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Nichols Hills public meetings in 2023

81 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 20, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets Dec. 20

This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed. The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet, but the agenda only references general documents (agenda and packet) without detailing any decisions or discussions.

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✓ Decided: Board denies 11'3'' rear yard setback variance at 1700 Coventry Lane

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment denied a variance request (Case BOA-2023-20) for a property at 1700 Coventry Lane, which sought an 11'3'' reduction from the rear yard setback to allow a new main building. The motion to deny passed 3-1, with Chairman Slater voting against the denial. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 18, 2023 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the garage be attached to the house. Seeing no others expressing a desire to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Herzel moved that application number BOA-2023-20 be denied. Lippert…
3 yea · 1 nay
Lippert yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Slater nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting cancelled

This meeting of the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets Dec. 14, 2023

The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and a linked PDF document, with no listed discussion or decision items. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council holds ribbon cutting, no official business

The Nichols Hills City Council met for a special session solely to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nothing Bundt Cake. No official city business was discussed and no formal action was taken.

Wed Dec 13, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains only the agenda item itself and a linked PDF document, with no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a special meeting for a holiday celebration

The City Council met for a holiday celebration. The minutes state that no official City business was discussed and no actions were taken.

Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council regular meeting agenda

This agenda is procedural boilerplate, listing only the agenda document and meeting materials. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.02M GO bond sale and $1.18M Randel Road paving contract

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the sale of $7,020,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, to PNC Capital Markets, and awarded a $1,181,687.50 paving contract for the 1600 & 1700 blocks of Randel Road to Rudy Construction Company. The council also approved all consent docket items, including a $179,583.66 pay estimate for Huntington Avenue paving and a $23,832.84 final pay estimate for Dorset Drive paving. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, including creating a U.S. 250th year and Nichols Hills Centennial Committee, and an ordinance regarding fences and walls on corner lots.

Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meeting on Dec 12, 2023

The agenda contains only a single item, 'Agenda', with an attached PDF document. No specific decisions or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in the text provided.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses Westminster Place park plans, takes no vote

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting to discuss proposed park plans for the 1800 block of Westminster Place. City Manager Shane Pate presented an overview, and multiple residents spoke for and against the project, raising questions about traffic, park size, and buffers. No formal action was taken; the mayor said the proposal would be discussed further at future public meetings. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the proposed park will be further discussed during public meetings in the future. 5. Adjournment MOTION: There being no further business, Hoffman moved to adjourn the meeting. Goetzinger…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets with agenda and packet only

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only business is the adoption of the agenda and receipt of the meeting packet.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $205,353 in claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the November 14, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $205,353.18, the November 2023 financial statements, and Utility Technology Services annual hosting fees of $25,520.00. All votes were unanimous with Clements, Goetzinger, and Hoffman present.

Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission meets Dec. 12

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion items. The commission is scheduled to meet, but the agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no substantive business.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Nichols Hills Planning Commission meets Dec. 5, 2023

The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval for utility easement closure at 6502 N. Lenox Ave.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from their November 7, 2023, meeting. They also held a public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the closure of a lot line and an 8-foot utility easement located at 6502 N. Lenox Avenue.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the November 7, 2023 minutes as presented. Franklin seconded the motion. Nichols Hills Page 1 Updated 12/18/2023 3:21 PM Minutes Planning Commission December 5, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 12/18/2023 3:21 PM Minutes Planning Commission December 5, 2023 APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] | RESULT: MOVER: Tim Cheek | SECONDER: Ron Byrne
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] | RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] | MOVER: Doug Franklin | SECONDER: Tim Cheek |
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
Tue Nov 21, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Building Commission to review three certificate applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Waverly Avenue, Marlboro Lane, and Mulberry Lane. The commission may approve, reject, or postpone action on each application. The agenda also includes approval of the October 17, 2023 minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves two property development applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved two certificates of approval for property developments at 7311 Waverly Avenue and 1209 Mulberry Lane, both subject to specific drainage plan requirements. A third application for 1104 Marlboro Lane was continued to the next scheduled meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the October 17, 2023 minutes as presented. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Lippert
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve subject to providing a drainage plan for all gutters and downspouts, properly sized piping, showing the cabana ties into the system, and removing all references to stucco on A3.1. Lippert…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: Larry Herzel
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
that the cabana be added to this drainage system. Lippert seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission November 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 1/17/2024 11:45 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
Fri Nov 17, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission meeting agenda posted

This is a routine meeting agenda for the Nichols Hills, OK Public Arts Commission on November 17, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items—an agenda and meeting materials—with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items. The substantive content is in the linked PDF documents.

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✓ Decided: Public Arts Commission ranks priority locations for new art

The Commission ranked Love Family Park as the first priority for art, followed by Evangeline, E.L.K., Ward 3, and the future Redbud Park Improvement Project. Members agreed to meet monthly until art guidelines are completed.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steve Knox SECONDER: Leigh Ann Albers
3 yea
Scaramucci yea · Albers yea · Knox yea
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets Nov. 14, 2023

This is a routine meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda contains only the agenda and full meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves $178,105.68 in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved total warrants and claims and the October 2023 financial statements. The board also authorized the purchase of a tilt bed equipment trailer and approved Christmas bonuses for city employees.

Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets Nov. 14, 2023, with agenda and materials posted

The Nichols Hills, OK City Council is holding a regular meeting on November 14, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda document and full meeting materials; no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural agenda with no substantive items detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.02M GO bond sale and multiple construction payments

The City Council unanimously approved the sale of $7,020,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, and accepted several construction pay estimates and consent docket items, including payments for crosswalk and paving projects. They also approved a corner lot ordinance amendment, a T-Mobile lease extension, and directed staff not to opt out of PFAS settlements. A request to install Allied Arts banners was tabled for the next agenda.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Goetzinger
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meets Nov. 14, 2023

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Building Commission. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission directs staff to draft amended exterior wall materials ordinance

The Building Commission and City Council directed staff to prepare an amended ordinance defining allowed processes for stucco, EIFS, and glass, and to amend Section 50-140(d) to read 'Principle exterior wall materials allowed for first floor of Dwellings'. The amended ordinance will be brought back for further review. The commission also agreed with a proposed ordinance to prohibit changing homes' historical street frontage on corner lots, and Chairman Raines will review homes to create a list of Architectural Resources. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was unanimous adjournment.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes Building Commission November 14, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 1/17/2024 9:06 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Rusty Caston
4 yea · 1 absent
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Special city council meeting with no listed action items

This is a special city council meeting agenda containing only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business identified.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft amended exterior wall materials ordinance

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting on November 14, 2023, and discussed but did not adopt any ordinances. Council members and the Building Commission directed staff to prepare an amended ordinance defining allowed processes for stucco, EIFS, and glass, and to amend Section 50-140(d) regarding first-floor exterior wall materials. They also agreed with a proposed ordinance to prohibit changing historic front elevations on corner lots, and discussed creating a list of Architectural Resources. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was unanimous adjournment.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Goetzinger
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Nov 7, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, ordinances, or public hearings listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends three building code amendments to City Council

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved minutes, set the 2024 meeting schedule, and recommended City Council approve three items: updated Building Commission guidelines, an ordinance on exterior wall materials for first floors, and a corner lots ordinance. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the August 1, 2023 minutes as presented. Biddinger seconded the motion. Minutes Planning Commission November 7, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 11/20/2023 11:19 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
to approve agenda item 5a as presented. Cheek seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mike Biddinger SECONDER: Tim Cheek
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Barbara Gilbert SECONDER: Mike Biddinger
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Barbara Gilbert SECONDER: Tim Cheek
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
ordinance to the Planning Commission members. Following discussion among Planning Commission members, and staff, Chairman McCaleb opened the Public Hearing. No others expressing a desire to be heard…
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] Minutes Planning Commission November 7, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 5 Updated 11/20/2023 11:19 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Cheek SECONDER: Mike Biddinger
4 yea · 2 absent
Biddinger yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Byrne absent · Oklahoma absent
Mon Nov 6, 2023 · 17:30

Investment Policy Committee

Investment committee meets to review agenda and materials

This is a procedural meeting of the Nichols Hills Investment Policy Committee. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Investment Policy Committee approves broker/dealers and reviews investments

The Nichols Hills Investment Policy Committee approved the minutes from November 29, 2022, and twice ratified the amended list of approved broker/dealers. The committee also discussed the treasurer's report, investment types, and bidding processes for CDs and treasury bills, while taking no action on an amended list of approved depository institutions.

Fri Oct 27, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission meeting with no listed action items

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission meeting on October 27, 2023. The agenda contains only an agenda item and a meeting materials item, with no specific business, proposals, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive items for public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Art Commission discussed potential art locations and policies

The Nichols Hills Art Commission approved the September 29, 2023 minutes and discussed potential public art locations including Love Family Park, E.L.K. Park, and Evangeline Park. Commissioners also discussed vacancies, guidelines for selecting local art, and procedures for art donations to city parks.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance and application for donations to the parks and bring back any changes they would like to recommend; 2) examine existing art and report to the Commission on the condition of the existing art…
3 yea
Scaramucci yea · Albers yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Oct 18, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets Oct. 18, 2023

The Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 18, 2023. The agenda is minimal and contains no listed action items, only references to meeting materials. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves setback variance for accessory building at 1404 Canterbury Place

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a property at 1404 Canterbury Place to allow an accessory building with a reduced west side yard setback. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the 2024 meeting schedule.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the September 20, 2023 minutes as presented. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: Kathy Lippert
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
to approve agenda item 4a as presented. Covington seconded the motion. Minutes Board of Adjustment October 18, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 10/20/2023 11:03 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance of the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Lippert…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance of the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Lippert…
4 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Building Commission to review six certificate applications and adopt 2024 guidelines

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider six Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Bedford Drive, Briarwood Lane, Dorchester Place, NW Grand Boulevard, Avondale Drive, and Guilford Lane. They will also vote on the 2024 meeting schedule and the Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines, which were discussed at the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves six property applications and new construction guidelines

The Building Commission unanimously approved six Certificate of Approval applications for residential properties, each with specific required amendments to drainage or landscaping plans. The commission also recommended approval of new building demolition, design, and construction guidelines to the Planning Commission.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the September 19, 2023 minutes as presented. Oakley seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
to approve the application subject to the following: 1) amending the drainage plan to show no drainpipe connections to the north downspouts because stormwater discharge will naturally flow to…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Lippert
8 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea · Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
8 yea · 1 absent
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea · Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea · Oklahoma absent
to approve subject to revising the landscaping plan to show PVC pipe instead of ADS pipe and removing the sod from the landscaping points. Herzel seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
that the ten- and fifteen-inch ADS pipe to the street on the C1.0 sheet is to be a smooth-wall interior; 4) modifying the D1.0 downspout note to require that only eave areas on the rear and sides of…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 6a as presented. Oakley seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 6a as presented. Oakley seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Jeff Oakley AYES: Herzel, Lippert, Raines, Oakley ABSENT: Caston b. The…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets with agenda-only items

This is a procedural meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no decisions or discussions specified.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $186,912.42 in warrants and claims

The Municipal Authority approved total warrants and claims amounting to $186,912.42. The board also accepted the September 2023 financial statements and established the 2024 regular meeting schedule.

Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets Oct 10 with agenda items

This is a routine city council meeting agenda with only procedural items listed. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 Sustainability Plan and multiple ordinances

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the 2023 Sustainability Plan, an ordinance regulating low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts, an ordinance creating a Public Arts Commission, and a contract for 'smart park' services with Cox Oklahoma Telecom. The council also rejected all bids for Water Well #13 and approved various consent docket items, including payments for paving projects and equipment purchases.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 9h as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman AYES: Clements, Goetzinger, Hoffman 10…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Fri Sep 29, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

Nichols Hills Arts Commission meeting agenda is procedural only

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission meeting on September 29, 2023. It contains only agenda and meeting materials items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Art Commission recommends creating Public Arts Commission

The Nichols Hills Art Commission unanimously approved the July 11, 2023 minutes, elected Melissa Scaramucci as Chairman and Steve Knox as Vice-Chairman, and recommended City Council approval of an ordinance creating a Visual Arts Commission, subject to renaming it to Public Arts Commission. The commission also discussed possible art locations and agreed to bring additional names and locations to future meetings.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the July 11, 2023 minutes as presented. Scaramucci seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steve Knox SECONDER: Melissa Scaramucci AYES: Scaramucci, Albers, Knox V. Items…
2 yea
Albers yea · Knox yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leigh Ann Albers SECONDER: Steve Knox
2 yea
Albers yea · Knox yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Melissa Scaramucci SECONDER: Leigh Ann Albers
3 yea
Scaramucci yea · Albers yea · Oklahoma yea
Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

City Council meeting with no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two grant applications for fleet and air quality

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing the City Manager or Finance Director to apply for financial assistance from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments' Public Fleet Conversion Grants Fund and Air Quality Grants Fund. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after the votes.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 4b as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman AYES: Clements, Goetzinger, Hoffman 5…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meeting agenda, no substantive items listed

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on September 20, 2023. It contains only agenda and meeting materials items with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two property variances in Nichols Hills

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests: one for a dwelling addition at 1320 Sherwood Lane and another for an accessory building at 1500 Camden Way. Both were granted after public hearings with no opposition. The board also approved the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Lippert…
5 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Sep 19, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Building Commission to review two demolition/construction applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission meets to decide on two Certificate of Approval applications for demolition or construction projects at 1304 Glenwood Avenue and 1209 Marlboro Lane. The meeting also includes discussions on updating demolition, design, and construction guidelines, application requirements for exterior wall drawings, and exterior building material standards for residential homes.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves two certificates of approval

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved two certificate of approval applications, one for 1304 Glenwood Avenue and one for 1209 Marlboro Lane, both subject to specific conditions. The commission also discussed several proposed guideline changes and will review them at the next meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
5 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets with agenda-only items

This is a procedural meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials documents, with no decisions or discussions specified.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves $202,948.99 in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved total warrants and claims for the authority and its Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The board also accepted the August 2023 financial statements and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the August 8, 2023 minutes as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes Municipal Authority September 12, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 10/3/2023 9:14 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to accept the August 2023 financial statements as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to accept the August 2023 financial statements as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements AYES: Clements, Hoffman ABSENT…
2 yea · 2 absent
Clements yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma Nichols Hills absent · Oklahoma absent
Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council to review full agenda and meeting materials

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills City Council meeting on September 12, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda document and full meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $832,509 in claims, construction pay estimates

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the August 2023 departmental reports, total warrants and claims of $832,509.43, and all consent docket items including final pay estimates for construction projects. They also accepted a donated commercial water well from NBC Oklahoma, approved a hazardous waste event and a parks event, and directed staff to draft regulations for golf carts and small motor bikes, an ordinance on exterior building materials, and a review of the corner lot plan.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the August 8, 2023 minutes as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the August 2023 departmental reports as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 6a - 6d Consent Docket Construction as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 7a - 7g Consent Docket General as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9a as presented. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes City Council September 12, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 6 Updated 10/3/2023 9:11 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E…
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9b as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9c as presented. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes City Council September 12, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 7 Updated 10/3/2023 9:11 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E…
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9g as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9h as presented. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes City Council September 12, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 9 Updated 10/3/2023 9:11 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E…
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the appointment of Larry Herzel as a member of the building Commission. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the appointment of Larry Herzel as a member of the building Commission. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements AYES…
2 yea · 1 absent
Clements yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma absent
Wed Aug 23, 2023 · 09:30

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

No substantive agenda items available for this meeting

The provided agenda for the August 23, 2023, meeting contains only placeholder document links. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed in the record.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves minutes, schedules, and re-elects Herzel as chair

The Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission approved the May 24, 2023 minutes, approved the 2023 and 2024 meeting schedules, and unanimously re-elected Nancy Herzel as Chairman and Andrew Thomas as Vice-Chairman. The commission also heard a presentation on rain barrels, discussed the upcoming recycling event and Butterfly Garden update, and received announcements about a parks event and Redbud Park fundraising.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the May 24, 2023 minutes as presented. Ward seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Allison Petersen SECONDER: Charis Ward
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
to approve agenda items 4d and 4e as presented. Patton seconded the motion. Minutes Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission August 23, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 8/28/2023 11:30 AM…
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
to approve agenda items 4d and 4e as presented. Patton seconded the motion. Minutes Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission August 23, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 8/28/2023 11:30 AM…
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy Herzel SECONDER: Allison Petersen
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caroline Patton SECONDER: Andrew Thomas
5 yea · 1 absent
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea · Oklahoma absent
Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

No substantive agenda items listed for the August 16 Board of Adjustment meeting

The provided agenda documents contain only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. There are no listed rezonings, variances, or ordinances in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two variances for accessory structure and home addition

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests. The first allowed a 5'8'' rear setback variance for an accessory structure at 1811 Dorchester Drive. The second allowed a 1'7/16'' side yard setback variance and a 1' building envelope variance for an addition at 1304 Glenwood Avenue. Both approvals were based on findings of unnecessary hardship and minimum necessary relief.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the July 19, 2023 minutes as presented. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward Clements SECONDER: Larry Herzel
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes Board of Adjustment August 16, 2023…
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward…
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward…
4 yea · 1 absent
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting has no substantive items

This Building Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No ordinances, zoning changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission unanimously approved certificate of approval for 1509 Buttram Road

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Approval application for 1509 Buttram Road, subject to amending the drawings to include gutters and downspouts draining to Buttram Road. The Commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous July 18 meeting. A discussion regarding new application requirements for detailed exterior wall drawings was held, but no vote was taken; the proposed language will be reviewed at the next meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: John Lippert
5 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets Aug. 8, 2023

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda includes only the agenda and full meeting materials, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $119,274 in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved the July 11, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $119,274.35, and the July 2023 financial statements, all unanimously. It also approved the purchase of a 14-foot tandem axle trailer for up to $5,400 from the CIP fund. Member Sody Clements was absent.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the July 11, 2023 minutes as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. Minutes Municipal Authority August 8, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 8/28/2023 11:17 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to accept the July 2023 financial statements as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 6a as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 6a as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman AYES: Goetzinger, Hoffman ABSENT: Clements 7…
2 yea · 2 absent
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma Nichols Hills absent · Oklahoma absent
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

No substantive agenda items listed for the August 8, 2023, City Council meeting

The provided documents for this meeting contain only the agenda and meeting materials without specific items for discussion or action. No specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions are listed in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fee schedule, building review, garbage ordinances

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the city fee schedule, building commission review process, and garbage receptacle rules, each with emergency clauses. The council also approved all consent dockets for construction and general items, totaling $699,870.52 in warrants and claims, and continued a public hearing on a Verizon antenna permit to the next meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the July 11, 2023 Special Meeting 10:00 AM, July 11, 2023 Special Meeting 11:00 AM and the July 11, 2023 minutes as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the July 2023 departmental reports as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 6a - 6e Consent Docket Construction as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 7a - 7h Consent Docket General as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
[context] Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9b as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9b(i) - Emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance. Hoffman seconded the motion. Minutes City Council August 8, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 7 Updated 8/28/2023 11:15 AM RESULT…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
ordinance modified with the addition of the following language to appear in Section 50- 341(d) at the end of the paragraph following the word project, with the specific language to be, “without first…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9c(i) - Minutes City Council August 8, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 8 Updated 8/28/2023 11:15 AM Emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9d as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9d(i) - Emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance. Hoffman seconded the motion. Minutes City Council August 8, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 9 Updated 8/28/2023 11:15 AM RESULT…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9e as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9e as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman AYES: Goetzinger, Hoffman ABSENT: Clements 10…
2 yea · 1 absent
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Nichols Hills Planning Commission meeting contains only procedural items

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission agenda lists only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, ordinances, or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends amended Building Commission ordinance

The Planning Commission approved the April 4, 2023 minutes (5-0, Byrne abstaining) and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council of an ordinance amending the Building Commission review process, subject to a specific amendment to Section 50-341(d). The commission also continued a public hearing on a special permit for Crown Castle USA, Inc. (representing Verizon) to modify antennas on an existing monopole tower at 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue to the September 5, 2023 meeting. No public comments were made during the citizens' hearing portion.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the April 4, 2023 minutes as presented. Franklin seconded the motion. Minutes Planning Commission August 1, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 8/28/2023 11:21 AM RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0]…
5 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] Minutes Planning Commission August 1, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 8/28/2023 11:21 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Franklin SECONDER: Mike Biddinger
6 yea
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets July 19, 2023

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The Board of Adjustment meeting on July 19, 2023, includes only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific cases, hearings, or decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment approves multiple setback variances and upholds sports court permit

The Board of Adjustment approved four separate variance requests for front yard setbacks and fence height. The Board also denied an appeal regarding a building permit for a sports court, upholding the city's original decision.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the June 21, 2023 minutes as presented. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: Edward Clements
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel…
8 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea
to deny the appeal and uphold the City’s issuance of the building permit. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: Edward Clements
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Lippert…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward Clements…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward Clements…
4 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Building Commission to review two certificate of approval applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Approval applications for properties on NW Grand Boulevard and W. Wilshire Boulevard. The agenda also includes approval of the June 20, 2023 minutes and a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves two property improvement applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved two certificates of approval for property improvements. Both applications were approved unanimously with specific conditions regarding drainage, grading, and material details.

Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meeting agenda posted for July 11, 2023

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority posted the agenda for its July 11, 2023 meeting. No substantive items are listed; the agenda consists solely of procedural documents.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves claims and surplus property sale

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved $284,767.10 in total warrants and claims for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years. The board also authorized the sale of surplus property, approved state contract purchases for the new fiscal year, and authorized employee supplemental compensation.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 6c as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger AYES: Clements, Goetzinger, Hoffman 7…
4 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma Nichols Hills yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets July 11, 2023

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda and meeting materials. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills City Council met to discuss the new Art Commission

The City Council held a special meeting to introduce members of the newly formed Nichols Hills Art Commission. Council members and commissioners discussed the vision and process for placing art in city parks. No formal legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Goetzinger
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council regular meeting, July 11, 2023

This is the agenda for the Nichols Hills City Council meeting on July 11, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda item and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed. The meeting appears to be a regular session with no substantive items listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council calls for October 10 special election on bond issue

The City Council scheduled a special election for October 10, 2023, to seek voter approval for a General Obligation Bond Issue. The council also awarded a $959,000 contract for a fire training tower and approved various construction payments and equipment purchases.

Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

Nichols Hills Arts Commission meeting with agenda and materials only

This is a procedural meeting of the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission. The agenda contains only the agenda item and meeting materials, with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Art Commission discussed future art procurement and processes

The Nichols Hills Art Commission met with City Council members to discuss the commission's purpose and potential art acquisition for city parks. No formal actions were taken regarding policy, but members will review a draft ordinance outlining future processes.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance outlining Art Commission processes and will schedule a meeting date in the future. Minutes Nichols Hills Art Commission July 11, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 8/28/2023 11:12 AM V…
3 yea
Scaramucci yea · Albers yea · Knox yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Council to discuss City Manager's employment in executive session

The Nichols Hills City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: entering executive session to discuss the employment of City Manager S. Shane Pate II, followed by possible action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council raises city manager's salary to $190,000 with $55,000 bonus

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved a salary increase for City Manager S. Shane Pate II, raising his annual salary to $190,000 with a $55,000 bonus, while maintaining his $11,000 car allowance. The decision followed a closed executive session on his employment. No public comments were made during the meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Peter Hoffman
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment to review agenda and materials

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment approves two residential property variances

The Board of Adjustment approved a 6-foot fence and retaining wall height variance for 1417 Canterbury Place. Additionally, the Board approved a floor area ratio variance, a front yard setback variance, and building envelope variances for 6508 NW Grand Boulevard.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the May 17, 2023 minutes subject to the corrections discussed. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
4 yea
Lippert yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kathy Lippert…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or Minutes Board of Adjustment June 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 6/26/2023 9:55 AM the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary…
4 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting with no listed action items

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting on June 20, 2023. It contains only agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Building Commission recommends code changes and elects officers

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved the May 16, 2023 meeting minutes and recommended approval of an ordinance amending the review process to the Planning Commission. The commission also recommended approval of proposed descriptions for thin brick and thin stone exterior building materials, tabled a review of E-1 and E-2 District setbacks, and elected Tori Raines as Chairman and Larry Herzel as Vice-Chairman.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the May 16, 2023 minutes as presented. Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Oakley SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
ordinance to the Building Commission members. MOTION: Raines moved to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance, with the amendments discussed, to the Planning Commission. Caston seconded the…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Oakley SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
to table agenda item 5c. Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
to table agenda item 5c. Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: Tori Raines AYES: Herzel, Raines, Caston, Oakley ABSENT: Lippert d. Nomination and…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tori Raines SECONDER: Rusty Caston
4 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
[context] Minutes Building Commission June 20, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 7/27/2023 7:54 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Oakley SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea · 1 absent
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets June 13, 2023

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meeting on June 13, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves FY 2023-2024 budgets and several service contracts

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 across multiple funds. The board also approved various professional service contracts for legal, engineering, accounting, and custodial services.

Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council regular meeting, mostly procedural

This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda. The agenda includes only the agenda document and full meeting materials, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.05M Huntington Ave paving contract

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved a $1,050,215.60 paving contract for the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Huntington Avenue, along with numerous consent docket items, budget adjustments, and board appointments. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the appointment of John Covington as a member of the Board of Adjustment. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission

No substantive items scheduled for the June 7 Public Arts Commission meeting

The provided agenda for the Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussions, decisions, or proposals are listed in the document.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

No substantive agenda items listed for the June 7, 2023, City Council meeting

The provided meeting materials consist only of the agenda and meeting documents. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills council meeting canceled; art commission lacked quorum

The Nichols Hills City Council special meeting on June 7, 2023, was called to order but no business was conducted because the Nichols Hills Art Commission did not have a quorum. The agenda included discussion of the Art Commission's purpose and art in parks, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

Wed May 24, 2023 · 09:30

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

Nichols Hills commission meets on environment, health, sustainability

This is the agenda for the Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting on May 24, 2023. The agenda lists only two document items with no specific topics or actions described, indicating a procedural or administrative meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves changing meeting start time to 9:30 AM

The Commission approved the minutes from February and April 2023 and voted to move the meeting start time to 9:30 AM, pending confirmation from one commissioner. Members discussed the September 23, 2023 recycling event, rain barrel research, and butterfly garden maintenance.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the February 22, 2023 and April 26, 2023 minutes ad presented. Patton seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carleen Burger SECONDER: Caroline Patton
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Burger yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea
[context] Minutes Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission May 24, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 6/26/2023 9:53 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caroline Patton SECONDER: Charis…
5 yea
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Burger yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Carleen Burger SECONDER: Caroline Patton
5 yea · 1 absent
Ward yea · Herzel yea · Burger yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Oklahoma absent
Wed May 17, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting has no substantive items

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or public hearings listed. The provided documents are labeled as public agenda and full agenda but contain no actionable or discussion-worthy content.

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✓ Decided: Board continues two variance requests to next meeting

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the April 19, 2023 minutes and continued two public hearing cases to the next regular meeting. Both variance requests—one for a fence and retaining wall at 1417 Canterbury Place and one for a floor area ratio and setback variance at 6508 NW Grand Boulevard—were continued without a decision. No other substantive actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Minutes Board of Adjustment May 17, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 6/22/2023 1:14 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington SECONDER: Kathy Lippert
5 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue May 16, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Building Commission to discuss new building material and review process rules

The Building Commission will consider ordinances regarding prohibited exterior materials and changes to the review process. The meeting also includes public hearings for certificate of approval applications at two Grand Boulevard locations.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves application for 6809 NW Grand Boulevard

The Building Commission approved a Certificate of Approval application for 6809 NW Grand Boulevard with specific site plan and material requirements. Two other items, including a building material ordinance, were continued to a future meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the March 21, 2023 minutes as presented. Oakley seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission May 16, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 6/16/2023 9:26 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
[context] Minutes Building Commission May 16, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 6/16/2023 9:26 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 5b subject to updating the site plan to show a 10 foot plate height on the southeast side and clarification of the plans to show the use of full stone veneers. Oakley seconded…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
ordinance to the Building Commission members. MOTION: Lippert moved to continue to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Oakley seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea
ordinance with the suggested amendments for the Building Commission to review at the next meeting. 7. Adjournment MOTION: There being no further business, Lippert moved to adjourn the meeting. Oakley…
4 yea · 1 absent
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Oakley yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue May 9, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Procedural city council meeting with no substantive items

This city council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items to decide or discuss. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Council approves $1.03M in claims, construction docket

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including $1,029,109.17 in warrants and claims, the construction consent docket (change orders and pay estimates for paving, sewer, and fire station projects), and the general consent docket (equipment purchases and surplus declarations). The council also unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting wind energy conversion systems, including its emergency clause, and authorized seeking bids for paving improvements on Huntington Avenue. All votes were 3-0.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 9b as presented. Hoffman seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Steven J. Goetzinger SECONDER: E. Peter Hoffman AYES: Clements, Goetzinger, Hoffman 10…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue May 9, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Procedural meeting with no substantive items listed

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meeting agenda contains only boilerplate procedural items and no substantive decisions, discussions, or notable items. The provided documents are labeled as public and full agendas but do not include any actionable or discussion-worthy content.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $92,092.11 in claims and six fire hydrants

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the April 11 and April 27, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $92,092.11, and the April 2023 financial statements. It also approved a request from Deputy Public Works Director Dennis Albert to purchase and install six fire hydrants at a cost not to exceed $50,000, to be paid from the NHMA Fund. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Sat May 6, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Procedural meeting with no substantive items listed

The Nichols Hills City Council agenda for May 6, 2023 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, ordinances, or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution recognizing Love Family for park donation

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting at Love Family Park to recognize the Love Family for their donation that completed the park. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 1490 honoring the family, and the meeting adjourned after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 1490, recognizing the Love Family. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements
2 yea
Clements yea · Hoffman yea
Resolution 1490, recognizing the Love Family. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements AYES: Clements, Hoffman ABSENT: Goetzinger b…
2 yea · 1 absent
Clements yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma absent
Thu Apr 27, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets April 27, 2023

This is a joint City Council and Municipal Authority meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2023-2024 budget, no vote taken

The Nichols Hills City Council and Municipal Authority held a special joint meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 across all funds. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Wed Apr 26, 2023 · 09:30

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

Commission meeting agenda with no listed items

This is a procedural agenda for the Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting on April 26, 2023. The agenda text contains only document references and no listed discussion or action items, so the meeting appears to be limited to routine procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: No quorum; commission conducts no business

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission met on April 26, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was called to order and adjourned without any decisions or votes.

Wed Apr 26, 2023 · 00:00

Bond Projects Advisory Committee

Procedural meeting of Nichols Hills bond projects advisory committee

The Nichols Hills Bond Projects Advisory Committee met to review agenda materials for its April 26, 2023 session. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed in the provided agenda.

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✓ Decided: Bond project list approved for October 2023 vote

The Bond Projects Advisory Committee unanimously approved a list of general obligation bond issue propositions and projects to recommend to the City Council. The council will next approve or disapprove the list, after which notices will be published and an election held in October 2023. No public comments were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the next step would be to present the general obligation bond issue propositions and projects to the City Council for approval or disapproval. Once approved, notices will be published with…
9 yea · 2 absent
Hightower yea · Williams yea · Marshall yea · Herzel yea · Coyle yea · Say yea · Lippert yea · Selvidge yea · Spradling yea · Gilbert absent · Shdeed absent
Fri Apr 21, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meets with full agenda packet

This is a regular City Council meeting with a public agenda and full agenda packet available for review. The agenda itself contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council tables Westminster park plans for more research

The Nichols Hills City Council tabled discussion of possible park plans for the 1800 block of Westminster Place and the related ordinance creating a residential district, voting unanimously to allow further research. The council also unanimously approved appointing three members to a new Nichols Hills Arts Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 4c appointing Mrs. Melissa Scaramucci, Mrs. Leigh Ann Albers, and Mr. Steve Knox to the Nichols Hills Arts Commission. Clements seconded the motion. Minutes City Council April…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets with agenda-only items

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on April 19, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion provided.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2'8'' rear yard setback variance at 1101 Belford Ave

The Board of Adjustment approved a 2'8'' rear yard setback variance for an accessory structure at 1101 Belford Avenue, finding unnecessary hardship. It continued two other cases: BOA-2023-05 (FAR variance at 6833 NW Grand Boulevard) and BOA-2023-07 (fence/retaining wall height variance at 1417 Canterbury Place) to the next meeting. Case BOA-2023-08 (rear yard setback at 1502 Buttram Road) was withdrawn. Minutes from March 15, 2023 were approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the March 15, 2023 minutes as presented. Herzel seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington SECONDER: Larry Herzel
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edward Clements SECONDER: Larry Herzel
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Edwards seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington…
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
that the fence be two sided and not as tall as proposed. Mr. Hughes asked for a continuance to allow time to work out a solution with Dr. Lopez to present to the Board of Adjustment. MOTION: Edwards…
4 yea
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington SECONDER: Larry Herzel
4 yea · 1 absent
Slater yea · Clements yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meeting with full agenda available

This is a routine City Council meeting agenda with no specific items listed in the provided text. The agenda references a public agenda and a full agenda document, but the details of what will be discussed or decided are not included here.

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✓ Decided: Council approves solar, lighting, hydrant ordinances

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved three ordinances amending the city code: one on solar energy systems, one adopting outdoor lighting regulations, and one on fire hydrants and hydrant flush meter permits, each with an emergency clause. The council also approved $829,299.50 in warrants and claims, a construction consent docket, and a general consent docket including surplus property disposal and a donation. A special permit hearing for Crown Castle was continued to August 8, 2023.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the appointment of Charis Ward as a member of the Environment, Health, and Sustainability Commission. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sody Clements…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $212K in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on April 11, 2023, and unanimously approved the March 14, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $212,021.57, and the March 2023 financial statements. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Apr 6, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills council meets for employee lunch, no official business

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council held solely to participate in an employee lunch. The agenda states no official city business will be discussed or action taken. The meeting consists of call to order, roll call, the lunch, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: City Council held special meeting for employee lunch

The City Council convened for a special meeting to participate in an employee lunch. No official city business was discussed and no actions were taken.

Tue Apr 4, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with no listed action items

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Planning Commission meeting on April 4, 2023. It contains only agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends outdoor lighting and solar ordinances to City Council

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of an outdoor lighting ordinance and a solar energy systems ordinance, the latter with an amendment restricting ground-mounted systems to non-street-facing side or rear yards. The commission also continued a Crown Castle special permit hearing to August 1, 2023, and approved the March 7 minutes. No public comments were made.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the March 7, 2023 minutes as presented. Biddinger seconded the motion. Minutes Planning Commission April 4, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 4/28/2023 4:43 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
5 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Cheek SECONDER: Doug Franklin
5 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
ordinance to the Planning Commission members. Following discussion among Planning Commission members, and staff, Chairman McCaleb opened the Public Hearing. No others expressing a desire to be heard…
5 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] Minutes Planning Commission April 4, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 4/28/2023 4:43 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Barbara Gilbert SECONDER: Tim Cheek
5 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Franklin SECONDER: Tim Cheek
5 yea · 1 absent
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting agenda posted

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting on March 21, 2023. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive actions listed.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves six certificates of approval

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved all six certificate of approval applications for residential projects, each with specific conditions, and recommended approval of two ordinances to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with Jeff Oakley absent for the first five items and both Lippert and Oakley absent for the ordinance votes.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the February 21, 2023 minutes as presented. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER: John Lippert
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve subject to the following conditions: 1) Modify the front gable to a more traditional look; 2) Modify the stone and EFIS border above the garage to a clean straight border; 3) Attach the…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve subject to revising the plans to show the backyard downspouts are tied in to the storm drains and Quadrant X1 grass will be real grass instead of artificial turf. Raines seconded the…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve the application subject to: 1) The second-floor window be obscured glass. 2) Recalculate the centroid. 3) Add a retaining wall or berm in the backyard that would be enough to capture a…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve the application subject to: 1) Planting 12’ evergreens in the backyard above the neighbor to the north. 2) Confirm attic space is in the total square footage calculation and update the…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve the application subject to: 1) Switching the ADS drainage pipes to PVC. 2) Planting 12’ tall evergreen landscaping along the rear property line to the north for privacy. 3) Updating the…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
to approve the application subject to: Minutes Building Commission March 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 6 Updated 5/3/2023 2:06 PM 1) Clarifying on the landscape plan the side-yard and front-yard…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
ordinance to the Building Commission. MOTION: Caston moved to recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rusty Caston SECONDER…
3 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
ordinance to the Building Commission members. Minutes Building Commission March 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 7 Updated 5/3/2023 2:06 PM MOTION: Raines moved to recommend approval to the Planning…
3 yea
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea
ordinance to review at the next meeting. 7. Adjournment MOTION: There being no further business, Caston moved to adjourn the meeting. Raines seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission March 21…
3 yea · 2 absent
Herzel yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Lippert absent · Oklahoma absent
Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets with no listed action items

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on March 15, 2023. It contains only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves fencing variance for 2401 NW Grand Boulevard

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a fence and gate at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard. The approval requires the use of wrought iron instead of wood and a lower fence height than originally requested.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the February 15, 2023 minutes as presented. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Covington
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0] MOVER: John Covington…
3 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Clements absent
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0] MOVER: John Covington…
4 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Mar 14, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council to review full agenda packet

This is a routine city council meeting with a standard agenda. The only listed items are the agenda itself and the full agenda packet for review. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $689,200 paving contract and updates building codes

The City Council awarded a paving contract for Dorset Drive and approved amendments to city codes regarding accessory buildings and outdoor lighting. Several vehicle and equipment purchases for police and fire departments were approved, and a rezoning application was referred back to the Planning Commission.

Tue Mar 14, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets; agenda items not detailed

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Municipal Authority approves $137,256 in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the February 14, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $137,256.05, and the February 2023 financial statements. All actions were approved as presented with no discussion or amendments.

Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review agenda items for March 7 meeting

This is a routine Planning Commission meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or has no public action items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning and Accessory Building Code Updates

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for rezoning 6600 NW Grand Boulevard and amendments to the city code regarding accessory buildings. The commission also recommended approval for an ordinance update concerning outdoor lighting and continued two public hearings to April 4, 2023.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the February 7, 2023 minutes as presented. Biddinger seconded the motion. Minutes Planning Commission March 7, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 3/30/2023 4:07 PM RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Byrne abstain
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Barbara Gilbert SECONDER: Doug Franklin
5 yea
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
that the home sizes will be 8,000 square feet or less; and 3) That they may make other agreements that are restrictive as to what can occur on these lots. Franklin seconded the motion. RESULT…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
ordinance to the Planning Commission members. Following discussion among Planning Commission members and staff, Chairman McCaleb opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Scott Spradling, attorney representing…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding outdoor lighting; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Byrne SECONDER: Doug Franklin
5 yea · 1 absent
Byrne yea · Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Oklahoma absent
Wed Feb 22, 2023 · 09:30

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

Commission meeting agenda with no listed items

This is a procedural agenda for the Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Commission schedules 2023 Household and Hazard Waste Recycling Event

The Commission scheduled the next Household Item, Electronic, and Hazard Waste Disposal, and Recycling Event for September 23, 2023. Members received updates on the city's Sustainability Plan and the status of the Butterfly Garden.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the August 24, 2022 minutes as presented. Thomas seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caroline Patton SECONDER: Andrew Thomas
4 yea
Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
to approve the January 25, 2023 minutes as presented. Patton seconded the motion. Minutes Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission February 22, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 3/6/2023…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caroline Patton SECONDER: Allison Petersen
4 yea
Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea
that the new fees for Christmas tree pickup went well. Mr. Lawrence also stated Minutes Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission February 22, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 4 Updated 3/6/2023 10:34…
4 yea · 2 absent
Herzel yea · Petersen yea · Patton yea · Thomas yea · Burger absent · Oklahoma absent
Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Procedural meeting of Nichols Hills Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission is meeting to conduct routine procedural business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves four certificates of approval with conditions

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved four certificates of approval for construction projects, each with specific conditions, and continued one application to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous with Chairman Herzel absent.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the January 17, 2023 minutes as presented. Raines seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 5a subject to amending the plans to show the wall on the west side of the balcony extending out towards the street. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
[context] Minutes Building Commission February 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 3/10/2023 9:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tori Raines SECONDER: John Lippert
4 yea
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 5c subject to updating the drainage plan to show PVC Schedule 40 pipe in place of the ADS pipe. Caston seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
to approve agenda item 5d subject to: 1) Amending the drainage plan, C103, to show the actual drainage plan with the drain lines being split into 4-inch pipes and ran through the curb. 2) Amending…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
[context] Minutes Building Commission February 21, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 5 Updated 3/10/2023 9:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Tori Raines
4 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Raines yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea · Oklahoma absent
Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meets Feb. 15, 2023

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on February 15, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approves three variances, continues fence case

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 650 sq ft building lot coverage and height/no-build envelope at 1800 Drury Lane, and a 466 sq ft floor area ratio variance at 6421 Centennial Court with a modification to add a wall on the west side of the balcony. The board also continued Case BOA-2023-01 for a fence variance at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard. All votes were unanimous among the three present members.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the January 18, 2023 minutes as presented. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Covington
3 yea
Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Covington
3 yea
Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Herzel seconded the motion RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington…
3 yea
Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel…
3 yea
Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets Feb. 14, 2023

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda includes only the agenda and full meeting materials; no specific action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Authority approves $93,882 in warrants and claims

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the January 10, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $93,882.26, and the January 2023 financial statements. It also approved three Public Works equipment purchases, including a 2023 Chevrolet 3500 truck, a Bobcat excavator, and a 14-foot trailer, all funded from the CIP budget. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council regular meeting, mostly procedural

This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda. The agenda includes only the agenda document and full meeting materials, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.21M in claims and multiple construction contracts

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved $1,211,562.70 in warrants and claims, a consent docket covering 11 construction items, and a general consent docket including a new ladder truck purchase. They also approved two zoning ordinances with emergency clauses, special event permits, and a banner installation request. Three public hearings were continued to the April 11 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding outdoor lighting; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Wed Feb 8, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

City Council meeting with no substantive agenda items listed

The Nichols Hills City Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed. The provided documents are the agenda itself and a full agenda PDF, both of which lack actionable or informative content.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to explore Westminster Place park options

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously directed staff to bring back options for creating a park on Westminster Place, following discussion on encouraging redevelopment of the 1800 block. The council also approved a revised 'Trees and Vegetation' ordinance, removing the exam requirement for landscape services while keeping registration, and approved its emergency clause. No public comments were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve agenda item 4b(i) - Emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance. Clements seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Sody Clements AYES: Clements…
3 yea
Clements yea · Goetzinger yea · Oklahoma yea
Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, ordinances, or public hearings listed. No decisions, discussions, or notable items are provided in the published materials.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends building height and accessory structure ordinances

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for ordinances regarding building height and accessory structures, including a specific provision for a guard shack at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The commission continued public hearings for a zoning application at 6600 NW Grand Boulevard and an outdoor lighting ordinance until the March 7, 2023, meeting. No action was taken regarding a special permit for a monopole tower at 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the January 3, 2023 minutes as presented. Gilbert seconded the motion. Minutes Planning Commission February 7, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 2/17/2023 1:47 PM RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]…
3 yea · 1 abstain
Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Biddinger abstain
[context] Minutes Planning Commission February 7, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 2/17/2023 1:47 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mike Biddinger SECONDER: Doug Franklin
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
ordinance to the Planning Commission. Following discussion among Planning Commission members and staff, Chairman McCaleb opened the Public Hearing. No others expressing a desire to be heard, the…
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John McCaleb, Chairman SECONDER: Mike Biddinger
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding outdoor lighting; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an…
4 yea
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mike Biddinger SECONDER: Doug Franklin
4 yea · 2 absent
Biddinger yea · Franklin yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Byrne absent · Oklahoma absent
Mon Jan 30, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council meeting agenda with no listed action items

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for this City Council meeting.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills City Council meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Nichols Hills City Council special meeting on January 30, 2023, was called to order but no business was conducted because a quorum was not present. All three council members were absent, so no decisions were made on the agenda items, which included redevelopment discussions and a proposed tree ordinance.

Wed Jan 25, 2023 · 09:30

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

Environmental commission meeting lacks substantive agenda items

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. Only boilerplate procedural documents are listed.

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✓ Decided: No quorum; commission held no business

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission met on January 25, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so no business was conducted. All six commissioners were absent. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions or votes.

Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 17:30

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meeting with no listed action items

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on January 18, 2023. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 15-foot rear setback variance at 1209 Mulberry Lane

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment approved a 15-foot rear yard setback variance for a home addition at 1209 Mulberry Lane, leaving a 10-foot setback, on a unanimous vote. The board also voted 3-0 to continue the 42-inch fence height variance request at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard to the next meeting, with one member recused. Minutes from December 21, 2022 were approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the December 21, 2022 minutes as presented. Covington seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Herzel SECONDER: John Covington
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0] MOVER: John Covington SECONDER: Kathy Lippert
3 yea · 1 absent
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Clements absent
ordinance or the comprehensive plan; and this variance is the minimum necessary to alleviate the unnecessary hardship. Lippert seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Covington…
4 yea
Lippert yea · Slater yea · Covington yea · Herzel yea
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 16:00

Building Commission

Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting has no substantive items on the agenda

The Nichols Hills Building Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, ordinances, public hearings, or decisions scheduled. No documents with actionable content were provided.

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✓ Decided: Building Commission approves 4 certificates, continues 2 applications

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved four Certificate of Approval applications (1705 Dorchester Drive, 1705 Wilshire Boulevard, 6923 Avondale Court, and 1125 Bedford Drive), continued two applications to the next meeting (6421 Centennial Court and 1831 Drakestone Avenue), and recommended approval of a draft ordinance on accessory buildings to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the application as submitted. Oakley seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Lippert SECONDER: Jeff Oakley
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
ordinance to the Building Commission members. MOTION: Oakley moved to recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Lippert seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission January 17, 2023 Nichols…
4 yea
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea
ordinance to the Building Commission members. MOTION: Oakley moved to recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Lippert seconded the motion. Minutes Building Commission January 17, 2023 Nichols…
4 yea · 1 absent
Herzel yea · Lippert yea · Caston yea · Oakley yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 17:30

Municipal Authority

Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meets; agenda items not detailed

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive discussion or decisions not specified in this excerpt.

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✓ Decided: Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approves $102,949.53 in warrants and claims

The Municipal Authority approved total warrants and claims amounting to $102,949.53. The board also accepted the December 2022 financial statements and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the December 13, 2022 minutes as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. Minutes Municipal Authority January 10, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 2 Updated 1/30/2023 10:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to accept the December 2022 financial statements as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to accept the December 2022 financial statements as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger AYES: Goetzinger…
2 yea · 2 absent
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma Nichols Hills absent · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 17:30

City Council

Nichols Hills City Council to review full agenda and materials

The Nichols Hills City Council is meeting to review the public agenda and full meeting materials. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.04M in claims and construction pay estimates

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved $1,039,358.30 in warrants and claims, including construction pay estimates for paving, park improvements, and a fire station project. They also accepted a donation of eight license plate reading cameras, approved a landscaping ordinance, and set an April 4, 2023 election for Ward Three. Several public hearings were continued to the next meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the December 13, 2022 and December 14, 2022 minutes as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the December 2022 departmental reports as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve the total warrants and claims as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. Minutes City Council January 10, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 3 Updated 1/30/2023 10:49 AM RESULT: APPROVED…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 6a - 6f Consent Docket Construction as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 7b as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve item 7a and 7c Consent Docket General as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9a subject to Public Works Director Randy Lawrence approving the banner width of up to 24 inches. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9b as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9b(i) – Emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance. Goetzinger seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E. Peter Hoffman SECONDER: Steven J. Goetzinger
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
to approve agenda item 9c as presented. Goetzinger seconded the motion. Minutes City Council January 10, 2023 Nichols Hills Page 8 Updated 1/30/2023 10:49 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: E…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for…
2 yea
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea
[context] Goetzinger
2 yea · 1 absent
Goetzinger yea · Hoffman yea · Oklahoma absent
Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Nichols Hills Planning Commission meets Jan. 3, 2023

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The Planning Commission is meeting, but the agenda contains only standard agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific decisions or discussions noted.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends landscaping code update to City Council

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a new landscaping ordinance replacing Section 50-133 of the Nichols Hills City Code. The commission also postponed a Crown Castle special permit hearing and four other zoning-related ordinances to the February 7, 2023 meeting. Minutes from December 6, 2022 were approved with an amendment.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the December 6, 2022 minutes subject to amending item 5d to read “Mr. Curtis Wilson spoke to the Planning Commission of his concerns of the landscape point increase and the need of an…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Cheek SECONDER: Doug Franklin
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
ordinance to the Planning Commission. Following discussion among Planning Commission members and staff, Chairman McCaleb opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no others expressing a desire to be heard…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for…
5 yea
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Franklin SECONDER: Tim Cheek
5 yea · 1 absent
Byrne yea · Franklin yea · Cheek yea · Gilbert yea · McCaleb yea · Oklahoma absent