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MINUTES Sand Springs City Council Regular Meeting November 21, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Municipal Building 100 East Broadway – Room #211 Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Burdge (10-0) Vice Mayor Dean Nichols (10-0) Councilman Michael Phillips (10-0) Councilman Jesse Honn (10-0) Councilman Harold G. Neal (9-1) @ 7:30 p.m. Councilman Brian M. Jackson (10-0) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rocky Rogers Assistant City Manager Bruce Ford City Attorney David Weatherford Recording Secretary Janice L. Almy ABSENT: None The Sand Springs City Council met in regular session on November 21, 2011 in Room #211 of the Sand Springs Municipal Building pursuant to the agenda filed with the City Clerk’s office and posted at 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2011, on the bulletin board located in the first floor lobby of the Sand Springs Municipal Building, 100 East Broadway, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063. 1. Call to Order Mayor Burdge called the meeting to order at the noted time of 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Mayor Burdge called for an individual roll call with members replying in the following manner: Councilman Phillips, here; Councilman Honn, here; Councilman Jackson, here; Vice Mayor Nichols, here; Mayor Burdge, here; Councilman Neal, no response; Councilman Rankin, here. It was noted that Councilman Neal was not present during the time of roll call.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 2 3. Invocation Following Roll Call, Vice Mayor Nichols delivered the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance Following the Invocation, Councilman Jackson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Proclamation Mayor Burdge read aloud and presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Dana S. Weber for her past, present, and future contributions to the Sand Springs community, and extended appreciation to her for setting an outstanding example for women who hold executive positions in businesses and industries throughout Oklahoma. Ms. Weber expressed her appreciation for the proclamation and recognized the employees of Webco for their outstanding efforts and contributions. 6. Employee Introductions and Recognitions Mayor Burdge recognized Justin Hall as the new Deputy Fire Chief. Judge King administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Fire Chief Justin Hall. Mayor Burdge recognized Boy Scouts Glen Haynes and Chris Barnard, Pack 507, in attendance at tonight’s meeting and working towards one of many merit badges. 7. Consent Agenda Mayor Burdge informed Council that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda to be considered by Council are to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Mayor Burdge noted that questions or clarification on any consent agenda items could be addressed prior to taking action. Mayor Burdge requested if Council had questions or needed clarification on any consent agenda item. Councilman Phillips requested clarification on consent agenda items D, E and O. Councilman Phillips requested an amendment to Resolution No. 12-12 by modifying the last paragraph, as follows: “Therefore the City of Sand Springs City Council hereby endorses the Tulsa Metro Chamber’s One Voice Agenda and commits to working with the Tulsa regional effort to accomplish the goals in the One Voice Agenda.”  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 3 Regarding Item E, Councilman Phillips requested clarification on the budgetary impact. E. Bruce Ford, Assistant City Manager, stated that there is no budgetary impact, it only affects the vesting period. Rocky D. Rogers, City Manager, stated that the employee would bear the cost of buying back their military time served. In regards to Item O, Councilman Phillips requested clarification on the facility location. Derek Campbell, Public Works Director, information Council that the proposed metal building is for Waste Water Maintenance, located on City-owned property. Mayor Burdge requested if Council had any other items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none to be removed. Mayor Burdge requested a motion regarding Consent Agenda Items 5A and 5B. A motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Jackson to approve the Consent Agenda Items 7A and 7B, with an amendment to item D, as follows: A) The minutes of the October 24, 2011 regular City Council meeting. B) The monthly Transfers of Funds. C) Change Order No. One to the Agreement with Ram Utility Construction, Inc. for an increase in the contract amount of $22,296.65 and an increase in the contract time of five calendar days for the 2011 Northside Sanitary Sewer Line and Manhol e Rehabilitation Project – Bid No. 987. D) Resolution No. 12-12 endorsing the Tulsa Metro Chamber One Voice Regional Legislative Agenda for 2012. E) The adoption of Ordinance No. 1218 and Joinder Agreement to amend the Employee Retirement System, Defined Contribution Plan, effective January 1, 2012. F) The supplemental appropriation in the Airport Construction Fund for an increase in the Expenditure – Runway Rehab/Taxiway – Design line item (new project) in the amount of $11,800.00 and a decrease to the Ending Fund Balance line item in the amount of $11,800.00.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 4 H) The acceptance of the improvements as constructed by Custom Chiller Mechanical Services, LLC for the Municipal Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation Retrofit project – Bid No. 986. I) Change Order No. One to the Agreement with Traffic and Lighting Systems, LLC for an increase in the contract price of $5,616.67 and no change in the contract time for the Bikeways Signal Enhancements project – Bid No. 971. J) The acceptance of the improvements as constructed by Traffic and Lighting Systems, LLC for the Bikeways Signal Enhancements project – Bid No. 981. K) The acceptance of the Sanitary Sewer Improvements constructed by Cherokee Builders, Inc. for the Sand Springs Schools Northwoods Fine Arts Academy. L) The acceptance of the One-Year Maintenance Bond provided by Cherokee Builders, Inc. for the Sand Springs Schools Northwoods Fine Arts Academy. M) A transfer of appropriations within the Street Improvement Fund for an increase to the Expenditure – 113th West Avenue Widening line item in the amount of $100,000.00 and a decrease to the Expenditure – Main Street Improvements line item in the amount of $100,000.00. N) The Agreement with Keithline Engineering Group, PLLC, for design of the South 113th West Avenue Widening (from SH-51 to at least the 3300 block of South 113th West Avenue). O) The purchase of a 30-foot by 50-foot metal building with metal frame from R. W. Davis Company in the amount of $31,365.45 for the Waste Water Maintenance and Operations Workshop Replacement project. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Mayor Budge, aye; Vice-Mayor Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 6-0-0. 8. Ordinance No. 1217 – Ward Boundary Changes Rocky D. Rogers, City Manager, requested Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 1217 realigning ward boundaries. Councilman Phillips expressed his support of Plan 2 at a previous meeting, which may not be the view of the entire Council. Councilman Rankin expressed his support of Plan 2.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 5 Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman Rankin and seconded by Councilman Phillips that the requested adoption of Ordinance No. 1217 realigning ward boundaries in accordance with Plan 2, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 6-0-0. 9. Proposed Amendments to the City of Sand Springs City Charter David Weatherford, City Attorney, informed Council of the proposed Charter amendments, with an expectation that those amendments that are of interest to the Council will be presented to Council for approval to take to a vote of the citizens. Councilman Phillips stated he had requested the two items regarding the recall process and redistricting of the ward boundaries. Councilman Phillips requested that the item regarding the redistricting of ward boundaries, Section 11-2, be modified to include the wording “or more frequently if directed by Council” following the word “census”. Following discussion, it was noted that the proposed charter amendments would be brought back before the Council at their December 19, 2011 meeting for approval to take to a vote of the citizens at the upcoming spring election. This was a discussion item only, with no action requested or taken by Council. 10. Urban Renewal Area and Downtown Rocky D. Rogers, City Manager, requested Council’s receipt of and filing for future consideration in 2012 the Sand Springs Development Authority’s recommendations and support for Urban Renewal Area and Downtown. A motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Jackson that the requested receipt of and filing for future consideration in 2012 the Sand Springs Development Authority’s recommendation and support for Urban Renewal Area and Downtown, as presented. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 6 The motion carried 6-0-0. 11. Nuisance Abatements A. Resolution No. 12-13: 315 North Cleveland Avenue David Weatherford, City Attorney, requested Council’s approval of Resolution No. 12-13, finding that the condition of the property, 315 North Cleveland Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing action in District court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure. It was noted that utilities for the subject property has been inactive for 11 years. For the record, Councilman Neal arrived during the discussion of Agenda Item 11A at the noted time of 7:30 p.m. Councilman Phillips questioned whether the cost of the demolition would be filed as a lien against the property. David Weatherford, City Attorney, stated that a lien would be filed for the cost of the demolition. Councilman Rankin questioned whether or not a burn permit could be obtained for the burning of the structure. Mike Wood, Fire Chief, stated burning of the various structures would be unsuitable due to the proximity to other structures in the area. Councilman Rankin requested the cost of the demolition. Rocky D. Rogers, City Manager, stated the cost of the demolition is estimated at $6,000.00 each. Mayor Burdge stated the cost of the demolition completed 10 years ago was around $4,000.00 to $5,000.00, so not much increase over 10 years. Vice Mayor Nichols questioned whether bids would be received for the demolition of said properties, if approved. It was noted that bids or quotes would be obtained. Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Rankin that the requested approval of Resolution No. 12-13, finding that the condition of the property, 315 North Cleveland Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District Court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure, as presented, be approved.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 7 Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. B. Resolution No. 12-14: 716 North Washington Avenue David Weatherford, City Attorney, requested approval of Resolution No. 12-14, finding that the condition of the property, 716 North Washington Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District Court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure. It was noted that utilities for the subject property has been inactive since 2008. David Weatherford, City Attorney, informed Council that the son of the property owner called regarding a possible buyer for the property. Councilman Phillips requested clarification that if the resolution was approved, does it allow for Administration to delay the process for the possible sell of the property, and if the resolution is denied, does Administration have to restart the notification process. David Weatherford, City Attorney, stated that the approval of the resolution would encourage the property owner to finalize the sale of the property, but also allows for Administration to delay the actual demolition if a sale contract has been initiated. In regards to if the resolution is denied, Administrative staff would not be required to restart the notification process. Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Neal that the requested approval of Resolution No. 12-14, finding that the condition of the property, 716 North Washington Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 8 C. Resolution No. 12-15: 619 West 4th Street David Weatherford, City Attorney, requested Council’s approval of Resolution No. 12-15, finding that the condition of the property, 619 West 4th Street, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District Court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure. It was noted that utilities for the subject property has been inactive since 2004. Councilman Phillips noted that he has received complaints regarding the subject property. A motion was made by Councilman Rankin and seconded by Councilman Phillips that the requested approval of Resolution No. 12-15, finding that the condition of the property, 619 West 4th Street, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District Court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. D. Resolution No. 12-16: 509 North Birch Avenue David Weatherford, City Attorney, requested approval of Resolution No. 12-16, finding that the condition of the property, 509 North Birch Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure. It was noted that utilities for the subject property has been inactive since 2003 and this property owner is a repeat offender with 19 complaints. Councilman Phillips indicated that the subject property is the most difficult since the structure appears to be in better condition than the previous three. Councilman Rankin expressed the structure appears in a condition to be consider as a rehabilitation project. Vice Mayor Nichols suggested Item 11-D be passed to the December 19, 2011 meeting to allow for further inspection of the property.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 9 Rocky D. Rogers, City Manager, indicated that approval of the resolution would encourage the property owner to take measures to improve the conditions of the property. Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman Rankin and seconded by Councilman Honn that the requested approval of Resolution No. 1-16, finding that the condition of the property, 509 North Birch Avenue, is such that a nuisance exists, and authorizing an action in District Court for abatement of the nuisance by removal of the structure, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, nay; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, nay. The motion carried 5-2-0. 12. Ordinance No. 1216 – Zoning Code Revision: Residential Accessory Buildings Jim Dunlap, City Planner, requested adoption of Ordinance No. 1216 updating Zoning Code Chapters 2 and 5 regarding residential accessory buildings. Following lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Neal that the requested adoption of Ordinance No. 1216 updating Zoning Code Chapters 2 and 5 regarding residential accessory buildings, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. 13. Waste Water Treatment Plant Study – Tetra Tech, Inc. Agreement Derek Campbell, Public Works Director, requested approval of an Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for a Waste Water Treatment Plant Study. Vice Mayor Nichols stated that said item was reviewed by the Public Works Advisory Committee. Councilman Phillips requested additional information regarding the fee.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 10 Derek Campbell, Public Works Director, stated that the contract is for a “not to exceed” amount. Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Rankin that the requested approval of an Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for a Waste Water Treatment Plant Study, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. 14. City-Wide Budget Amendments – FY12 Budget E. Bruce Ford, Assistant City Manager, requested Council’s approval of city-wide budget amendments to the FY12 Budget. A motion was made by Councilman Neal and seconded by Councilman Phillips that the requested approval of city-wide budget amendments to the FY12 Budget, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. 15. State Energy Program (SEP) Grant for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Vernon Smith, Infrastructure Planning Administrator, provided a detailed overview of the State Energy Program Grant for Energy Efficiency and Conservation project. A. Supplemental Appropriation Vernon Smith, Infrastructure Planning Administrator, requested Council’s approval of a supplemental appropriation in the ODOC EECDBG Fund for an increase to the Revenue – ODOC Revenue line item in the amount of $242,000.00; an increase to the Revenue – Transfer In: Municipal Authority Water Utility Fund line item in the amount of $5,635.00; and an increase to the Expenditure-FY11 State Energy Program (new project) line item in the amount of $247,635.00.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 11 A motion was made by Councilman Jackson and seconded by Councilman Neal that the requested approval of a supplemental appropriation in the ODOC EECDBG Fund for an increase to the Revenue – ODOC Revenue line item in the amount of $242,000.00; an increase to the Revenue – Transfer In: Municipal Authority Water Utility Fund line item in the amount of $5,635.00; and an increase to the Expenditure-FY11 State Energy Program (new project) line item in the amount of $247,635.00, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. B. Grant Contract Vernon Smith, Infrastructure Planning Administrator, requested Council’s approval of the Grant Contract and authorization for the appropriate officials to sign the Contract and Fiscal Documents. A motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Honn that the requested approval of the Grant Contract and authorization for the appropriate officials to sign the Contract and Fiscal Documents, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. C. Project Budget Vernon Smith, Infrastructure Planning Administrator, requested Council’s approval of the proposed Project Budget for expenditure of grant and local funds. A motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Rankin that the requested approval of the proposed Project Budget for expenditure of grant and local funds, as presented, be approved.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 12 Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. D. Contract for Engineering Services Vernon Smith, Infrastructure Planning Administrator, requested Council’s approval of a Contract for Engineering Services with Crafton, Tull and Associates, Inc. for the project. A motion was made by Councilman Neal and seconded by Councilman Jackson that the requested approval of a Contract for Engineering Services with Crafton, Tull and Associates, Inc. for the project, as presented, be approved. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. 16. Financial Reports E. Bruce Ford, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director provided a brief narrative regarding the regular monthly financial reports for all funds and sales tax revenue. 17. Correspondence The following correspondence was provided to Council for their review and information. A. Regular monthly bills. 18. City Manager’s and Council Members Report The City Manager and Council members provided updates regarding recent and upcoming events and projects, including events of interest and the general ope rations of the City, as follows:  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 13 A) Information regarding an incentive program was distributed. It was note that Council would consider this item at the December 19, 2011 regular meeting. B. The Legislative Meeting Schedule was distributed for Council’s information and/or use. C. Receipt of a “Thank You” letter from Junior Achievement regarding the banner sponsorship for BizTown was acknowledged. D. It was noted that staff is currently reviewing and discussing the John Wooden book regarding leadership. E. The Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon is scheduled for December 14, 2011, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Case Community Center, noting City offices will be closed during this time. F. The joint meeting of the Council and Sand Springs School Board is scheduled for December 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. G. Councilman Phillips provided a brief report regarding a Chamber of Commerce trip to Washington DC. Topics of discussion included Main Street programs, Marketing and Economic Development, Fairness Act, just to name a few. H. Councilman Jackson informed Council of a Ward 6 Awareness Meeting scheduled for December 15, 2011, 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Sand Springs Salvation Army. I. Councilman Jackson informed Council of a letter, which he received from a resident, expressing appreciation of the Case Community Center. Following Agenda Item No. 18 – City Manager’s and Council Members Report, a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Jackson to recess the City Council Meeting, to be reconvened following the Municipal Authority Meeting. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. The City Council Meeting recessed at the noted time of 8:25 p.m.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 14 Following the Municipal Authority Meeting, a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Jackson to reconvene the City Council Meeting. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. The City Council Meeting reconvened at the noted time of 8:27 p.m. 19. Executive Session A) Mayor Burdge informed Council of the request to retire into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion related to the employment (six-month performance review) of the City Manager in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(B)(1); for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to economic development in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(C)(10); and for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to appraisal or acquisitions of property in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(B)(3). A motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Honn to retire into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion related to the employment (six-month performance review) of the City Manager in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(B)(1); for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to economic development in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(C)(10); and for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to appraisal or acquisitions of property in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(B)(3). Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Rankin, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Phillips, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. Mayor Burdge, Vice Mayor Nichols, Councilman Phillips, Councilman Honn, Councilman Jackson, Councilman Neal, Councilman Rankin, City Manager Rocky Rogers, Assistant City Manager E. Bruce Ford, City Attorney David Weatherford, and Economic Development Director Terry Walters retired into Executive Session at the noted time of 7:22 p.m.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 15 Discussion was held in regards to matters pertaining to economic development, in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(C)(10), and for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to appraisal or acquisition of property in accordance with O.S. Title 25, Section 307(B)(3). Following discussion regarding economic development and the appraisal or acquisition of property, Assistant City Manager E. Bruce Ford and Economic Development Director Terry Walters left the Executive Session. Discussion was then held related to the employment (six-month performance review) of the City Manager in accordance with Title 25, Section 307(B)(1). B) Following the Executive Session, a motion was made by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Jackson to return to the City Council meeting. Mayor Burdge called for the vote recorded as follows: Councilman Phillips, aye; Councilman Honn, aye; Councilman Jackson, aye; Vice Mayor Nichols, aye; Mayor Burdge, aye; Councilman Neal, aye; Councilman Rankin, aye. The motion carried 7-0-0. Council returned to the City Council meeting at the noted time of 9:29 p.m. C) Mayor Burdge requested if there were any actions to be taken as a result of the Executive Session. There being none, Mayor Burdge moved to Agenda Item No. 20. 20. Adjournment There being no other discussion, the meeting adjourned at the noted time of 9:30 pm. ____________________________ E. Bruce Ford, City Clerk