Nichols Hills, OK
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Nichols HillsOK averageUS Census ACS
Per-capita income
$138,658 Median home value
$855,300 Typical home value $983,703 +4.1% yr/yr · +24.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (10)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Adjustment
Who’s on the Board of Park Commissioners
- English
- Fitzgerald
- Williams
Who’s on the Building Commission
Who’s on the Planning Commission
Upcoming
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 09:30
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue May 18, 2027 · 16:00
Building Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed May 19, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Nov 2, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Dec 7, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Jan 4, 2028 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Feb 1, 2028 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Mar 7, 2028 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Tue Apr 4, 2028 · 17:30
Planning Commission
6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been canceled.
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Nichols Hills
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If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Nichols Hills Board of
Adjustment may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by
accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action
as to each item, as determined by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment.
Notice of Canceled Meeting
Type of Meeting
Regular Meeting
X
Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Special Meeting
Cancel
X
Emergency Meeting
Joint Special Meeting
Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
6407 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Name:
Amanda Copeland
Title
City Clerk
Address:
6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Phone:
405-843-6637
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City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
Building Commission to review construction site ordinance and property application
The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Approval application. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending the City Code concerning construction sites and the 2027 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Approval Application at 6608 NW Grand Boulevard
- Ordinance amending the Nichols Hills City Code regarding construction sites
- 2027 Schedule of Regular Meetings
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Building Commission
UPDATED 10/15/26 9:19 AM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Building Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Building Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Building Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Building Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. September 15, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Certificate of Approval Application - 6608 NW Grand Boulevard
6. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
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Building Commission
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a. Schedule of Regular Meetings of the Nichols Hills Building …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to consider new Westminster Overlay District and building guidelines
The City Council will hold public hearings on creating a Westminster Overlay District and updating building and demolition guidelines. The body is also reviewing over $1.3 million in warrants and claims and several construction pay estimates.
- Public hearing for a Special Permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club building addition
- Proposed ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District
- Total Warrants & Claims for approval totaling $1,337,280.41
- Pay estimate of $249,709.20 for Woods Park Sidewalk Replacement Project
- Request to purchase five unmanned aircraft systems with thermal cameras for up to $60,000.00
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City Council
UPDATED 10/07/26 4:19 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. September 4, 2026 Minutes
b. September 8, 2026 Minutes
c. September 14, 2026 Minutes
4. Departmental Reports
Consideration of acceptance, rejection, and/or postponement of the
following:
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f.
New Resident List
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g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
i.
Information System Manager
j.
Engineer
k. ACOG Report
5. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Fund
Dollar Amount
General Fund
$371,732.80
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
Municipal Authority to consider retirement plan ordinance and $166,263 in claims
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will meet to review financial statements and approve warrants and claims. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the Employee Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan.
- Approval of Claims List for 2026-2027 totaling $166,263.63
- Ordinance amending the Employee Retirement System, Defined Benefit Plan
- Approval of the 2027 schedule of regular meetings
- Review of September 2026 Financial Statements
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Municipal Authority
UPDATED 10/09/2026 4:24 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Municipal Authority only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Municipal Authority may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Municipal Authority.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. September 8, 2026 Minutes
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
$166,263.63
Total Warrants & Claims
$166,263.63
5. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. September 2026 Financial Statements
6. Items for Separate Vote - General
a. Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Nichols Hills Municipal
Authority in 2027.
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b. An ordinance amending the Employee Retirement System, Defined
Benefit Plan for the City of Nicho …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Nichols Hills Planning Commission to weigh Westminster Overlay District zoning ordinance
The Nichols Hills Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive. The agenda includes public hearings on a Special Permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to add to its main building, an ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District and amending the zoning map, and adoption of the April 3, 2026 Amended and Restated Building Commission Building and Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines. The Commission will also consider its 2027 schedule of regular meetings and the September 1, 2026 minutes.
- Public hearing: Special Permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to construct an addition to the main building, with terms of use
- Public hearing: Ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District, amending Chapter 50 and Section 50-26 and the Official Zoning District Map, with an emergency clause
- Ordinance adopting the April 3, 2026 Amended and Restated Nichols Hills Building Commission Building and Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines, with an emergency clause
- Approval of September 1, 2026 minutes
- Consideration of the Planning Commission's 2027 Schedule of Regular Meetings
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Planning Commission
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Planning Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Planning Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Planning Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Planning Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. September 1, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. PUBLIC HEARING: The issuance of a Special Permit to Oklahoma
City Golf and Country Club for the purpose of constructing an
addition to the main building, and terms of use to be included in
such Special Permit.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the
Nichols Hills City Code, creating the Westminster O …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
John McCaleb yea · Barbara Gilbert yea · Tim Cheek yea · Doug Franklin yea · Ron Byrne yea
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Park Commissioners
Nichols Hills park board to weigh two park adoption applications and a possible art donation
The Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive. The board will consider two applications to adopt park property — one from the Givens Family for land in Grand Boulevard Park west of the Nichols Hills Methodist Church parking lot at Bedford and Grand Boulevard, and one from Nolan Coyle for land along the east side of North Grand Boulevard from Sherwood Lane to Bedford Drive. It will also discuss a possible art donation from Nolan Coyle and park donation amount levels for park benches and related donor rules. The agenda also includes approval of the April 29, 2026 minutes.
- Givens Family park adoption application and Park Adoption Agreement for Grand Boulevard Park west of the Nichols Hills Methodist Church parking lot at Bedford and Grand Boulevard
- Nolan Coyle park adoption application and Park Adoption Agreement for the east side of North Grand Boulevard from Sherwood Lane to Bedford Drive
- Discussion and possible action on a possible art donation from Nolan Coyle
- Park donation amount levels for park benches and related donor rules
- Approval of the April 29, 2026 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Board of Park Commissioners only on
items that appear on this Agenda. The Board of Park Commissioners may
dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving,
adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as
determined by the Board of Park Commissioners.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. April 29, 2026 Minutes
4. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Approval of an application by the Givens Family to adopt a park
and related Park Adoption Agreement, for park property generally
located in Grand Boulevard Park west of the Nichols Hills Methodist
Church parking lot at Bedford and Grand Boulevard.
b. Approval of an application by Nolan Coyle to adopt a park and
related Park Adoption Agreement, for park property generally
located along the east side of North Grand Boulevard from
Sherwood Lane to Bedford Drive.
c. Discussion, consideration, and possible a …
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
Nichols Hills Arts Commission to pick Redbud Park finalists
The Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider several items, including participation in a sanitation truck news media filming, a possible art donation from Nolan Coyle, and the Redbud Park RFQ submissions. The commission will also select finalists for the Redbud Park RFP submissions. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Consideration of participation in sanitation truck news media filming
- Discussion and possible action on art donation from Nolan Coyle
- Discussion and possible action on Redbud Park RFQ submissions
- Selection of finalists for Redbud Park RFP submissions
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Public Arts Commission
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Public Works Facility 1009 NW 75th Street
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Public Arts Commission only on items
that appear on this Agenda. The Public Arts Commission may dispose of
the business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Public Arts Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Public Arts Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. May 18, 2026 Minutes
b. May 21, 2026 Minutes
c. June 22, 2026 Minutes
5. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Participation in sanitation truck news media filming.
b. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding possible
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c. Discussion, con …
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Adjournment
4 yea
Leigh Ann Albers yea · Melissa Scaramucci yea · Chip Oppenheim yea · Ford Austin yea
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 09:30
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Commission to vote on recycling event, Earth Day party, drop-off sites
The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider and vote on several environmental initiatives, including a hazardous household waste and recycling event, a Party in the Park celebrating Earth and Arbor Day, and recycling drop-off locations for residents. The agenda also includes approval of the August 19, 2026 minutes. No other substantive items are listed.
- Vote on Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
- Vote on Party In the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day
- Vote on drop-off locations for recycling materials for Nichols Hills residents
- Approval of August 19, 2026 minutes
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Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Environment, Health & Sustainability
Commission only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. August 19, 2026 Minutes
4. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event.
b. Party In the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day.
c. Drop-off locations for recycling materials for Nichols Hills residents.
5. Announcements
6. Adjournment
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City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Sat Sep 19, 2026 · 09:00
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Commission to consider hazardous household waste and recycling event
The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to consider adoption, approval, or other action on the Nichols Hills Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event. No other official city business will be discussed or acted on beyond participating in the event. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Consideration of Nichols Hills Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
- Special meeting at 1212 Bedford Drive, Nichols Hills, OK 73116
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AGENDA
Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
1212 Bedford Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Environment, Health & Sustainability
Commission only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Nichols Hills Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event.
No official City business will be discussed or action taken other
than to participate in the event.
4. Adjournment
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
Variance request for a residential addition at 1717 Randel Road
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. BOA-2026-05. The applicant is seeking two setback variances to allow for the construction of a dwelling addition.
- Public Hearing: Case No. BOA-2026-05 at 1717 Randel Road
- Request for a 1'2'' rear yard setback variance
- Request for a 4'2'' west side yard setback variance
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|||Regular Meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive Nichols Hills, OK 73116 If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, and such assistance will be provided. Official action may be taken by the Board of Adjustment only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Board of Adjustment may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Board of Adjustment.|
|1.||Call to Order|
|2.||Roll Call|
|3.|a.|Minutes May 20, 2026 Minutes|
|4.|a.|Public Hearings Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the following: PUBLIC HEARING: Case No. BOA-2026-05, for which the applicant at 1717 Randel Road is seeking a 1'2'' rear yard setback variance and a 4'2'' west side yard setback variance. BOA-2026-05 1717 Randel Road The property is zoned R-1-75. The applicant desires to construct an addition to a dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicant is seeking a 1'2'' rear yard setback, leaving a 23'10'' rear yard setback. The applicant is also seeking a 4'2'' west side yard setback, leaving a 6'4'' west side yard 1 Agenda Board of Adjustment UPDATED 09/04/2026 1:20 PM|
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5. Adjournment
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Adjournment
4 yea
Robert Slater yea · Edward Clements yea · John Covington yea · Phil Fitzgerald yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
Building Commission to review two certificate applications and demolition guidelines
The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Approval applications for properties at 1416 Sherwood Lane and 7000 NW Grand Boulevard, and to review the Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines notebook materials. The commission may approve, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Certificate of Approval Application - 1416 Sherwood Lane
- Certificate of Approval Application - 7000 NW Grand Boulevard
- Review of Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines notebook materials
- Approval of August 18, 2026 minutes
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Building Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Building Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Building Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Building Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. August 18, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Certificate of Approval Application - 1416 Sherwood Lane
b. Certificate of Approval Application - 7000 NW Grand Boulevard
6. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
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Adjournment
4 yea
Tori Raines yea · Jeff Oakley yea · Rusty Caston yea · Bruce Bockus yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 13:00
Nichols Hills Centennial Committee
Centennial Committee to discuss city flag design and branding
The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend a city flag design and city branding opportunities to commemorate the city's centennial. The agenda includes public comment and items for separate vote. No final decisions are guaranteed; the committee may recommend action on these items.
- Discussion and possible recommendation on Nichols Hills city flag design
- Discussion and possible recommendation on city branding for the centennial and beyond
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Centennial Committee
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Centennial Committee only on items
that appear on this Agenda. The Centennial Committee may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Centennial Committee.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Centennial Committee on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation regarding
Nichols Hills city flag design.
b. Discussion, consideration, and possible recommendation regarding
city branding opportunities to commemorate the city’s centennial
and going forward.
5. Adjournment
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Nick Berry yea · Tyson Carroll yea · Nolan Coyle yea · Rich Johnson yea · Bond Payne yea · Hal McKnight yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
Council to consider new city flag design and centennial branding
The Nichols Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on two items: a new city flag design and city branding opportunities tied to the city's centennial. Public comment is allowed on matters not on the agenda. No other substantive business is listed.
- Discussion and possible action on Nichols Hills city flag design
- Discussion and possible action on city branding for the centennial and beyond
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✓ Decided: City Council approves Nichols Hills city flag design
The City Council approved the city flag design proposal submitted by the Centennial Committee. The council also discussed branding opportunities for the city's centennial, with a future presentation to be prepared by Nominee Design, LLC.
- Approved Centennial Committee city flag design proposal (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the City Council on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Matters
Consideration of approval, acceptance, rejection, amendment, and/or
postponement of the following:
a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Nichols
Hills city flag design.
b. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding city
branding opportunities to commemorate the city’s centennial and
going forward.
5. Adjournment
I certify that the forgoing was filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 12:50
PM on the 10th day of September, …
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Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 12:50 PM on
the 10th day of September, 2026.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
1:00
1:00
Absent
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
Mr. Hal McKnight stated that the 4th of July celebration was wonderful.
Mr. McKnight said the morning events were wonderful, and Mountain
Smoke played music in the evening before the storm hit. The drone
show was postponed until the Winter Festival in November.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Matters
a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Nichols
Hills city flag design.
Mr. Scott Hill, Creative Director with Nominee Design, LLC,
presented the proposed City Flag designs to the City Council.
The Centennial Committee and the City Council members
discussed the proposed flag designs.
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to approve the proposal of the
Centennial Committee. Sody Clements seconded the motion.
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September 14, 2026
Nichols Hills
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RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Sody Clements
AYES:
Sody Clements, Colin FitzSimons
b. Discussion, consideration, a …
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Adjournment
2 yea
Sody Clements yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Nichols Hills Council to discuss zoning, building guidelines, and infrastructure projects
The City Council will consider several construction contracts, equipment purchases, and street paving projects. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the Westminster Overlay District and building demolition guidelines.
- Public hearing for Westminster Overlay District zoning ordinance
- Public hearing for Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines
- Paving improvements for the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Westminster Place ($165,561.82)
- Purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor ($73,500.00)
- City-wide sanitary sewer improvements with Jordan Contractors, Inc. ($75,882.01)
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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills City Council awards City Hall exterior contract and approves project bids
The Nichols Hills City Council approved construction change orders, pay estimates, and a contract award of $512,137.00 to C2 Construction, LLC for the City Hall Exterior Project. The council also denied a Halloween street closure request on Elmhurst Avenue, continued a public hearing on the Westminster Overlay District, and approved various general departmental purchases and agreements.
- Approved August 11, 2026 minutes (3-0)
- Accepted August 2026 departmental reports (3-0)
- Approved total warrants and claims (3-0)
- Approved Construction Consent Docket items 6a-6d, including change order and pay estimates (3-0)
- Approved General Consent Docket items 7a-7i, including equipment purchases and professional agreements (3-0)
- Approved special event street closure for 1500 Block of Drury Lane on October 4, 2026 (3-0)
- Denied special event street closure for 1700 Block of Elmhurst Avenue on October 31, 2026 (3-0)
- Continued public hearing for the Westminster Overlay District ordinance to the next meeting (3-0)
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UPDATED 09/04/2026 2:46 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. August 11, 2026 Minutes
4. Departmental Reports
Consideration of acceptance, rejection, and/or postponement of the
following:
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f.
New Resident List
g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
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i.
Information System Manager
j.
Engineer
k. ACOG Report
5. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Fund
Dollar Amount
General Fund
$286,790.18
Designated Funds - Public Works
196.42
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
165,468.89
Ge …
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 2:46 PM on
the 4th day of September, 2026.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. August 11, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to approve the August 11, 2026
minutes as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Departmental Reports
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
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September 8, 2026
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c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f.
New Resident List
g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
i.
Information System Manager
j.
Engineer
k. ACOG Report
Mayor Sody Clements thanked the police department for watching
their home while they were on vacation. Mayor Clements reminded
residents of the House Check and Extra Watch Program that is
offered by the police department whenever residents are out of
town for an extended time or a few days.
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons reported …
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Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
Municipal Authority to review financial statements and warrants totaling $165,468.89
The Municipal Authority will consider the approval of August 2026 financial statements and a claims list totaling $165,468.89. The meeting also includes several consent docket items regarding surplus property and equipment purchases.
- Approval of $165,468.89 in total warrants and claims
- Adoption of August 2026 Financial Statements
- Resolution to purchase items from state contracts for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution to sell surplus City property at public auction
- Purchase of three gate openers for the Public Works Facility up to $15,000.00
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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves equipment purchases and surplus property disposal
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved several administrative items and financial statements. The board authorized the purchase of gate openers for the Public Works Facility and wells, and approved the sale of surplus city property.
- Approved August 11, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Authority CIP total warrants and claims (Unanimous)
- Accepted August 2026 financial statements (Unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of items from state contracts for FY 2026-2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved declaration and public auction of surplus city property (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of three gate openers for Public Works Facility up to $15,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two Lift-Master gate openers for wells up to $15,000.00 (Unanimous)
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||Regular Meeting of the Nichols Hills, OK 73116|Nichols Hills Municipal Authority Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, and such assistance will be provided. Official action may be taken by the Municipal Authority only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Municipal Authority may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Municipal Authority.||
|1.|Call to Order|||
|2.|Roll Call|||
|3.|Minutes a.|August 11, 2026 Minutes||
|4.|a.|Total Warrants & Claims Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of the following: Claims List for 2026-2027 Nichols Hills Municipal Authority Total Warrants & Claims|$165,468.89 $165,468.89|
|5.|a.|Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection, amendment, and/or postponement of the following: August 2026 Financial Statements||
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. August 11, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to approve the August 11, 2026
minutes as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Municipal Authority - CIP
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the total
warrants and claims as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the
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September 8, 2026
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motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
SECONDER:
Colin FitzSimons
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
5. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. August 2026 Financial Statements
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to accept the August 2026
financial statements as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded
the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Cle …
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3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Fri Sep 4, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Council to discuss retirement and replacement of City Manager
The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the retirement of City Manager Shane Pate and the appointment of a City Manager-Designate. The Council may enter an executive session for personnel matters before reconvening in open session to discuss related projects and tasks.
- Executive session for City Manager retirement and appointment
- Discussion of projects including Richard Nichols Coyle Park adoption, stormwater drainage improvements for NW Grand Blvd, and Westminster Pl. Overlay Zoning District Project
- Consideration of City Hall signage and landscaping improvements
- Sanitary Sewer Manhole Sensor Installation Project
- City Flag project and November 30th Winter Festival planning
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✓ Decided: City Council appoints Dave Slezickey as City Manager-Designate
The City Council appointed Dave Slezickey as City Manager-Designate with a start date of December 1, 2026, or upon his departure from the City of The Village. He will officially assume the role of City Manager on January 1, 2027. The Council also discussed pending projects to be completed before the retirement of City Manager Shane Pate.
- Appointed Dave Slezickey as City Manager-Designate (Unanimous)
- Approved $210,000 annual salary and $11,000 annual car allowance for City Manager (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the City Council on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Matters related to executive session.
Consideration of approval, acceptance, rejection, amendment, and/or
postponement of the following:
a. Consider and approve entering into proposed executive session as
authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statutes, 2021, Section 307(B)(1) for
the purpose of discussing employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual
salaried employees with respect to the following: Retirement of City
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Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 11:42 AM on
the 1st day of September, 2026.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
10:00
10:00
10:00
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Matters related to executive session.
a. Consider and approve entering into proposed executive session as
authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statutes, 2021, Section 307(B)(1) for
the purpose of discussing employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual
salaried employees with respect to the following: Retirement of City
Manager and appointment of City Manager-Designate.
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to enter into executive
session as authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statues 2021, Section 307
(B)(1) for the purpose of discussing employment, hiring,
appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of
individual salaried employees with respect to the following:
Retirement of City Manager and appointment of City Manager-
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City Council
September 4, 2026
Nichols Hills
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Designate. Colin FitzSimons seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANI …
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3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
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Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Nichols Hills City Council meeting rescheduled to Sept 4
This is a notice of a rescheduled special City Council meeting. All items originally scheduled for the September 3, 2026, 10:00 AM meeting have been continued to the September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM meeting. The agenda contains no substantive items, only procedural notice.
- Meeting rescheduled from Sept 3 to Sept 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM
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Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Nichols Hills
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If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Nichols Hills City Council
only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Nichols Hills City Council
may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by accepting,
approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each
item, as determined by the Nichols Hills City Council.
Notice of Rescheduled Meeting
All items scheduled for the September 3, 2026, 10:00 AM City Council
meeting have been continued to the September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM City
Council meeting.
Place of Meeting:
6407 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Name:
Amanda Copeland
Title
City Clerk
Address:
6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116f
Phone:
405-843-6637
_________________________
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Commission to consider Westminster Overlay District and building guidelines
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new ordinance to create the Westminster Overlay District. The commission will also consider amendments to the city's building demolition, design, and construction guidelines.
- Public hearing for Westminster Overlay District ordinance
- Amendment to City Code Chapter 50
- Amendment to Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends update to building guidelines
The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Building Commission Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines. A proposed ordinance to create the Westminster Overlay District was continued to the next meeting following public testimony.
- Approved August 4, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve amendments to Building Commission Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines (Unanimous)
- Continued Westminster Overlay District ordinance to the next regularly scheduled meeting (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Planning Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Planning Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Planning Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Planning Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. August 4, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the
Nichols Hills City Code, creating the Westminster Overlay District
and regulations applicable to the Westminster Overlay District;
amending Section 50-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code and the
Official Zoning District Map concerning such district; repealing all
conflic …
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Chairman John McCaleb
Vice-Chairman Barbara Gilbert
Commissioner Doug Franklin
Commissioner Ron Byrne
Commissioner Mike Biddinger
Commissioner Tim Cheek
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
Absent
Absent
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Minutes
a. August 4, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Doug Franklin moved to approve the August 4, 2026
minutes as presented. Ron Byrne seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Doug Franklin
SECONDER:
Ron Byrne
AYES:
John McCaleb, Barbara Gilbert, Doug Franklin,
Ron Byrne
Minutes
Planning Commission
September 1, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
5. Public Hearings
a. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the
Nichols Hills City Code, creating the Westminster Overlay District
and regulations applicable to the Westminster Overlay District;
amending Section 50-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code and the
Official Zoning District Map concerning such district; repealing all
conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for
severability; and declaring an emergency.
City Manager Shane Pate gave a timeline of events that occurred
leading up to the planning of the Westminster Overlay District.
Mr …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
4 yea
John McCaleb yea · Barbara Gilbert yea · Doug Franklin yea · Ron Byrne yea
[context] RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Barbara Gilbert SECONDER: John McCaleb
4 yea
John McCaleb yea · Barbara Gilbert yea · Doug Franklin yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:30
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Commission to vote on hazardous waste and recycling event
The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from May 27, 2026, and vote on a hazardous household waste and recycling event. The agenda is otherwise limited to standard procedural items.
- Consideration of hazardous household waste and recycling event
- Approval of May 27, 2026 minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission approves May minutes, plans hazardous waste event
The commission unanimously approved the May 27, 2026 minutes as presented. Members discussed the upcoming Hazardous Household Waste & Recycling Event scheduled for September 29, 2026, at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, with plans to update the flyer and post it online. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved May 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed September 29, 2026 hazardous waste and recycling event
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Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission UPDATED 08/21/2026 9:03 AM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Environment, Health & Sustainability
Commission only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Environment,
Health & Sustainability Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. May 27, 2026 Minutes
4. Items for Separate Vote
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event.
5. Announcements
6. Adjournment
City Clerk
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Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission UPDATED 08/21/2026 9:03 AM
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Commissioner Charis Ward
Chairman Caroline Patton
Commissioner Allison Petersen
Commissioner Debbie McKinney
Commissioner Ronnye Farmer
Commissioner Carleen Burger
9:30
9:30
9:35
9:30
9:30
Absent
3. Minutes
a. May 27, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Caroline Patton moved to approve the May 27, 2026
minutes as presented. Charis Ward seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Caroline Patton
SECONDER:
Charis Ward
AYES:
Charis Ward, Caroline Patton, Debbie
McKinney, Ronnye Farmer
ABSENT:
Allison Petersen
4. Items for Separate Vote
Minutes
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
August 26, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
a. Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event.
Chairman Caroline Patton discussed the upcoming Hazardous
Household Waste & Recycling Event, September 29, 2026, from
9:00 am to 11:00 am, to be held at the Nichols Hills United
Methodist Church with the commissioners. The flyer will be updated
to show the paper shredding is on site and will be posted on the
City's website and social media. The City will place signage two
days before the event.
5. Announcements
6. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
Charis Ward yea · Caroline Patton yea · Allison Petersen yea · Debbie McKinney yea · Ronnye Farmer yea
to approve the May 27, 2026 minutes as presented. Charis Ward seconded the motion. RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Caroline Patton SECONDER: Charis Ward
4 yea
Charis Ward yea · Caroline Patton yea · Debbie McKinney yea · Ronnye Farmer yea
[context] RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Debbie McKinney SECONDER: Caroline Patton
5 yea
Charis Ward yea · Caroline Patton yea · Allison Petersen yea · Debbie McKinney yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting canceled
The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been canceled. No items are listed for discussion or action.
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
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If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Nichols Hills Board of
Adjustment may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by
accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action
as to each item, as determined by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment.
Notice of Canceled Meeting
Type of Meeting
Regular Meeting X Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Special Meeting Cancel X
Emergency Meeting Joint Special Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:30 PM
Place of Meeting: 6407 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Name: Amanda Copeland
Title City Clerk
Address: 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Phone: 405-843-6637
_________________________
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
Building Commission to review three certificate applications and elect officers
The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Guilford Lane, Huntington Avenue, and Dorchester Place. The commission will also discuss construction fence and erosion control measures, and elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Public comment is scheduled, and the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting will be reviewed.
- Certificate of Approval Application - 1811 Guilford Lane
- Certificate of Approval Application - 1724 Huntington Avenue
- Certificate of Approval Application - 1702 Dorchester Place
- Discussion on construction fences and erosion control measures
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
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✓ Decided: Building Commission approved pool and new building applications
The Building Commission approved a pool application for 1724 Huntington Avenue and a new main building application for 1702 Dorchester Place with specific modifications. The commission denied a certificate of approval application for 1811 Guilford Lane.
- Approved July 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Denied Certificate of Approval for 1811 Guilford Lane (3-2)
- Approved pool application for 1724 Huntington Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved new main building at 1702 Dorchester Place with modifications to brick veneer and downspout notes (unanimous)
- Deferred action on construction fence and erosion control ordinance pending code review
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Agenda
Building Commission
UPDATED 08/14/2026 10:00 AM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Building Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Building Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Building Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Building Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. July 21, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Certificate of Approval Application — 1811 Guilford Lane, Nichols
Hills, Oklahoma
b. Certificate of Approval Application - 1724 Huntington Avenue,
Nichols Hills, OK.
c. Certificate of Approval Application - 1702 Dorchester Place, Nichols
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Building Commission
UPDATED 08/14/2026 10:00 AM
Hills, OK.
6. Items …
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present Arrived
Vice-Chairman Tori Raines 4:00
Commissioner John Lippert 4:00
Commissioner Jeff Oakley 4:00
Chairman Rusty Caston 4:00
Commissioner Bruce Bockus 4:00
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Minutes
a. July 21, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: John Lippert moved to approve the July 21, 2026
minutes as presented. Jeff Oakley seconded the motion.
RESULT: (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: John Lippert
SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
AYES: Tori Raines, John Lippert, Jeff Oakley, Rusty
Caston, Bruce Bockus
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Minutes Building Commission August 18, 2026
5. Public Hearings
a. Certificate of Approval Application — 1811 Guilford Lane, Nichols
Hills, Oklahoma
MOTION: John Lippert moved to deny agenda item 5a as
presented. Tori Raines seconded the motion.
RESULT: (Yes 3, No 2, Abstained 0)
MOVER: John Lippert
SECONDER: Tori Raines
AYES: Tori Raines, John Lippert, Jeff Oakley
NAYS: Rusty Caston, Bruce Bockus
b. Certificate of Approval Application - 1724 Huntington Avenue,
Nichols Hills, OK.
Ms. Erin Smith, architect with Smith Design Company, presented
the application (pool) to the Building Commission.
Following discussion among the Building Commission members,
staff and the applicant, Chairman Caston opened the public
hearing.
No one expres …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
Tori Raines yea · John Lippert yea · Jeff Oakley yea · Rusty Caston yea · Bruce Bockus yea
to deny agenda item 5a as presented. Tori Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: (Yes 3, No 2, Abstained 0) MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Tori Raines
3 yea
Tori Raines yea · John Lippert yea · Jeff Oakley yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
Municipal Authority to vote on engineering contract and $178,871.97 in claims
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving a claims list totaling $178,871.97, the July 2026 financial statements, and a contract for engineering and testing services with Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC. The meeting is a regular session with official action limited to agenda items.
- Claims List for 2026-2027 totaling $178,871.97
- July 2026 Financial Statements
- Contract for Engineering and Testing services with Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC
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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves engineering contract with Standard Testing & Engineering
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the July 14, 2026 minutes, total warrants and claims, July 2026 financial statements, and a contract for engineering and testing services with Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved July 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
- Accepted July 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved contract for engineering and testing services with Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC (unanimous)
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Agenda Municipal Authority UPDATED 8/7/26 3:30 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Municipal Authority only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Municipal Authority may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Municipal Authority.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. July 14, 2026 Minutes
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority $178,871.97
Total Warrants & Claims $178,871.97
5. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. July 2026 Financial Statements
6. Items for Separate Vote - General
a. Contract for Engineering and Testing services with Standard
Testing & Engineering, LLC.
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Agenda Municipal Authority UPDATED 8/7/26 3:30 PM
7. Adjournment
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. July 14, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to approve the July 14, 2026
minutes as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Municipal Authority - CIP
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the total
warrants and claims as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the
Minutes
Municipal Authority
August 11, 2026
Nichols Hills
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motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
SECONDER:
Colin FitzSimons
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
5. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. July 2026 Financial Statements
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to accept the July 2026
financial statements as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded
the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steve …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 6a as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the motion. RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: Colin FitzSimons AYES: Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger…
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to consider PUD for 1203 Sherwood Lane, Westminster Overlay District, and $1.26M in claims
The Nichols Hills City Council will hold public hearings on a Planned Unit Development for 1203 Sherwood Lane and an ordinance creating a Westminster Overlay District, plus consider approving over $1.26 million in warrants and claims. The council will also vote on several construction pay estimates and consent docket items, including security cameras for Kite Park and vehicle equipment for code enforcement.
- Public hearing: PUD ordinance for 1203 Sherwood Lane (Strand on Sherwood, LLC)
- Public hearing: Ordinance closing a portion of the Strand right-of-way
- Public hearing: Westminster Overlay District ordinance (continued from Planning Commission)
- Total warrants & claims: $1,262,781.64
- Pay Estimate No. 5 for Public Works Addition (Globe Construction): $201,740.10
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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills council approves 1203 Sherwood Lane PUD zoning change
The Nichols Hills City Council approved an ordinance amending the zoning code and map for a Planned Unit Development at 1203 Sherwood Lane proposed by the Strand on Sherwood, LLC, along with its emergency clause. The council also approved closing a portion of public right of way known as the Strand, approved an ordinance changing how parks are named and park donations are handled, and authorized seeking bids for the City Hall Exterior Project. The council approved construction pay estimates and change orders, including a change order raising the Westminster Park contract to $1,491,959.34, and continued a Westminster Overlay District ordinance to the next regular meeting. All votes recorded were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved PUD zoning ordinance for 1203 Sherwood Lane (Strand on Sherwood, LLC) and its emergency clause (3-0)
- Approved ordinance closing a portion of public right of way known as the Strand, plus emergency clause (3-0)
- Continued Westminster Overlay District ordinance to next regular meeting (3-0)
- Approved ordinance amending park naming, park property donation, and park amenity donation rules, plus emergency clause (3-0)
- Approved seeking bids and plans for Project FC-2601 City Hall Exterior Project (3-0)
- Approved Pay Estimate No. 5 to Globe Construction Co. for $201,740.10 (FC-2502 Public Works Addition) (3-0)
- Approved Pay Estimate No. 2 to Rudy Construction Co. for $163,800.95 (PC-2501, Westminster Place paving) (3-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 ($4,280.00) and Amendment No. 1 ($26,088.50) for Westminster Park with Rudy Construction Co., raising contract to $1,491,959.34 (3-0)
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Agenda City Council UPDATED 8/7/26 4:20 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. July 14, 2026 Minutes
b. July 14, 2026 Minutes - Special Meeting
c. July 10, 2026 Minutes - Special Meeting
4. Departmental Reports
Consideration of acceptance, rejection, and/or postponement of the
following:
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f. New Resident List
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g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
i. Information System Manager
j. Engineer
k. ACOG Report
5. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Fund Dollar Amount
General Fund $398,532.77
Designated Funds - Fire 3,510.00
Nichol …
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 4:20 PM on
the 7th day of August, 2026.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. July 14, 2026 Minutes
b. July 14, 2026 Minutes - Special Meeting
c. July 10, 2026 Minutes - Special Meeting
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the July 10,
2026 Special Meeting, the July 14, 2026, and the July 14, 2026
Special Meeting minutes as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded
the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
SECONDER:
Colin FitzSimons
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Departmental Reports
Minutes
City Council
August 11, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f.
New Resident List
g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
i.
Information System Manager
j.
Engineer
k. ACOG Report
Mayor Clements pointed out in the Police Department's report the
success of solving other crimes through the information gathered
from the license plate readers.
Mayor Cleme …
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3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider PUD and new overlay district
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Planned Unit Development and a new overlay district. The body will also consider closing a portion of the public right of way.
- Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development for 1203 Sherwood Lane
- Ordinance to close a portion of the public right of way identified as the Strand
- Zoning map amendment for the 1203 Sherwood Lane PUD proposed by the Strand on Sherwood, LLC
- Ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District and applicable regulations
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends PUD approval for Strand on Sherwood
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the PUD Master Design Statement for the Strand on Sherwood development at 1203 Sherwood Lane, with four specific corrections to the document. The Commission also unanimously recommended closing a portion of the Strand public right-of-way. The proposed Westminster Overlay District ordinance was continued to the next meeting for further review.
- Recommended approval of PUD Master Design Statement for Strand on Sherwood with 4 corrections (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve closing portion of the Strand public right-of-way (unanimous)
- Continued Westminster Overlay District ordinance to next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous, McCaleb abstained)
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Agenda Planning Commission UPDATED 07/24/26 9:35 AM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Planning Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Planning Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Planning Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Planning Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. June 2, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. PUBLIC HEARING: An application for approval of the Amended
and Restated Planned Unit Development for the property having a
street address of 1203 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance for the purpose of closing to the
public use a portion of the public right of way identified on the Final
Plat of Busine …
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Chairman John McCaleb
Vice-Chairman Barbara Gilbert
Commissioner Tim Cheek
Commissioner Doug Franklin
Commissioner Mike Biddinger
Commissioner Ron Byrne
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Minutes
a. June 2, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Doug Franklin moved to approve the June 2, 2026
minutes as presented. Mike Biddinger seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Doug Franklin
SECONDER:
Mike Biddinger
AYES:
Barbara Gilbert, Tim Cheek, Doug Franklin,
Mike Biddinger, Ron Byrne
ABSTAIN:
John McCaleb
Minutes
Planning Commission
August 4, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
5. Public Hearings
a. PUBLIC HEARING: An application and ordinance amending
Section 50-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code and the Official Zoning
District Map concerning the land within the Amended and Restated
"PUD" Planned Unit Development for 1203 Sherwood Lane
proposed by the Strand on Sherwood, LLC, and adopting and
approving such Planned Unit Development; repealing all conflicting
ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and
declaring an emergency.
Mr. Mark Zitzow, Johnson & Associates, Inc., presented the
pro …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the June 2, 2026 minutes as presented. Mike Biddinger seconded the motion. RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Doug Franklin SECONDER: Mike Biddinger
5 yea
Barbara Gilbert yea · Tim Cheek yea · Doug Franklin yea · Mike Biddinger yea · Ron Byrne yea
[context] RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Tim Cheek SECONDER: Ron Byrne
5 yea
Barbara Gilbert yea · Tim Cheek yea · Doug Franklin yea · Mike Biddinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
6 yea
John McCaleb yea · Barbara Gilbert yea · Tim Cheek yea · Doug Franklin yea · Mike Biddinger yea · Ron Byrne yea
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:30
Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission
Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting canceled
The regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been canceled. No other business or agenda items were listed.
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Nichols Hills
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Environment, Health and Sustainability
Commission only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Environment,
Health and Sustainability Commission may dispose of the business set out
on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the Environment,
Health and Sustainability Commission.
Notice of Canceled Meeting
Type of Meeting
Regular Meeting X Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Special Meeting Cancel X
Emergency Meeting Joint Special Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9:30 AM
Place of Meeting: 6407 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Name: Amanda Copeland
Title City Clerk
Address: 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Phone: 405-843-6637
_________________________
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 16:00
Building Commission
Building Commission to consider Westminster Overlay District and demolition guidelines
The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold public hearings on four certificate of approval applications for properties at 1701 Randel Road, 1324 Sherwood Lane, 1811 Guilford Lane, and 1112 Wilshire Boulevard. Separate votes are scheduled on the Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines and an ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District with new zoning regulations. The commission will also discuss construction fence and erosion control measures and elect a chair and vice-chair.
- Public hearing: Certificate of Approval – 1701 Randel Road
- Public hearing: Certificate of Approval – 1324 Sherwood Lane
- Public hearing: Certificate of Approval – 1811 Guilford Lane
- Public hearing: Certificate of Approval – 1112 Wilshire Boulevard
- Ordinance creating the Westminster Overlay District amending Chapter 50 of the City Code
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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves 3 certificates, continues 1, recommends guidelines
The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved three Certificate of Approval applications (1701 Randel Road, 1324 Sherwood Lane, and 1112 Wilshire Boulevard) with specific conditions, and continued one application (1811 Guilford Lane) to the next meeting. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of updated Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines to the Planning Commission. No action was taken on the Westminster Overlay District ordinance, and the election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved Certificate of Approval for 1701 Randel Road (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Approval for 1324 Sherwood Lane, subject to schedule 40 PVC drain pipes and gutters/downspouts tied to underground drainage (unanimous)
- Continued Certificate of Approval for 1811 Guilford Lane to next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Approval for 1112 Wilshire Boulevard, subject to landscape plan adjustments (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of updated Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Took no action on Westminster Overlay District ordinance; discussion only
- Continued Chairman election to next meeting (unanimous)
- Continued Vice-Chairman election to next meeting (unanimous)
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Agenda Building Commission UPDATED 07/17/2026 1:12 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Building Commission only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Building Commission may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Building Commission.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the Building Commission on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Minutes
a. May 19, 2026 Minutes
5. Public Hearings
Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
a. Certificate of Approval Application — 1701 Randel Road, Nichols
Hills, Oklahoma
b. Certificate of Approval Application — 1324 Sherwood Lane, Nichols
Hills, Oklahoma
c. Certificate of Approval Application — 1811 Guilford Lane, Nichols
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Building Commission
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Vice-Chairman Tori Raines
Commissioner John Lippert
Commissioner Jeff Oakley
Chairman Rusty Caston
Commissioner Bruce Bockus
4:00
4:00
4:00
4:00
Absent
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Minutes
a. May 19, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: John Lippert moved to approve the May 19, 2026
minutes as presented. Tori Raines seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
John Lippert
SECONDER:
Tori Raines
AYES:
Tori Raines, John Lippert, Jeff Oakley, Rusty
Caston
Minutes
Building Commission
July 21, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
5. Public Hearings
a. Certificate of Approval Application — 1701 Randel Road, Nichols
Hills, Oklahoma
Mr. Randy Sudderth, Sudderth Designs, presented the revised
application (addition to main building and a facade change) to the
Building Commission.
Following discussion among the Building Commission members,
staff and the applicant, Chairman Caston opened the public
hearing.
No one expressing a desire to be heard, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Tori Raines moved to approve agenda item 5a as
submitted. Jeff Oakley seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Tori Raines
SECONDER:
Jeff Oakley …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Tori Raines SECONDER: John Lippert
4 yea
Tori Raines yea · John Lippert yea · Jeff Oakley yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Tori Raines yea · John Lippert yea · Jeff Oakley yea · Rusty Caston yea
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Adjustment
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled
This regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items will be considered or decided. The notice confirms the cancellation.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items will be acted upon
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
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If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment
only on items that appear on this Agenda. The Nichols Hills Board of
Adjustment may dispose of the business set out on this Agenda by
accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or postponing action
as to each item, as determined by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment.
Notice of Canceled Meeting
Type of Meeting
Regular Meeting X Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Special Meeting Cancel X
Emergency Meeting Joint Special Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 PM
Place of Meeting: 6407 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Name: Amanda Copeland
Title City Clerk
Address: 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Phone: 405-843-6637
_________________________
City Clerk
City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
City Council to discuss City Manager S. Shane Pate II
The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for the purpose of discussing the employment or status of City Manager S. Shane Pate II, with possible action to follow.
- Executive session regarding City Manager S. Shane Pate II
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✓ Decided: Council sets City Manager salary at $210,000 plus $100,000 bonus
The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a new compensation package for City Manager S. Shane Pate II. The package includes an annual salary of $210,000, a $100,000 bonus, and an $11,500 annual car allowance. The council also unanimously approved entering and leaving executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment.
- Approved City Manager S. Shane Pate II annual salary of $210,000, $100,000 bonus, and $11,500 car allowance (unanimous)
- Approved entering executive session to discuss City Manager employment (unanimous)
- Approved leaving executive session and reconvening in open session (unanimous)
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Agenda City Council UPDATED 07/10/26 10:36 AM
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
The purpose of this time is to allow members of the public to speak to
the City Council on any matter that is not otherwise set for
consideration on this Agenda.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Matters
Consideration of approval, acceptance, rejection, amendment, and/or
postponement of the following:
a. Consider and approve entering into proposed executive session as
authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statutes 2011, Section 307(B)(4) for
the purpose of discussing employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual
salaried employees with respect to the following: City Manager S.
Shane Pate II.
b. Executive Session.
c. Discussion and p …
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MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 10:36 AM on
the 10th day of July, 2026.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
11:00
11:00
11:00
3. Citizens Desiring to Be Heard
No one expressed a desire to be heard.
4. Items for Separate Vote - Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Matters
a. Consider and approve entering into proposed executive session as
authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statutes 2011, Section 307(B)(4) for
the purpose of discussing employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual
salaried employees with respect to the following: City Manager S.
Shane Pate II.
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to enter into executive session
as authorized by 25 Oklahoma Statues 2011, Section 307 (B)(4) for
the purpose of discussing employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of individual
salaried employees with respect to the City Manager, S. Shane
Pate II. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the motion.
Minutes
City Council
July 14, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. G …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Goetzinger SECONDER: Colin FitzSimons
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to vote on fee schedule changes, approve $1.25M in claims
The Nichols Hills City Council will consider an ordinance amending the city fee schedule, along with approval of warrants and claims totaling $1,252,283.28 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $243,192.19 for 2026-2027. The consent docket includes multiple paving project payments, service contract renewals, and equipment purchases such as a new garbage truck and a Freightliner. A public comment period is also scheduled.
- Fee schedule ordinance amending Chapter 3 of city code
- Warrants/claims: $1,252,283.28 (2025-2026) and $243,192.19 (2026-2027)
- Paving contract pay estimates: Westminster Place, Trenton Road, Waverly Ave, Windsor Place
- Purchase of 2027 Freightliner 114HD CNG (not to exceed $173,415) and Leach packer body ($187,560)
- Renewal of solid waste disposal and collection agreements with Republic Services
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✓ Decided: Council approves $243K in claims, paving, contracts unanimously
The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including $243,192.19 in warrants and claims, four construction consent items, and an 18-item general consent docket covering contracts and purchases. The council also passed a fee schedule ordinance, employee supplemental compensation, budget adjustments, and 9-1-1 resolutions. No public comments were made.
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted June 2026 departmental reports (unanimous)
- Approved total warrants and claims of $243,192.19 (unanimous)
- Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6d, including $121,144.76 pay estimate for Westminster Place paving and $96,965.64 final pay for Trenton/Waverly/Windsor paving (unanimous)
- Approved consent docket general items 7a-7r, including contracts with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC, Williams Box Forshee & Bullard P.C., Republic Services, and purchases of a Freightliner truck and Leach packer body (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance amending City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved employee supplemental compensation and budget adjustment #1 for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
- Approved 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments weighted voting amendment and fee assignment resolutions (unanimous)
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Agenda City Council
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the City Council only on items that appear
on this Agenda. The City Council may dispose of the business set out on
this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting, rejecting, amending, or
postponing action as to each item, as determined by the City Council.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. June 9, 2026 Minutes
4. Departmental Reports
Consideration of acceptance, rejection, and/or postponement of the
following:
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f. New Resident List
g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
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Agenda City Council
i. Information System Manager
j. Engineer
k. ACOG Report
5. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2025-2026
Fund Dollar Amount
General Fund $207,088.67
Designated Funds - Fire & General 2,081.88
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority 150,614.49
General Fund - CIP 97,373.71
911 Fund 73,250.65
Designated Funds - Parks 8,542.05
Gene …
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills City Council
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Original agenda filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 3:15 PM on
the 10th day of July, 2026.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. June 9, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the June 9,
2026 minutes as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the
motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
SECONDER:
Colin FitzSimons
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Departmental Reports
a. Police Department
b. Municipal Court
Minutes
City Council
July 14, 2026
Nichols Hills
Page 2
c. Fire Department
d. Public Works
e. Risk Manager
f.
New Resident List
g. City Treasurer
h. Finance Director
i.
Information System Manager
j.
Engineer
k. ACOG Report
Mayor Clements thanked everyone who helped with the Ann Taylor
4th of July Parade and the USA 250th anniversary of independence
evening events.
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to accept the June 2026
departmental reports as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger
seconded the motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 9e as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the motion. RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: Colin FitzSimons AYES: Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger…
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Authority
NHMA to vote on employee compensation and budget adjustment
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving meeting minutes, financial statements, and warrants/claims totaling $174,474.75, along with several annual contracts. A separate vote is scheduled on employee supplemental compensation from FY 2025-2026 funds and budget adjustment #1 for FY 2026-2027.
- Approval of warrants/claims: $150,614.49 for FY 2025-2026 and $23,860.26 for FY 2026-2027
- Frontier Logging contract for FY 2026-2027
- Engineering services agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC for FY 2026-2027
- Legal services contract with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C.
- Separate vote on employee supplemental compensation and budget adjustment #1 for FY 2026-2027
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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves FY 2026-27 contracts and employee pay
The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the June 9, 2026 minutes, total warrants and claims of $23,860.26, and the June 2026 financial statements. The board also approved a consent docket covering contracts for logging, state purchases, engineering services, and legal services, as well as employee supplemental compensation and budget adjustment #1 for FY 2026-2027. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved total warrants and claims of $23,860.26 (unanimous)
- Accepted June 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved consent docket: Frontier Logging contract, state contract purchases, engineering services with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC, legal services with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard P.C. (unanimous)
- Approved employee supplemental compensation and budget adjustment #1 for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
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Agenda Municipal Authority UPDATED 7/10/26 3:27 PM
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
If special assistance is needed for this meeting by any person wishing to
attend, please contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, and such assistance will be provided.
Official action may be taken by the Municipal Authority only on items that
appear on this Agenda. The Municipal Authority may dispose of the
business set out on this Agenda by accepting, approving, adopting,
rejecting, amending, or postponing action as to each item, as determined
by the Municipal Authority.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes
a. June 9, 2026 Minutes
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of
the following: Claims List for 2025-2026
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority $150,614.49
Total Warrants & Claims $150,614.49
b. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of the
following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Fund Dollar Amount
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority $23,860.26
Total Warrant & Claims $23,860.26
5. Consideration of adoption, approval, acceptance, rejection,
amendment, and/or postponement of the following:
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a. June 2026 Financial Statements
6. Consent Docket - General
Items on Consent …
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Regular Meeting of the
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Attendees Present
Arrived
Mayor Sody Clements
Councilman Steven J. Goetzinger
Vice-Mayor Colin FitzSimons
5:30
5:30
5:30
3. Minutes
a. June 9, 2026 Minutes
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the June 9,
2026 minutes as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the
motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
SECONDER:
Colin FitzSimons
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
4. Total Warrants & Claims
a. Municipal Authority - CIP
MOTION: Colin FitzSimons moved to approve the total warrants
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Municipal Authority
July 14, 2026
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and claims as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the
motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Colin FitzSimons
SECONDER:
Steven J. Goetzinger
AYES:
Sody Clements, Steven J. Goetzinger, Colin
FitzSimons
b. Consideration of approval, disapproval, and/or postponement of the
following: Claims List for 2026-2027
Fund
Dollar Amount
Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
$23,860.26
Total Warrant & Claims
$23,860.26
MOTION: Steven J. Goetzinger moved to approve the total
warrants and claims as presented. Colin FitzSimons seconded the
motion.
RESULT:
(UNANIMOUS)
MOVER:
Steven J. Goetzinger …
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to approve agenda item 7a as presented. Steven J. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: (UNANIMOUS) Minutes Municipal Authority July 14, 2026 Nichols Hills Page 4 MOVER: Colin FitzSimons SECONDER…
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Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Adjournment
3 yea
Sody Clements yea · Steven J. Goetzinger yea · Colin FitzSimons yea
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Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
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| $866,136 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: HOME OXYGEN FY25 Q1 |
| $860,255 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: HOME OXYGEN RENO FY25 Q4 |
| $853,140 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: HOME OXYGEN FY25 Q2 |
| $313,045 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · RENO HOME OXYGEN SERVICES MAY 2023 |
| $308,310 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · RENO HOME OXYGEN SERVICES |
| $304,694 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · RENO HOME OXYGEN SERVICES JULY |
| $303,080 | B&B MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · RENO HOME OXYGEN SERVICES MARCH 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Traffic fatalities1 (2019)
Business establishments24,877 (407,951 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,180/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy22.5% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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Meeting archives
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