Nichols Hills public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 17, 2024, at City Hall. The body may take official action only on items listed on the agenda, including five certificate-of-approval applications and a discussion on floor-area-ratio and building-line-code changes for E-2 residential zoning districts.

• Certificate of Approval Application – 1808 Westminster Place
• Certificate of Approval Application – 1705 Kingsbury Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application – 6600 NW Grand Boulevard
• Certificate of Approval Application – 1117 Tedford Way
• Certificate of Approval Application – 6506 Lenox Avenue

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved four Certificate of Approval applications for new buildings or additions, each with specific conditions, and continued one application to the next meeting. No action was taken on a discussion regarding FAR and BLC for E-2 Residential zoning districts.

• Approved certificate for new main building at 1808 Westminster Place, subject to providing wall section update (unanimous)
• Approved certificate for addition at 1705 Kingsbury Lane as submitted (unanimous)
• Continued certificate for new main building at 6600 NW Grand Boulevard to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved certificate for new main building at 1117 Tedford Way, subject to obscure film on second floor east window unless neighbors waive (unanimous)
• Approved certificate for new main building at 6506 Lenox Avenue, subject to storm pipe being HDPE smoothline or Schedule 40 PVC (unanimous)
• No action taken on FAR and BLC discussion for E-2 Residential zoning districts

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a special meeting with no official business. The only item is a holiday celebration; no decisions or discussions on city matters will occur.

The City Council met for a holiday celebration. No official city business was discussed and no actions were taken.

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving $1,213,943.45 in warrants and claims, and voting on construction contracts totaling over $499,000. Departmental reports and public hearings on park improvements and event permits are also scheduled.

• Approval of $1,213,943.45 in total warrants and claims, including $814,399.83 from General Obligation Bond Funds
• Pay Estimate No. 8 for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant with Landmark Construction Group LLC ($217,659.63)
• Paving improvements for 6600-6800 Blocks of East Grand Boulevard ($265,783.32)
• Redbud Park & West Grand Boulevard Trail Expansion Project ($16,000.00)
• Awarding contracts for Water Well #13 ($15,000.00) and City Hall roof replacement

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including awarding a $1,476,494 contract to Davis Water Well Inc. for Water Well #13 and a $193,000 contract to Central Weatherproofing for the City Hall roof replacement. They also accepted the annual financial report, approved Redbud Classic banners and permits, and authorized several construction pay estimates and equipment purchases.

• Awarded $1,476,494 contract to Davis Water Well Inc. for Water Well #13 (unanimous)
• Awarded $193,000 contract to Central Weatherproofing for City Hall roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $217,659.63 pay estimate for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved $265,783.32 pay estimate for Grand Boulevard paving (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 invoice for Redbud Park trail expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Redbud Classic banner installation and revocable permit (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for Camden Way paving project (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider approving a Park Adoption Agreement with Robert and Karen Browne for Redbud Park, and to discuss a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place. The board may also approve minutes from previous meetings. Official action will be taken only on items listed on the agenda.

• Park Adoption Agreement with Robert and Karen Browne for Redbud Park, bounded by Sherwood Lane, NW Grand Boulevard, and Bedford Drive
• New park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024 and February 26, 2024 meetings

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously recommended City Council approval of a Park Adoption Agreement with Robert and Karen Browne for Redbud Park, following a fundraising campaign that raised over $425,000. The board also discussed plans for a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place and directed the designer to add more play areas and select fences, with updated plans to be presented at the next meeting. Minutes from September 4, 2024 and February 26, 2024 were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Redbud Park Adoption Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2024 and February 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed designer to revise Westminster Place park plans with more play areas and fence selections

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 12, 2024, consider a claims list totaling $137,626.10 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and review November 2024 financial statements. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
• Claims list for 2024-2025 totaling $137,626.10
• November 2024 financial statements

The authority unanimously approved the November 12, 2024 minutes, the total warrants and claims for the Capital Improvement Program, and the November 2024 financial statements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for Municipal Authority CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2024 financial statements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be considered or discussed.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission on November 27, 2024, was canceled. No official actions were taken or proposed due to the cancellation.

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a 5'6'' height variance to build a fence on a retaining wall at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard. The board may approve, reject, or postpone the request. It will also consider approving the September 18, 2024 minutes and scheduling 2025 meetings.

• Public hearing on Case BOA-2024-15: 5'6'' fence height variance at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard (zoning E-2)
• Consideration of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Separate vote on 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a 5'6" height variance for a fence at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard, finding that the ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship peculiar to the property. The board also approved the September 18, 2024 minutes and the schedule of 2025 meetings, both unanimously.

• Approved fence height variance BOA-2024-15 at 6606 NW Grand Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Sherwood Lane and Norwood Place, and to discuss possible changes to garage door widths and three-car garages in certain residential districts. The commission may also discuss demolition criteria, architectural resources, and elect officers for 2025.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1208 Sherwood Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1608 Norwood Place
• Discussion on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts
• Discussion on criteria for 50% demolition of a building
• Nomination and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved the October 15, 2024 minutes, recommended approval of a proposed ordinance on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts, approved a certificate of approval for 1608 Norwood Place subject to conditions, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, and elected Rusty Caston as Chairman and Tori Raines as Vice-Chairman. The commission also discussed criteria for 50% demolition and creating an Architectural Resources list, with staff to follow up.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of garage door width and three-car garage ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of approval for 1608 Norwood Place subject to engineer statement and schedule 40 PVC drain lines (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Rusty Caston as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Tori Raines as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving a revised and restated employee retirement plan, declaring surplus property for auction, and awarding Christmas bonuses to city employees. The board will also review October financial statements and approve a claims list totaling $155,625.68.

• Claims list for 2024-2025 totaling $155,625.68
• Ordinance adopting revised retirement plan with emergency clause
• Resolution to sell surplus property at public auction
• Christmas bonuses for city employees
• October 2024 financial statements

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved a revised and restated defined benefit retirement plan for eligible city employees, including an emergency clause. The board also approved October 2024 financial statements, declared surplus property for public auction, and authorized $300 Christmas bonuses for each city employee. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted October 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved restated retirement plan ordinance with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property and directed sale at public auction (unanimous)
• Approved $300 Christmas bonus per city employee (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving $1,960,228.80 in warrants and claims, and will receive bids for and potentially award the sale of $7,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The agenda also includes several consent docket items for construction payments and equipment purchases, plus ordinances on stop work orders, fences, and the employee retirement plan.

• Sale of $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025
• Claims list totaling $1,960,228.80 across multiple funds
• Final pay estimate of $246,105.74 for Bedford Drive, Waverly Avenue, and Trenton Road paving
• Playground equipment at Davis Park not to exceed $91,569.00
• Purchase of 2024 Silverado 1500 not to exceed $54,835.00

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the sale of $7,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, to the lowest bidder, TD Securities, and passed the accompanying ordinance authorizing the bond issuance. The council also approved several consent docket items, including construction pay estimates and various purchases, and passed ordinances amending the city code regarding stop work orders, fences, and the employee retirement system. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved sale of $7M GO Bonds, Series 2025 to TD Securities (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing $7M GO Bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items including final paving pay estimate of $246,105.74 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items including playground equipment up to $91,569.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending stop work order code (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending fence code (unanimous)
• Approved revised employee retirement plan ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $300 Christmas bonus per city employee (unanimous)

Nichols Hills Centennial Committee

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and to consider several items related to the city's centennial celebration, including a new city flag and seal, a drone light show, park improvements, and community events. The committee may also discuss funding sources, a centennial book, and historical items for city collections.

• Nomination and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Commission artist for a new Nichols Hills city flag and seal
• Light show with drones
• Park improvements commemorating the Centennial
• Events with food trucks, children's activities, and entertainment

The committee elected a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and reviewed a proposed multi-phase process for redesigning the city flag and seal. The committee also discussed potential centennial celebrations and funding sources.

• Elected Hal McKnight as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Nolan Coyle as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Instructed staff to schedule quarterly meetings starting Q1 2025

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including requests from the Public Arts Commission to seek proposals for art in Love Family Park and on city sanitation vehicles, an ordinance amending fence and wall regulations for corner lots, a discussion on fences in residential districts, and an ordinance regarding construction and demolition site screening. The council may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items.

• Request from Public Arts Commission to seek proposals for art in Love Family Park
• Request from Public Arts Commission to seek proposals for art on city sanitation vehicles
• Ordinance amending fence and wall regulations on corner lots (with emergency clause)
• Discussion on fences in residential districts (non-corner lots)
• Ordinance amending construction and demolition site screening (with emergency clause)

The City Council unanimously approved two requests from the Public Arts Commission to seek artist proposals: one for a rotating art piece on the empty plinth in Love Family Park, and another to wrap city sanitation trucks with art. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance on construction and demolition site screening, including its emergency clause. A proposed ordinance on fences and walls on corner lots was discussed but not approved; instead, staff was directed to bring back an ordinance addressing fences facing the street on all residential lots.

• Approved request to seek proposals for art in Love Family Park (unanimous)
• Approved request to seek proposals for art on city sanitation vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on construction and demolition site screening (unanimous)
• Approved emergency clause for site screening ordinance (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance on street-facing fences for all residential lots

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2024. The agenda lists only procedural items and two non-binding discussions: a hazardous household waste and recycling event and an Earth/Arbor Day discussion. No formal decisions or ordinances are scheduled.

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No items will be considered at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Waverly Avenue, Sherwood Lane, and Queenstown Road. They will also discuss and possibly take action on proposed changes to garage door widths and three-car garage requirements in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts, as well as requirements to preserve Significant Trees in all residential zones. The agenda includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 7311 Waverly Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1208 Sherwood Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1636 Queenstown Road
• Discussion on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts
• Discussion on requirements to preserve Significant Trees in all residential zoning districts

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved a certificate of approval for a pool at 7311 Waverly Avenue, subject to resubmitting a corrected engineering plan, and approved a new main building at 1636 Queenstown Road as submitted. The application for a new main building at 1208 Sherwood Lane was continued to the next regular meeting. The commission also discussed, but took no action on, proposed ordinance changes for garage door widths and significant tree preservation.

• Approved certificate of approval 2023-28(B) for pool at 7311 Waverly Avenue, subject to corrected engineering plan (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of approval for new main building at 1636 Queenstown Road as submitted (unanimous)
• Continued certificate of approval for new main building at 1208 Sherwood Lane to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving a $7,000,000 General Obligation Bond sale, a rezoning application for 6523 Avondale Drive, and a list of claims totaling $1,471,524.01. The agenda also includes consent items for road paving contracts, water well equipment replacement, and several routine resolutions.

• Resolution authorizing sale of $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3
• Claims list totaling $1,471,524.01 across multiple funds
• Amendment No. 1 for Randel Road paving project, decreasing contract to $1,147,910.65
• Request to replace pumping equipment in four water wells, not to exceed $102,084.00

The City Council approved the sale of $7 million in Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds. The council also approved several paving project payments and a limited rezoning request for 6523 Avondale Drive.

• Authorized sale of $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 6523 Avondale Drive to R-3, limited to three units and existing footprint (2-1)
• Approved $515,955.27 payment for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
• Approved $188,078.28 payment for paving on Bedford Dr, Waverly Ave, and Trenton Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved $63,840.00 payment for paving on East Grand Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved $63,445.13 final payment for Randel Road paving (Unanimous)
• Approved $102,084.00 to replace pumping equipment in four water wells (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending City Code regarding Drug Paraphernalia definition (Unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at City Hall. The only substantive items are approval of a $141,260.36 claims list and adoption of the 2025 regular meeting schedule. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Consideration of $141,260.36 Claims List for 2024-2025 Nichols Hills Municipal Authority
• Adoption of 2025 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, and unanimously approved all agenda items: the September 10, 2024 minutes, total warrants and claims for CIP, September 2024 financial statements, and the schedule of regular meetings for 2025. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were routine approvals.

• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken, and no items will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the August 28 minutes and discuss two items: a Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event and an Earth/Arbor Day event. No formal votes are scheduled on these discussion items, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Discussion of Earth/Arbor Day
• Approval of August 28, 2024 minutes

Public Arts Commission

The Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss art or artists of interest, review possible locations for art in parks and other public facilities, and receive a Ward 3 Park Update. The commission may take official action on these items, which include considering minutes from May 10, 2024. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Discussion regarding art or artists of interest to the Commissioners
• Review possible locations for Art in Parks and other public facilities, including Love Family Park, Elk Park, Evangeline Park, and Redbud Park
• Ward 3 Park Update
• Consideration of May 10, 2024 Minutes

The Public Arts Commission unanimously recommended that City Council wrap three sanitation trucks with art exhibits from Oklahoma artists. They also unanimously recommended seeking proposals for a temporary sculpture in Love Family Park. The commission approved the May 10, 2024 minutes and received an update on Ward 3 Park.

• Approved May 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council wrapping three sanitation trucks with Oklahoma art exhibits (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council seeking proposals for temporary sculpture in Love Family Park (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for fence and gate height variances at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue, and another for a floor area ratio variance at 1117 Tedford Way. The board may approve, reject, or amend these requests. The meeting also includes approval of the August 21, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing: BOA-2024-12, 6621 Hillcrest Avenue, seeking 18'' gate, 42'' fence, and 42'' fence column height variances
• Public hearing: BOA-2024-14, 1117 Tedford Way, seeking 477 sq ft (11%) FAR variance for a 3,568 sq ft home (81% FAR)
• Minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a fence at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue, allowing an 18-inch gate height increase, a 42-inch fence height increase, and a 42-inch increase for fence columns. The board also unanimously denied a variance request at 1117 Tedford Way for a 477-square-foot (11%) Floor Area Ratio increase. Both decisions were made after public hearings.

• Approved BOA-2024-12 fence height variances at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied BOA-2024-14 FAR variance at 1117 Tedford Way (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a certificate of approval for 1725 Huntington Avenue and discuss potential changes to regulations on preserving significant trees, garage door widths and three-car garages in certain residential districts, garages in Estate Districts, and demolition of architectural resources. The meeting is open to the public, with a period for citizen comments.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1725 Huntington Avenue
• Discussion on requirements to preserve Significant Trees in all residential zoning districts
• Discussion on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts
• Discussion on garages in Estate Districts
• Discussion on demolition of Architectural Resources

The commission unanimously approved the July 16, 2024 minutes with amendments and approved a certificate of approval application for a facade change at 1725 Huntington Avenue. Discussions were held on preserving significant trees, garage door widths, and other topics, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of approval for facade change at 1725 Huntington Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request at 6523 Avondale Drive and a special permit for Crown Castle/T-Mobile to modify a tower near 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue. The council will also vote on approving over $1.1 million in warrants and claims, several construction pay estimates and change orders, and various equipment purchases. Other items include street closure requests for special events and a waterline relocation agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3
• Public hearing on Crown Castle/T-Mobile special permit for tower near 6706 N Pennsylvania Ave
• Approval of $1,097,129.78 in total warrants and claims
• Change Order No. 2 for arsenic removal plant with Landmark Construction, $38,485.00
• Waterline 11 Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools for new Belle Isle Enterprise High School

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved a consent docket including construction change orders and pay estimates, plus general items such as equipment purchases and resolutions. They also awarded a $729,849 paving contract for the 1200 block of Larchmont Lane to SAC Services, Inc., approved two special event street closures, a special permit for Crown Castle, and a waterline relocation agreement. A rezoning application for 6523 Avondale Drive was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6d (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7i (unanimous)
• Approved special event street closure for Mulberry Lane on Oct 26 (unanimous)
• Approved special event street closure for 1700 block Guilford Lane on Oct 6 (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Crown Castle/T-Mobile antenna work at 6706 N Pennsylvania Ave (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning application for 6523 Avondale Drive to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved waterline relocation agreement with OKC Public Schools (unanimous)
• Awarded $729,849 paving contract for 1200 block Larchmont Lane to SAC Services, Inc. (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority is meeting to approve routine financial items, including the claims list totaling $133,930.96 and August 2024 financial statements. They will also consider a consent docket item for a waterline relocation agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools to accommodate construction of the new Belle Isle Enterprise High School. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of claims list for 2024-2025 totaling $133,930.96
• August 2024 financial statements
• Waterline 11 Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools for Belle Isle Enterprise High School construction
• Site: east of Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway Extension intersection

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the August 13, 2024 minutes, total warrants and claims, and August 2024 financial statements. It also approved a waterline relocation agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools to accommodate construction of the new Belle Isle Enterprise High School. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition.

• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Waterline 11 Relocation Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider two items: plans for playground equipment at Margaret Davis Park and a proposal for a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items.

• Plans for playground equipment at Margaret Davis Park
• Proposal for a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously recommended City Council approve the proposed playground equipment plan for Margaret Davis Park. The board also discussed ideas for a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place, with the design firm to return with options at a future joint meeting.

• Recommended approval of playground equipment plan at Margaret Davis Park (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two park-related items: approving playground equipment plans for Margaret Davis Park and discussing a possible new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place. Official action may be taken on these items, which are the only substantive business on the agenda.

• Plans for playground equipment at Margaret Davis Park
• Discussion and possible action on a new park in the 1800 block of Westminster Place

The City Council approved the site plan and equipment for a playground at Margaret Davis Park. Council members also discussed design ideas for a proposed new park in the 1800 Block of Westminster Place.

• Approved playground equipment plans for Margaret Davis Park (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special permit for Crown Castle USA, Inc. (representing Verizon) to replace or add antennas on an existing monopole tower at 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue, and a rezoning application for property at 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 Two-Family Residential to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential. The commission may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items and will also consider the August 6, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing: special permit for Crown Castle USA, Inc. (Verizon) to modify antennas on monopole tower at 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue
• Public hearing: rezoning of 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3
• Citizens Desired to Be Heard for non-agenda items
• Approval of August 6, 2024 minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a special permit for Crown Castle USA/Verizon to replace or add antennas on an existing monopole tower at 6706 North Pennsylvania Avenue. It also unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning at 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3, subject to limiting the property to three units and keeping the existing building footprint. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Verizon/Crown Castle special permit for tower equipment at 6706 N Pennsylvania Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 6523 Avondale Dr from R-2 to R-3, limited to 3 units and existing footprint (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from May and June, and to discuss a Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event and an update from the Oklahoma Monarch Summit. No formal votes are listed beyond the consideration of these discussion items.

• Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Update from Oklahoma Monarch Summit
• Approval of May 22, 2024 minutes
• Approval of June 26, 2024 minutes

General

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council convened solely for an employee lunch. The agenda states no official city business will be discussed or acted upon, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the lunch.

• Employee lunch with no official business to be discussed or acted upon

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks height variances for a fence, gate, and fence columns at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue. The second requests a 10-foot south side yard setback variance for an addition at 7314 Lancet Lane. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items.

• Public hearing: BOA-2024-12, 6621 Hillcrest Avenue, 18'' gate height variance, 42'' fence height variance, 42'' fence column height variance
• Public hearing: BOA-2024-13, 7314 Lancet Lane, 10' south side yard setback variance for a dwelling addition
• Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes

The Board approved a 10-foot south side yard setback variance for a dwelling addition at 7314 Lancet Lane. A request for fence and gate height variances at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue was continued to the next meeting after a motion to deny failed.

• Approved 10' south side yard setback variance for 7314 Lancet Lane (Unanimous)
• Continued Case No. BOA-2024-12 (6621 Hillcrest Avenue) to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to deny Case No. BOA-2024-12 (2-2)
• Approved July 17, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to conduct procedural business and approve financial claims. The body will consider a $119,620.47 claims list for 2024-2025 and adopt July 2024 financial statements. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of $119,620.47 claims list for 2024-2025
• Adoption of July 2024 financial statements

The Municipal Authority approved the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and the July 2024 financial statements. The board also approved total warrants and claims for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for Municipal Authority - CIP (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 2024 financial statements (Unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving $1,460,935.84 in warrants and claims, several construction pay estimates and change orders, and multiple equipment purchases. Public hearings are scheduled for ordinances on signs, Board of Adjustment appointments, and building commission procedures. The agenda also includes recognitions of firefighters and routine reports.

• Warrants & claims totaling $1,460,935.84 across funds
• Pay estimates for Randel Road, Bedford Drive/Waverly/Trenton paving, and arsenic removal plant
• Change order for Fire Training Tower increasing contract to $1,004,529.00
• Purchase of CUES Sewer Camera System not to exceed $115,086.00
• Public hearings on sign code, Board of Adjustment, and building commission ordinances

The City Council unanimously approved several ordinances amending city codes regarding signs, landscaping, and the Board of Adjustment. The council also authorized various construction payments for paving and water treatment projects and approved new equipment purchases for public works and fire departments.

• Approved $180,094.79 for Randel Road paving (Unanimous)
• Approved $128,050.02 for Bedford Drive, Waverly Avenue, and Trenton Road paving (Unanimous)
• Approved $461,098.11 for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,655.00 change order for Fire Training Tower (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of CUES Sewer Camera System up to $115,086.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinances amending city codes for signs, landscaping, and Board of Adjustment appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of Holtzendorff Parkway for special event on Sept 8, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for Larchmont Lane paving project (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed ordinances amending the city code, covering signs, Board of Adjustment appointments, landscaping requirements for facade changes, and Certificate of Approval applications. The commission may accept, approve, reject, amend, or postpone action on each item. The agenda also includes approval of the June 4, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing: ordinance amending Chapter 50, Article II, Division 10 regarding signs
• Public hearing: ordinance amending code on appointment of At-Large Members to Board of Adjustment
• Public hearing: ordinance amending landscaping requirements for Certificates of Approval for facade changes
• Public hearing: ordinance amending applications for Certificates of Approval from Building Commission
• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve ordinances regarding sign regulations, Board of Adjustment appointments, landscaping requirements for facade changes, and Building Commission application processes.

• Approved June 4, 2024 minutes (5-0-1)
• Recommended City Council approve sign ordinance amendments with specific text deletions and additions (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance regarding Board of Adjustment At-Large Member appointments (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance regarding landscaping requirements for facade change Certificates of Approval (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance regarding Building Commission Certificate of Approval applications (Unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission’s regular July 24 meeting was cancelled. No official actions were taken or scheduled on this agenda.

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings. The board will consider a front yard setback variance for a new dwelling at 1208 Sherwood Lane and height variances for a gate, fence, and fence columns at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items.

• Public hearing: BOA-2024-11 — 12'6'' front yard setback variance for new dwelling at 1208 Sherwood Lane (zoned R-1-75)
• Public hearing: BOA-2024-12 — 18'' gate height variance, 42'' fence height variance, and 42'' fence column height variance at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue (zoned R-1-75)
• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment met on July 17, 2024 with four of five members present. The board unanimously denied a 12'6" front yard setback variance for a new home at 1208 Sherwood Lane (Case BOA-2024-11). A request for height variances for a gate, fence, and fence columns at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue (Case BOA-2024-12) was unanimously continued to the August 21, 2024 meeting to let the applicant reduce the impact and talk with neighbors. The board also approved the May 15, 2024 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Denied front yard setback variance of 12'6" at 1208 Sherwood Lane, Case BOA-2024-11 (unanimous)
• Continued Case BOA-2024-12, height variances for gate, fence, and fence columns at 6621 Hillcrest Avenue, to August 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Approval applications, discuss requirements for preserving Significant Trees in residential zones, and review a draft ordinance on attached garages in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts. They will also elect a Vice-Chairman. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1504 Camden Way
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1111 Hemstead Place
• Discussion on Significant Tree preservation requirements in all residential zoning districts
• Draft ordinance on attached garages in R-1-75 and R-1-60 Single-Family Residential Districts
• Nomination and election of Vice-Chairman

The Building Commission approved certificates of approval for new main buildings at 1504 Camden Way and 1111 Hemstead Place, both with specific conditions. The commission also discussed tree preservation and attached garage ordinances but took no action on those items.

• Approved May 21 and June 18, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1504 Camden Way subject to storm drain revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1111 Hemstead Place subject to window translucency conditions (Unanimous)
• Took no action on significant tree preservation requirements
• Took no action on draft ordinance for attached garages in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts
• Took no action on nomination and election of Vice-Chairman

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving claims totaling $135,310.05, June 2024 financial statements, and several consent docket items including state contract purchases, engineering and legal services agreements, workers' compensation renewal, and a surplus property resolution. A separate vote will address employee supplemental compensation and a budget adjustment.

• Claims list for 2023-2024: $103,394.86
• Claims list for 2024-2025: $31,915.19
• Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC for FY 2024-2025
• Legal Services Contract with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C.
• Workers' Compensation Plan renewal for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority approved $300,000 for employee supplemental compensation and a budget adjustment. The board also approved several service contracts, financial statements, and the sale of surplus property.

• Approved $300,000 for employee supplemental compensation and budget adjustment #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,915.19 in warrants and claims (Unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC for FY 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Legal Services Contract with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C. (Unanimous)
• Approved Workers' Compensation Plan renewal for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell surplus supplies, materials, and equipment at public auction (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of items from state contracts for FY 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Accepted June 2024 financial statements (Unanimous)

City Council

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 rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Executive session under 25 Oklahoma Statutes 2011, Section 307(B)(4) to discuss employment of City Manager S. Shane Pate II
• Possible council action regarding City Manager S. Shane Pate II after executive session

The council unanimously approved a compensation package for City Manager S. Shane Pate II, raising his annual salary to $200,000, granting a $70,000 bonus, and providing an $11,500 annual car allowance. The decision followed a closed executive session on his employment. No other substantive matters were discussed.

• Approved $200,000 annual salary for City Manager S. Shane Pate II (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 bonus for City Manager S. Shane Pate II (unanimous)
• Approved $11,500 annual car allowance for City Manager S. Shane Pate II (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2024, to consider routine approvals and several notable items. Key actions include approving payments for street paving and water treatment projects, purchasing real property, and authorizing various contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes several ordinances and resolutions, as well as board appointments.

• Purchase of real property at 1842 Westminster Place for $510,000
• Pay estimates for paving projects on Randel Road, Bedford Drive, Waverly Avenue, and Trenton Road totaling $300,135.50
• Approval of claims lists totaling $1,135,271.17
• Purchase of two pickup trucks and a packer body for Public Works (total $234,009.00)
• Ordinance amending competitive bidding section of city code

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved a $1,292,142.00 contract with CGC, LLC for the 2024 GO Bond paving project on the 6600, 6700, and 6800 blocks of East Grand Boulevard. The council also approved $300,000 in supplemental employee compensation, a $510,000 property purchase at 1842 Westminster Place, and several consent docket items including construction pay estimates and equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $1,292,142.00 contract to CGC, LLC for East Grand Boulevard paving (3-0)
• Approved $300,000 supplemental employee compensation (3-0)
• Approved $510,000 purchase of 1842 Westminster Place (3-0)
• Approved $215,905.97 in warrants and claims (3-0)
• Approved consent docket construction pay estimates totaling $415,308.18 (3-0)
• Approved consent docket general items including truck purchases and fire gear (3-0)
• Approved street closure for 1800 block of Devonshire Street on Sept 22 or 29 (3-0)
• Approved easement release and waterline agreement with East Wilshire Blvd Development (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission did not meet as scheduled on July 2, 2024. The meeting was officially cancelled by the City Clerk’s office. No official action was taken on any agenda items.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the May 22, 2024 minutes and discuss a Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Approval of May 22, 2024 minutes

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission met on June 26, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was called to order, roll was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any decisions or votes.

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to review four Certificate of Approval applications for residential projects and discuss potential changes to garage door widths and landscape requirements for single-family homes. The commission will also nominate and elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Certificate of Approval Application for 7309 Waverly Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application for 1702 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application for 1808 Westminster Place
• Certificate of Approval Application for 1504 Camden Way
• Possible action on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved certificate of approval applications for additions at 7309 Waverly Avenue, 1702 Guilford Lane, and 1808 Westminster Place, with conditions on the latter two. The application for a new main building at 1504 Camden Way was continued to the next meeting pending corrections. The Commission also recommended approval of a draft ordinance on landscape plan requirements for facade changes, and elected new officers.

• Approved certificate of approval for addition at 7309 Waverly Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of approval for addition at 1702 Guilford Lane, subject to adding insulation to exterior wall section sheet (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of approval for addition and facade change at 1808 Westminster Place, subject to correcting address, drainage plan, and adding drain box (unanimous)
• Continued certificate of approval for new main building at 1504 Camden Way to next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of draft ordinance on landscape plan requirements for facade changes to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Oakley as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Tori Raines as interim Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving over $1.17 million in warrants and claims, multiple construction pay estimates for projects like the Fire Training Tower and road paving, and several consent docket items including annual service agreements. The council will also hold public hearings on lot combinations, the adoption of the 2024 City Code, and the FY2024-2025 budget, along with other routine items like board appointments and event approvals.

• Total warrants and claims of $1,174,206.47
• Pay Estimate No. 4 for Fire Training Tower Project: $127,530.13
• Pay Estimate No. 3 for Randel Road paving: $195,897.71
• Public hearing on FY2024-2025 budget adoption
• Ordinance adopting 2024 Nichols Hills City Code

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 budgets for all funds, adopted the new Nichols Hills City Code 2024, and approved numerous consent docket items including construction pay estimates and contract renewals. The council also approved several lot combinations, board appointments, and event permits, and rejected all bids for the sanitary sewer improvement project.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budgets for all funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Nichols Hills City Code 2024 with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items totaling $803,436.07 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items including contract renewals (unanimous)
• Approved lot combination at 1812-1814 Huntington Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved lot combination at 1208 Sherwood Lane (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for SC-2401 sanitary sewer improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other boards (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Municipal Authority will consider several contracts and financial statements. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the adoption of budgets for multiple funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budgets including General Fund and Street & Alley Fund
• Approval of $91,617.49 in total warrants and claims
• Frontier Logging contract for FY 2024-2025
• Custodial Services Agreement with Aspen Building Services for FY 2024-2025
• Purchase of property, liability, and umbrella insurance policies for FY 2024-2025

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets for all city funds, including General, Police, Water, and Sewer. The board also approved employee benefit plans, insurance policies, and various service contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. No public comments were received during the budget hearing.

• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for CIP (Unanimous)
• Accepted May 2024 financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved consent docket including Frontier Logging, Finley & Cook, Crawford & Associates, Section 125/105 plans, and Aspen Building Services contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budgets for General, Municipal Authority, Street & Alley, 911, Police Impound, Water, Sewer, Drainage, Health Insurance, and Park funds (Unanimous)
• Approved employee benefit plans for health, dental, vision, life, Keystone flex, HRA, and American Fidelity Worksite Benefits (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property, liability, business interruption, Umbrella, and bond insurance policies (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider public hearings on two lot-combination cases and vote on a proposed update to the city code. The meeting will also include roll call, public comments, and approval of previous minutes.

• PUBLIC HEARING: Affidavit combining lots at 1812 Huntington Avenue and 1814 Huntington Avenue
• PUBLIC HEARING: General Warranty Deed combining lots at 1208 Sherwood Lane
• Ordinance adopting and enacting the Nichols Hills City Code 2024 with emergency declaration

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of three items: combining two lots at 1812-1814 Huntington Avenue (subject to removing the existing residence and burying overhead powerlines), combining lots at 1208 Sherwood Lane (subject to a one-story home), and adopting the Nichols Hills City Code 2024. No public comments were made, and the May 7, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous, Biddinger abstained)
• Recommended approval of lot combination at 1812-1814 Huntington Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of lot combination at 1208 Sherwood Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Nichols Hills City Code 2024 ordinance (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and discuss an Arbor Day event and a hazardous household waste and recycling event. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of Arbor Day
• Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Approval of March 27 and April 20, 2024 minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from March 27 and April 20, 2024, and elected Caroline Patton as Chairman and Allison Peterson as Vice-Chairman. Members discussed ideas for future Arbor Day/Earth Day events and noted the upcoming Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event on September 28, 2024. Chairman Nancy Herzel announced her departure from the board effective May 22, 2024.

• Approved March 27 and April 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Caroline Patton as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Allison Peterson as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three certificate of approval applications for properties on Glenbrook Terrace, Drakestone Avenue, and NW Grand Boulevard. They will also discuss and possibly act on proposed changes to residential zoning rules, including building heights, garage sizes, and floor area ratio requirements, as well as requirements to preserve significant trees.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1244 Glenbrook Terrace
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1826 Drakestone Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 6833 NW Grand Boulevard
• Discussion on R-1-75 zoning: building heights, three-car garages, sliding scales for Floor Area Ratio and Building Lot Coverage
• Discussion on preserving Significant Trees in all residential zoning districts

The Building Commission approved the April 16, 2024 minutes and granted three separate certificates of approval for properties at 1244 Glenbrook Terrace, 1826 Drakestone Avenue, and 6833 NW Grand Boulevard. Commissioners also discussed residential zoning districts, tree preservation, and architectural resources, directing staff to research other cities and bring back information.

• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Approved facade change certificate of approval for 1244 Glenbrook Terrace (5-0)
• Approved new main building certificate of approval for 1826 Drakestone Avenue with landscape and privacy screen conditions (5-0)
• Approved new main building certificate of approval for 6833 NW Grand Boulevard as submitted (5-0)
• Directed staff to research other cities regarding home massing and tree preservation for a future agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal (Case No. BOA-2024-10) of the Building Commission's decision to approve a Certificate of Approval (Case No. BC-2024-09) for a property zoned R-1-75. The board may accept, reject, amend, or postpone action on the appeal. The agenda also includes approval of the April 17, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing on appeal BOA-2024-10 of Building Commission approval BC-2024-09
• Property zoned R-1-75
• Consideration of April 17, 2024 minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an appeal by the Morgans against a Building Commission Certificate of Approval, conditioned on moving the garage from the west to the east side of the property at 1804 Coventry Lane. The board also unanimously approved the April 17, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appeal BOA-2024-10, granting Certificate of Approval appeal with condition to move garage to east side (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on proposed ordinances, including changes to lot coverage definitions, Town Center overlay rules, and park donation procedures. They will also consider approving $648,078.07 in warrants and claims, a $175,490.78 paving payment, and a $20,673 change order for the arsenic removal water treatment project. Additionally, the council will vote on seeking bids for city-wide sanitary sewer improvements and appoint a centennial committee.

• Approval of $648,078.07 in total warrants and claims
• Pay Estimate No. 2 for Randel Road paving (1600 & 1700 blocks) to Rudy Construction Co. for $175,490.78
• Change Order No. 1 for Arsenic Removal Water Treatment Plant project with Landmark Construction Group, LLC for $20,673.00 (contract now $3,518,673.00)
• Public hearings on ordinances: lot coverage definition, TC Town Center overlay, combined lots/side yard setbacks, park donations
• Request to seek bids for SC-2401 2024 GO Bond Issue City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved bids for a city-wide sanitary sewer project and adopted several zoning ordinance amendments. The council also authorized construction payments, purchased new public works vehicles, and established a Centennial Committee for upcoming anniversaries.

• Approved bids for 2024 GO Bond sanitary sewer improvements
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments for lot coverage and setbacks
• Approved $175,490.78 pay estimate for Randel Road paving
• Approved $20,673 change order for arsenic removal water treatment
• Authorized purchase of Freightliner truck not to exceed $164,000
• Appointed six members to Nichols Hills Centennial Committee
• Adopted Coyote Management Plan
• Approved Parks Management Agreement with Nichols Hills Parks, Inc.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority is holding a regular meeting to consider routine financial matters, including approval of the claims list totaling $107,772.70 and the April 2024 financial statements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Claims list for 2023-2024: $98,178.30 (Municipal Authority) and $9,594.40 (CIP), total $107,772.70
• April 2024 Financial Statements
• Minutes from April 9, 2024 and May 6, 2024

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on May 14, 2024 with two members present, Sody Clements and E. Peter Hoffman; Steven J. Goetzinger was recorded as absent. The Authority approved the April 9, 2024 and May 6, 2024 minutes, approved the total warrants and claims as presented, and accepted the April 2024 financial statements. All three votes were unanimous among the two members present. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

• Approved April 9, 2024 and May 6, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous; ayes: Clements, Hoffman)
• Approved total warrants and claims as presented (unanimous; ayes: Clements, Hoffman)
• Accepted April 2024 financial statements as presented (unanimous; ayes: Clements, Hoffman)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous; ayes: Clements, Hoffman)

General

The Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2024, at City Hall to review minutes from prior meetings and take official action on proposed updates to the city’s public art guidelines and a park-art ordinance. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of Public Arts Commission Guidelines
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 34 (Works of Art in City parks) with emergency declaration

The Public Arts Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Public Arts Commission Guidelines, with an amendment to Section H (3) regarding disposal of artwork. They also unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code related to works of art in parks. Both items will go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved minutes for Jan 5, Jan 22, and Apr 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Public Arts Commission Guidelines with amendment to Section H(3) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 34 on works of art in parks (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2024, at City Hall to consider public hearings on a rezoning request for 1203 Sherwood Lane, multiple city code amendments, and three deed combinations for properties on Coventry Lane and Drakestone Avenue.

• PUD-9 rezoning request for 1203 Sherwood Lane from U-4 Church District to R-1-75 Single-Family Residential District
• Ordinance amending city code for appointment of At-Large members to Park Commission, Public Arts Commission, and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance amending definition of 'Lot Coverage' to 'Building Lot Coverage'
• Ordinance amending TC Town Center Overlay District regulations
• Deed combinations for properties at 1700 Coventry Lane, 1804 Coventry Lane, and 1826 Drakestone Avenue

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of five ordinance amendments covering park board appointments, lot coverage definitions, Town Center overlay review, combined lots/side yard setbacks, and a deed combining property at 1804 Coventry Lane. The commission took no action on the PUD-9 rezoning at 1203 Sherwood Lane and on deed combining requests for 1700 Coventry Lane and 1826 Drakestone Avenue. The April 2, 2024 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance on At-Large board appointments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance redefining 'Lot Coverage' as 'Building Lot Coverage' (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance on TC Town Center Overlay District review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance on combined lots and side yard setbacks in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of deed combining property at 1804 Coventry Lane (unanimous)
• Took no action on PUD-9 rezoning at 1203 Sherwood Lane
• Took no action on deed combining at 1700 Coventry Lane and 1826 Drakestone Avenue

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the budget for all city funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes general funds, capital improvement projects, and designated funds for various departments. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Vote on 2024-2025 budget covering 15 separate funds including General Fund, Police Department, and Public Works Department
• Public comment period for residents to speak on any matter not otherwise on the agenda

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 across multiple funds. Council members and staff reviewed the budget items, but the minutes do not record a vote to approve or amend the budget. The meeting adjourned unanimously after the review.

• Reviewed proposed 2024-2025 budget for all funds
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a special meeting to take official action on the budget for all funds covering the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM in City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive.

• Vote on 2024-2025 fiscal year budget including General Fund, Municipal Authority funds, and designated department funds

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority held a special meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, covering all funds. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Reviewed proposed FY2024-25 budget for all funds (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

This regular meeting of the Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission has been canceled. No official action will be taken and no items will be discussed.

• Meeting canceled by City Clerk Amanda Copeland

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council held solely to participate in the Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration. No official city business will be discussed or acted upon. The agenda consists of the call to order, roll call, the celebration, and adjournment.

• Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration at NW corner of Grand Boulevard & Sherwood Lane

The Nichols Hills City Council met for a special meeting on April 20, 2024, solely to participate in the Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration. No official city business was discussed or acted upon, and the meeting adjourned after the event.

• No official decisions made; meeting was ceremonial only

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Board of Adjustment meeting on April 17, 2024, includes only the agenda and a meeting materials packet, with no specific cases, hearings, or decisions listed.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment approved a variance for an accessory structure (sports court) at 1711 Elmhurst Avenue, overturning the City Code Official's permit denial. The board also approved a partial height variance for a front yard wall at 1809 W. Wilshire Boulevard and a variance for a home addition at 1808 Westminster Place. All decisions were made after public hearings with no public comments.

• Approved variance for sports court at 1711 Elmhurst Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 12-inch see-through fencing atop 30-inch wall at 1809 W. Wilshire Blvd (4-1)
• Approved front and side yard variances for addition at 1808 Westminster Place (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Building Commission will hold public hearings regarding several certificate of approval applications. The commission may choose to accept, approve, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1117 Glenwood Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1814 Westminster Place
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1804 Coventry Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1204 Belford Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 6713 NW Grand Boulevard

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved all seven certificate of approval applications on the agenda, covering facade changes, additions, and new main buildings. Several approvals included conditions, such as confirming landscape plan points, adding privacy landscaping, and using PVC instead of HDPE pipe for drainage. The meeting also included approval of the March 19, 2024 minutes with an amendment.

• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes with amendment to item 6b (unanimous)
• Approved facade change at 1117 Glenwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved facade change at 1814 Westminster Place (unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1804 Coventry Lane, subject to landscape plan confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 1204 Belford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 6713 NW Grand Boulevard with privacy landscaping consideration (unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1700 Coventry Lane, subject to PVC pipe in drainage plan (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council convened solely to participate in an employee lunch. No official city business will be discussed or acted upon, and the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Employee lunch (no official business)

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting on April 12, 2024. The meeting was solely for an employee lunch, and no official city business was discussed or action taken.

• No official business discussed or action taken

Municipal Authority

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

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a Big Tex Deck Equipment trailer for up to $9,594.40, a 2025 Freightliner CNG truck for up to $164,000, and a Peterson Grapple body for up to $131,187. The board also approved the March 2024 financial statements and total warrants and claims of $78,924.37. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims of $78,924.37 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Big Tex Deck Equipment trailer purchase up to $9,594.40 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Freightliner CNG truck purchase up to $164,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Peterson Grapple body purchase up to $131,187.00 (unanimous)

General

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority is meeting to approve minutes, warrants totaling $78,924.37, and March 2024 financial statements. They will also vote on two equipment purchases for the Public Works Department, funded from the NHMA CIP fund.

• Approval of warrants totaling $78,924.37
• Approval of March 2024 financial statements
• Purchase of Big Tex Deck Equipment trailer for up to $9,594.40
• Purchase of 2025 Freightliner CNG truck for up to $164,000.00
• Purchase of Peterson Grapple body for up to $131,187.00

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a Big Tex trailer, a 2025 Freightliner CNG truck, and a Peterson grapple body. The board also approved the March 2024 minutes, warrants and claims totaling $78,924.37, and the March financial statements.

• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $78,924.37 in warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Big Tex trailer purchase up to $9,594.40 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Freightliner CNG truck up to $164,000 and Peterson grapple body up to $131,187 (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will vote on warrants and claims totaling $2,309,564.44, approve construction pay estimates, and hold public hearings on a special permit for art at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard and the PUD-9 rezoning of 1203 Sherwood Lane. They will also discuss zoning rules for Coventry Lane and fences and walls.

• Claims list totaling $2,309,564.44 across multiple funds
• Pay estimates for Fire Training Tower ($478,547.30 and $231,111.49) and Randel Road paving ($162,212.74)
• Public hearing for special permit for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard
• Public hearing for PUD-9 rezoning of 1203 Sherwood Lane from U-4 to R-1-75
• Revocable permit for fiber optic cable along NW 63rd Street

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the March 2024 departmental reports, $2,309,564.44 in total warrants and claims, and all consent docket items including construction pay estimates for the Fire Training Tower, Randel Road paving, and the Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant. They also approved a park adoption, a fiber optic permit for Dobson Fiber, a special permit for art installation, an Arbor Day event, and a Public Arts Commission appointment. The PUD-9 application for 1203 Sherwood Lane was continued to the next meeting, and the council directed staff to discuss building regulations with the Building Commission.

• Approved March 2024 departmental reports (unanimous)
• Approved $2,309,564.44 in total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6f, including $478,547.30 and $231,111.49 pay estimates for Fire Training Tower, $162,212.74 for Randel Road paving, $866,020.00 for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant, and $35,750 in trail expansion invoices (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7c, including records destruction, surplus property sale, and animal shelter services agreement with Oklahoma City (unanimous)
• Approved Joan S. Maguire's park adoption agreement for Roy Devero Park (unanimous)
• Approved revocable right-of-way permit to Dobson Transport and Telecom Solutions LLC for fiber optic cable along NW 63rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved one-year special permit to Christian Keesee for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard (unanimous)
• Continued PUD-9 application for 1203 Sherwood Lane to next regular meeting (unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting materials. No specific discussions, proposals, or decisions are documented in the text.

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a special permit for an art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard. A planned unit development for 1203 Sherwood Lane was continued to the next meeting. The commission also directed staff to review height and garage requirements for the R-1-75 district following resident concerns.

• Recommended City Council approve special permit for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Continued PUD application for 1203 Sherwood Lane to the next regular meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to discuss R-1-75 height requirements and front-facing 3-car garages with the Building Commission

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The provided agenda for the Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission contains only procedural items. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions listed in the text.

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on March 20, 2024. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved two variance requests for home additions at 1204 Belford Avenue and 6403 N. Hillcrest Avenue. A request regarding a sports court at 1711 Elmhurst Avenue was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Continued Case BOA-2024-05 (1711 Elmhurst Avenue) to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Case BOA-2024-06 (1204 Belford Avenue) for side yard and building envelope variances (3-1)
• Approved Case BOA-2024-07 (6403 N. Hillcrest Avenue) for north side yard setback variance (Unanimous)

Building Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting materials. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Building Commission approved four Certificates of Approval for facade changes and additions. An application for a new main building at 1804 Coventry Lane was continued to the next meeting following public concerns. The commission also discussed updates to property calculation forms.

• Approved facade change at 7203 Nichols Road (Unanimous)
• Approved addition and facade change at 1300 Larchmont Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved addition and facade change at 1730 Westminster Place with added downspout piping (Unanimous)
• Approved addition at 1711 Elmhurst Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued application for new main building at 1804 Coventry Lane to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Nichols Hills City Council meeting on March 12, 2024. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no substantive items listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The City Council approved ordinances updating rules for golf carts, exterior wall materials, and building certificates. They also authorized $623,577.93 in warrants and claims and approved several construction change orders and payments.

• Approved $623,577.93 in total warrants and claims (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,561.00 change order and $97,462.87 pay estimate for Fire Training Tower (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,325.09 amendment and $60,988.87 final pay estimate for Huntington Avenue paving (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending golf cart and low-speed electrical vehicle operations (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending allowed exterior wall building materials in Residential Districts (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Building Commission Certificate of Approval requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for ACOG Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (Unanimous)
• Tabled ordinances regarding corner lot fences/walls and PUD-9 rezoning at 1203 Sherwood Lane (Unanimous)

Municipal Authority

This is a procedural meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific action items listed for public review.

• No specific action items listed

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on March 12, 2024, and unanimously approved the February 13, 2024 minutes, total warrants and claims of $109,368.47, and the February 2024 financial statements. All actions were approved by the three members present.

• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims of $109,368.47 (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2024 financial statements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only an amended agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, as no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

• Amended agenda for March 5, 2024
• Meeting materials document

The minutes consist solely of a letter from residents of Nichols Hills Manor to the Planning Commission regarding a proposed development at 1203 Sherwood Lane. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the commission only received the residents' comments and requests.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

This meeting of the Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding a meeting on February 26, 2024. The agenda text provided is minimal, listing only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be routine, with substantive discussion items not specified in the available text.

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the minutes from their December 7, 2022, meeting. They also voted to recommend that the City Council approve an application by Joan S. Maguire to adopt Roy Devero Park. Additionally, the Board received an update on the $2.2 million Redbud Park improvement project.

• Approved December 7, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Roy Devero Park adoption (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda for the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment meeting on February 21, 2024. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Board of Adjustment approved side yard setbacks for properties at 1712 Elmhurst Avenue and 6911 Avondale Drive. Additionally, the Board voted to continue an appeal regarding a sports court permit at 1711 Elmhurst Avenue to the next scheduled meeting.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 1'4" side yard setback variance for 1712 Elmhurst Ave (4-0)
• Approved 10' side yard and front elevation variance for 6911 Avondale Dr (3-1)
• Tabled appeal and variance request for 1711 Elmhurst Ave (4-0)

Building Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Building Commission. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no listed action items, so the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

• Agenda approval
• Review of meeting materials

The Building Commission approved Certificates of Approval for four new main buildings with specific conditions. The commission also unanimously recommended two city code ordinances to the Planning Commission regarding building materials and review requirements.

• Approved new main building at 1810 Dorchester Drive with landscape and drainage conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1629 Queenstown Road with drainage and calculation conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1303 Huntington Avenue with privacy and garage conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved new main building at 1104 Marlboro Lane subject to new color samples and landscape plan (3-1)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Section 50-140 regarding exterior building materials (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Section 50-341 regarding Certificate of Approval requirements (Unanimous)
• No action taken on January 16, 2024 Minutes

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are documented in the text.

The Nichols Hills City Council approved a $3,498,000.00 contract to Landmark Construction for the WC-2101 Water Treatment Facility Arsenic Removal Water Treatment Plant, and a $1,067,265.00 paving contract to Rudy Construction Co. for PC-2302 covering the 1100 Block of Bedford Drive, 7000 Block of Waverly Avenue, and 6800 Block of Trenton Road. The Council also approved four ordinance amendments on building rules and outdoor art, each with an emergency clause, and continued one ordinance on exterior wall materials to the next regular meeting. All votes recorded were unanimous (Clements, Goetzinger, Hoffman).

• Approved $3,498,000.00 contract to Landmark Construction for WC-2101 Water Treatment Facility Arsenic Removal Water Treatment Plant (3-0)
• Approved $1,067,265.00 paving contract to Rudy Construction Co. for PC-2302: 1100 Block Bedford Drive, 7000 Block Waverly Avenue, 6800 Block Trenton Road (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 50-372 on section cut requirements for Building Commission Certificate of Approval applications, with emergency clause (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 50-372 on centroid calculation requirements for Building Commission Certificate of Approval applications, with emergency clause (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending City Code on distance between accessory buildings/structures/uses and main buildings and breezeways, with emergency clause (3-0)
• Continued ordinance amending Section 50-140 on exterior wall building materials in Residential Districts to next regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article X on special use permits for certain outdoor works of art, with emergency clause (3-0)
• Approved total warrants and claims of $454,032.86 (3-0)

Municipal Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Municipal Authority approved total warrants and claims amounting to $95,732.30. The board also accepted the January 2024 financial statements and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved January 9, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $95,732.30 in total warrants and claims (Unanimous)
• Accepted January 2024 financial statements (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with a linked PDF document. No substantive business items are listed.

• Agenda item only

The City Council discussed a proposed ordinance regarding columns and landscape screening for fences and walls on corner lots. Council directed staff to modify the proposal to include specific requirements for caps and columns.

• Directed staff to amend proposed ordinance to require caps on all fence types and finished columns every 20 feet for new or replacement fences

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills, OK Planning Commission is meeting on February 6, 2024. The agenda contains only the agenda and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items detailed.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve three ordinances amending the City Code. These changes concern building application requirements and the placement of accessory structures.

• Approved December 5, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amending section cut requirements for Building Commission applications (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amending centroid calculation requirements for Building Commission applications (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amending distance and breezeway requirements for accessory buildings and structures (Unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission meeting contains only procedural agenda and meeting material documents. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Commission approved the minutes from August 23, 2023. Members planned an Arbor Day event for April 20, 2024, at Redbud Park featuring educational booths and activities.

• Approved August 23, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Selected April 20, 2024, for Arbor Day event at Redbud Park

Public Arts Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission is meeting, but the agenda only includes the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no decisions or discussions specified.

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment convened on January 17, 2024, with only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items listed for decision or discussion. No rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings were scheduled.

The Board denied a request for floor area and lot coverage variances at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard. The Board approved a 3-foot height variance for a wall at 6901 NW Grand Boulevard.

• Approved December 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Case No. BOA-2024-01 for floor area and lot coverage variances at 6606 NW Grand Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Case No. BOA-2024-02 for a 3' wall height variance at 6901 NW Grand Boulevard (unanimous)

Building Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission will review the agenda and meeting materials.

The Commission approved a new main building at 6502 Lenox Avenue subject to sewer line and height checks. An application for 1104 Marlboro Lane was denied and continued to the next meeting. Two city code amendments were recommended for approval to the Planning Commission.

• Approved new main building at 6502 Lenox Avenue (Unanimous)
• Denied new main building at 1104 Marlboro Lane (2-2)
• Approved continuing 1104 Marlboro Lane application to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance amending Section 50-372 regarding Certificate of Approval applications (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance regarding centroid calculation for applications (Unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2023 minutes with amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2023 minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

City Council

This agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' with a linked PDF document, indicating a routine or placeholder meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

The Nichols Hills City Council met in special session solely to celebrate the retirement of Neil Gray. No official city business was discussed and no actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after the celebration.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on January 9, 2024, and unanimously approved the December 12, 2023 minutes, total warrants and claims of $156,332.81, and the December 2023 financial statements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after these routine approvals.

• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims of $156,332.81 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2023 financial statements (unanimous)

City Council

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

The City Council unanimously approved a $298,150 contract for Grand Channel repairs and called a general election for Ward One on April 2, 2024. They also authorized bids for water treatment and paving projects, approved a $639,654 claims list, and tabled an ordinance regarding exterior wall materials. A discussion on amending zoning codes for breezeways was held but no vote was taken.

• Approved $298,150 contract for FC-2302 Grand Channel Repair to Cimarron Construction Company
• Called general election for Ward One council member on April 2, 2024
• Approved $639,654.56 total warrants and claims list
• Approved bids for WC-2101 Water Treatment Facility arsenic removal
• Approved bids for PC-2302 paving improvements on Bedford, Waverly, and Trenton
• Approved ordinance raising City Manager purchase limit to $75,000
• Tabled ordinance amending exterior wall building materials to next meeting
• Approved Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon banners and permit

Public Arts Commission

This meeting agenda contains no substantive items. It consists solely of an agenda document with no listed discussion topics, decisions, or public hearings.

Planning Commission

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

• Meeting cancelled