and install emergency equipment on 25 new police vehicles in the amount of $330,134.82, from Dana Safety Supply, Inc., under the Oklahoma State Contract, or take other necessary action. (Johnny Teehee) |
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Consider approval of the appointment of D'Elbie Walker to the Martin Luther King Community Trust Authority, filling the expiring term of Juanda Perkins, beginning August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2029, or take other necessary action. (Deputy Mayor Derrick Reed) |
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Discuss and consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Muskogee City-County Port of Muskogee (Port) for a sewer extension project in the Southside Industrial Park, to be constructed with ARPA Funds, in the amount of $1,960,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the same, or take other necessary action. (Mike Miller) |
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RECOGNIZE CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL. Council Rules of Decorum limit citizen comments to three (3) minutes. Any person desiring to speak is required to sign-in with the City Clerk, provide their name, address, and the particular issue they wish to address. Under Oklahoma law, the Council Members are prohibited from discussing or taking any action on items not on today's agenda. If written materials are to be submitted to the Council twelve (12) copies should be made available, and may not be returned. |
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Consider an Executive Session to disucss and take possible action on the following: |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 95 and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Maggie Eaton) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local No. 2465, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Maggie Eaton) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.2, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters, Local No. 57 and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Maggie Eaton) |
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Pursuant to 307C.11, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to confer on matters pertaining to an economic development project, including the possible transfer of real property, in the northwest quadrant of the City, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Mike Miller) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation that has been brought against the City in Case No. CV-2024-393, Save the Muskogee Hospital, Inc. v. The City of Muskogee, Oklahoma, a municipality; Muskogee Medical Center Authority, an Oklahoma Public Trust, d/b/a Muskogee Regional Medical Center, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss three (3) lawsuits styled, England v. City of Muskogee, Case No. CV-2007-20; Lacey v. City of Muskogee, Case No. CV-2007-1377; and Taff v. City of Muskogee, Case No. CJ-2007-1410 filed in the District Court in and for Muskogee County, Oklahoma, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss the Worker's Compensation Claim No. 10-23-6, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss potential litigation related to the City of Muskogee River Country Water Park Renovation Project, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) |
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Pursuant to Section 307C.11, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to a proposed Economic Development Project located in the Port of Muskogee, including an incentive request, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Mike Miller) |
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ADJOURN
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