The Village public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Village City Council's regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no action items requiring the Council to meet. The next regular meeting is set for January 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a resolution regarding a revision of the final plat for the Habitat addition. The meeting also includes a staff report on community development updates.

• Resolution PC 12-04-2023 (A) regarding a revision of the final plat of the Habitat addition
• Staff report regarding community development updates

City Council

The Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, to consider four resolutions: revising the final plat of the Habitat Addition, accepting the FY 2022-2023 audit, setting 2024 meeting dates for the council and boards, and approving annual holiday bonuses for city employees as budgeted. The agenda also includes consent agenda items (minutes and claims) and reports from the treasurer and city manager.

• Resolution 12-04-2023 (A): Revision of final plat of Habitat Addition
• Resolution 12-04-2023 (B): Acceptance of FY 2022-2023 audit
• Resolution 12-04-2023 (C): Annual meeting dates for 2024 for council and boards
• Resolution 12-04-2023 (D): Approval of annual holiday bonuses for city employees
• Consent agenda: November 20, 2023 minutes and November 2023 claims

City Council

The Village City Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to amend the solid waste contract with Waste Connections, an administrative order to condemn a burned residential building at 2129 Churchill Way, and three ordinances updating traffic laws regarding emergency vehicles and reckless driving. The council will also discuss the 2024 meeting schedule and receive reports from staff and the treasurer.

• Resolution 11-06-2023 (E) to approve Amendment 1 to solid waste contract with Waste Connections, amending holiday collection schedule
• Administrative order to condemn and remove burned residential building at 2129 Churchill Way due to neglect
• Ordinance 770 amending Chapter 13, Section 13-7 on emergency vehicle privileges
• Ordinance 771 amending Chapter 13, Section 13-130 on duty to yield to emergency vehicles
• Ordinance 772 amending Chapter 13, Section 13-8 on reckless and careless driving

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two zoning reviews. The items involve a proposed dental center on W. Hefner Road and a Walmart Neighborhood Market on N. Pennsylvania.

• Zoning review for new dental center at 2800 W. Hefner Road
• Zoning review for Walmart Neighborhood Market at 9320 N. Pennsylvania
• Approval of August 07, 2023 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Village City Council will consider several resolutions, including zoning reviews for a new dental center at 2800 W. Hefner Road and a Walmart Neighborhood Market at 9320 N. Pennsylvania. They will also vote on applying an OMAG workers compensation refund to an escrow account, approving two amendments to the solid waste contract with Waste Connections regarding holiday collection schedules, a letter of intent for an opioid abatement grant, and a bond renewal for the city treasurer. The meeting includes community comments, consent agenda approval, and standard reports.

• Zoning review for new dental center at 2800 W. Hefner Road
• Zoning review for Walmart Neighborhood Market at 9320 N. Pennsylvania
• Resolution to apply OMAG workers compensation refund to escrow account
• Two amendments to solid waste contract with Waste Connections for holiday collection schedule
• Letter of intent to apply for opioid abatement grant with Office of the Attorney General

City Council

The Village City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions authorizing lease-purchase agreements with RCB Bank for new vehicles for the Public Works Department: a 2024 Ford F350 with dump bed upfit and a 2023 Ram 1500. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 10-30-2023 (A): lease purchase of 2024 Ford F350 with dumpbed upfit via RCB Bank
• Resolution 10-30-2023 (B): lease purchase of 2023 Ram 1500 via RCB Bank

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider an interlocal agreement with Oklahoma County regarding a multi-jurisdictional tactical unit. The Council will also discuss appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and establishing a formal process for board and committee appointments.

• Multi-jurisdictional tactical unit interlocal agreement with Oklahoma County
• Resolution 09-18-2023 (A) regarding Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
• Discussion on formal appointment processes for boards, committees, and commissions
• Approval of September 2023 claims
• Review of Treasurer and Sales Tax reports

City Council

The Village City Council will vote on several resolutions, including appointing three members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, adopting a records management policy, and accepting the Gladstone Drainage Project as complete. They will also consider agreements for a naloxone vending machine at the fire department and jail services with Yukon. The meeting includes community comments and reports from staff and the treasurer.

• Resolution 09-18-2023 (A): Appoint Jeremy Crook, Anita Reaves, and David Glover to Planning and Zoning Commission until June 2026
• Resolution 09-18-2023 (B): Adopt City of The Village Records Management Policy
• Resolution 09-18-2023 (C): Bridge inspection responsibility for compliance with national standards
• Resolution 09-18-2023 (D): Accept Gladstone Drainage Project as complete
• MOU with OKDMHSAS for naloxone and fentanyl test strip vending machine at Village Fire Department; IGA with Yukon for jail services

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been canceled. No action is required from the Council to call a meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 pm at City Hall.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 5, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The main item is a resolution regarding the final plat of The Habitat planned unit development (PUD). The council will also recognize Leslie Batchelor with a proclamation of service, approve the consent agenda, and receive reports from the treasurer and other departments.

• Resolution 07-17-2023-(A) regarding final plat of The Habitat (PUD)
• Proclamation of service and recognition for Leslie Batchelor
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Treasurer's report for July 2023 financial reports

The City Council approved the final plat of the Habitat (PUD) following public comments in support and opposition. The council also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved final plat of the Habitat (PUD) (3-2)
• Approved August 07, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending a rezoning request for 2800 W. Hefner from C-1 restricted commercial to C-2 commercial zoning. The commission may adopt, deny, defer, or amend the item. Other agenda items include approving the July 17, 2023 minutes and routine procedural matters.

• Public hearing for rezoning 2800 W. Hefner from C-1 to C-2
• Resolution PC 08-07-2023 (A) on rezoning recommendation
• Approval of July 17, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the rezoning of 2800 W. Hefner from C-1 (Restricted Commercial) to C-2 zoning. The recommendation includes the addition of three parking spaces beyond the maximum required. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 2800 W. Hefner from C-1 to C-2 with three additional parking spaces (6-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 7, 2023, to consider several resolutions, including a rezoning request, a lease/purchase agreement for police vehicles, and a contract for online code codification. They will also discuss forming a charter review committee and approving the final plat for the Habitat PUD. The meeting includes community comments and consent agenda items.

• Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 for property at 2800 W. Hefner Road
• Lease/purchase of five police patrol vehicles with RCB Bank
• Selection of Americal Legal Publishing for online codification of city code
• Charter review committee to review city charter
• Final plat of the Habitat (PUD)

The City Council approved a lease/purchase agreement for five police patrol vehicles and a rezoning request for a property on W. Hefner Road. The council also selected a vendor for the online codification of city code. A decision on the Habitat (PUD) final plat was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning from C-1 to C-2 for property at 2800 W. Hefner Road (4-0)
• Approved lease/purchase of five Dodge Durango police patrol vehicles with RCB Bank (4-0)
• Approved selection of Americal Legal Publishing for online codification of city code (4-0)
• Continued Resolution 07-17-2023-(A) regarding Habitat (PUD) final plat to 8-21-2023 (4-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes and July 2023 claims (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one for a zoning review of an addition to the Bennett Athletic Center at Casady School, and another for the final plat of the Habitat Planned Unit Development (PUD). The meeting also includes the oath of office for Commissioner David Glover and approval of the June 19, 2023 minutes.

• Resolution PC 07-17-2023 (A): zoning review for Casady School addition to Bennett Athletic Center
• Resolution PC 07-17-2023 (B): final plat of the Habitat (PUD)
• Oath of office for Commissioner David Glover
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning review for an addition to the Casady School Bennett Athletic Center. The commission also approved the final plat for The Habitat (PUD).

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved zoning review for Casady School addition to the Bennett Athletic Center (6-0)
• Approved final plat of The Habitat (PUD) (6-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, to consider several resolutions and agreements. Key items include a zoning review for a Casady School addition, final plat approval for the Habitat PUD, a nuisance abatement hearing for 2709 Kent Drive, and an automatic mutual aid agreement with Nichols Hills. The council will also discuss state legislation affecting municipal courts and consider hiring a firm for collections.

• Resolution 07-17-2023 (A): zoning review for Casady School addition to Bennett Athletic Center
• Resolution 07-17-2023 (B): final plat of the Habitat PUD
• Nuisance abatement hearing for 2709 Kent Drive (tall weeds/overgrowth)
• Automatic mutual aid agreement with City of Nichols Hills
• Resolution 07-17-2023 (C): engage Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP for court collections

The City Council approved a zoning review for the Casady School Bennett Athletic Center addition and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Nichols Hills. A final plat for The Habitat (PUD) was continued to the next meeting. The Council also engaged a law firm for municipal court and delinquent account collections.

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes and June 2023 claims (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 07-17-2023 (A) zoning review for Casady School addition (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 07-17-2023 (B) final plat of The Habitat (PUD) to next meeting (3-2)
• Accepted owner commitment for nuisance abatement at 2709 Kent Drive (5-0)
• Approved automatic mutual aid agreement with City of Nichols Hills (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 07-17-2023 (C) to engage Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP for collections (5-0)

City Council

The Village City Council's regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, is cancelled due to the July 4th holiday. The next regular meeting will be held on July 17, 2023. No official action will be taken at this cancelled meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to July 4th holiday
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2023, to consider several resolutions and agreements. Key items include a lot line adjustment, a zoning review for a restaurant addition, annual contracts for fire equipment, solid waste, and mowing, and collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions. The council will also discuss the city manager's performance and contract renewal in executive session.

• Resolution 06-19-2023 (A): Lot line adjustment for 3013 and 3017 Huntleigh Drive
• Resolution 06-19-2023 (B): Zoning review for addition/renovations to Hinrich's Restaurant and Lounge at 2925 W. Britton Road
• Resolution 06-19-2023 (E): Renew solid waste and recycling contracts with Waste Connections of Oklahoma for FY 2023-24
• Resolution 06-19-2023 (F): Renew mowing contract with Precision Lawnworks, LLC for FY 2023-24
• Collective bargaining agreements with FOP Lodge #222 and IAFF Local 3958 for FY 2023-24

The City Council approved several service contracts for waste, mowing, and financial auditing. The council also passed collective bargaining agreements for police and fire personnel and renewed the City Manager's contract for FY 2023-24.

• Renewed City Manager's contract for FY 2023-24 (4-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #222 (4-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3958 (4-0)
• Approved lot line adjustment for 3013 and 3017 Huntleigh Drive (4-0)
• Approved zoning review for Hinrich’s Restaurant and Lounge at 2925 W. Britton Road (4-0)
• Approved annual fire equipment agreement with Oklahoma County (4-0)
• Approved 2024 911 fee rate and assignment of fees to ACOG (4-0)
• Renewed contracts with Waste Connections of Oklahoma and Precision Lawnworks, LLC (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two items: a lot line adjustment for properties at 3013 and 3017 Huntleigh Drive, and a zoning review for a 300-square-foot addition and covered patio at Hinrich's Restaurant and Lounge. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 17 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Lot line adjustment for 3013 and 3017 Huntleigh Drive, moving the line 7 feet southwest
• Zoning review for 300 sq ft addition and covered patio at 2925 W. Britton Road
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2023 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot line adjustment for two properties on Huntleigh Drive. The commission also approved a zoning review for an addition to Hinrich’s Restaurant and Lounge.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved lot line adjustment for 3013 and 3017 Huntleigh Drive (6-0)
• Approved zoning review for addition to Hinrich’s Restaurant and Lounge at 2925 W. Britton Road (6-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a special meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-24 municipal budget and then consider a resolution adopting it. The budget totals $34,183,124 across all funds, with major appropriations for police, fire, streets, and capital projects. This is the final step before the budget takes effect.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution 06-14-2023 (A) adopting the combined municipal budget
• General Fund appropriations: $16,746,500
• GO Bond Project Fund: $6,309,000 for Phase II Park Improvements and street/sidewalk/drainage projects
• VPWA Fund: $4,485,000 for TIF #1 project plan construction

The City Council held a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed FY 2023-24 municipal budget. Following the hearing, the Council voted to adopt the FY 2022-23 combined municipal budget.

• Approved Resolution 06-14-2023 adopting the FY 2022-23 combined municipal budget (5-0)

Public Works Authority

The Authority held a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2023-24 budget. The board then voted to adopt the FY 2022-23 combined municipal budget.

• Approved Resolution VPWA 06-14-2023 (A) adopting the FY 2022-23 combined municipal budget (5-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2023, to consider a resolution declaring that 90% of budget revenues have been received, hear a presentation on the FY 2023-24 combined municipal budget from the City Manager, and receive a presentation from Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein. The council will also approve minutes from the May 15 regular and May 17 special meetings. Community comments are limited to three minutes per person, and no action can be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Resolution 06-05-2023 (A) declaring 90% of budget revenues received
• FY 2023-24 combined municipal budget presentation from City Manager
• Presentation from Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein
• Approval of minutes from May 15 regular and May 17 special meetings
• Community comments (3-minute limit per person)

The City Council approved a resolution declaring that 90% of budget revenues have been received, allowing for the expenditure of the remaining 10%. The City Manager presented the proposed FY 2023-24 combined municipal budget for review.

• Approved consent agenda including May 15 and May 17 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-05-2023 declaring 90% of budget revenues received (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of The Village City Council, primarily a budget planning workshop with department heads and staff. The council will recess the formal meeting for the workshop, then reconvene to consider any discussion or comments. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting for budget planning workshop
• Workshop with department heads and staff
• Council may discuss workshop comments after reconvening

The City Council met for a Special Session Budget and Planning Workshop. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss improving the collection of delinquent utility accounts and consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a bid for street milling and overlay projects. The council will also approve the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 1 meeting and April claims, and receive reports from the treasurer, manager, and departments.

• Discussion on improving delinquent utility account collection
• Resolution 05-15-2023 authorizing City Manager to award street milling and overlay bid
• Approval of consent agenda: May 1, 2023 minutes and April 2023 claims
• Treasurer's report: April 2023 financial and sales tax reports
• Community comments (3 minutes per speaker, registration required)

The City Council approved a contract for street milling and overlay projects. Council also discussed methods to improve the collection of delinquent utility accounts, with staff tasked to return with specific courses of action.

• Approved Resolution 05-15-2023 awarding street milling and overlay bid to Rudy Construction for $2,142,405.00 (5-0)
• Approved April 2023 Claims and May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council seated new members and elected its leadership for one-year terms. The council also appointed representatives to the ACOG Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Elected Bubba Symes as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Sean Cummings as Vice-Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed David Bennett as ACOG delegate and Sean Cummings and Melodie Moore as alternates (5-0)
• Approved appointment of David Glover to the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 17 minutes and proclamations for Wynter Griffis and David Glover (5-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes several resolutions: accepting change order 3 for the Village Green TIF project, approving the Habitat for Humanity Planned Unit Development (PUD) and its preliminary plan, a lot line adjustment for 9300 & 9308 N. Pennsylvania, Casady School's Hightower Building addition and renovations, accounting for ARPA fund expenditures, and a CERI grant application through ACOG. The council will also consider three nominees for the OMAG Board of Trustees and discuss home sharing licensing. Community comments are limited to five minutes per person, and the meeting is accessible via Zoom.

• Change Order 3 for TIF project, accepting Add Alternatives 1 and 2 for Village Green reduced scope project
• Resolution 04-17-2023-A: Habitat for Humanity Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Resolution 04-17-2023-B: Preliminary plan for Habitat PUD
• Resolution 04-17-2023-C: Lot line adjustment for 9300 & 9308 N. Pennsylvania (Spark Penn, LLC)
• Resolution 04-17-2023-D: Casady School Hightower Building addition and renovations

The City Council approved a rezoning request and preliminary plan for a Habitat for Humanity project featuring four single-family residences. The council also approved several zoning resolutions and a grant application for planning and design services.

• Approved rezoning from A-1 Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Habitat for Humanity (4-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for Habitat PUD four single-family residences (4-1)
• Approved Change Order 3 for Village Green reduced scope project (5-0)
• Approved lot line adjustment for 9300 & 9308 N. Pennsylvania (5-0)
• Approved zoning review for Casady School Hightower building addition and renovations (5-0)
• Approved resolution documenting ARPA funding expenditures (5-0)
• Approved CERI Grant application through ACOG for $22,500 (5-0)
• Approved Tim Lyons, Pam Polk, and Justin Battles for OMAG Board of Trustees (4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning reclassification for a property south of Our Lord's Lutheran Church. The proposal would allow four single-family homes built by Habitat for Humanity. The commission's recommendation will go to the City Council for a final decision. The property is currently zoned A-1 Single Family Residential.

• Public hearing on PUD zoning reclassification for property near 2900 W. Hefner Rd and Major Ave
• Proposal for four single-family homes by Habitat for Humanity
• Property currently zoned A-1 Single Family Residential; would change to PUD
• Plans available at thevillageok.org; contact Planning Director Ken Nelson at 405-751-8861

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a lot line adjustment for Spark Penn LLC and a zoning review for the Casady School Hightower Building renovation. Two separate recommendations regarding a Habitat for Humanity PUD zoning request and preliminary plat failed to pass.

• Appointed Jeremy Crook as Chair (6-0)
• Appointed John Allen as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommendation for Habitat for Humanity zoning change to PUD denied (3-3)
• Recommendation for Habitat for Humanity preliminary plat denied (3-3)
• Recommended approval of lot line adjustment for Spark Penn LLC at 9308 and 9300 N. Pennsylvania Ave (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning review for Casady School Hightower Building renovation and addition (6-0)

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including adding the city manager as trustee of the employee retirement plan, approving surplus city property disposal, adding signature authorities for investment accounts, a lot split for 10009 Lakeshore Dr., and accepting design plans for street improvement projects funded by GO bonds. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and discussion of a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Resolution 03-20-2023 (A): Adding city manager as trustee of Village Variable and Longevity Plan
• Resolution 03-20-2023 (B): Approving surplus city property and authorizing disposal
• Resolution 03-20-2023 (C): Adding city manager and treasurer as signature authorities for investment accounts with BancFirst
• Resolution 03-20-2023 (P&Z-A): Lot split for 10009 Lakeshore Dr.
• Acceptance of design plans from BWR for street improvement projects from GO bond

The City Council approved design plans for 19 street improvement projects funded by 2022 GO Bonds. The council also approved a lot split for two new homes and updated several administrative roles and retirement plan documents.

• Approved design plans for 19 street improvement projects covering 3.9 miles (5-0)
• Approved lot split for 10009 Lakeshore Dr to allow for two new homes (5-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus TVPD body cameras and patrol SUV panel dividers (5-0)
• Appointed City Manager Dave Slezickey as Trustee of the Variable and Longevity Plan (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager and Treasurer as signature authorities for BancFirst investment accounts (5-0)
• Approved adding the OKMRF Master Defined Contribution Plan as Exhibit B to Ordinance 769 (5-0)
• Designated City Manager as Authorized Agent for the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (5-0)
• Approved authorization of bond for City Treasurer (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution recommending a lot split for Lot 3, Block 8 of Burke Northridge Manor. They will also hear a presentation from the City Manager on upcoming planning and zoning activities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from a prior session and general new business.

• Resolution 03-20-2023: lot split application for Lot 3, Block 8, Burke Northridge Manor
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting
• Discussion and presentation from City Manager on upcoming planning and zoning activity

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a lot split for Lot 3, Block 8, of Burke Northridge Manor. The City Planner confirmed the request complied with City Code. The Commission also approved the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for lot split of Lot 3, Block 8, Burke Northridge Manor (4-0)

City Council

The Village City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission public hearings on a Habitat for Humanity rezoning request have been postponed. The applicant is updating plans for a proposed Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow four single-family homes. New hearing dates will be published and mailed once updated plans are received.

• Rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity to Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Proposed construction of 4 single-family homes
• Planning & Zoning Commission hearing postponed (originally March 2023)
• City Council hearing postponed (originally March 20, 2023)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Village Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for March 14, 2023, is cancelled. Two public hearings on a rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity for a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) to build 4 single-family homes have been postponed because the developer is updating plans. New hearing dates will be announced later.

• Rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity to Residential PUD
• Construction of 4 single-family homes proposed
• Planning & Zoning Commission hearing postponed
• City Council hearing postponed
• Updated plans to be submitted before rescheduling

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including a presentation from Viridian Coffee about a future location, and consideration of Ordinance 769 and Resolution 03-06-2023 to adopt the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for the city manager. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a review of expenditures.

• Presentation from Viridian Coffee for future location at 9300 N. Pennsylvania
• Ordinance 769: Adopting Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund plan for city manager
• Resolution 03-06-2023: Authorizing participation with Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for city manager
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Review of expenditures

The City Council approved an ordinance and resolution to enroll the City Manager in the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund. The council also reviewed a business presentation for a new coffee shop and received staff updates on various infrastructure projects.

• Approved Ordinance 769 adopting the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for the City Manager (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-06-2023 authorizing participation in the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for the City Manager (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion items, including the annual audit report for fiscal year ending June 20, 2022, and proposed changes to the scope of work for TIF Project #1 (Village Green Improvements) and Park Phase III Improvements. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and update.

• Presentation of annual audit report for FY ending June 20, 2022, by HBC CPAs
• Discussion of proposed change in scope of work for TIF Project #1 Village Green Improvements - Add Alternate #1
• Discussion and update of options for change in scope of work for Park Phase III Improvements
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Citizens desiring to be heard, proclamations, presentations

The City Council approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting. No other formal actions were taken during the session, though the Council discussed park improvements and drainage projects.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Village City Council will consider several personnel and property items at its regular meeting, including hiring a new city manager, approving consulting agreements, declaring property surplus, and accepting a utility easement. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and reports.

• Resolution 01-17-2023 (A) declaring certain property surplus and obsolete, authorizing sale or disposal
• Resolution 01-17-2023 (B) accepting a permanent utility easement from Legacy on Penn Apartments, Limited Partnership
• Interim city manager and independent consulting agreement with Bruce Stone
• Independent consulting agreement with Beverly Whitener
• Employment agreement for new City Manager Dave Slezickey

The City Council approved the employment agreement for new City Manager Dave Slezickey. The Council also approved consulting agreements for retiring staff members Bruce Stone and Beverly Whitener.

• Approved employment agreement for City Manager Dave Slezickey (4-0)
• Approved interim City Manager and independent consulting agreement for Bruce Stone (4-0)
• Approved independent consulting agreement for Beverly Whitener (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-2023 (A) to declare certain property surplus and authorize sale or disposal (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-17-2023 (B) accepting a permanent utility easement from Legacy on Penn Apartments (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3 and January 10, 2023

City Council

The Village City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss changes to the scope of Phase III park improvements and consider a resolution authorizing staff to award the bid to the low bidder, revise the work scope to reduce costs, and negotiate change orders. The meeting is focused on this single project.

• Discussion on appropriate changes to Phase III park improvements scope
• Resolution 01-10-2023 (A) to authorize awarding bid to low bidder
• Revision of Phase III park improvements scope to reduce project cost
• Authorization to negotiate change orders with the awarded bidder

The meeting agenda included a discussion on changing the scope of Phase III Park Improvements. The Council considered Resolution 01-10-2023 to award the project bid to the low bidder and reduce project costs.

• Considered Resolution 01-10-2023 to award Phase III Park Improvements bid to low bidder
• Considered revising Phase III Park Improvements scope to reduce project cost

City Council

The Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2023, to consider a proclamation calling for an election for City Council members in Wards 1, 2, and 3, to be held on April 4, 2023. The council will also vote on entering executive session to discuss hiring a city manager, and will review expenditures and receive reports.

• Proclamation 01-03-2023 calling for an election for City Council member for Wards 1, 2, and 3 on April 4, 2023
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss employment, hiring, or appointment of a city manager
• Presentation of certificates to Best Decorated Homes for 2022 (five addresses listed)
• Approval of minutes from four December 2022 meetings
• Review of expenditures and manager's report

The City Council approved a proclamation for upcoming council elections and agreed to seek a Jail Services Agreement with the Oklahoma County Jail. The Council also voted to enter an executive session regarding the appointment of a city manager.

• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 19, 20, and 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation 01-03-2023 (A) for Ward 1, 2, and 3 elections on April 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session regarding city manager employment (5-0)
• Voted to return from Executive Session to Open Session (5-0)
• Agreed to enter into a Jail Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Jail
• Agreed to hold a special session to discuss Parks Phase III bid options