City Council
Regular MeetingYukon, OK · July 16, 2024
Minutes
Yukon Municipal Authority Minutes
July 16, 2024
ROLL CALL: ( Present) Brian Pillmore, Mayor
Jeff Wootton, Vice- Mayor
Rodney Zimmerman, Council Member
Adam Shriver, Council Member
Absent) Shelli Selby, Council Member
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 July 2, 2024
The motion to approve the YMA Consent Docket, consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 2, 2024, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Pillmore, Shriver, Wootton
NAYES: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn as YMA and Reconvene as Yukon City Council)
Yukon City Council Minutes
July 16, 2024
The Yukon City Council met in regular session on July 16, 2024, 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 Mark Borseth, Resurrection Lutheran Church
The flag salute was given in unison.
ROLL CALL: ( Present) Brian Pillmore, Mayor
Jeff Wootton, Vice- Mayor
Rodney Zimmerman, Council Member
Adam Shriver, Council Member
Absent) Shelli Selby, Council Member
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mitch Hort,
Acting City Manager Jason Beal, Asst. to the City Manager
Doug Shivers, City Clerk Robbie Williams, City Engineer
Roger Rinehart, City Attorney John Corn, Police Chief
Jared Riley, Information Technology Ryan McClure, Parks & Rec Director
Shawn Vogt, Fire Chief Cindi Shivers, HR Director
Ashely Geddes, Assistant Parks & Rec Dir. Arnold Adams, Public Works Director
Sara Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Kristin Rydeen, City Treasurer
Danielle O' Neal, Asst. Planning Director Gary Cooper, IT Director
Vicki Davis, Main Street Director Sara Schieman, Library Director
Presentations and Proclamations
Vernon Turner Day" Proclamation
Mayor Pillmore read the proclamation. Mr. Turner
encouraged kids to shoot for their dreams, thanked Yukon
and Oklahoma for their support, and hopes to make
everyone proud.
Visitors
Anyone having an item of business to present to the City Council that DOES NOT appear on the agenda, please come to the
podium at this time and state your name and address. You are requested to limit your presentation to three ( 3) minutes. Any item
being presented MUST pertain to the City of Yukon business)
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 July 2, 2024
The motion to approve the YMA Consent Docket, consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 2, 2024, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Pillmore, Shriver, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn as YMA and Reconvene as Yukon City Council)
City Council Minutes - July 2, 2024 Page 2
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 July 2, 2024
B) Payment of material claims in the amount of$ 1, 028, 370. 48
C) The annual maintenance renewal for the Police Department subscription to New
World CAD Software, to be paid to Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount $ 111, 704. 00,
as recommended by the Information Technology Director
D) The cancellation of the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024,
as recommended by the Mayor
E) The renewal of the existing contract between the City of Yukon and St. John
Nepomuk Catholic School, School year 2024- 2025, to provide one ( 1) School
Resource Officer ( SRO), for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for the sum of
75, 000. 00
F) The renewal of the existing Interlocal Government Cooperation Agreement with the
City of Bethany, providing use of the Yukon Jail for the term of July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025, at a rate of$ 42. 00 per day per prisoner
G) The renewal of the existing Interlocal Government Cooperation Agreement with the
City of The Village, providing use of the Yukon Jail for the term of September 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025, at a rate of $42. 00 per day per prisoner
H) The renewal of the Interlocal Governmental Agreement with the City of Piedmont,
providing after- hours emergency dispatch services, for the term July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025, at a rate of $ 5, 456. 86 per month
I) The renewal of the Interlocal Government Cooperation Agreement with the City of
Piedmont, providing use of the Yukon Jail for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30,
2025, at a rate of $ 42. 00 per day per prisoner
J) The appointment of Amy Walters to the at large Library Board seat, as recommended -
by Council Member Wootton
K) Designating the items on the attached list from the Technology Department as surplus
and authorizing their sale, trade, donation, or disposal
The motion to approve the Consent Docket, consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 2, 2024; payment of material claims in the amount of $ 1, 028, 370. 48; the annual
maintenance renewal for the Police Department subscription to New World CAD Software, to
be paid to Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount $ 1 1 1, 704. 00, as recommended by the
Information Technology Director; the cancellation of the City Council Regular Meeting
scheduled for October 15, 2024, as recommended by the Mayor; the renewal of the existing
contract between the City of Yukon and St. John Nepomuk Catholic School, School year
2024- 2025, to provide one ( 1)
School Resource Officer ( SRO), for the term July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025, for the sum of $75, 000.00; the renewal of the existing Interlocal Government
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Bethany, providing use of the Yukon Jail for the term
of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, at a rate of $ 42. 00 per day per prisoner; the renewal of
the existing Interlocal Government Cooperation Agreement with the City of The Village,
providing use of the Yukon Jail for the term of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, at a
rate of $42. 00 per day per prisoner; the renewal of the Interlocal Governmental Agreement
with the City of Piedmont, providing after- hours emergency dispatch services, for the term
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, at a rate of $ 5, 456. 86 per month; the renewal of the
Interlocal Government Cooperation Agreement with the City of Piedmont, providing use of
the Yukon Jail for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, at a rate of $ 42. 00 per day per -
prisoner; the appointment of Amy Walters to the at large Library Board seat, as
recommended by Council Member Wootton; designating the items on the attached list from
the Technology Department as surplus and authorizing their sale, trade, donation, or disposal,
was made by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 3
Mayor Pillmore wanted clarification on the Motorola Billing. Doug Shivers advised that the
reason for the double billing was that there was a different invoice number for each bill. Our
system is good at catching double invoices but not when there are different invoice numbers.
Council Member Shriver asked if there were any transport costs associated with the prisoners.
Chief Corn advised that the agency who brings the prisoner is responsible for all of their
transport, we only provide housing options.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Wootton, Pillmore, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
2. Reports of Boards, Commissions and City Officials: ( This item is reserved for
announcements, recognitions, etc. and is not intended for the conduct of City business
by members of the public body)
a) Wastewater Treatment Project update - Robbie Williams gave a recap on the
planned tasks for this project. We are still on schedule to submit to DEQ and I
can bid in parallel if timing dictates.
b) Freedom Trail Playground and Splash Pad - Ashley Geddes presented an
update on the tasks that need to be completed for the park to open.
c) Street Concrete Panel Replacement update- Arnold Adams handed out a map
of the 96 panels, 24 per ward. These will be completed by a contractor and by
City staff.
3. DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY- Traffic planning and feedback for Special Events in Yukon
This item was pulled for another time by Mayor Pillmore.
4. Consider approving Budget Amendments for FY ' 23- 24
The motion to approve Budget Amendments for FY ' 23- 24, was made by Council member
Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Pillmore.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Wootton, Pillmore, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
5. Consider approving the labor and material cost for Brewer Construction Oklahoma LLC
for the storm drain improvements in the Kingsridge Addition, not to exceed $ 260, 373. 98
to be paid from the 2023 Concrete, Asphalt, Paving, Drainage, Water and Sewer
Contract, and to abide by all restrictions and requirements found in 2 CFR Part 200,
Appendix II, for contracts made with American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) a Coronavirus
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ( SLFRF, or Fiscal
Recovery Funds), as
recommended by the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve the labor material cost for Brewer Construction Oklahoma LLC for the
storm drain improvements in the Kingsridge Addition, not to exceed $ 260, 373. 98 to be paid
from the 2023 Concrete, Asphalt, Paving, Drainage, Water and Sewer Contract, and to abide
by all restrictions and requirements found in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, for contracts made
with American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) a Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
SLFRF, or Fiscal Recovery Funds), as recommended by the Acting City Manager, was made
by Council Member Zimmerman and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Pillmore, Wootton, Zimmerman, Shriver
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 4
6. Consider a motion to execute the NeoGov Service Agreement for a three- year
subscription, with a year one cost of $ 7, 263. 20, year two cost of $ 8, 487. 00, and a year
three cost of $ 11, 316. 00, to be paid from the 2024- 2025 Technology Budget, as
recommended by the Information Technology Director
The motion to execute the NeoGov Service Agreement for a three- year subscription, with a
year one cost of $ 7, 263. 20, year two cost of $8, 487. 00, and a year three cost of $ 1 1, 316. 00, to
be paid from the 2024- 2025 Technology Budget, as recommended by the Information
Technology Director, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council
Member Zimmerman.
Council Member Wootton asked IT what this means. Gary Cooper advised Council that Civic
Plus is eliminating the applicant software. NEOGov was the best choice available for posting
jobs online.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Zimmerman, Wootton, Pillmore
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
7. Consider a motion to approve a temporary easement from Stephen and Braiden Lee,
Parcel 3. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by
the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a temporary easement from Stephen and Braiden Lee, Parcel 3. 0, for
Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City
Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Shriver, Pillmore, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. Consider a motion to approve a permanent easement from Stephen and Braiden Lee,
Parcel 3. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by
the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a permanent easement from Stephen and Braiden Lee, Parcel 3. 0, for
Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City
Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Pillmore, Wootton, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
9. Consider a motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and
Matthew and Ashley Agee, Parcel 2. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain
improvements, as recommended by the Acting City Manager
The motion a motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and
Matthew and Ashley Agee, Parcel 2. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements,
as recommended by the Acting City Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and
seconded by Council Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Wootton, Pillmore, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 5
10.
Consider a motion to approve a permanent easement from Matthew and Ashley Agee,
Parcel 2. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by
the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a permanent easement from Matthew and Ashley Agee, Parcel 2. 0,
for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City
Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Zimmerman, Pillmore, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
11. Consider a motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and
KRLE, LLC, Parcel 5. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as
recommended by the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and KRLE, LLC,
Parcel 5. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the
Acting City Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council
Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Wootton, Zimmerman, Shriver, Pillmore
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
12. Consider a motion to approve a permanent easement from KRLE, LLC, Parcel 5. 0, for
Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City
Manager
The motion to approve a permanent easement from KRLE, LLC, Parcel 5. 0, for Kingsridge Lake
Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City Manager, was made
by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Pillmore, Wootton, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
13.
Consider a motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and
Crabtree Homes, Parcel 4. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as
recommended by the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a temporary easement between the City of Yukon and Crabtree
Homes, Parcel 4. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by
the Acting City Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council
Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Pillmore, Zimmerman, Shriver, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
14.
Consider a motion to approve a permanent easement between the City of Yukon and
Crabtree Homes, Parcel 4. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as
recommended by the Acting City Manager
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 6
The motion to approve a permanent easement between the City of Yukon and Crabtree
Homes, Parcel 4. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain improvements, as recommended by
the Acting City Manager, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council
Member Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Pillmore, Wootton, Shriver
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
15. Consider a motion to approve a permanent easement between the City of Yukon and
Kaleb J and Kacie B Kinney Revocable Trust, Parcel 1. 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm
drain improvements, as recommended by the Acting City Manager
The motion to approve a permanent easement between the City of Yukon and Kaleb J and
Kacie B Kinney Revocable Trust, Parcel 1 . 0, for Kingsridge Lake Estates storm drain
improvements, as recommended by the Acting City Manager, was made by Council
Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Zimmerman, Wootton, Pillmore
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
16. Consider approving Resolution No. 2024- 10, a resolution authorizing the calling and
holding of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of
Oklahoma, to be held on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified electors of the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the
proposed amendments to Article II, Section 19 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon,
should be ratified, approved, and adopted, which proposed amendments would be
different from the present charter by adding publication and codification of ordinances
of the City in digital, publicly accessible form via a digital online service accessible to
the public; directing the City Clerk to cause this resolution to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the city; directing the City Clerk to deliver to the
secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the
City Charter, and any other information required by law or necessary for conducting
said election
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2024- 10, a resolution authorizing the calling and holding
of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of Oklahoma, to be held
on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the proposed amendments to Article II,
Section 19 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and
adopted, which proposed amendments would be different from the present charter by
adding publication and codification of ordinances of the City in digital, publicly accessible
form via a digital online service accessible to the public; directing the City Clerk to cause this
resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; directing the City
Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this
resolution, a copy of the City Charter, and any other information required by law or necessary
for conducting said election, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by
Council Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Pillmore, Wootton, Shriver, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 7
17.
Consider approving Resolution No. 2024- 11, a resolution authorizing the calling and
holding of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of
Oklahoma, to be held on the 5th
day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified electors of the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the
proposed amendments of the City Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified,
approved, and adopted, which proposed amendments would be different from the
present charter by substituting the gender neutral term " Council Member" for the term
Councilman"; setting forth the proposition to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to
cause this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City;
directing the City Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County election
board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the City Charter, and any other information
required by law or necessary for conducting said election
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2024- 11, a resolution authorizing the calling and holding
of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of Oklahoma, to be held
on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the proposed amendments of the City
Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and adopted, which proposed
amendments would be different from the present charter by substituting the gender neutral
term " Council Member" for the term " Councilman"; setting forth the proposition to be voted
upon; directing the City Clerk to cause this resolution to be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City; directing the City Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the
Canadian County election board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the City Charter, and
any other information required by law or necessary for conducting said election, was made
by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Pillmore, Shriver, Wootton, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
18. Consider approving Resolution No. 2024- 12, a resolution authorizing the calling and
holding of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of
Oklahoma, to be held on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified electors of the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the
proposed amendments to Article II, adding a new Section 20 of the City Charter of the
City of Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and adopted, which proposed
amendments would be different from the present charter by adding a new Section 20
addressing the authority, grounds, procedure, and effect of censure; setting forth the
proposition to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to cause this resolution to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; directing the City Clerk to
deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this resolution,
a copy of the City Charter, as it relates to codification and publication of ordinances,
and any other information required by law or necessary for conducting said election
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2024- 12, a resolution authorizing the calling and holding
of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of Oklahoma, to be held
on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the proposed amendments to Article II,
adding a new Section 20 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified,
approved, and adopted, which proposed amendments would be different from the present
charter by adding a new Section 20 addressing the authority, grounds, procedure, and effect
of censure; setting forth the proposition to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to cause
this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; directing the
City Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this
resolution, a copy of the City Charter, as it relates to codification and publication of
ordinances, and any other information required by law or necessary for conducting said
election, was made by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Pillmore, Shriver, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Council Minutes- July 16, 2024 Page 8
19. Consider approving Resolution No. 2024- 13, a resolution authorizing the calling and
holding of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of
5th
Oklahoma, to be held on the day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified electors of the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the
proposed amendments to Article IX, Section 60 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon,
should be ratified, approved, and adopted, which proposed amendments would be
different from the present charter by substituting the term " City of Yukon residents" for
the term " freeholders"; setting forth the proposition to be voted upon; directing the City
Clerk to cause this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City; directing the City Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County
election board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the City Charter, and any other
information required by law or necessary for conducting said election
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2024- 13, a resolution authorizing the calling and holding
of a special election in the City of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of Oklahoma, to be held
on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the proposed amendments to Article IX,
Section 60 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and
adopted, which proposed amendments would be different from the present charter by
substituting the term " City of Yukon residents" for the term " freeholders"; setting forth the
proposition to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to cause this resolution to be published
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; directing the City Clerk to deliver to the
secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the City
Charter, and any other information required by law or necessary for conducting said
election, was made by Council Member Shriver and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Zimmerman, Pillmore, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
20. Consider approving Resolution No. 2024- 14, a resolution authorizing the calling and
holding of a special election in the city of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of
Oklahoma, to be held on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified electors of the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the
proposed amendments to Article II, Sections 4 and 5, and Article VI, Sections 34, 35, and
36 of the City Charter of the City of Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and adopted,
which proposed amendments would be different from the present charter by eliminating
election of a councilman at large; adding language calling for the election of the Mayor
at large; establishing terms, filing times, and election times; setting forth the proposition
to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to cause this resolution to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City; directing the City Clerk to deliver to the
secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this resolution, a copy of the
City Charter, and any other information required by law or necessary for conducting
said election
The motion to approve Resolution No. 2024- 14, a resolution authorizing the calling and holding
of a special election in the city of Yukon, County of Canadian, State of Oklahoma, to be held
on the 5th day of November, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
City of Yukon, Oklahoma, the question of whether the proposed amendments to Article II,
Sections 4 and 5, and Article VI, Sections 34, 35, and 36 of the City Charter of the City of
Yukon, should be ratified, approved, and adopted, which proposed amendments would be
different from the present charter by eliminating election of a councilman at large; adding
language calling for the election of the Mayor at large; establishing terms, filing times, and
election times; setting forth the proposition to be voted upon; directing the City Clerk to cause
this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; directing the
City Clerk to deliver to the secretary of the Canadian County election board a copy of this
resolution, a copy of the City Charter, and any other information required by law or
necessary for conducting said election, was made by Council Member Wootton and
seconded by Council Member Shriver.
The vote:
AYES: Zimmerman, Pillmore, Shriver, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Council Minutes - July 16, 2024 Page 9
25. Council Discussion: ( This item is reserved for announcements, recognitions, etc. and is
not intended for the conduct of City business by members of the public body)
Council Member Shriver thanked Arnold, Ashley and Robbie for the updates on the projects.
Council Member Zimmerman encouraged everyone to watch Vernon Turner in the Olympics,
he is a very humble person.
Council Member Wootton congratulated Vernon Turner for getting to the Olympics and also
congratulated the three Yukon boys selected in the MLB draft.
Mayor Pillmore gave an upcoming events recap. He also said the recent assassination
attempt of former President Trump resulted in two deaths. It is important to protect life and
property with peaceful dialogue.
21. Consider a motion to recess as Yukon City Council and convene into Executive Session,
for discussing the candidates for City Manager, as provided for in 25 OS 2003, Section
307 ( B) ( 1) and for confidential communications from the City' s attorneys regarding the
pending action styled THE CITY OF YUKON, OKLAHOMA; and YUKON MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY v. RS MEACHAM CPAS & ADVISORS, PLLC AND FSW& B CPAS, PLLC, et al; ( Case
No. CJ- 2017- 660) as provided for in 25 OS 2003, Section 307 ( B) ( 4), and take
appropriate action in open session
Mayor Pillmore advised that Todd Court, the attorney, was not able to attend tonight' s
meeting.
The motion to recess as Yukon City Council and convene into Executive Session, for discussing
the candidates for City Manager, as provided for in 25 OS 2003, Section 307 ( B) ( 1), was made
by Council Member Wootton and seconded by Council Member Zimmerman.
The vote:
AYES: Shriver, Pillmore, Wootton, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Pillmore invited Roger Rinehart and Cindi Shivers to Executive Session.
22.
Consider a motion to reconvene from Executive Session and reconvene as Yukon City
Council
The motion to reconvene from Executive Session and reconvene as Yukon City Council, was
made by Council Member Shriver and seconded by Council Member Wootton.
The vote:
AYES: Pillmore, Zimmerman, Shriver, Wootton
NAYS: None
VOTE: 4- 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Pillmore read the minutes from Executive Session.
23. Consider a possible action( s) resulting from Executive Session
There was no action taken from Executive Session.
24. New Business - None
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