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BARTLESVILLE CITY COUNCIL<br />
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES<br />
OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007<br />
<strong>City</strong> Hall, Council Chambers<br />
401 S. Johnstone Avenue<br />
<strong>Bartlesville</strong>, Oklahoma 74003<br />
(Notice <strong>of</strong> this <strong>meeting</strong> was posted on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.)<br />
<strong>City</strong> Council Members Present: Mayor Ron Nikkel, Vice Mayor Eddie Mason, Julie Daniels, Tom Gorman and Vic<br />
Holcomb.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Staff Present: Ed Gordon, <strong>City</strong> Manager; Jerry Maddux, <strong>City</strong> Attorney, Mike Bailey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk/Finance<br />
Director, Vicki Carvalho, Interim <strong>City</strong> Treasurer; Lisa Beeman, Director <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Development; Terry Lauritsen, Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering; Captain Scott Owen; Suzanne<br />
Hendrickson, Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation; Michael Mattera, Project Engineer; Matt<br />
McCollough, Information Technology; Larry Silver, Supervisor <strong>of</strong> Code Enforcement;<br />
Jennifer Brewington, Code Enforcement; Chuck Parkin, <strong>City</strong> Forrester; and Elaine Banes,<br />
Executive Assistant.<br />
Mayor Nikkel called the <strong>meeting</strong> to order at 7 p.m.<br />
The invocation was provided by Pastor Joe Colaw, First Wesleyan Church.<br />
1. Consent Docket<br />
a. Approval <strong>of</strong> Minutes<br />
i. Special Meeting Minutes <strong>of</strong> October 15, 2007.<br />
b. Committee Appointments<br />
i. Reappointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. Thomas Jones to an additional three years on the Traffic Committee.<br />
ii. Reappointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. Matt McCoy to an additional three years on the Design Review Committee.<br />
iii. Reappointment <strong>of</strong> Ms. Sherry Musselman Cox to an additional three year term on the Library Trust<br />
Authority.<br />
iv. Reappointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. Kevin Potter to an additional three year term to the Community Center Trust<br />
Authority.<br />
v. Appointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. Phil Bates to a three year term on the Stadium Operating Committee.<br />
vi. Appointment <strong>of</strong> Ms. Brooke Cox and Ms. Shannon Bailey to three year terms on the Park Board.<br />
vii. Appointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. John Colaw to a three year term on the Library Trust Authority.<br />
c. Approval <strong>of</strong> Agreements<br />
i. Approval <strong>of</strong> a contract for FY ’07 CDBG Small Cities Set-Aide Program.<br />
ii. Approval <strong>of</strong> a contract amendment with Tetra Tech for the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation.<br />
iii. Approval <strong>of</strong> a contract with Dave Scott Concrete for road repairs to Wayside Drive.<br />
iv. Approval <strong>of</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>essional services contract with TranSystems for a roundabout feasibility study at Price<br />
Road and Silver Lake Road.
v. Approval <strong>of</strong> annual service agreement for the maintenance <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall’s HVAC system with Trane.<br />
d. Receipt <strong>of</strong> Financials<br />
i. <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Financial Report for one month ended July 31, 2007.<br />
ii. <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Financial Report for two months ended August 31, 2007.<br />
e. Receipt <strong>of</strong> Bids<br />
i. 2007-2008-021 Golf Course Chemicals – Adams Municipal Golf Course<br />
Mr. Gorman moved to approve the consent docket except item 1.c.ii. as presented, seconded by Mr. Holcomb.<br />
Voting Aye: Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
Mr. Holcomb will review Bid 2007-200-021.<br />
Consent docket item 1.c.ii. Approval <strong>of</strong> a contract amendment with Tetra Tech for the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation<br />
was pulled from the consent document by Mayor Nikkel for further discussion.<br />
Mayor Nikkel asked Mr. Lauritsen for clarification regarding the amounts included in the contract amendment.<br />
Mr. Lauritsen explained.<br />
Mr. Gorman moved to approve the contract amendment with Tetra Tech as presented, seconded by Mrs.<br />
Daniels.<br />
Voting Aye: Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
2. Discuss and take action on Bid No. 2007-2008-012R Three-Wheeled Parking Enforcement Vehicle Bid Review<br />
Recommendation. Presented by Vice Mayor Eddie Mason.<br />
Vice Mayor Mason moved to award the bid to Shipping Utilities <strong>of</strong> St. Louis, Missouri in the amount <strong>of</strong> $28,876.00,<br />
seconded by Mrs. Daniels.<br />
There was no discussion.<br />
Voting Aye: Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mr. Holcomb, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
3. Discuss and take action on the 2007-2008-018 Johnstone Tennis Court Resurface Bid Review<br />
Recommendation. Presented by Julie Daniels, Council Member.<br />
Mrs. Daniels moved to award the bid to Trans Texas Tennis, Inc. <strong>of</strong> Olathe, Kansas in the amount <strong>of</strong> $180,837.00,<br />
seconded by Vice Mayor Mason.<br />
There was no discussion.<br />
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Voting Aye: Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
4. Discuss and take action on Bid No. 2007-2008-022 for the U.P.S. (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Units for the<br />
Police Department Bid Review Recommendation. Presented by Vic Holcomb, Council Member.<br />
Mr. Holcomb moved to award the bid to SDF Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Computers in the amount <strong>of</strong> $14,904.30, seconded by Mrs.<br />
Daniels.<br />
There was no discussion.<br />
Voting Aye: Vice Mayor Mason, Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
5. Presentation on the Lone Star Conference Basketball Tournament to be held in <strong>Bartlesville</strong> in March <strong>of</strong> 2008,<br />
2009 and 2010. Presented by Gene Batchelder, <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Sports Commission Chairperson.<br />
Mr. Batchelder presented information about the <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Sports Commission and provided an overview <strong>of</strong> the Lone<br />
Star Conference Basketball Tournaments.<br />
Mr. Gorman stated his appreciation to Mr. Batchelder and all <strong>of</strong> those involved in bringing the event to <strong>Bartlesville</strong>.<br />
6. Review and take action on a proposed ordinance establishing a registration program for residential rental<br />
properties and directing the designation <strong>of</strong> a local agent. Presented by Lisa Beeman, Director <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Development.<br />
Ms. Beeman reported that the reason for the proposed rental registration ordinance is simply to have access to<br />
sufficient and accurate contact information to notify owners or their designated property managers <strong>of</strong> the need to<br />
correct violations, especially if the need is an emergency. Due to the fact that some rentals are under the name <strong>of</strong> a<br />
corporation or LLC, finding such contact information is very difficult. She added the proposed ordinance does not<br />
change the <strong>City</strong>’s enforcement <strong>of</strong> the International Property Maintenance Code that applies to every property. The fee<br />
for registration was modified from the previous proposed ordinance to a flat fee <strong>of</strong> $40 for any owner who owns any<br />
rental property, regardless the number <strong>of</strong> properties or units owned.<br />
Discussion ensued covering the 10 mile rule; fines; long-term and short-term rental <strong>of</strong> property; inspection process<br />
and verbiage.<br />
The Mayor opened the floor to the public. Ms. Frankie Walter did not understand why a fee was necessary. Marshall<br />
Bennett shared his concerns regarding the fines once imposed. Bob Cooper warned the Council about<br />
misrepresentation. Larry Palmer maintained that the Landlord and Tennant Act covers what the <strong>City</strong> seeks. Denise<br />
Lorenz maintained that the <strong>City</strong> ask for identification as part <strong>of</strong> getting utilities turned on. Gail King inquired as to why<br />
commercial renters did not have to abide by the Ordinance. Chris Dizmang agreed with Mr. Palmer that the Landlord<br />
and Tennant Act was sufficient. Father Lee Stephens commented that renters did not always have recourse for<br />
various reasons to enforce the Landlord and Tenant Act. Leroy Cordell asked for clarification <strong>of</strong> local agent and 10<br />
mile rule. Mike Rowe inquired as to how many renters are unable to enforce the Landlord and Tenant Act and also<br />
that the property owner is always listed on the lease. He was in favor <strong>of</strong> adding an additional employee but not in<br />
favor <strong>of</strong> registering. All concerns and questions were answered by the Mayor, Mr. Gorman and Jerry Maddux.<br />
Mrs. Daniels reported that she had received a great deal <strong>of</strong> input regarding the proposed ordinance, both pro and con.<br />
She repeated the statistics that prompted the ordinance, and that she understood and appreciated what landlords<br />
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endure when they have irresponsible renters. In closing, she added that she felt registration <strong>of</strong> landlords was an<br />
effective way to assist <strong>city</strong> staff, tenants and landlords.<br />
Mrs. Daniels moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented, seconded by Vice Mayor Mason.<br />
Mr. Holcomb urged the <strong>City</strong> Council to vote no stating there was no need for an additional layer <strong>of</strong> bureaucracy. He<br />
added that if the Ordinance fails, he would support a budget amendment to add an additional code enforcement<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer to the department.<br />
Voting Aye: Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay: Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
The Mayor, at this time, announced committee openings for the Board <strong>of</strong> Adjustment, Community Center Trust<br />
Authority, Design Review Committee and the Traffic Committee. He added that applications are still needed for<br />
the newly formed Street Committee.<br />
7. Consider and take action on an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3256 establishing a street committee and<br />
providing for its <strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>meeting</strong>s, powers and duties. Presented by Terry Lauritsen, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering.<br />
Mr. Lauritsen reported that on September 17, 2007, the <strong>City</strong> Council adopted Ordinance 3256 establishing a Street<br />
Committee on the condition that clarifications be made as to membership; the day the <strong>meeting</strong>s are held on; and a<br />
change in Section 3-Powers and Duties. In making the changes, Mr. Maddux determined it was advisable to amend<br />
and completely rewrite said Ordinance No. 3256. There will be five voting members, preferably one from each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s five wards if available, as well as two voting <strong>City</strong> Council members appointed by the Mayor, the <strong>City</strong> Engineer<br />
(or his designee) and the Public Works Director (or his designee), both voting members. The committee will meet on<br />
the second Thursday <strong>of</strong> each month after the hour <strong>of</strong> 5:00 p.m. at <strong>City</strong> Hall. The change in Section 3 was to remove<br />
receive citizen complaints to receive citizen input.<br />
Discussion was held as to whether all clarifications were satisfactory to Council. Mrs. Daniels felt that the<br />
membership should be more definite stating whether the five members were to be specifically from each ward or not.<br />
The Mayor maintained that if there was not a representative from each ward to apply, then an applicant would be<br />
appointed from another ward. He added that maintaining a ward balance was preferred.<br />
Mr. Holcomb moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented, seconded by Mr. Gorman.<br />
Voting Aye: Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Vice Mayor Mason, Mr. Holcomb, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
8. Presentation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Financial Report for three months ended September 30, 2007.<br />
Presented by Mike Bailey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk/Finance Director.<br />
Mr. Bailey reported on the first three months <strong>of</strong> Fiscal Year 2007-2008. A brief discussion was held about water<br />
revenues. He added that an Operating Fund budget has begun. Mr. Gordon expressed his appreciation <strong>of</strong> the quality<br />
work Mr. Bailey and staff produces.<br />
9. Discuss and take possible action directing the <strong>City</strong> Manager to explore the possibility <strong>of</strong> televising all <strong>City</strong><br />
Council <strong>meeting</strong>s. Presented by Vic Holcomb, Council Member<br />
Mr. Holcomb reported that he had been approached by citizens about televising every <strong>council</strong> <strong>meeting</strong>, and that he<br />
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was in favor <strong>of</strong> asking the <strong>City</strong> Manager to look into the possibility <strong>of</strong> doing so if the rest <strong>of</strong> the Council agreed.<br />
Mrs. Daniels expressed that she felt that the workshop sessions in a more informal setting was very productive. She<br />
added that open <strong>meeting</strong> laws do not state that <strong>meeting</strong>s have to be televised at all, and that some special <strong>meeting</strong>s<br />
are called as needed and televising is not always available at special times.<br />
Dick Marnell, CableOne General Manager, reported that his staff has been recording the <strong>City</strong> Council <strong>meeting</strong>s for 17<br />
years, and additionally, televise the MAPC and Board <strong>of</strong> Adjustment <strong>meeting</strong>s. He added that he had no problem with<br />
telecasting the <strong>meeting</strong>s but that it does pose a hardship on his budget and staffing. He was concerned as well with<br />
the fact that special workshop <strong>council</strong> <strong>meeting</strong>s tend to run longer than some. He did <strong>of</strong>fer to train <strong>City</strong> employees to<br />
use the equipment for extra <strong>meeting</strong>s.<br />
Mr. Gordon added that he would be happy to do more homework on the request. He reminded Council that the<br />
Council <strong>meeting</strong>s are now available on web cast.<br />
Mr. Holcomb moved to direct the <strong>City</strong> Manager to explore the possibility <strong>of</strong> televising additional <strong>City</strong> Council <strong>meeting</strong>s,<br />
seconded by Vice Mayor Mason.<br />
Voting Aye: Vice Mayor Mason, Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Gorman, Mrs. Daniels, Mayor Nikkel<br />
Voting Nay:<br />
Motion: Passed<br />
10. <strong>City</strong> Manager and Staff Reports.<br />
Mr. Gordon announced that a Survivor Tree was planted in the ConocoPhillips Plaza recently. The tree is in memory<br />
<strong>of</strong> the survivors <strong>of</strong> the Oklahoma <strong>City</strong> bombing. He expressed his appreciation to Suzanne Hendrickson, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
the Park and Recreation Department and Chuck Parkin, <strong>City</strong> Forrester, for the tree and ceremony. He also thanked<br />
Representative Sears and Senator Ford for attending the ceremony.<br />
Mr. Gordon reminded citizens <strong>of</strong> the Fall Clean-up Campaign that is underway until November 18. He added that he<br />
received a number <strong>of</strong> compliments on the program.<br />
11. Remarks and inquiries by Council Members.<br />
Mr. Holcomb inquired if the Adams Boulevard road work was complete or would more work be done, adding his<br />
dissatisfaction <strong>of</strong> the work. Mr. Gordon responded that unfortunately the Oklahoma Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation<br />
says the work is complete. He added that Senator Ford, Representatives Sears and Martin, <strong>city</strong> staff and he would be<br />
<strong>meeting</strong> with Randle White, Division Eight Engineer for ODOT, to review and discuss suggestions for improvements.<br />
Mr. Gordon added that the project was planned and implemented without discussion with the <strong>City</strong> prior to the repairs,<br />
and <strong>City</strong> funds have not been used on the project.<br />
Mr. Gorman reported that he felt that it was <strong>of</strong> utmost importance that information provided to the public by a <strong>City</strong><br />
Council member is accurate. He added that recently Mayor Nikkel has publicly reported, twice, misinformation and<br />
tied him to it. He asked the Mayor to check facts before publicly announcing them. The misinformation came from<br />
the Mayors report <strong>of</strong> a proposed conflict <strong>of</strong> interest due to the ties between the <strong>City</strong> and the Regional Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce about him and where the Mayor had asked him to step down from the Council or as the Chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce. Mr. Gorman reported that there is no formal relationship between the <strong>City</strong> and the Chamber.<br />
He reported that the Mayor had also stated that Mr. Gorman was an ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio member <strong>of</strong> the BDC and read the bylaws<br />
which clarify that he is not an ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio member <strong>of</strong> the BDC. Mr. Gorman stated that the radio has done a good<br />
job <strong>of</strong> rectifying the misinformation. He reiterated that the <strong>City</strong> Council members’ utmost responsibility is to have good<br />
and accurate information when speaking to the public.<br />
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Mrs. Daniels thanked Mr. Gorman, as Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, for hosting a reception<br />
for Col. Funkhouser <strong>of</strong> the Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers recently. The <strong>City</strong> has worked with the Corps for many years on water<br />
needs, and she felt that <strong>meeting</strong> occasionally to express appreciation outside <strong>of</strong> business <strong>meeting</strong>s is very good. She<br />
appreciated Mr. Gorman who is also Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Water Resources Board and Mr. Holcomb for<br />
attending.<br />
Mrs. Daniels also added her congratulations to the Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Convention and Visitors Bureau Nancy Hulse<br />
who has won an award for the <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Visitor Guide. She added that she felt Jim Fram, President and CEO <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Bartlesville</strong> Area Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce has done a good job providing Nancy with the pr<strong>of</strong>essional training needed<br />
to compete for tourism funds in the State and Nation. Ms. Hulse is one <strong>of</strong> 12 Oklahomans serving as an ambassador<br />
at the Disney Epcot Center Food and Wine Festival featuring Oklahoma, and the Price Tower, due to the Oklahoma<br />
Centennial. This type <strong>of</strong> event showcases our State and Community inspiring tourists to spend their tourism dollars in<br />
<strong>Bartlesville</strong>.<br />
Mrs. Daniels also reported on a letter received by all Council members in their weekly mail from a constituent in her<br />
ward questioning the continued employment <strong>of</strong> Mrs. Gordon at the <strong>City</strong> due to the fact that her husband is the <strong>City</strong><br />
Manager. The name <strong>of</strong> the constituent will not be announced for privacy reasons, and the constituent did not respond<br />
to Mrs. Daniels phone call and to her message asking for a return call to discuss the letter with her. Mrs. Daniels read<br />
the letter which shared the constituents concerns that the <strong>City</strong> Manager is breaking nepotism laws and asking the <strong>City</strong><br />
Council to address and correct the situation. Mrs. Daniels read the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Personnel Policy and Charter<br />
language which clarifies that Mrs. Gordon can continue to work for the <strong>City</strong>, and that Mr. Gordon is not breaking any<br />
nepotism laws. She also provided State <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma Attorney General opinions that also confirm that Mr. Gordon is<br />
in compliance with local and state laws covering nepotism. She added that it was normal prior to Mr. Gordon’s<br />
promotion to <strong>City</strong> Manager, for Mrs. Gordon to cover for Mrs. Banes and vice-versa, and that is was an efficient way<br />
to manage the <strong>of</strong>fice. She felt that, in her opinion, all areas <strong>of</strong> concern regarding nepotism had been addressed when<br />
Mr. Gordon was hired as <strong>City</strong> Manager. In summary, she hoped the constituent would call her with additional<br />
questions or concerns and she would be happy to assist her.<br />
The Mayor addressed the situation at the free dump site for citizens indicating a flea market atmosphere has been<br />
created. He expressed some concern that many items that were dumped are now going to be in someone else’s yard<br />
and be an eyesore. Mr. Holcomb also received complaints about this situation and feels it should be regulated.<br />
Mayor Nikkel <strong>of</strong>fered his public apologies to Mr. Gorman for anything he said erroneously. He then referred to Mr.<br />
Gorman’s statement that the Mayor wanted Mr. Gorman to step down. He stated that he had never asked Mr.<br />
Gorman to step down. Mr. Gorman corrected him stating that the Mayor expressed concerns about him holding both<br />
positions, to which the Mayor repeated that he had never asked Mr. Gorman to step down. The Mayor then<br />
addressed the ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio information where he said he received the information directly from an e-mail authored by Jim<br />
Fram, copied to him and that if he was incorrect he was sorry. Discussion then ensued between Mr. Gorman and<br />
Mayor Nikkel regarding the e-mails and attached by-laws. Mr. Gorman then confirmed that the Mayor had the by-laws<br />
as a reference for accurate information to which Mayor Nikkel stated that he did not notice that the bylaws were<br />
attached to the e-mail. The Mayor then added that a few weeks ago Mr. Gorman stated something erroneously and<br />
that he had called him about it and that Mr. Gorman had done nothing about it. The Mayor went on to issue a<br />
statement that in the next few weeks he would be going through some challenges, and he informed the public and the<br />
Council that he was up for the challenge, that he would go forward in a dignified way, and that he would defend<br />
himself during these challenges.<br />
The Mayor also clarified information that was published in the newspaper regarding his employment as Downtown<br />
Development Director. He stated that it was printed that his contract had not been continued, and the Mayor clarified<br />
that it was his choice not to continue his employment with the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce and <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Development<br />
Corporation.<br />
Regarding the nepotism letter, the Mayor reviewed the paragraph where the constituent asked that the Mayor<br />
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personally contact her and that she did not wish to have all five <strong>council</strong> members contact her. He stated that the<br />
constituent’s request to be contacted only by the Mayor should have been honored. He added that the constituent did<br />
not appreciate Mrs. Daniels phone call, as well as Mr. Gorman’s phone call that the constituent told the Mayor was<br />
intimidating. Mr. Gorman took issue that he had been intimidating to the constituent and said that again the Mayor<br />
was reporting misinformation. The Mayor stated that was what he was told and a further brief back and forth was held<br />
between Mr. Gorman and the Mayor.<br />
12. New Business.<br />
There was no new business.<br />
13. Citizens to be heard.<br />
Joel Rabin, 759 County Road, asked Mr. Maddux to clarify <strong>City</strong> Council members voting on items that may affect<br />
them personally or pr<strong>of</strong>essionally. Mr. Maddux stated that each member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>council</strong> made the decision for him or<br />
herself as to whether or not they should vote on a matter that would personally or pr<strong>of</strong>essionally affect them. Further<br />
discussion ensued ending in the Mayor asking Mr. Maddux to research the question <strong>of</strong> recusing oneself from a vote<br />
and bring his findings back to a future Council <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />
Gary Norris, 5347 SE Clearview Drive, addressed the <strong>City</strong> Council on concerns regarding chloramines in the water<br />
supply. Mr. Gordon reported on the process that is currently underway at the water treatment plant. Mayor Nikkel<br />
asked Mr. Gordon to have Mike Hall, Water Utilities Director, to present an update on the condition <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s water<br />
at the next <strong>meeting</strong>.<br />
David King, 2201 Skyline Drive, addressed concerns about the Mayor’s request to separate the Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce and BDC. He provided the many benefits this joint cooperation provides to the <strong>Bartlesville</strong> Area; audit<br />
information; comments received regarding the sharing <strong>of</strong> employees/expenses; entities that share<br />
equipment/expenses to accomplish projects with less cost to the taxpayers; the number <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Chamber<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commerce; the award winning economic development efforts led by Jim Fram; and the Chamber and BDC’s<br />
promise to cooperate with the <strong>City</strong> and citizens; and how the silent majority should speak up against the negative<br />
minority view.<br />
Bob Cooper inquired if Ordinances were ordained by the Mayor. Mr. Maddux explained that ordinances are ordained<br />
by the <strong>City</strong> Council and signed by the Mayor. He also asked Mr. Gorman about a law where the Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce should file all receipts with the <strong>City</strong> Clerk. Mr. Gorman said he would check into it. Mr. Cooper then<br />
commented on the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, the BDC and other committees that should be looked into.<br />
14. Adjournment.<br />
There being no further business to discuss, the Mayor adjourned the <strong>meeting</strong> at 9:27 p.m.<br />
/s/ Michael Bailey<br />
_____________________________________________<br />
/s/ Ron Nikkel<br />
___________________________________________<br />
Ron Nikkel, Mayor<br />
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Michael Bailey, <strong>City</strong> Clerk<br />
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