City Council
Regular MeetingYukon, OK · May 5, 2020
Minutes
Yukon City Council Minutes
May 5, 2020
The Yukon City Council met in regular session on May 5, 2020 at 7: 00 p. m. in the
Council Chambers of the Centennial Building, 12 South Fifth Street, Yukon, Oklahoma.
The invocation was given by Pastor Blake Burrough, Frontline Church
The flag salute was given in unison.
ROLL CALL: ( Present) Donna Yanda, Council Member
Rick Cacini, Council Member
Shelli Selby, Council Member
Jeff Wootton, Council Member
Aric Gilliland, Council Member
OTHERS PRESENT:
JimCrosby, City Manager Doug Shivers, City Clerk
Tammy Kretchmar, Assistant City Manager John Corn, Police Chief
Gary Miller, City Attorney Philip Merry, City Treasurer
Mitch Hort, Development Services Director Gary Cooper, IT Director
Cindi Shivers, HR Director Mike Roach, Deputy Police Chief
Arnold Adams, Public Works Director Shawn Vogt, Fire Chief
Jenna Roberson, PIO Jerome Brown, IT
Sara Schieman, Librarian Dana Deckard, Administration
Item: Consider a motion to accept nominations for the position of Mayor for a one-
year term, and electing the position of Mayor
The motion to nominate Rick Cacini for the position of Mayor and elect for a one-
year term, was made by Council Member Yanda
The motion to nominate Shelli Selby for the position of Mayor and elect for a one-year
term, was made by Council Member Wootton
The motion to nominate Donna Yanda for the position of Mayor and elect for a one-
year term, was made by Council Member Cacini
The vote to elect Rick Cacini to the position of Mayor for a one- year term:
AYES: Cacini, Yanda
NAYS: Selby, Wootton, Gilliland
VOTE: 2- 3
MOTION FAILED
The vote to elect Shelli Selby to the position of Mayor for a one- year term:
AYES: Selby, Gilliland, Wootton
NAYS: Yanda, Cacini
VOTE: 3- 2
MOTION CARRIED
Item: Consider a motion to accept nominations for the position of Vice- Mayor for a
one- year term, and electing the position of Vice- Mayor
The motion to nominate Rick Cacini for the position of Vice- Mayor and elect for a
one- year term, was made by Council Member Yanda
The motion to nominate Jeff Wootton for the position of Vice-Mayor and elect for a
one- year term, was made by Council Member Shelli Selby
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The motion to nominate Donna Yanda for the position of Vice- Mayor and elect for a
one- year term, was made by Council Member Cacini
The vote to elect Rick Cacini to the position of Vice- Mayor for a one- year term:
AYES: Yanda, Cacini
NAYS: Gilliland, Wootton, Selby
VOTE: 2- 3
MOTION FAILED
The vote to elect Jeff Wootton to the position of Vice- Mayor for a one- year term:
AYES: Wootton, Selby, Gilliland
NAYS: Yanda, Cacini
VOTE: 3- 2
MOTION CARRIED
Presentations and Proclamations
None
Visitors
Jeff Poyner, 1301 Valley Road, asked for a balanced budget that includes bringing
back the laid off employees if possible.
Recess as Yukon City Council and Reconvene as Yukon Municipal Authority)
1A. YMA Consent Docket
This item is placed on the agenda so the Yukon Municipal Authority, by unanimous
consent, can designate those routine items they wish to be approved by one motion.
If an item does not meet with the approval of all Authority Members, that item will be
heard in regular order.
The City Manager recommends a motion to approve:
A) The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 2020
B) The minutes of the special meeting of April 28, 2020
C) Payment of material claims in the amount of $ 55, 564. 68
The motion to approve the YMA Consent Docket, consisting of the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 2020; the minutes of the special meeting of
April 28, 2020; payment of material claims in the amount of $ 55, 564. 68, was made by
Trustee Wootton and seconded by Trustee Cacini.
The vote:
AYES: Wootton, Gilliland, Yanda, Cacini, Selby
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn as YMA and Reconvene as Yukon City Council)
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1. Consent Docket
This item is placed on the agenda so the City Council, by unanimous consent, can
designate those routine items they wish to be approved by one motion. If an item
does not meet with the approval of all Council Members, that item will be heard in
regular order.
The City Manager recommends a motion that will approve:
A) The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 2020
B) The minutes of the special meeting of April 28, 2020
C) Payment of material claims in the amount of $ 150, 455. 21
D) Designating the items on the attached list from the Technology Department as
surplus and authorizing their sale, donation or trade
E) Setting the date for the next regular Council meeting for May 19, 2020,
7: 00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of the Centennial Building, 12 S. Fifth St.
The motion to approve the Consent Docket, consisting of the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 21, 2020; the minutes of the special meeting of April 28, 2020;
payment of material claims in the amount of $
150, 455. 21 ; designating the items on
the attached list from the Technology Department as surplus and authorizing their
sale, donation or trade; setting the date for the next regular Council meeting for May
19, 2020, 7: 00 p. m., in the Council Chambers of the Centennial Building, 12 S. Fifth St.,
was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Yanda, Selby, Gilliland, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Reports of Boards, Commissions and City Officials - no report given.
3. Consider approving Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020
The motion to approve Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020, was made by
Council Member Gilliland and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
Mr. Crosby stated funds are needed to begin the process of hiring laid- off
employees.
Council Member Gilliland asked about dates for rehiring. Mr. Crosby stated each
employee date will be different depending on the circumstances. He hopes to have
both gyms open by May 18.
Council Member Yanda shared her concern about the future and how much sales
tax will be down. Mr. Crosby stated he will present a balanced budget with the laid-
off positions included, he feels the City' s financial position is strong.
Mayor Selby asked if the gyms would not open if employees aren' t rehired. Council
Member Gilliland asked if employees can be assigned other work. Mr. Crosby stated
he does not anticipate any further layoffs.
The vote:
AYES: Gilliland, Wootton, Selby
NAYS: Yanda, Cacini
VOTE: 3- 2
MOTION CARRIED
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4. Consider approving the Planned Unit Development ( PUD) for The Commons,
located at Health Center Parkway and Professional Circle, located in Lots 1, 4
and 5, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, with conditions, as recommended by the
Planning Commission
The motion to approve the Planned Unit Development ( PUD) for The Commons,
located at Health Center Parkway and Professional Circle, located in Lots 1, 4 and 5,
Block 1 and Lot 1 , Block 2, with conditions, as recommended by the Planning
Commission, was made by Council Member Gilliland and seconded by Council
Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Selby, Yanda Wootton, Gilliland, Cacini
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
5. Consider approving a Final Plat for Country Equipment Rentals, LLC, 2001 W.
Vandament, a tract a land situated within a portion of the Southwest Quarter
SW/ 4) of Section Nineteen ( 19), Township Twelve North ( T12N), Range Five West
R5W) of the Indian Meridian ( I. M.)
in Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, as
recommended by the Planning Commission
The motion to approve a Final Plat for Country Equipment Rentals, LLC, 2001 W.
Vandament, a tract a land situated within a portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW/ 4)
of Section Nineteen ( 19), Township Twelve North ( T12N), Range Five West ( R5W) of the
Indian Meridian ( I. M.)
in Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, as recommended by
the Planning Commission, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by
Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Wootton, Cacini, Yanda, Selby, Gilliland
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
6. Consider approving a Final Plat for Bridon Business Park, 1508 & 1516 Commerce
Street, Lots four ( 4) and five ( 5) of Block One ( 1) in Westport Commerce Park, an
addition to Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, with conditions, as
recommended by the Planning Commission
The motion to approve a Final Plat for Bridon Business Park, 1508 & 1516 Commerce
Street, Lots four ( 4) and five ( 5) of Block One ( 1 ) in Westport Commerce Park, an
addition to Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, with conditions, as recommended
by the Planning Commission, was made by Council Member Yanda and seconded
by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Yanda, Wootton, Cacini, Gilliland, Selby
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
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7. Consider accepting the following Permanent Easements to serve St. John
Nepomuk Catholic Church, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., both being a tract of land
lying in the Northeast Quarter ( NE/ 4) of Section Nineteen ( 19), Township Twelve
12) North, Range Five ( 5) West of the Indian Meridian, Canadian County,
Oklahoma, as recommended by the Development Services Director:
A) Utility Easement- Tract 1 from Paul Coakley, Archbishop of The
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
B) Utility Easement from Yukon Cemetery Association
The motion to accept the following Permanent Easements to serve St. John Nepomuk
Catholic Church, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., both being a tract of land lying in the
Northeast Quarter ( NE/ 4) of Section Nineteen ( 19), Township Twelve ( 12) North, Range
Five ( 5) West of the Indian Meridian, Canadian County, Oklahoma, as recommended
by the Development Services Director: A) Utility Easement - Tract 1 from Paul
Coakley, Archbishop of The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and B) Utility Easement
from Yukon Cemetery Association, was made by Council Member Cacini and
seconded by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Gilliland, Yanda, Selby, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. New Business - no new business.
9. Council Discussion
Council Member Yanda welcomed Aric Gilliland to the City Council and
encouraged everyone during these times to be safe and cautious.
Council Member Wootton welcomed Council Member Gilliland and congratulated
Mayor Selby. He also thanked Mr. Crosby for the work on the budget amendments.
Council Member Cacini congratulated Council Member Gilliland and Mayor Selby.
He announced the Veteran' s Museum is open.
Council Member Gilliland thanked Mr. Crosby for the budget work to rehire
employees. He stated he was glad to be able to serve and reminded citizens to not
let the current crisis divide the community.
Mayor Selby stated the library has a drive up service and the Chamber of
Commerce is open. She read a statement including that she is humbled to serve.
She is looking forward to the many new projects coming up and new businesses.
10. Adjournment
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