MINUTES
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
MARCH 25, 2024
The City Council of the City of Muskogee, Oklahoma, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., on March 25, 2024, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 229 W. Okmulgee Ave., Muskogee, Oklahoma, with Mayor Marlon J. Coleman presiding.
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Meeting was called to order by Mayor Marlon J. Coleman and the City Clerk called the roll as follows:
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Motion was made by Councilmember Alex Reynolds, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to excuse the absence of Councilmember Tracy Hoos. | |||||||||||||
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALL SESSION FEBRUARY 12, 2024, AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 26, 2024, OR TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTION. | |||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Patrick Cale, seconded by Councilmember Jaime Stout to approve of Minutes: City Council Special Call Session February 12, 2024, and City Council Regular Session February 26, 2024. | |||||||||||||
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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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Motion was made by Councilmember Jaime Stout, seconded by Councilmember Patrick Cale to approve Consent Agenda Items one (1) through seven (7) and Item 14. | |||||||||||||
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1 | Approval of claims for all City departments February 3, 2024 through March 1, 2024, or take other necessary action. | ||||||||||||
2 | Approval of an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for a Heavy Rescue Vehicle, and if awarded to receive said grant funds, and authorizing the use of the city's matching grant fund of $85,000 for the required 10% match, or take other necessary action. (Jody Moore) | ||||||||||||
3 | Approval of amended City Council Policy 3-1-1, Affirmative Action Plan, for FY 2022-2023, or take other necessary action. (Maggie Eaton) | ||||||||||||
4 | Approval of the use of the Muskogee-Davis Regional Airport for a TORA! TORA! TORA! event sponsored by Davis Field Aviation, our FBO operator at the airport, with financial and promotional support from Visit Muskogee, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) | ||||||||||||
5 | Approval of the purchase of 112 two-yard dumpsters from Wastequip, for a total amount of $53,483.00, via the Sourcewell Purchasing Agreement, RFP #040621, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) | ||||||||||||
6 | Approval for the City of Muskogee to submit a Notice of Intent to seek potential funding for the Meadows Subdivision Flood Mitigation Study, in the amount of $150,000.00, and the Citywide Stormwater Management Plan, in the amount of $500,000.00, to accept said grant funds if awarded, and use of the matching grant funds in the amount of $187,500 for these grants, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) | ||||||||||||
7 | Approval of the lowest and best bid in the amount of $2,270,998.50, Subtotal Base plus Add Alt. No. 1 Bid, from Cook Consulting, LLC, for Waterline Interconnects Package "D", Project No. 2022024, as recommended by Cowan Group Engineering, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) | ||||||||||||
REGULAR AGENDA
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8 | (No Action) Receive report from Main Street Muskogee to discuss and present their annual report, and take other necessary action. (Mike Miller) Executive Director Courtney Graham presented the Main Street Muskogee annual report with a PowerPoint presentation. |
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9 | Consider approval of Ordinance No. 4225-A, an Ordinance amending the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90, Zoning Regulations; Article XII, On-Site Development Standards; Section 04-05(a) Fences in Residential Districts, providing for Repealer, Severability, and Setting an Effective Date, or take other necessary action. (Council Member Jamie Stout) |
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jaime Stout, seconded by Mayor Marlon J. Coleman to approve Ordinance No. 4225-A, an Ordinance amending the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90, Zoning Regulations; Article XII, On-Site Development Standards; Section 04-05(a) Fences in Residential Districts, providing for Repealer, Severability, and Setting an Effective Date. | |||||||||||||
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10 | Consider approval of Ordinance No. 4229-A, an Ordinance amending the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards and Commissions, Division 12, Municipal Employees Retirement Board; Section 2-470, Established; Functions and Duties; Meetings; Quorum; Section 2-471, Membership, Election and Qualifications; Section. 2-472, Terms and Representation By Department; Providing for Codification, Repealer, Severability and Setting an Effective Date, or take other necessary action. (Maggie Eaton) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Patrick Cale, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to approve Ordinance No. 4229-A, an Ordinance amending the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards and Commissions, Division 12, Municipal Employees Retirement Board; Section 2-470, Established; Functions and Duties; Meetings; Quorum; Section 2-471, Membership, Election and Qualifications; Section. 2-472, Terms and Representation By Department; Providing for Codification, Repealer, Severability and Setting an Effective Date. | |||||||||||||
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11 | Consider approval of Resolution No. 2978, accepting grant funds from the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General Opioid Abatement Board, to finance Police Department response and abatement activities, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents relating to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Award, or take other necessary action. (Johnny Teehee) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Patrick Cale, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to approve Resolution No. 2978, accepting grant funds from the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General Opioid Abatement Board, to finance Police Department response and abatement activities, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents relating to the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Award. | |||||||||||||
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12 | Consider approval of Resolution No. 2976 requesting the annexation of the John T. Griffin Industrial Park, zoned as I-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning Classification, as approved in the 2013 City of Muskogee Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map, Adopted June 4, 2012, upon annexation, located within Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 18 East, into the City of Muskogee, setting a date for a Public Hearing, and directing Staff to take necessary steps in compliance with State statutes pertaining to the annexation request, or take other necessary action. (Jody King) Planning Director Jody King stated this will begin the process of annexing the John T. Griffin Industrial Park including seven (7) Muskogee City and County Port Authority-owned parcels. The City has sewer and water infrastructure in place at the industrial site, ready for connection. The annexation has been requested by the Port Authority as the City's effort to continue using industrial growth in the community to produce high-paying jobs. No other property will be requested. Staff recommended approval. |
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Motion was made by Councilmember Patrick Cale, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to approve Resolution No. 2976 requesting the annexation of the John T. Griffin Industrial Park, zoned as I-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning Classification, as approved in the 2013 City of Muskogee Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map, Adopted June 4, 2012, upon annexation, located within Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 18 East, into the City of Muskogee, setting a date for a Public Hearing, and directing Staff to take necessary steps in compliance with State statutes pertaining to the annexation request. | |||||||||||||
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13 | Consider approval of Resolution No. 2977 amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, to the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances (Wholesale Customers Water Rates), or take other necessary action. (Mike Miller) City Manager Mike Miller explained while customers have experienced rate increases, wholesale water rates have remained the same. However, with rising costs it is now necessary to consider a rate increase in the upcoming contract renewals with wholesale customers. He stated this was brought before the Public Works Committee and was approved. Staff recommends approval as well. |
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Motion was made by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig, seconded by Councilmember Alex Reynolds to approve Resolution No. 2977 amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees and Charges, to the City of Muskogee Code of Ordinances (Wholesale Customers Water Rates). | |||||||||||||
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14 | (Approved with Consent Agenda) Consider approval of the lowest and best bid from RJR Enterprises, for the Langston Park Splashpad Project, in the base bid amount of $272,715.50, with an Alternate A-1 Bid of $18,315.00, for an additional shade structure, for a total of $291,030.50, or take other necessary action. (Mark Wilkerson) | ||||||||||||
15 | Consider approval to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $21,000.00, including up to $4,200.00 from the matching grant fund, or take other necessary action. (Chris Cummings) |
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Motion was made by Councilmember Traci McGee, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to approve to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $21,000.00, including up to $4,200.00 from the matching grant fund. | |||||||||||||
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16 | Consider approval to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for end-user cybersecurity training as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $50,000.00, including $10,000.00 from the matching grant fund, or take other necessary action. (Chris Cummings) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Jaime Stout, seconded by Councilmember Alex Reynolds to approve to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for end-user cybersecurity training as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $50,000.00, including $10,000.00 from the matching grant fund. | |||||||||||||
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17 | Consider approval to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for firewall upgrades as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $52,000.00, including $10,400.00 from the matching grant fund, or take other necessary action. (Chris Cummings) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Shirley Hilton-Flanary, seconded by Councilmember Alex Reynolds to approve to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for firewall upgrades as a sub-recipient in the amount of up to $52,000.00, including $10,400.00 from the matching grant fund. | |||||||||||||
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18 | Consider approval to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for Penetration Testing as a sub-recipient in the amount up to $5,200.00, including $1,040.00 from the matching grant fund, or take other necessary action. (Chris Cummings) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Shirley Hilton-Flanary, seconded by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig to approve to apply for and if awarded, accept funds from the FEMA Cybersecurity Grant for Penetration Testing as a sub-recipient in the amount up to $5,200.00, including $1,040.00 from the matching grant fund. | |||||||||||||
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RECOGNIZE CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL. |
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Darwin England, 7130 S. 40th St W., requested a visit with Councilmembers regarding lawsuits. Lisa Hickman, 525 S. 3rd St., spoke about an incident on March 20, 2023, in which she believes she was wrongfully charged and arrested. Mark Hughes, 907 Nelson Dr., spoke against the City's decision to demolish 800 S. 32nd St. Patricia Kaseca, 5003 Oklahoma St., requested the City Council make animal control fines harsher for offenders. |
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19 | Consider an Executive Session to discuss and take possible action on the following: | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Jaime Stout, seconded by Councilmember Shirley Hilton-Flanary to approve to enter into Executive Session. | |||||||||||||
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Council entered into Executive Session at 6:19 p.m. Council reconvened into Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Marlon J. Coleman, and the City Clerk called the Roll as follows: Present: Mayor Marlon J. Coleman; Deputy Mayor Derrick Reed; Councilmember Jaime Stout; Councilmember Alex Reynolds; Councilmember Traci McGee; Councilmember Shirley Hilton-Flanary; Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig; Councilmember Patrick Cale Absent: Councilmember Tracy Hoos |
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a | Pursuant to Section 307B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss the Worker's Compensation Claim Number 10-23-27, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Jaime Stout, seconded by Councilmember Patrick Cale to approve the settlement as discussed in Executive Session for Worker's Compensation Claim Number 10-23-27. | |||||||||||||
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b | (No Action) Pursuant to Section 307 C.11, Title 25, Oklahoma Statues, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to a proposed Economic Development Project located in the Southeast Quadrant of the City of Muskogee, including an incentive request, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Mike Miller) | ||||||||||||
c | Pursuant to Section 307 C.11, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to confer on matters pertaining to Economic Development concerning real property located within the Northwest Quadrant of the City of Muskogee, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Mike Miller) | ||||||||||||
Motion was made by Councilmember Perline Boyattia-Craig, seconded by Councilmember Alex Reynolds to approve an Economic Development agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute documents for an Economic Development Project located in the Southeast Quadrant of the City of Muskogee. | |||||||||||||
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d | (No Action) Pursuant to Section 307 B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss the status of Case No. CV-2022-991, City of Muskogee vs. Jun Green LLC, filed in the District Court in and for Muskogee County, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) | ||||||||||||
e | (No Action) Pursuant to Section 307 B.4, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, consider convening in Executive Session to discuss the status of Case No. CV-2022-157, City of Muskogee vs. Ken Black, filed in the District Court in and for Muskogee County, and if necessary, take appropriate action in Open Session. (Katrina Bodenhamer) | ||||||||||||
f | (No Action) Pursuant to Section 307 B.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; Taft 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) | ||||||||||||
ADJOURN
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MARLON J. COLEMAN, MAYOR
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TAMMY L. TRACY, CITY CLERK
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