10/28/2025
Status: Past meetingLocation: Wayne Gilley Auditorium, City Hall, Lawton, OklahomaType: Regular Meeting This page provides a plain-language summary of the City Council agenda, grouped by section. It is intended as a reference for residents who want to understand what the council considered without reading the full legal agenda.
Meeting Overview
Field Value
Date Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time 6:00 PM
Location Wayne Gilley Auditorium, Lawton City Hall
Meeting ID (not specified)
Attendance
To be confirmed from the approved minutes.
Role / Ward Name Status (Present/Absent) Notes
Mayor
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Ward 8
Key Staff / Representatives Present (if known)City Manager:City Attorney:City Clerk:Ft. Sill Liaison / Representative:Other staff / presenters:
Voting Record (Summary)
Legend:Y = Yes, N = No, A = Abstain, P = Present not voting, V = Voice vote (no individual roll call recorded).Superscripts next to a ward’s vote indicate:• 1 = made the motion• 2 = seconded the motion Example: Y1 under “3” means the Ward 3 council member voted Yes and made the motion; Y2 under “5” means Ward 5 voted Yes and seconded.
Item Subject / Motion Vote Type (Roll/Voice) Result 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4–26 Approve Consent Agenda as presented
27 Resolution of support – LEDA–ODFA funding agreement
28 Funding Agreement – ODFA & FISTA DTA
29 Rezoning + UPOR for Firehawk Aerospace (320-acre tract)
30 Accept dam gate study & adopt updated gate operations
31 Direction on Wedgewood Water Association
32 Implement EMS Mutual Aid Transport Plan
(Once you review the minutes/video, you can fill in votes like Y, N, Y1, Y2, etc., and describe roll/voice + final tally in the Result column.)
Opening Items Standard Procedure The meeting was called to order with an Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call. Standard Open Meeting Act language was read, stating that the Council may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, or continue items; enact floor amendments; refer matters to the City Manager, City Attorney, or boards/commissions; and defer or strike items entirely. Proclamations
Extra Mile DayProclamation recognizing “Extra Mile Day,” encouraging volunteerism and residents who go above and beyond in service.
Clean Sweep Award – The Light of the World ChurchPresentation of the Clean Sweep Award to The Light of the World Church for community cleanup and beautification efforts.
Presentations
Annual Report – Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority (LETA)The Lawton Enhancement Trust Authority presented its annual report summarizing projects, activities, and financial status.
Reports
Reports – Mayor / City Council / City ManagerBrief verbal updates and announcements from the Mayor, councilmembers, and City Manager.
Consent Agenda (Items 4–26)
These items were grouped together and could be approved in one motion unless pulled for separate discussion.
Claims, Legal & Personnel
Tort Claim – Charlton Roach – 280.53.
Tort Claim – Sandra Brown – 1,997.61, and adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of a Friendly Suit and confessing judgment in that amount.
Workers’ Compensation – Chance Mullins – 14,256.00 in the workers’ compensation claim of Chance Mullins.
Interim City Attorney – Hon. Jari AskinsApprove a Professional Services Agreement with the Honorable Jari Askins to serve as Interim City Attorney.
Water, Utilities & Capital Projects
PSO Overhead Easement – Lake Ellsworth Dam ProjectGrant an overhead right-of-way easement to PSO for the Lake Ellsworth Dam Project and authorize the Mayor to sign the easement document.
SEWTP Dewatering Improvements – PU2414 – Contract AwardAward a $14,693,000 construction contract to Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc. for SEWTP Dewatering Improvements (PU2414) to build a solids handling facility at the Southeast Water Treatment Plant, reducing loading on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Cache Rd Wolf Creek Bridges – EN2112 – Final Change Order & Maintenance BondApprove Final Change Order No. 1 with K&R Builders, Inc. for EN2112 – Rehabilitation of Cache Rd Wolf Creek Bridges M09-1 & M09-2, with an overall deduction of 1,851,666.36, and place the Maintenance Bond into effect.
Streets, Traffic & Transportation
Lee Blvd Rehabilitation – EN2002C – 38th to 52ndAward Project EN2002C, rehabilitation of Lee Boulevard between 38th Street and 52nd Street, to T&G Construction.
Lee Blvd Project Management – WSB – 150,285.00 to provide project management services for the Lee Blvd EN2002C rehabilitation project.
NW 50th St & NW Cache Rd – Traffic Signal – AcceptanceAccept the as-built drawings and maintenance bond for offsite improvements associated with the installation of a new traffic control system at NW 50th Street and NW Cache Road.
All-Way Stop – SW 69th & SW 70th StreetsApprove installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of SW 69th Street and SW 70th Street.
All-Way Stop – SW Dove Creek & SW 54th StreetsApprove installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of SW Dove Creek and SW 54th Street.
Budget, Grants & Fees
Budget Amendment – Cellular Fee Fund – Oklahoma 911 Management AuthorityAmend the FYE26 budget to appropriate $87,340.00 to the Cellular Fee Fund to cover up-front costs associated with an Oklahoma 911 Management Authority grant.
Lake & Recreation Fees – Appendix A UpdatesAmend Appendix A, 19-1 (General Lake and Recreation) and A-19-5 (Buildings in Lake Areas – Schedule of Fees and Charges) to:
Remove cents from camper/trailer/RV/dry/wet stall annual lease amounts.
Remove cents from boathouse lease amounts.
Adjust dry storage unit rates so they are consistent based on unit size.
Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority Grant – Communications DepartmentContingent on approval of the related budget amendment, authorize the Communications Department to apply for a grant through the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority, with the intent of receiving 100% reimbursement for eligible expenses.
Claims List – October 11–24, 2025Approve the City’s claims list for the period October 11, 2025 through October 24, 2025.
Museums, Council Policy & Meetings
Museum of the Great Plains – Agreement for Limited SupportApprove an Agreement for Limited Support between the Museum of the Great Plains Trust Authority and the City of Lawton to fund continued operation of the museum, contingent upon approval by the Trust Authority, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Council Policy 01-06 – Rules of Procedure AmendmentsAmend Council Policy 01-06 – Council Rules of Procedure to:
Replace references to “Legistar” with “CivicPlus.”
Require items requesting use of CIP funds to show that the request was expressly included within the scope and cost parameters of the project when the original Resolution of Intent was approved.
Move Audience Participation to the end of the meeting.
Prohibit removal of board, commission, and committee appointments from the consent agenda for public discussion.
Allow use of an electronic voting system during City Council meetings.
Direct councilmembers not to nominate or reappoint individuals in a way that results in more than nine consecutive years of service on the same board or committee without a one-term break, and not to make appointments extending beyond their own term of office.
Annual Meeting Notice – Calendar Year 2026Approve the Annual Meeting Notice for the 2026 calendar year.
Rescheduled Council Meetings – November & December 2025Approve a resolution rescheduling regular council meetings in November and December 2025.
Rescheduled Council Meetings – November & December 2026Approve a resolution rescheduling regular council meetings in November and December 2026.
Minutes – October 14, 2025 Council MeetingApprove the minutes of the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
Appointments to Boards & CommissionsConsider and approve proposed appointments to City boards and commissions.
Business Items These items are expected to receive more discussion and may involve public hearings or policy direction. Economic Development & FISTA / Firehawk
Resolution of Support – LEDA & ODFA Funding Agreement (≤ 22 million.
Funding Agreement – ODFA & FISTA Development Trust AuthorityConsider approval of a Funding Agreement between the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority and the Fires Innovation and Science Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Development Trust Authority.
Firehawk Aerospace – Rezoning & Use Permitted on Review – 320 AcresHold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to:
Rezone a 320-acre parcel of vacant land owned by the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority, described as the South Half (S/2) of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 13 West, I.M., located:
West of NW 97th Street / NW Goodyear Boulevard,
East of NW 112th Street, and
North of the future extension of West Gore Boulevard.
Approve a Use Permitted on Review (UPOR) on a portion of the property for Firehawk Aerospace.
Take any additional action deemed necessary.
Dams, Water & Operations Policy
Ellsworth Dam & Lawtonka Dam – Gate Operations Study & PolicyAccept the final report of the Ellsworth Dam and Lawtonka Dam Gate Operations Study conducted by Jacobs Engineering, and adopt an updated gate operations policy for both dams.
Water Customers & Revenue
Wedgewood Water Association – Delinquent Bills & Revenue LossesConsider and provide direction on how to address issues with the Wedgewood Water Association, including delinquent water bill payment overages and continued revenue losses.
EMS & Mutual Aid
EMS Mutual Aid Transport PlanConsider a proposal to implement an EMS Mutual Aid Transport Plan and direct staff to take necessary actions, including obtaining an EMS transport license.
Audience Participation Lawton residents who reside within city limits and have completed a Request to Speak Form may address business not listed on the agenda.
Each speaker is allotted 3 minutes.
Maximum 9 minutes per topic and 30 minutes total.
To comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Mayor and Council will receive comments but will not engage in direct dialogue or debate during this time. Matters may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda.