City Council
Regular MeetingYukon, OK · December 1, 2020
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Yukon City Council Minutes
December 1, 2020
The Yukon City Council met in regular session on December 1 , 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 Chad Penner, Canadian Hills Nazarene Church
The flag salute was given in unison.
ROLL CALL: ( Present) Shelli Selby, Mayor
Jeff Wootton, Vice Mayor
Donna Yanda, Council Member
Rick Cacini, Council Member
Aric Gilliland, Council Member
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tammy Kretchmar, Asst. City Manager Doug Shivers, City Clerk
Mitch Hort, Development Services Dir. Gary Miller, City Attorney
John Corn, Police Chief Robbie Williams, City Engineer
Gary Cooper, IT Director Philip Merry, City Treasurer
Shawn Vogt, Fire Chief Cindi Shivers, HR Director
Mike Roach, Deputy Police Chief Claudia Krshka, Development Services
Jerome Brown, IT
Presentations and Proclamations
Council Member Cacini presented plaques of appreciation to Jenny Crane and
Casey Barnett for all their work at the recent Veterans Gala.
Visitors
None
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 November 17, 2020
B) Payment of material claims in the amount of $ 307, 083. 49
The motion to approve the YMA Consent Docket, consisting of the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 2020; payment of material claims in
the amount of $307,083.49, was made by Trustee Yanda and seconded by Trustee
Cacini.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Gilliland, Wootton, Selby, Yanda
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
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2A. Consider approving the City of Yukon - Sports Park Land Lease bid specifications
and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of the
Sports Park Land
The motion to approve the City of Yukon - Sports Park Land Lease bid specifications
and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of the Sports
Park Land, was made by Trustee Cacini and seconded by Trustee Gilliland.
Mr. Hort stated this is to receive bids on leasing the park for pasture, no cultivation, for
3 years. The property lease will not include frontage on Frisco Road. The contract
and bids will come before Council for approval.
The vote:
AYES: Gilliland, Wootton, Yanda, Cacini, Selby
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
3A. Consider approving the Billboard Sign Lease bid specifications and authorizing
the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the sale of the current billboard
lease
The motion to approve the Billboard Sign Lease bid specifications and authorizing the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the sale of the current billboard lease, was
made by Trustee Wootton and seconded by Trustee Yanda.
Mr. Hort stated the original plan was to use the land for a billboard to promote Yukon,
but is cost prohibited.
The vote:
AYES: Wootton, Yanda, Cacini, Selby, Gilliland
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
4A. Consider approving and accepting the following regarding the State Highway 4
Roadway Project for Warranty Deeds No. 1 thru 6 for a strip, piece or parcel of
land lying in the Southeast Quarter ( SE 1/4) of Section Seventeen ( 17), Township
Twelve North ( T12N), Range Five West ( R5W) of the Indian Meridian, Canadian
County, Oklahoma, known as " Parcel No. 8"; Payments in the amount of
20, 871. 00 to Vicki Jo Horn Rails; $ 3, 912. 00 to Bessie Holtman 1993 Living Trust;
1, 305. 00 to Stanley & Lisa Horn; $ 1, 956. 00 to Jerry G. Horn; $ 978. 00 to Larry J
Morgan & Peggy J Morgan Family Trust; and $ 978.00 to Sherri A. McKay
The motion to approve and accept the following regarding the State Highway 4
Roadway Project for Warranty Deeds No. 1 thru 6 for a strip, piece or parcel of land
lying in the Southeast Quarter ( SE '/ 4) of Section Seventeen ( 17), Township Twelve
North ( T12N), Range Five West ( R5W) of the Indian Meridian, Canadian County,
Oklahoma, known as " Parcel No. 8"; Payments in the amount of $ 20, 871 . 00 to Vicki
Jo Horn Rails; $ 3, 912. 00 to Bessie Hollman 1993 Living Trust; $ 1 , 305. 00 to Stanley & Lisa
Horn; $ 1 , 956. 00 to Jerry G. Horn; $ 978. 00 to Larry J Morgan & Peggy J Morgan Family
Trust; and $ 978. 00 to Sherri A. McKay, was made by Trustee Gilliland and seconded
by Trustee Cacini.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Wootton, Selby, Gilliland, Yanda
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 items
they wish to be approved by one motion. If an item
routine
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 November 17, 2020
B) Payment of material claims in the amount of $ 907, 220. 52
C) Designating the items on the attached list from the Technology Department as
surplus and authorizing their sale, donation or trade
D) Setting the date for the next regular Council meeting for December 15, 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 November 17, 2020; payment of material claims in the amount of
907, 220. 52; 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 Council meeting for December 15, 2020, 7: 00 p. m., in the Council
regular
Chambers of the Centennial Building, 12 S. Fifth St., was made by Council Member
Cacini and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Yanda, Selby, Cacini, Wootton, Gilliland
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Reports of Boards, Commissions and
City Officials - Ms. Kretchmar gave an
update on storm debris removal, stating the debris drop off site will close on
December 15.
3. Consider approving Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021
The motion to approve Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021 , was made by
Council Member Cacini and seconded by Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Yanda, Wootton, Cacini, Gilliland, Selby
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
4. Consider approving a revised amount not to exceed $ 700, 000. 00 for emergency
storm debris removal services ( October 26, 2020 Ice Storm) with Shawnee
Mission Tree Service, Inc. DBA Arbor Masters Tree Service
The motion to approve a revised amount not to exceed $ 700,000.00 for emergency
storm debris removal services ( October 26, 2020 Ice Storm) with Shawnee Mission Tree
Service, Inc. DBA Arbor Masters Tree Service, was made by Council Member Yanda
and seconded by Council Member Cacini.
Council Member Gilliland asked how close to the amount we are. Ms. Kretchmar
stated approximate costs are $ 400, 000. 00 to date.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Selby, Gilliland, Yanda, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
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5. Consider approving the assumption by Pafford EMS of Oklahoma, Inc. of the
current Ambulance Service Agreement with CLV Enterprises, Inc. dba Samaritan
EMS ( Pafford EMS assumes the terms of the Samaritan EMS agreement)
The motion to approve the assumption by Pafford EMS of Oklahoma, Inc. of the
current Ambulance Service Agreement with CLV Enterprises, Inc. dba Samaritan EMS
Pafford EMS assumes the terms of the Samaritan EMS agreement), was made by
Council Member Cacini and seconded by Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Selby, Wootton, Yanda, Cacini, Gilliland
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
6. Consider approving an Amendment to Contract with Pafford EMS of Oklahoma,
Inc., of the current Ambulance Service Agreement to provide a monthly stipend
in the amount of $ 13, 000. 00
The motion to approve an Amendment to Contract with Pafford EMS of Oklahoma,
Inc., of the current Ambulance Service Agreement to provide a monthly stipend in
the amount of $ 13, 000. 00, was made by Council Member Cacini and seconded by
Council Member Yanda.
Council Member Gilliland asked if CARES funding would cover the stipend and where
the stipend amount comes from. Ms. Kretchmar stated the CARES funding has been
received and is separate. The stipend amount was negotiated by Mr. Crosby.
Council Member Wootton asked what happens if the stipend is voted down. Ms.
Kretchmar stated the terms of the current agreement would stand, but it would be
up to Pafford EMS to continue service. Council Member Yanda stated this is not an
unusual request and the City can' t afford to lose service.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Yanda, Wootton, Gilliland, Selby
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
7. Consider entering into a Project Agreement between the Oklahoma_
Department of Transportation and the City of Yukon, for a 10 foot wide trail on
the east side of Garth Brooks Boulevard from Route 66 to Vandament Avenue,
for a total project cost of $ 767, 635. 00 ($ 515, 960. 00 Federal share, $ 251, 675. 00
City share as budgeted in the FY 2021 Grant Fund)
The motion to enter into a Project Agreement between the Oklahoma Department
of Transportation and the City of Yukon, for a 10 foot wide trail on the east side of
Garth Brooks Boulevard from Route 66 to Vandament Avenue, for a total project cost
of $ 767, 635. 00 ($ 515, 960. 00 Federal share, $ 251 , 675. 00 City share as budgeted in the
FY 2021 Grant Fund), was made by Council Member Gilliland and seconded by
Council Member Wootton.
Council Member Cacini asked about the 10 foot wide trail. Ms. Krshka stated it was
an ODOT recommendation. Council Member Gilliland asked if all easements have
been obtained. Ms. Krshka stated yes. Council Member Wootton asked about it
connecting to the school. Ms. Krshka stated it would connect.
The vote:
AYES: Yanda, Selby, Cacini, Gilliland, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
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8. Consider approving the Garth Brooks Boulevard and 1- 40 Right Turn Lanes
Project, at a cost of $322, 694. 92, to Brewer Construction Oklahoma, using unit bid
prices from the 2020 Concrete and Asphalt Paving, Drainage, Water and Sewer
Project Contract
The motion to approve the Garth Brooks Boulevard and 1- 40 Right Turn Lanes Project,
at a cost of $
322, 694. 92, to Brewer Construction Oklahoma, using unit bid prices from
the 2020 Concrete and Asphalt Paving, Drainage, Water and Sewer Project
Contract, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council
Member Yanda.
Mr. Hort stated this is another step to improve traffic flow on Garth Brooks Boulevard.
The project will start in January if approved.
The vote:
AYES: Selby, Cacini, Gilliland, Wootton, Yanda
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
9. Consider entering into a Service Agreement with IWORQ, in the amount of
24, 500. 00, for Development Services software, as approved in FY 2021
Technology Capital Improvement budget, as recommended by the Information
Technology Director
The motion to enter into a Service Agreement with IWORQ, in the amount of
24, 500. 00, for Development Services software, as approved in FY 2021 Technology
Capital Improvement budget, as recommended by the Information Technology
Director, was made by Council Member Cacini and seconded by Council Member
Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Wootton, Gilliland, Yanda, Selby, Cacini
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
10. Consider approving Change Order No. 3 for the City of Yukon Emergency
Operation Center, at a cost of $2, 321. 64, for a sidewalk on the northwest corner
of the Police station, as recommended by the City Engineer
The motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for the City of Yukon Emergency
Operation Center, at a cost of $ 2, 321 . 64, for a sidewalk on the northwest corner of
the Police station, as recommended by the City Engineer, was made by Council
Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Cacini.
The vote:
AYES: Yanda, Gilliland, Cacini, Selby, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
11. Consider a motion to recess as Yukon City Council and convene into Executive
Session, for discussing the hiring of a City Manager and a City Attorney, as
provided for in 25 OS 2003, Section 307 ( B) ( 1)
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The motion to recess as Yukon City Council and convene into Executive Session, for
discussing the hiring of a City Manager and a City Attorney, as provided for in 25 OS
2003, Section 307 ( B) ( 1 ), was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by
Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Cacini, Yanda, Wootton, Selby, Gilliland
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
12. Consider a motion to adjourn from Executive Session and reconvene as Yukon
City Council
The motion to adjourn from Executive Session and reconvene as Yukon City Council,
was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Yanda.
The vote:
AYES: Selby, Cacini, Gilliland, Yanda, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 5- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Selby read the following statement: While in Executive Session, only the items
on the agenda were discussed, no action was taken, and no votes were cast.
13. New Business - no new business.
14. Council Discussion
Council Member Yanda encouraged everyone to shop local.
Council Member Wootton thanked Tim Peters for his work on the Traffic Commission.
Council Member Cacini commended City Staff for all the work removing tree debris
and setting up the Christmas lights.
Council Member Gilliland encouraged everyone to be purposeful in life.
Mayor Selby gave an upcoming events recap, thanked the debris cleanup crews
and encouraged everyone to visit the Christmas lights but do no block intersections
for driveways.
15. Adjournment
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