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The speaker read provisions of the municipal code, noting language that prohibits allowing property to become overgrown with weeds or covered with trash and describing the city’s abatement and notice procedures. The speaker referenced potential penalties in the code (fines under $200 to $750 and up to 10 days in jail or community service) and asked what the city could do when property owners fail to comply. The commenter also described a separate unpermitted fence complaint and said the city had indicated a statute of limitations issue had been considered; the speaker said the code’s public nuisance language applied.

Council members and staff acknowledged receipt of complaints and confirmed the city has limited inspection and enforcement resources, particularly after a season of heavy rain that increased complaint volume. Staff and council said they will look at reallocating resources, consider hiring or using budgeted positions, and attempt to improve response times; staff earlier noted an ongoing effort to monitor reported properties and seek a timeline for abatement when possible.

Ending: Council asked staff to continue follow‑up with complainants and said they would evaluate code enforcement workload and potential staffing or process changes to improve responsiveness.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting July 8th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident detailed repeated nuisance and drainage problems, citing municipal code sections and requesting enforcement; councilors and staff acknowledged heavy workloads in code enforcement and said they would seek improvements.","taxTitle","Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma","taxId",70709,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656270,"Votes at a glance: council approves multiple contracts, invoices and ordinance changes",57,1803000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234&start=1803&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234/thumbnail_1803000.jpg","/articles/6656270/Seminole/Seminole-County/Oklahoma/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-multiple-contracts-invoices-and-ordinance-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656270-3f578e2b202a6cb70557180ca9b70100/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995253&Signature=dnZblBYXvPuFqRUQV6ZHcayMQmw9zbDZ1kSpJoFrRpvfoaxOMz7k8sAWK3WOPctl3JuOb5WfJ3gEJkeSwdMLVzyMpTV9AP5MMZeyKDclLLTxM4BPMp~epUmkOWxU9cGQ9lbSAGqxGA4llyp3dNLLqXewPRAm5Nax3sC2UYZGoXQyiygK40HiGqC6elnSidB2FwNLnCr0IxNFH1wYUuq-k-IBP2GB2NDTNHBAkUDkRptcAk5Th3NrmxkjG275rdBC7WPAMCnJuQDhgc~qLQXrytIihzpjdZzwv6jnEUGR6zhgxwXSrW3Ke2Mh2gypIGd61aITsutX4rEvXc1v8uRl-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Seminole approved a series of motions and ordinances during its July 8 meeting. Below are the items taken and the recorded outcomes.

- Seminole Municipal Airport sublease: Council approved a five‑year sublease agreement with Kenny Taylor of Taylor Aviation to operate as the fixed base operator (FBO) at Seminole Municipal Airport. The council recorded affirmative roll call votes from members present. The sublease replaces the prior one‑year arrangement for Taylor Aviation and extends operator tenure to five years under the sublease arrangement.

- Library ceiling repairs (Wassana Construction LLC): Council approved the low estimate of $25,180 from Wassana Construction LLC to repair library ceilings damaged by the May 22 tornadoes. Funding was described as from the tornado damage response funds.

- Ordinance No. 1308 (parking amendments to Title 15): Council approved Ordinance No. 1308 to amend street and vehicle parking requirements, prohibiting overnight parking or storage of certain commercial vehicles and trailers on city streets while allowing loading/unloading and on‑the‑job parking during active work. Staff said the ordinance responds to accumulated complaints about large trailers and commercial vehicles parked overnight in residential areas. The ordinance takes effect following its standard adoption timeline (no emergency clause was included).

- HVAC replacement for library and community rooms (Tri County Heat and Air LLC): Council approved Invoice No. 001300 to Tri County Heat and Air LLC for $92,500 to replace HVAC units damaged by the May 22 tornadoes.

- Lakeland Pools parking lot and truck access (Silver Star Construction Company Inc.): Council approved Invoice No. 35551 to Silver Star Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $423,314 related to work on the Lakeland Pools parking lot and truck access project.

- Seminole County Detention Facility agreement: Council approved the annual inmate‑housing agreement with Seminole County Detention Facility at a daily rate of $50 per inmate, unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

- Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Circuit Engineering District No. 4 (CED#4): Council approved continuing the interlocal agreement for street signage procurement and placement.

- Workers' compensation escrow credit application: Council approved applying the current workers' compensation escrow credit of $93,812.63 to the 2025–2026 premium; discussion clarified council chose to apply the full escrow balance to reduce the current premium shortfall.

- Donor recognition signage at BoomTown Place: Council approved installing donor recognition signage at BoomTown Place.

- Authority Having Jurisdiction agreement with Oklahoma State Fire Marshal: Council approved an agreement attesting that the city will ensure compliance with state‑adopted building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

- ESG endorsement for Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCAA): Council approved certifying local government approval in support of COCAA’s Emergency Solutions Grant application to help prevent homelessness.

All items above passed on roll call or motion as recorded in the meeting transcript. For items that were routine or in the consent agenda, the meeting record showed no items removed from consent and motions were approved by roll call.

Ending: Council adjourned after taking the actions above and proceeded to remarks and inquiries from council and staff.","At its July 8 meeting the council approved a series of consent and action items including airport sublease, library repairs and equipment, parking ordinance changes, pool lot work, detention facility housing agreement, interlocal signage agreement, donor signage, fire marshal AHJ agreement and an ESG endorsement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656276,"Council approves $686,364.55 draw for Crossland and $27,265.70 invoice for Wall Engineering at wastewater plant",48,773000,821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234&start=773&end=821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234/thumbnail_773000.jpg","/articles/6656276/Seminole/Seminole-County/Oklahoma/Council-approves-68636455-draw-for-Crossland-and-2726570-invoice-for-Wall-Engineering-at-wastewater-plant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656276-ed3ac05ecacf295f8b4d7315e777576d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995253&Signature=PQrGV2fyumj5c2ksP7kBex~ACUjM8WIgr53qxhVvDWVIAQJ8iQuu6FOSkApJYfd~nO3RGnrmV8j-H7XHtOfdE574lyEqkWFMhf2mQahwExIei3UcHsnXn96c8ZzkJz-cg8eoyx~o1dObrke~h25Vop1DwVNR34D3xCqyOClH2572el~QmnIW-P9rEhMmD-c03gS-B0FqEsHbsZNkQd4rYDpa7CorTgz4Ue37FF-ewMcUupdp6j~MQ3H3ksgxbui7WNG03sd26QrcBYFNQUgfZ3rCOtyNjPtSu2geK1ZjRmX1TNJqrCvPCfHJRZU5TY02CtspCBQRXUwiaK6zRgsAUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City council members approved two construction‑related payments for work at the Seminole Wastewater Treatment Plant during the July 8 meeting.

Council voted to authorize draw funds in the amount of $686,364.55 to pay Crossland Invoice No. 10 for work completed at the wastewater facility. During discussion a councilmember asked who verifies the work before payment; staff said Wall Engineering is the city’s engineer and provides an on‑site inspector who verifies completion and recommends payment before invoices are processed.

The council also approved payment of Wall Engineering Invoice No. 19 in the amount of $27,265.70 for engineering services at the same plant. A councilmember questioned the cost of engineer verification; staff confirmed the firm provides inspection and engineering oversight and explained those fees cover inspection and project engineering activities.

Both motions passed on voice/roll call with affirmative votes from councilmembers present.

Ending: Staff said inspection and billing procedures require engineer review before payments are issued and will continue to follow that process.","The city approved payment of Crossland Invoice No. 10 for $686,364.55 and Wall Engineering Invoice No. 19 for $27,265.70 for work at the Seminole Wastewater Treatment Plant; staff confirmed Wall Engineering provides on‑site inspection before payment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6656281,"Council approves guaranteed maximum price amendment for Family Entertainment Center; completion timeline pushed into 2026",253,290000,543000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234&start=290&end=543","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334385-d13c2af7f9397124589cae6a8cc20234/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6656281/Seminole/Seminole-County/Oklahoma/Council-approves-guaranteed-maximum-price-amendment-for-Family-Entertainment-Center-completion-timeline-pushed-into-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656281-6a6179a6500214256347139d2a4be3fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995253&Signature=mGUP-tmPRgIbxv97zE~lEkOKQMD~ZYIpu4e5jf2EO6ki9GZnGy64jIpJZgqKqoqqsUdOG3OJGFws9VpKpJQ4BIbkxfep1~XK5RNuAsgDF59jc8EfsxwFWYsOF6dXGHP7VfJld~RcrCmMD0KVemARP9jYlD6zJpsHCt6g~e4~7SmgTLnrVwXajMPTTyhkjdSjGwT40~VAlmsjI3YHX3QmkWLF0QUQN9Jw2FXakfOy5WyfdpTh4ePjxZ-GxAdjIuJBl-0iDtSZaqCC90j4MyW~2XJs6DOSNCLqYxXyMzK52rD89p~XT0KfCvvRJwHUBLVyB0xMMvw5A1p~sqf0AGwSqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Seminole on July 8 approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment with Miller Tippens Construction Company LLC for work on the Haysom and Old (Family Entertainment Center) project.

City staff presented a revised construction schedule and floor plan, saying the project is running behind the original estimate by roughly two to three months and that current projections push substantial completion into 2026. Staff said the revised timeline anticipates completion in mid‑2026 rather than the earlier April target cited in earlier materials.

Officials described design and scope refinements that preserved a previously uncertain enclosed restaurant seating area, added roll‑up doors and operable windows for weather flexibility, and kept the primary southern area as the game and redemption floor. The presentation also noted a drive‑through pickup lane and planned integration of the Heyday operator’s point‑of‑sale and order‑ahead software. Staff discussed an unfunded optional outdoor mini‑golf feature that the operator, Heyday, would like to add if project costs allow; staff said that feature was not included in the GMP and would require separate funding should cost overruns occur.

During the presentation staff referred to updated Gantt charts and floor plans and said roughly two to three months of schedule slippage were reflected in the contractor’s latest timeline. Material substitutions were noted (some metal façade materials were replaced because of unexpectedly high unit prices), and staff said the team had trimmed nonessential items to fit current budget constraints.

Council voted to approve the GMP amendment with Miller Tippens Construction Company LLC. The roll call recorded unanimous affirmative votes from councilmembers present.

The approval authorizes the contractor to proceed under the revised GMP; staff indicated they will return to council if cost overruns require adding the optional mini‑golf or other scope changes. No specific dollar figure for the amendment was announced on the record during the meeting materials cited in the transcript.

Project proponents said they expect to maintain the core program (restaurant, game floor, redemption center and party room) and will pursue the mini‑golf only if budget performance permits.

The council did not set a new hard completion date beyond the contractor’s updated projection of mid‑2026 and indicated staff will provide further cost and schedule updates as they become available.

Ending: Council members proceeded to other agenda items after the vote; staff said it will continue to monitor schedule and budget and will notify council if additional approvals become necessary.","The City approved a guaranteed maximum price amendment with Miller Tippens Construction Co. for the Haysom and Old Family Entertainment Center, acknowledging a multi-month delay and leaving optional outdoor mini-golf unfunded pending cost outcomes.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges enforcement on overgrown properties and drainage; council acknowledges resource constraints

Votes at a glance: council approves multiple contracts, invoices and ordinance changes

Council approves $686,364.55 draw for Crossland and $27,265.70 invoice for Wall Engineering at wastewater plant

Council approves guaranteed maximum price amendment for Family Entertainment Center; completion timeline pushed into 2026