Mayor Michael Ray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Council members James Gee, Savanah Kingcade, and Aaron Hunt. Council members Keith Franks and Codi Hess were absent.
Mayor Ray led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Gee said the Invocation.
No public comments made.
City Judge Kurt Curfman submitted a written report: For the month of April 2023, we had receipts of $2,634.00. There were 21 new complaints or citations filed with the Court from the Marshal. These were for state or city ordinance violations. At this current time, we have an outstanding balance of fines and court costs due to the City of Lefors of $11,693.42. All local, state, and federal reports are current at this time.
City Marshal Hayden Gray submitted a written report for the month of April:
Complaints received: Animal Complaints: 3, Traffic Complaints: 0, Noise Complaints: 0, Accumulation of Junk: 0, Excessive Weeds: 0, Other: 0 Calls for service: On duty: 3, Call-out: 4 Reports: Criminal Reports: 2, Traffic Stop Reports: 0, Information Reports: 0, Ordinance Violation: 0 Traffic Stops: 8 (includes 1
reasonable suspicion stop reference reckless driving call, no action taken after investigation), Traffic Citations (to include parking violations) issued: 4, Warnings issued: 3, City Ordinance Citations Issued: 0, City Ordinance Warnings issued: 0, Class “C” Citations Issued: 0, Arrests: 1
Public Works Director Nick York submitted an oral report: 1.) Repaired numerous alleys after rain washed out and rutted them, 2.) The clarifier is painted and parts have been ordered and should be here in the next couple weeks 3.) Picked up all the parts for the aerator; Pampa Machine is going to install it. 4.) We got the heads for the Ford F-550 back and Scott Brown put it all back together and it runs perfectly. In the process of installing the utility bed on it 5.) The Ground Storage Tank has been inspected and passed. The float has been fixed. 6.) We are still waiting on water meters for well #7 and #8 that will work with our High Tide system. 7.) We have many refurbished dumpsters and will be replacing rotted or broken dumpsters as soon as possible. 8.) The Marshal’s office is complete.
The Marshall and Judge have moved in and it is in use.
Councilwoman Kingcade made a motion to approve the consent agenda including reports, minutes from the March 13, 2023, regular meeting, and bills to be paid. Councilman Gee seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve the audit as presented by April Foard with Foster & Lambert. Councilwoman Kingcade seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Discussion regarding amending the Ordinance for fireworks was tabled until the June meeting.
Council canvassed election results:
Choice Party | Absentee Voting | Early Voting | Election Day Voting | Total
Keith Franks | 1 - 16.67% | 3 - 6.38% | 31 - 19.87% | 35 - 16.75%
Ashley Miller | 1 - 16.67% | 13 - 27.66% | 45 - 28.85% | 59 - 28.23%
Aaron Hunt | 2 - 33.33% | 15 - 31.91% | 47 - 30.13% | 64 - 30.62%
Jerry Stegall | 2 - 33.33% | 16 - 34.04% | 33 - 21.15% | 51 - 24.40%
Cast Votes: 6 - 100.00% | 47 - 100.00% | 156 - 100.00% | 209 - 100.00%
Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve election results from the May 6, 2023, general election. Councilwoman Kingcade seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Michael Ray swore in elected Council members Ashley Miller, Jerry Stegall, and Aaron Hunt.
Councilwoman Miller made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Hunt seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
The Council adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
