(Cushing, Okla.) Cushing Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight, including Cushing Municipal Authority, Cushing Industrial Authority and Cushing Hospital Authority business, Monday, May 19, 2014, 7 p.m. at City Hall.
A presentation will be made proclaiming June 9 – 14 as “Pipeline Appreciation Week” in the City of Cushing.
In general business, a discussion and possible approval of a resolution authorizing a contract with K & T Trucking & Site Clearing, Inc. for the demolition and removal of condemned properties for the period beginning July 1, 2014 and June 20, 2016; a transfer and issuance of an airport hangar license from Whitehead Productions Company, Inc. to Chantz Candler and Chase Candler; a discussion and action approving request for drilling and operating oil and gas wells; and the authorization to execute an audit engagement letter with CBEW Professional Group, LLP for the FY 2013 – 2014 audit.
The Board will also discuss in executive session the continuing employment of Steve Spears as City Manager and Stewart Arthurs as City Attorney. The Board will vote in open session.
In Cushing Municipal Authority general business, trustees will discuss and possibly approve the issuing of a purchase order for wood poles for the electric distribution department and the a resolution directing a purchase order to Beasley Technology, Inc. for a backup computer system for three computer servers.
Tonight’s meeting is open to the public.
See complete agendas below:
CITY OF CUSHING
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO. 1201 REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING CEREMONIES.
ROLL CALL, DECLARATION OF A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
PROCLAMATION: TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF JUNE 9-14, 2014 AS “PIPELINE APPRECIATION WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CUSHING.
APPEARANCE OR PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1. CONSENT DOCKET.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2014.
B) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL.
C) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO PENNS ATHLETIC FIELDS IN THE SUM OF $7,150.00 FOR INSTALLING BLEACHER CANOPIES AT THE QUADRAPLEX.
D) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE FY 2014-2015 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PLAN RENEWAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH OMAG AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO OMAG IN THE SUM OF $194,390.50.
E) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE QUAPAW COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,772.40 FOR PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 ON THE CUSHING REGIONAL AIRPORT APRON RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
F) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HORIZON ENGINEERING IN THE SUM OF $2,800.00 FOR PAYMENT OF INVOICE NO. 1008-4 ON THE CUSHING REGIONAL AIRPORT APRON RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
G) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE BDB ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC. IN THE SUM OF $3,880 FOR INVOICE NO. 1025-3 ON THE CUSHING REGIONAL AIRPORT JOINT SEAL PROJECT.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BID OPENINGS.
NONE.
3. NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES.
NONE.
4. GENERAL BUSINESS.
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH K&T TRUCKING & SITE CLEARING, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF CONDEMNED PROPERTIES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO EXECUTE A TRI-PARTY PUBLIC DEPOSIT PLEDGE AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK AND TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK RELATING TO COLLATERAL FOR DEPOSITS.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN R. SPEARS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. STEWART ARTHURS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.
E) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER AND ISSUANCE OF AN AIRPORT HANGAR LICENSE FROM WHITEHEAD PRODUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO CHANTZ CANDLER AND CHASE CANDLER.
F) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO CAST VOTE FOR THREE NOMINEES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL ASSURANCE GROUP FOR THREE YEAR TERMS.
G) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FIVE EXPIRING TERMS ON THE CUSHING YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD.
H) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM AMERICAN ENERGY – WOODFORD, LLC TO DRILL AND OPERATE AN OIL AND GAS WELL (DRAKE 4-17N-4E 2MH) WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CUSHING WATER DISTRICT IN THE NW/4 NE/4 OF SECTION 4-17N-4E OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, PAYNE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
I) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM AMERICAN ENERGY – WOODFORD, LLC TO DRILL AND OPERATE AN OIL AND GAS WELL (DRAKE 4-17N-4E 3MH) WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CUSHING WATER DISTRICT IN THE NW/4 NE/4 OF SECTION 4-17N-4E OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, PAYNE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
J) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CBEW PROFESSIONAL GROUP, LLP FOR THE FY 2013-2014 AUDIT.
5. ORDINANCES.
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS.
A)
7. OLD BUSINESS.
NONE.
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, ETC.
A) STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2014.
B) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
9. REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY COMMISSIONERS.
A)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MANAGER *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
11. ADJOURNMENT.
CITY OF CUSHING
CUSHING MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO. 503
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING CEREMONIES.
ROLL CALL, DECLARATION OF A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
APPEARANCE OR PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1. CONSENT DOCKET.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2014.
B) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL.
C) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NO LEAD FUEL AND DIESEL FUEL AND TO EXPEND UP TO $20,000.00.
D) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE DIESEL FUEL FOR THE POWER PLANT AND TO EXPEND UP TO $23,400.00.
E) APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON REFUSE CARRY-OUT AT 224 WEST CYPRESS.
F) APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON REFUSE CARRY-OUT AT 1114 EAST 6TH STREET.
G) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO FARABEE MECHANICAL INC. IN THE SUM OF $312,000.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH SILENCER/CATALYST UNITS AT THE POWER PLANT.
H) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO DUNCAN & SONS, LLC IN THE SUM OF $132,867.20 FOR PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 ON THE ENLARGEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT TO SERVE THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL.
I) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS FOR MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THE ENLARGEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT TO SERVE THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL:
1) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3212745) $ 15,561.00
2) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3215509) $ 15,561.00
3) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3215510) $ 14,731.08
4) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3218721) $ 85.80
5) GNC CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. (INV #60519) $ 1,821.00
6) GNC CONCRETE PROJECTS, INC. (INV #60540) $ 1,566.00
7) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645724) $ 3,903.87
8) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645808) $ 3,792.54
9) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645880) $ 6,910.18
10) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645964) $ 2,149.02
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BID OPENINGS.
NONE.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS.
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MCFARLAND CASCADE IN THE SUM OF $287.00 PER POLE FOR 40 FT. CLASS 3 WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT WITH A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $10,400.00.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE A TRI-PARTY PUBLIC DEPOSIT PLEDGE AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK AND TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK RELATING TO COLLATERAL FOR DEPOSITS.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BEASLEY TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN THE SUM OF $6,675.00 FOR A BACKUP COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THREE(3) COMPUTER SERVERS.
D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN R. SPEARS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
E) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. STEWART ARTHURS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.
F) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE WRITE-OFF OF 1,560 DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS TOTALING $416,938.14 FOR THE SEVENTY-TWO (72) MONTH PERIOD OF 7/1/2006 THROUGH 6/30/2012.
G) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CBEW PROFESSIONAL GROUP, LLP FOR THE FY 2013-2014 AUDIT.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
A)
5. OLD BUSINESS.
NONE.
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, ETC.
A) NON-PAY UTILITY REPORT FOR CITY OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES 4/30/14 BILLING PERIOD.
B) STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2014.
7. REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY TRUSTEES.
A)
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MANAGER *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
9. ADJOURNMENT.
CITY OF CUSHING
CUSHING MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO. 503
REGULAR MEETING – CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING CEREMONIES.
ROLL CALL, DECLARATION OF A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
APPEARANCE OR PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1. CONSENT DOCKET.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2014.
B) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL.
C) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NO LEAD FUEL AND DIESEL FUEL AND TO EXPEND UP TO $20,000.00.
D) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE DIESEL FUEL FOR THE POWER PLANT AND TO EXPEND UP TO $23,400.00.
E) APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON REFUSE CARRY-OUT AT 224 WEST CYPRESS.
F) APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON REFUSE CARRY-OUT AT 1114 EAST 6TH STREET.
G) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO FARABEE MECHANICAL INC. IN THE SUM OF $312,000.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH SILENCER/CATALYST UNITS AT THE POWER PLANT.
H) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO DUNCAN & SONS, LLC IN THE SUM OF $132,867.20 FOR PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 ON THE ENLARGEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT TO SERVE THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL.
I) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS FOR MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THE ENLARGEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT TO SERVE THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL:
1) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3212745) $ 15,561.00
2) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3215509) $ 15,561.00
3) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3215510) $ 14,731.08
4) FORTILINE WATERWORKS (INV #3218721) $ 85.80
5) GNC CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. (INV #60519) $ 1,821.00
6) GNC CONCRETE PROJECTS, INC. (INV #60540) $ 1,566.00
7) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645724) $ 3,903.87
8) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645808) $ 3,792.54
9) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645880) $ 6,910.18
10) THE QUAPAW COMPANY (INV #645964) $ 2,149.02
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BID OPENINGS.
NONE.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS.
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MCFARLAND CASCADE IN THE SUM OF $287.00 PER POLE FOR 40 FT. CLASS 3 WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT WITH A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $10,400.00.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE A TRI-PARTY PUBLIC DEPOSIT PLEDGE AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK AND TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK RELATING TO COLLATERAL FOR DEPOSITS.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BEASLEY TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN THE SUM OF $6,675.00 FOR A BACKUP COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THREE(3) COMPUTER SERVERS.
D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN R. SPEARS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
E) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. STEWART ARTHURS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.
F) DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE WRITE-OFF OF 1,560 DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS TOTALING $416,938.14 FOR THE SEVENTY-TWO (72) MONTH PERIOD OF 7/1/2006 THROUGH 6/30/2012.
G) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CBEW PROFESSIONAL GROUP, LLP FOR THE FY 2013-2014 AUDIT.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
A)
5. OLD BUSINESS.
NONE.
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, ETC.
A) NON-PAY UTILITY REPORT FOR CITY OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES 4/30/14 BILLING PERIOD.
B) STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2014.
7. REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY TRUSTEES.
A)
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MANAGER *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
9. ADJOURNMENT.
CUSHING INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 7:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING – CUSHING CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING CEREMONIES.
ROLL CALL, DECLARATION OF A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
APPEARANCE OR PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1. CONSENT DOCKET.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2014.
B) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS.
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE A TRI-PARTY PUBLIC DEPOSIT PLEDGE AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK AND TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK RELATING TO COLLATERAL FOR DEPOSITS.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN R. SPEARS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. STEWART ARTHURS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.
D) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CBEW PROFESSIONAL GROUP, LLP FOR THE FY 2013-2014 AUDIT.
3. NEW BUSINESS.
A)
4. OLD BUSINESS.
NONE.
5. REPORTS.
NONE.
6. REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY TRUSTEES.
A)
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MANAGER *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
8. ADJOURNMENT.
CUSHING HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 7:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING – CUSHING CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING CEREMONIES.
ROLL CALL, DECLARATION OF A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
APPEARANCES OR PETITIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
1.CONSENT DOCKET.
A)APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014.
B) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CONNER & WINTERS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW IN THE SUM OF $2,430.00 FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2014.
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BID OPENINGS.
NONE.
3. GENERAL BUSINESS.
A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE A TRI-PARTY PUBLIC DEPOSIT PLEDGE AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT WITH PROSPERITY BANK AND TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK RELATING TO COLLATERAL FOR DEPOSITS.
B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN R. SPEARS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-2014: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. STEWART ARTHURS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.
D) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CBEW PROFESSIONAL GROUP, LLP FOR THE FY 2013-2014 AUDIT.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
A)
5. OLD BUSINESS.
NONE.
6. REPORTS.
NONE.
7. INQUIRIES, REMARKS BY TRUSTEES.
A)
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY MANAGER *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY *** EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 25 OKLAHOMA STATUTES, SECTION 307.B.1 ***
9. ADJOURNMENT.
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