City Council

MINUTES Sand Springs City Council Special Meeting December 5, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Schools Performing Arts Building 600 North Adams Road – Sandite Room Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063 MEMBERS PRESENT: Sand Springs City Council Mayor Mike Burdge Vice Mayor Dean Nichols Councilman Michael Phillips Councilman Brian M. Jackson Councilman James D. Rankin Sand Springs Board of Education President Michael Mullins Member Krista Polanski Member Jackie Wagnon Member Bo Naugle ALSO PRESENT: City of Sand Springs City Manager Rocky Rogers Assistant City Manager Bruce Ford Economic Development Director Terry Walters Recording Secretary Janice L. Almy Sand Springs Board of Education Superintendent Lloyd Snow Clerk Kim Clenney ABSENT: Sand Springs City Council Councilman Jesse Honn Councilman Harold Neal Sand Springs Board of Education Vice President Debra Thompson The Sand Springs City Council and Sand Springs Board of Education met in special session on December 5, 2011, in the Sandite Room of the Sand Springs School Fine Arts Building, pursuant to the agenda filed with the City Clerk’s office and posted at 1:00 p.m. on December 1, 2011, on the bulletin board located in the first floor lobby of the Sand Springs Municipal Building, 100 East Broadway, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 2 1. Call to Order and Roll Call School Board President Mike Mullins and Mayor Burdge called the meeting to order at the noted time of 7:00 p.m. School Board President Mike Mullins called for an individual roll call with members replying in the following manner: Ms. Wagnon, here; Ms. Polanski, here; Mr. Naugle, here; Ms. Thompson, no response; Mr. Mullins, here. It was noted that Vice President Thompson was absent from this meeting. Mayor Burdge called for an individual roll call with members replying in the following manner: Councilman Phillips, here; Councilman Honn, no response; Councilman Jackson, here; Vice Mayor Nichols, here; Mayor Burdge, here; Councilman Neal, no response; Councilman Rankin, here. It was noted that Councilman Neal was absent from this meeting. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Following Roll Call, President Mullins delivered the invocation. 3. Opportunity for the Public to be Heard President Mullin indicated that no one signed in to address the Board. City Manager Rocky Rogers indicated that no one indicated they wanted to address the Council. 4. Special Recognition of Mr. Steve Biggs – December Pacesetter Award (School) Superintendent Lloyd Snow provided a brief overview of the project and nomination of Steve Biggs for the December Pacesetter Award. President Mullins presented Mr. Biggs with a plaque and lapel pin for being recognized at the December Pacesetter Award recipient. Mr. Biggs expressed his appreciation of the students and their dedication to the “Honor Flight” project and respect towards the veterans.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 3 5. General Discussion and Quality of Life Issues in Sand Springs with Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education Superintendent Lloyd Snow introduced Board of Education and school staff members and guests in attendance. Mayor Burdge introduced Council and City staff members in attendance. Superintendent Lloyd Snow indicated that the City assisted with the purchase of the former school property, located in RiverWest, which made the new early childhood center possible. It was noted that other partnerships included the Northwoods Art Academy facility, proposed improvements to the 113th and 32nd intersection, School Resource Officer program, just to name a few. City Manager Rocky Rogers acknowledged the continuing efforts of the school and city working together to solve issues and joint projects. Terry Walters, City Economic Development Director, provided a brief update regarding the River West development, as well as an update for the Springloaded Brewery. City Manager Rocky Rogers informed the Board of Education that a CDBG grant will be utilized for a sidewalk project located on Roosevelt, which is near the school. It was noted that the water line located on 10th Street would also be replaced. Assistance City Manager E. Bruce Ford provided information regarding the 113th West Avenue and 32nd Street intersection improvement project for the, as well as the 51st Street Widening project. Following discussion regarding the Wal-mart and Webco Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects, City Manager Rocky Rogers informed the Board of Education members on the City’s progress regarding Code Enforcement and the beginning of demolition of blighted homes and businesses, as well as encouraging the cleanup of other properties and developments. City Manager Rocky Rogers informed Board members the adoption of the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) and City ward boundary changes ordinances, as well as a proposed update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Superintendent Lloyd Snow requested the City to assist them in finding a site for the relocation of Garfield school. Superintendent Lloyd Snow expressed appreciation of the School Board members and members of City Council giving of their time and efforts for the betterment of the City.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 4 Superintendent Lloyd Snow asked if there were any questions of the School Board or Council members. Councilman Phillips questioned if the school was considering a bond election in the near future. It was noted that the next school bond election is being consider for 2013 in the amount of $4-to-5 million for maintenance of infrastructures. It was also noted that another large facility bond election may be consider within the next 6-to-10 years. Following the discussion on bond elections, Councilman Brian Jackson provided a brief overview of Junior Achievement’s BizTown project, which included 5th graders from the Sand Springs School system. In closing, City Manager Rocky Rogers reported the City is reviewing alternate fuel options for city vehicles and equipment and noted since the school has some CNG buses, that maybe the city and school could look at options for a joint corporation yard for the distribution of CNG. 6. Adjournment There being no other discussion, the City Council meeting adjourned at the noted time of 7:56 p.m., with the Board of Education continuing the remainder of their meeting. ____________________________ E. Bruce Ford, City Clerk