Nichols Hills public meetings in 2025

General

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council held solely to recognize Fire Chief Kevin Boydston on his retirement. The only official action is a proclamation honoring his service; no other business will be discussed.

• Proclamation recognizing Kevin Boydston for his service to the City of Nichols Hills
• Meeting dedicated to celebrating Chief Kevin Boydston's retirement

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three cases: two variance requests (2419 NW Grand Boulevard and 7301 Waverly Avenue) and an appeal of a Building Commission approval. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone each item.

• Case BOA-2025-06: 2419 NW Grand Boulevard — variances for front, rear, and side yard setbacks, building lot coverage, floor area ratio, porte cochere height and setback, and cabana separation.
• Case BOA-2025-07: 7301 Waverly Avenue — variances for front and side yard setbacks and well depth (max 300 ft).
• Case BOA-2025-08: Appeal of Building Commission Certificate of Approval (BC-2025-20).
• Minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting.

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Devonshire Boulevard, Drakestone Avenue, and Drury Lane. The commission will also discuss and possibly take action on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 residential districts. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1804 Devonshire Boulevard
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1723 Drakestone Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1808 Drury Lane
• Discussion and possible action on garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved three Certificate of Approval applications, each with specific conditions. The approvals were for additions at 1804 Devonshire Boulevard and 1723 Drakestone Avenue, and a new main building at 1808 Drury Lane. The commission also discussed garage door widths and three-car garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts, with a proposed ordinance to be drafted for the next meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1804 Devonshire Boulevard addition with drainage plan revisions (4-1, Caston dissenting)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1723 Drakestone Avenue addition with language and drainage letter corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1808 Drury Lane new main building with downspout drainage condition (unanimous)
• Discussed garage door widths and three-car garages; ordinance to be drafted for next meeting

City Council

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

• Holiday celebration at Fire Training Room, 6407 Avondale Drive
• No official city business on agenda

The Nichols Hills City Council met for a special meeting on December 10, 2025, solely to participate in the holiday party. No official city business was discussed or acted upon, and the meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving claims totaling $142,320.32, the November 2025 financial statements, and a resolution to declare city property surplus and sell it at public auction. The meeting is a regular session with official action limited to agenda items.

• Claims list for 2025-2026 totaling $142,320.32
• November 2025 financial statements
• Resolution to declare surplus property and authorize public auction sale

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on December 9, 2025, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. This included approving the November 12, 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims for the Capital Improvement Program, the November 2025 financial statements, and a resolution declaring certain city-owned supplies, materials, and equipment as surplus and directing the General Manager to sell them at public auction. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property resolution directing public auction (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving $1,401,317.40 in warrants and claims, several construction pay applications for park and paving projects, and a resolution calling a special election for a Ward Three council seat. The agenda also includes public hearings on lot combinations, a code supplement, and an ordinance to remove discriminatory language from plats, plus requests for event banners and a revocable permit for the Redbud Classic.

• Claims list totaling $1,401,317.40 across four funds
• Pay applications for Westminster Park ($55,829.22 and $147,060.00) and Elmhurst Avenue paving ($285,265.87)
• Redbud Park Grand Boulevard Trail payment of $345,085.46
• Public hearings on lot combinations at 1105/1107 Cumberland Court and 1610/1612 W Wilshire Boulevard
• Resolution calling April 7, 2026 election for Ward Three council member

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on combining lots at two locations, adopting a city code supplement, and removing discriminatory language from plats. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on combining lots at 1105 and 1107 Cumberland Court
• Public hearing on combining lots at 1610 and 1612 W Wilshire Boulevard
• Ordinance adopting the 2024 Cumulative Annual Supplement to the Nichols Hills City Code
• Ordinance to remove discriminatory language from plats in Mayfair Park, Duffner's Country Club, Nichols' Club Estates, and Garnett Addition

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a lot combination at 1105-1107 Cumberland Court, and also recommended approval of the 2024 City Code supplement and an ordinance removing discriminatory language from plats. A second lot combination at 1610-1612 W Wilshire Boulevard was continued to the next meeting. The October 7, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of lot combination at 1105-1107 Cumberland Court (unanimous)
• Continued lot combination at 1610-1612 W Wilshire Boulevard to next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2024 City Code Cumulative Annual Supplement ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance removing discriminatory language from plats (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken, and no items will be discussed.

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Huntington Avenue, Devonshire Boulevard, and Nichols Road. The commission may also discuss and take possible action on regulations regarding garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 single-family residential districts. Public comment will be heard, and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting will be reviewed.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1714 Huntington Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1804 Devonshire Boulevard
• Certificate of Approval Application - 7305 Nichols Road
• Discussion and possible action on garages in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved a certificate of approval for an addition at 7305 Nichols Road, with conditions on dormer window glazing to address neighbor privacy concerns. Two other applications (1714 Huntington Avenue and 1804 Devonshire Boulevard) were continued to the next meeting. The commission also discussed tandem garage definitions in R-1-60 and R-1-75 districts, with the city attorney to amend the proposed ordinance.

• Approved 7305 Nichols Road addition with dormer glazing conditions (unanimous)
• Continued 1714 Huntington Avenue application to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued 1804 Devonshire Boulevard application for drainage and foundation plan revisions (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes with notation (unanimous)
• Discussed tandem garage ordinance; city attorney to amend and return

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, financial statements, and a claims list totaling $305,853.65. They will also vote on Christmas supplemental pay for city employees and a solar panel payment of $55,260.20.

• Claims List for 2025-2026: $148,666.35
• Municipal Authority - CIP: $157,187.30
• Total Warrants & Claims: $305,853.65
• Pay Application No. 4 for Project FC-2404 with Eight Twenty Oklahoma for Solar Panel Procurement: $55,260.20
• Christmas supplemental pay for city employees

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved a $300 Christmas supplemental pay for each city employee, accepted the October 2025 financial statements, and approved warrants and claims. It also approved Pay Application No. 4 for solar panel procurement in the amount of $55,260.20. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $300 Christmas supplemental pay for each city employee (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application No. 4 for solar panel procurement, $55,260.20 (unanimous)
• Accepted October 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will meet to approve $1,169,759.96 in warrants and claims, including paving and water well contracts, and vote on issuing $6,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026. The meeting also includes public art proposals, surplus property resolutions, and discussions on electric bike regulations.

• Approve $1,169,759.96 in warrants and claims, including $272,429.64 for the General Fund and $538,635.12 for General Obligation Bond Funds
• Issue $6,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, with bids to be awarded to the lowest interest cost bidder
• Amend paving contract for Camden Way to $1,136,246.08 and approve final pay estimate of $280,221.67
• Approve $85,000 for a Ford Lightning F-150 patrol vehicle for Police Chief Steven Cox
• Accept proposals for public art installations at Love Family Park and on sanitation trucks

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the sale of $6,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, to the lowest bidder, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., at an interest rate of 3.277207%. The council also approved the ordinance authorizing the bond issuance and its emergency clause. In a split vote (2-1), the council accepted proposals from four artists to wrap the entire sanitation trucks with art, with Council Member FitzSimons dissenting. The council directed staff to prepare an ordinance restricting electric bikes and scooters to streets only, and approved $300 Christmas supplemental pay for each city employee.

• Approved $6M GO Bond Series 2026 sale to Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. at 3.277207% (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing $6M GO Bond issuance with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved sanitation truck art proposals from four artists, wrapping entire trucks (2-1)
• Approved $300 Christmas supplemental pay for each city employee (unanimous)
• Approved revocable permit for OKC Memorial Marathon April 24-26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ~65 marathon banners within city limits April 14-28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food vendor ordinance amendment with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance restricting e-bikes/scooters to streets only (no vote)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority’s regular meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, at City Hall was cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at the same location.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025 has been cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a routine meeting with no official actions required. The agenda includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and discussions on recycling events, Earth & Arbor Day celebrations, commission procedures, and 2026 meeting schedules. No votes or decisions are listed for adoption.

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 regular meeting schedule. They discussed but did not vote on changes to next year's Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event, including new hours, signage, and promotion. They also discussed the upcoming Party in the Park event and reviewed event procedures.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been canceled. No agenda items are listed for discussion or action.

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider five Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Huntington Avenue, Dorchester Drive, and NW Grand Boulevard. The commission may approve, reject, or amend each application. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1714 Huntington Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1810 Dorchester Drive
• Certificate of Approval Application - 6802 NW Grand Boulevard
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1722 Huntington Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1724 Huntington Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken, and no items will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider updates on Redbud and Westminster Park improvements, discuss a possible art sculpture at Love Family Park, and consider recommendations on park naming opportunities and permit restrictions. The board may take official action on these items.

• Redbud Park Improvements Project update
• Westminster Park Improvements update
• Art sculpture at Love Family Park discussion
• Park naming opportunities recommendations
• Park permit time, manner, place, and restrictions discussion

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business, approve financial claims totaling $199,774.72, review September 2025 financial statements, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of $199,774.72 in claims for 2025-2026 Municipal Authority and Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of 2026 regular meeting schedule
• Consideration of September 2025 financial statements
• Public Works Director request to purchase Vermeer vacuum excavator for $114,500.00 under State Contract SW0193

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved all items on the consent docket, including the purchase of a Vermeer trailer-mounted vacuum excavator for up to $114,500, which exceeds the CIP budget by $21,450. The board also approved the September 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims, September 2025 financial statements, and the 2026 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket: 2026 meeting schedule and vacuum excavator purchase not to exceed $114,500 (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will vote on a $6,000,000 General Obligation Bond sale, approve multiple construction pay estimates and change orders, and consider two special event street closures. The agenda also includes routine approvals of claims, records disposal, surplus property sale, and a public hearing on removing discriminatory language from plats.

• Resolution authorizing sale of $6,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
• Pay Estimate No. 6 for Camden Way paving (1400/1500 blocks) with CGC, LLC: $197,345.83
• Pay Application No. 5 for Redbud Park Grand Boulevard Trail with Greenshade Trees, LLC: $253,717.11
• Public hearing on ordinance removing discriminatory language from historic plats
• Street closure requests: 1700 Block Guilford Lane (Oct 26) and Mulberry Lane (Nov 1)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council held at Westminster Park. The only item is participation in the park's ribbon-cutting celebration; no official city business will be discussed or acted upon.

• Ribbon-cutting celebration for Westminster Park
• Meeting location: Westminster Park, 1842 Westminster Place

The Nichols Hills City Council met for a special meeting solely to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Westminster Park. No official city business was discussed or acted upon, and the meeting adjourned after the ceremony.

• Held ribbon-cutting ceremony for Westminster Park (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to remove discriminatory language against certain races from existing plats dedicated to the city. The commission may adopt, reject, or amend the ordinance, which also authorizes the mayor to sign necessary documents and declares an emergency. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on ordinance removing discriminatory language from plats
• Final plat of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
• Final plat of the Business Section of Nichols Hills
• Amended plat of Blocks A, B, C, D, E, and 1, 2, 3 & 26, Nichols Hills
• Replat of Lot 4, Block 35, Nichols Hills

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance to remove discriminatory language against certain races from existing plats dedicated to the city. The recommendation covers multiple plats and subdivisions, and authorizes the Mayor to sign necessary documentation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance removing discriminatory language from plats (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to consider adopting, approving, or otherwise acting on participation in the Nichols Hills Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event. No other official city business will be discussed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Consideration of participation in Nichols Hills Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss two upcoming events: a Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event and a Party in the Park celebrating Earth & Arbor Day. No formal votes are scheduled on these items, only discussion.

• Discussion of Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Discussion of Party in the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day
• Approval of August 27, 2025 minutes

Public Arts Commission

The Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda lists only procedural items and four potential art-related discussions, none of which require a formal vote at this meeting.

The Public Arts Commission unanimously recommended accepting Nancy Ellis's sculpture 'Shooting Star' for Evangeline Park, issuing an RFQ for Redbud Park art, selecting 'The Stallion' by Rick & Tracey Bewley for Love Family Park, and approving several sanitation truck art proposals. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved April 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of 'Shooting Star' sculpture donation from Nancy Ellis for Evangeline Park (unanimous)
• Recommended RFQ for art piece focused on redbud tree for Redbud Park (unanimous)
• Recommended 'The Stallion' by Rick & Tracey Bewley for Love Family Park art (unanimous)
• Recommended sanitation truck art proposals: Chase Spivey as submitted, Tiffany McKnight option 2, Tara Juozitis option 1, and requested Taylor Clark and MacKenzie Brim resubmit without figures (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will meet to review four certificate of approval applications for residential properties. The meeting includes procedural items such as a roll call, public comments, and approval of previous minutes. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1807 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1509 W. Wilshire Boulevard
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1111 Hemstead Place
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1714 Huntington Avenue

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from August 12, 2025, and consider the claims list totaling $153,364.74 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. They will also review and potentially adopt the August 2025 financial statements. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of claims list for 2025-2026 totaling $153,364.74
• Review of August 2025 financial statements
• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority met on September 9, 2025, and approved all items on the agenda unanimously. These included the August 12, 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims for the Municipal Authority CIP, and the August 2025 financial statements. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after these approvals.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for Municipal Authority CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2025 financial statements (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving over $1.35 million in warrants and claims, along with several construction pay estimates and equipment purchases. They will also discuss agreements for a city history book and a July 4, 2026 drone show, and authorize seeking bids for a paving project.

• Claims list totaling $1,352,262.79 across multiple funds
• Pay Estimate No. 5 for Camden Way paving (PC-2403) with CGC, LLC: $119,392.20
• Pay Estimate No. 5 for Water Well #13 (WW-2201) with Davis Water Well, LLC: $443,756.23
• Purchase of four booster pumps and rebuild one, not to exceed $127,362.00
• Purchase of a street sweeper with Freightliner chassis, not to exceed $354,288.75

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including consent docket construction payments, consent docket general items, and several separate votes. Key approvals included a $443,756.23 payment for Water Well #13, a $119,392.20 payment for Camden Way paving, and agreements for a city history book and a July 4, 2026 drone show. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2025 departmental reports (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction: $119,392.20 for Camden Way paving and $443,756.23 for Water Well #13 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7d, 7f, including booster pump purchase up to $127,362.00 and street sweeper up to $354,288.75 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Michael Hightower to author city history book (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Dynamic Skies, LLC for July 4, 2026 drone show (unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for paving project on Trenton Road, Waverly Avenue, and Windsor Place (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission did not meet as scheduled on September 2, 2025. The meeting was officially cancelled in advance. No official action was taken or planned for this date.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 27, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment, with no official actions scheduled on substantive issues.

The commission unanimously approved the May 28, 2025 minutes. They discussed the upcoming Hazardous Household Waste & Recycling Event on September 27, 2025, and agreed to distribute fliers and post signage. They also discussed revamping the Party in the Park event, asking commissioners to bring ideas next month.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Hazardous Household Waste & Recycling Event, September 27, 2025
• Discussed Party in the Park revamp, ideas due next month

Nichols Hills Centennial Committee

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee will meet to review minutes and vote on several centennial celebration items, including a city flag design presentation, drone show proposals, and a contract to commission a history book. The committee will also discuss July 4, 2026 events at Kite Park and plan a time capsule.

• Jordan Winn presentation on Nichols Hills city flag design
• Drone show submittals for centennial celebration
• Agreement to engage Michael Hightower to author city history book
• July 4, 2026 events at Kite Park (food trucks, entertainment, staffing)
• Time capsule planning

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Case No. BOA-2025-04, where applicants at 7000 NW Grand Boulevard seek a 23-foot east side yard setback variance (leaving a 5-foot setback) and an 11-foot 8.5-inch height variance to build an indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and restaurant. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone the request. The agenda also includes approval of the July 16, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing for Case BOA-2025-04: 23' east side yard setback variance (to 5') and 11'8.5'' height variance at 7000 NW Grand Boulevard
• Proposed building: indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and restaurant
• Property zoned E-1
• Minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Case No. BOA-2025-04, granting a 23-foot east side yard setback variance (leaving a 5-foot setback) and an 11-foot 8.5-inch height variance for a proposed indoor pickleball, racket sports facility, and restaurant at 7000 NW Grand Boulevard. The approval is subject to compliance with the overall plan approved by the Building Commission and City Council on parking. The board also unanimously approved the July 16, 2025 minutes.

• Approved BOA-2025-04: 23' east side yard setback variance and 11'8.5'' height variance for 7000 NW Grand Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold its regular meeting to review five certificate of approval applications for properties in Nichols Hills. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and approval of previous minutes. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1807 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 6507 Hillcrest Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1912 Huntington Avenue
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1509 Drury Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 7000 NW Grand Boulevard

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will meet to approve routine departmental reports, authorize $2.08 million in warrants and claims, and vote on several construction-related payments. The meeting also includes public hearings on removing discriminatory language from plats and a special permit for a pickleball facility at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

• Amendment No. 1 for Arsenic Removal Water Treatment Plant Project ($15,240.00)
• Pay Estimate No. 12 for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant ($326,903.97)
• Pay Application No. 3 for Redbud Park Grand Boulevard Trail ($67,394.97)
• Pay Application No. 4 for Redbud Park Grand Boulevard Trail ($312,350.47)
• PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance to remove discriminatory language from plats

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving claims totaling $366,621.77, including $138,672.15 for general claims and $227,949.62 for capital improvement projects. They will also review July 2025 financial statements and a consent docket that includes purchasing a backhoe loader and a vacuum excavator, declaring surplus property, and approving a solar panel pay application.

• Claims list totaling $366,621.77
• Purchase of John Deere 320 P-Tier Backhoe Loader, not to exceed $121,000
• Purchase of Vermeer trailer-mounted vacuum excavator, not to exceed $93,050
• Resolution to declare surplus property and authorize sale at public auction
• Pay Application No. 2 for Solar Panel Procurement with Eight Twenty Oklahoma, $276,914.71

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims, and July 2025 financial statements. The consent docket (items 6a-6d) was approved unanimously, authorizing purchase of a John Deere backhoe loader (not to exceed $121,000), a Vermeer vacuum excavator (not to exceed $93,050), a resolution declaring surplus property for public auction, and Pay Application No. 2 for solar panel procurement ($276,914.71). All votes were 3-0.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket 6a-6d (unanimous): John Deere backhoe loader up to $121,000
• Approved consent docket 6a-6d (unanimous): Vermeer vacuum excavator up to $93,050
• Approved consent docket 6a-6d (unanimous): surplus property resolution for public auction
• Approved consent docket 6a-6d (unanimous): solar panel pay application $276,914.71

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: an ordinance to remove discriminatory language from an existing plat, an ordinance amending landscaping requirements for building certificates of approval, and a special permit request from Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to build an indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and a new restaurant. The commission may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items. Public comment is also allowed on matters not on the agenda.

• Public hearing: ordinance removing discriminatory language from Mayfair Park Section plat
• Public hearing: ordinance amending landscaping requirements for Building Commission Certificates of Approval
• Public hearing: special permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and new restaurant
• Approval of July 8, 2025 minutes

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 9:30 AM has been canceled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate; no business items are listed for discussion or action.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks a side yard setback and height variance for an accessory structure at 7000 NW Grand Boulevard, and the other seeks a building lot coverage variance at 2305 NW Grand Boulevard. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items.

• Public hearing: BOA-2025-04, 7000 NW Grand Boulevard, 23' east side yard setback variance and 11'8 1/2'' height variance for accessory structure (indoor pickleball, racket sports, restaurant)
• Public hearing: BOA-2025-05, 2305 NW Grand Boulevard, 5,924 sq ft variance from allowable Building Lot Coverage (30% or 14,062 sq ft) for proposed 19,986 sq ft coverage
• Minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider four Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Guilford Lane, Queenstown Road, Camden Way, and NW Grand Boulevard. They will also vote on two ordinances amending the city code regarding drainage for demolition/construction sites and landscaping requirements for Certificates of Approval. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the June 17, 2025 minutes.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1807 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1628 Queenstown Road
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1710 Camden Way
• Certificate of Approval Application - 7000 NW Grand Boulevard
• Ordinance amending drainage rules for demolition and construction sites

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved two Certificate of Approval applications (1628 Queenstown Road and 1710 Camden Way) with conditions, and continued two others (1807 Guilford Lane and 7000 NW Grand Boulevard) to the next meeting. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of two proposed ordinances to the City Council and Planning Commission regarding drainage and landscaping requirements.

• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1628 Queenstown Road addition, subject to final plans showing all three sides and downspout connections (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1710 Camden Way new main building, subject to correcting centroid and finished floor on all elevations (unanimous)
• Continued Certificate of Approval application for 1807 Guilford Lane to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Certificate of Approval application for 7000 NW Grand Boulevard to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of drainage ordinance amendment to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of landscaping ordinance amendment to Planning Commission, with discussed amendments (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes with correction to Tori Raines' name (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 agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items.

• Executive session to discuss employment of City Manager S. Shane Pate II
• Possible action regarding City Manager after executive session

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two public hearings: renewing a special permit for an art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard and issuing a new special permit to the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for an indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and a new restaurant. The commission may approve, reject, amend, or postpone these items. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing: renewal of special permit for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard
• Public hearing: special permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to build indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and new restaurant
• Approval of minutes from May 6 and June 3, 2025 meetings

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve a two-year renewal of a special permit for art at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard. The commission also voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on a special permit for the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club's proposed indoor pickleball, racket sports facility, and new restaurant to the next regular meeting. The minutes from May 6 and June 3, 2025, were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes from May 6 and June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2-year special permit renewal for art at 2401 NW Grand Blvd (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club special permit to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold public hearings on two special permits: one for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard and another for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to build an indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and a new restaurant. The council will also vote on consent docket items including construction pay applications, equipment purchases, and various service agreements, as well as an ordinance amending the city fee schedule and a resolution to remove discriminatory language from plats.

• Public hearing: Special permit renewal for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard
• Public hearing: Special permit for Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club indoor pickleball/racket sports facility and new restaurant
• Consent docket: Pay applications totaling $397,782.11 for Redbud Park trail, Camden Way paving, arsenic removal plant, water well #13, and solar panels
• Consent docket: Equipment purchases including $251,000 datacenter upgrades, $180,000 brush pumper, $100,000 police radios, and $20,000 duty handguns
• Ordinance amending City Fee Schedule (Chapter 3)

The City Council approved a $1,155,217 contract with CGC, LLC for the Elmhurst Avenue Paving Project and renewed a special permit for an art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard for five years. The Council also passed a resolution to remove discriminatory language from city plats and tabled a special permit request for a new pickleball and restaurant facility at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

• Awarded $1,155,217 paving contract to CGC, LLC (3-0)
• Renewed art installation special permit for 5 years (3-0)
• Tabled pickleball and restaurant facility permit (3-0)
• Approved resolution to remove discriminatory language from plats (3-0)
• Approved $307,601.43 in 2025-2026 warrants and claims (3-0)
• Approved $251,000 datacenter equipment upgrade (3-0)
• Approved $180,000 fire brush pumper purchase (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 police radio purchase (3-0)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business and vote on financial claims and contracts. Items include approval of warrants and claims totaling $164,670.82, adoption of June 2025 financial statements, and several service agreements for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Approval of $164,670.82 in claims and warrants for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
• Engineering Services Agreement with Smith Roberts Baldischwiler LLC for FY 2025-2026
• Legal Services Contract with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C.
• Pay Application No. 1 for Project No. FC-2404 with Eight Twenty Oklahoma for $67,819.80 solar panel procurement
• Custodial Services Agreement with Aspen Building Services for FY 2025-2026

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural information, with no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Environment, Health and Sustainability Commission scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been canceled. No agenda items are listed for discussion or action.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three requests for residential zoning variances at its June 18 meeting. The board may approve, reject, or amend each variance request after hearing from applicants and the public.

• Variance request at 1120 Glenwood Ave for 11'9" rear and 10'11" east side yard setbacks
• Height variance request at 6809 NW Grand Blvd for 2'1-5/16" increase to 37'1-5/16"
• Variance request at 6412 N. Hillcrest Ave for 6' front and 8' north side yard setbacks

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment approved the May 21, 2025 minutes and held three public hearings for property variances. The board approved a rear and side yard setback variance for 1120 Glenwood Avenue, a height variance for 6809 NW Grand Boulevard, and front and side yard setback variances for 6412 N. Hillcrest Avenue.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 4' 5" rear yard setback variance and 11'1" side yard setback variance for 1120 Glenwood Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved 2'1-5/16'' height variance for 6809 NW Grand Boulevard (Vote tally not recorded in source)
• Approved 6' front yard setback variance and 2'11'' north side yard setback variance for 6412 N. Hillcrest Avenue (Yes 4, No 1)
• Adjourned the meeting (Unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Approval applications, discuss drainage during construction, and review an ordinance amending landscaping requirements for certificates of approval. The meeting also includes public comment time and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1121 Larchmont Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1807 Guilford Lane
• Discussion regarding drainage during construction
• Ordinance amending landscaping requirements for Building Commission Certificates of Approval

Nichols Hills Centennial Committee

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a presentation on a city flag design, planning centennial and semiquincentennial events with food trucks and activities, identifying funding sources, commissioning a centennial book, and setting the next meeting date. The agenda includes public comment time and approval of previous minutes.

• Jordan Winn presentation on Nichols Hills city flag design brief and concepts
• Centennial and semiquincentennial events with food trucks, children's activities, and entertainment
• Identify funding sources for events
• Commission a centennial book
• Set date and time for next meeting

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-2026 budgets for all funds, and consider approval of $654,920.19 in warrants and claims. The agenda also includes consent dockets for construction projects and general items, plus several separate votes on donations, events, and contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-2026 budgets for all funds
• Approval of $654,920.19 in total warrants and claims
• Amendment No. 1 for Larchmont Lane paving, decreasing contract to $617,764.32
• Request to install EV charging stations not to exceed $62,500
• Request to purchase new hosted phone system not to exceed $56,539.27

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 budget for all funds, along with consent dockets for construction and general items, including contracts for paving, roof replacement, and various services. The council also accepted donations, approved the CK Run event, and made board appointments.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget for all funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6f (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7q (unanimous)
• Approved CK Run event on September 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted sculpture donation from Henry Hood (unanimous)
• Accepted $78,571.43 donation to Evangeline Park from Nancy Ellis (unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for Elmhurst Avenue paving project (unanimous)
• Appointed Carleen Burger, Karen Browne, and Rainey Williams to boards (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving the FY 2025-2026 budgets for multiple funds, including the General Fund and Capital Improvements, and will vote on various contracts and renewals such as Tyler Technologies, audit services, and insurance plans. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budgets and a consent docket for routine items.

• Approval of FY 2025-2026 budgets for General Fund, Municipal Authority, Street & Alley, Capital Improvements, 911, and other funds
• Claims list totaling $110,431.45 for 2024-2025
• Renewal of Tyler Technologies annual agreement for FY 2025-2026
• Audit engagement letters with Finley & Cook, PLLC
• Workers' Compensation Plan renewal for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 budgets for all funds after a public hearing with no speakers. The board also approved the consent docket, including a Tyler Technologies agreement, audit engagement letters, and various contracts, as well as employee benefit plans and insurance policies for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted May 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket items 6a-6f, including Tyler Technologies agreement, Finley & Cook audit letters, Crawford and Associates contract, Frontier Logging contract, Section 125/105 plan renewals, and workers' comp renewal (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budgets for all funds after public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved employee benefit plans for 2025-2026, serviced by Montgomery Integra Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property, liability, business interruption, umbrella, and bond insurance policies for FY 2025-2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from their May 6, 2025, meeting. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding the renewal of a special permit for art installation at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard.

• Public hearing for renewal of a special permit for art at 2401 NW Grand Boulevard
• Approval of May 6, 2025, meeting minutes

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission met on June 3, 2025, but did not have a quorum, so no business was conducted. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions or actions taken.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 28, 2025, at City Hall. Commissioners will review the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting and discuss the Party in the Park event. Additionally, the commission will consider and possibly take action regarding a Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event.

• Discussion regarding the Party in the Park event
• Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Hazardous Household Waste and Recycling Event
• Approval of April 23, 2025 Minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a single variance request for a property at 1120 Glenwood Avenue. The applicants seek an 11'9'' rear yard setback variance and a 10'11'' east side yard variance to build an addition to their main dwelling. The board may approve, reject, amend, or postpone the request.

• Public hearing for Case No. BOA-2025-01 at 1120 Glenwood Avenue
• Request for 11'9'' rear yard setback variance
• Request for 10'11'' east side yard variance
• Property zoned R-1-60
• Addition to main dwelling proposed

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving $1,580,560.04 in warrants and claims, swearing in a new council member, and electing mayor and vice-mayor. The meeting will also consider multiple construction-related payments totaling over $464,000 for paving, water well improvements, and park upgrades.

• Approval of $1,580,560.04 in warrants and claims including $1,260,975.15 from General Obligation Bond Funds
• Payment of $238,395.06 for paving improvements on 1200 Block of Larchmont Lane
• Payment of $48,296.69 for paving improvements on 1400 and 1500 Blocks of Camden Way
• Oath of Office for newly elected Councilman Colin M. FitzSimons
• Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor positions

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving warrants and claims totaling $121,238.05, including $118,891.99 for the authority and $2,346.06 for capital improvements. They will also review April 2025 financial statements and vote on a resolution to declare city-owned supplies, materials, and equipment as surplus, directing the General Manager to sell them at public auction or dispose of unsold items.

• Approval of claims list for 2024-2025 totaling $121,238.05
• April 2025 financial statements review
• Resolution to declare city property surplus and authorize public auction

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved minutes from April 8 and May 5, 2025, and accepted the April 2025 financial statements. It also approved a resolution declaring certain city-owned supplies, materials, and equipment as surplus, directing the General Manager to sell them at public auction and dispose of any unsold items. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved April 8 and May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property resolution for public auction (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Nichols Hills City Council held solely to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Redbud Park celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day. No official city business will be discussed or acted upon beyond this celebration. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, the celebration, and adjournment.

• Ribbon-cutting of Redbud Park to celebrate Arbor Day/Earth Day

Investment Policy Committee

The Nichols Hills Investment Policy Committee will meet to review the city treasurer's investment report and consider recommending an amended list of approved depository institutions, an amended list of approved broker/dealers, and changes to the existing Investment Policy. The committee may accept, approve, adopt, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at City Hall.

• Report by City Treasurer on investments and depository relationships
• Recommend amended list of approved depository institutions
• Recommend amended list of approved broker/dealers
• Recommend changes to existing Investment Policy
• Approval of November 6, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the City Code regarding applications for Certificates of Approval from the Building Commission. The meeting also includes approval of the April 1, 2025 minutes and a public comment period. The ordinance would update application requirements, including labeling plan sheets as 'Construction Document.'

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Section 50-736 regarding Certificate of Approval applications
• Ordinance includes emergency clause for immediate effect
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of an ordinance amending the Nichols Hills City Code regarding applications for Certificates of Approval from the Building Commission. The commission also approved the April 1, 2025 minutes and adjourned. No citizens spoke during the public hearing.

• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amending Certificate of Approval application process (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Gilbert abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the budget for all funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes a public comment period and a single action item for the budget vote. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Approval of 2025-2026 budget for all funds, including General Fund, Nichols Hills Municipal Authority, Street and Alley Fund, and Police Department Fund
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Nichols Hills City Council held a special meeting on May 5, 2025, and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for all funds as presented. The budget covers the General Fund, Municipal Authority, capital improvement projects, and various designated funds. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the vote.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget for all funds (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on the budget for all funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes a public comment period and a single action item for the budget vote. No other substantive business is listed.

• Vote on 2025-2026 fiscal year budget for all funds
• Budget covers General Fund, Capital Improvement Projects, Street and Alley Fund, and more
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 23, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda consists only of procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond a single event announcement.

The commission unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 minutes. Members reviewed plans for the upcoming Party In the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day event on May 3, 2025, and discussed distributing fliers to local businesses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Party In the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day event plans (May 3, 2025)

Public Arts Commission

The Nichols Hills Public Arts Commission will meet to consider a possible art donation from Henry Hood, review RFQ submissions for art at Love Family Park, and review RFQ submissions for wrapping city sanitation trucks with art. The commission may accept, reject, amend, or postpone action on these items. The agenda also includes approval of the September 20, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Possible art donation from Henry Hood
• Love Family Park RFQ submissions
• Sanitation Truck Art RFQ submissions
• Approval of September 20, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a certificate of approval application for 6416 Pennsylvania Avenue and vote on an ordinance amending the city code's definition of demolition. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the March 18, 2025 minutes.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 6416 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Ordinance amending demolition definition in Nichols Hills City Code

The commission unanimously approved a certificate of approval for a new main building at 6416 Pennsylvania Avenue, subject to five conditions including drainage, privacy wall, material transition, paving, and setback compliance. It also unanimously recommended approval to the City Council of an ordinance amending the definition of demolition. The March 18, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved certificate of approval for new building at 6416 Pennsylvania Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council of ordinance amending demolition definition (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to celebrate the retirement of E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. No official city business, decisions, or actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman, Jr.

The Board of Adjustment met solely to celebrate the retirement of E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. No official city business was discussed or acted upon, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Held retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. (no vote recorded)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners will hold a special meeting to recognize retiring member E. Peter Hoffman Jr. with a retirement celebration. No official city business or decisions will be discussed or voted on during this meeting.

• Retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman Jr.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will consider approving the March 2025 financial statements and a claims list totaling $116,648.52. The main action item is a resolution to award a contract for the FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement to the lowest responsible bidder, or alternatively reject all bids.

• Approval of claims list totaling $116,648.52, including $91,587.47 for the Municipal Authority and $25,061.05 for CIP
• Consideration of March 2025 financial statements
• Resolution to award contract for FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved a resolution awarding a contract for the FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement to the lowest responsible bidder, authorizing execution of the contract, bonds, and related instruments. The board also unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims for the Capital Improvement Program, and the March 2025 financial statements. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims for CIP (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Awarded solar panel procurement contract to lowest responsible bidder (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission is meeting for a special session. The only item on the agenda is a retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman, Jr., with no official city business to be discussed or acted upon. The meeting is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. with no official city business discussed

The Nichols Hills Building Commission met for a special meeting on April 8, 2025, solely to celebrate the retirement of E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. No official city business was discussed or acted upon. The meeting adjourned after the celebration.

• No official decisions made; meeting held for retirement celebration only

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to recognize retiring official E. Peter Hoffman Jr. with a celebration. No official city business will be discussed or voted on during this meeting.

• Retirement celebration for E. Peter Hoffman Jr.

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and a planned unit development at 1203 Sherwood Lane, plus a rezoning at 6501 Avondale Drive. They will also consider approving over $1.47 million in warrants and claims, several construction pay estimates, and various ordinances and resolutions.

• Public hearing on PUD-10 for 1203 Sherwood Lane, rezoning from U-4 Church to R-1-60 Single-Family Residential
• Public hearing on rezoning 6501 Avondale Drive from C-1 Office to C-2 Retail Business
• Approval of claims totaling $1,473,708.18 across multiple funds
• Pay Estimate No. 3 for Larchmont Lane paving ($124,034.80) and Pay Estimate No. 2 for Water Well #13 ($650,750.00)
• Ordinance amending construction/demolition site screening and extending Certificates of Approval

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved a Planned Unit Development and rezoning at 1203 Sherwood Lane from U-4 Church to R-1-60 Single-Family Residential, along with the preliminary plat for 'The Sanctuary.' The council also awarded a $793,214 solar panel contract to Eightytwenty of Oklahoma LLC, approved a contract for the Westminster Park Project, and passed several ordinances including construction site screening and certificate of approval extensions. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved PUD-10 and rezoning at 1203 Sherwood Lane to R-1-60 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Sanctuary (unanimous)
• Awarded $793,214 solar panel contract to Eightytwenty of Oklahoma LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1581 for Westminster Park Project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on construction/demolition site screening (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on extension of Certificates of Approval (unanimous)
• Approved $124,034.80 paving pay estimate for Larchmont Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $650,750 water well pay estimate (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning matters, including a Planned Unit Development at 1203 Sherwood Lane, a preliminary plat for the Sanctuary, and rezoning requests for properties on Sherwood Lane and Avondale Drive. They will also consider an ordinance creating a new residential district for the Westminster Place 1800 block. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing on PUD-10 for 1203 Sherwood Lane (Lots 23-27, Block 28, Block F)
• Public hearing on preliminary plat for the Sanctuary (3.9039 acres, part of SE/4 of Section 5, T12N R3W)
• Ordinance to rezone 1203 Sherwood Lane from U-4 Church to R-1-60 Single-Family Residential
• Rezone application for 6501 Avondale Drive (Lot 1, Block 28) from C-1 Office to C-2 Retail Business
• Ordinance creating Westminster Place 1800 Block Residential District

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 26, 2025, and consider updates on the Canine Cleanup Awareness Crew and the Party In the Park event celebrating Earth & Arbor Day. No other substantive items are listed.

• Canine Cleanup Awareness Crew update
• Party In the Park - Celebrating Earth & Arbor Day

Board of Adjustment

This regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment, scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be considered or acted upon.

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold public hearings on two certificate of approval applications and consider several ordinance changes, including defining demolition, landscaping requirements for additions and rear yards, site plan rules for existing trees, and a new residential district for the 1800 block of Westminster Place. They will also discuss building lot coverage and floor area ratio rules for E-2 Urban Estate Districts.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1710 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 2303 NW Grand Boulevard
• Ordinance defining Demolition
• Ordinance creating Westminster Place 1800 Block Residential District
• Discussion on Building Lot Coverage (BLC) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for E-2 Urban Estate Districts

The Nichols Hills Building Commission unanimously approved two Certificate of Approval applications, each with conditions on drainage pipe size. The commission also recommended approval of an ordinance defining "Construction Documents" with the Soils Test report removed. Several other ordinance discussions were deferred for further work at future meetings.

• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1710 Guilford Lane addition, subject to reducing discharge drains from six-inch to four-inch (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 2303 NW Grand Boulevard new main building, subject to changing four-inch PVC pipe to six-inch PVC pipe near curb (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance defining 'Construction Documents' with Soils Test report removed (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes with corrections to Commissioners' titles (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial statements, and to consider seeking bids for a solar panel procurement project (FC-2404). The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with the solar panel bid request being the only substantive action item.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 minutes
• Claims list totaling $115,507.08 (including $95,485.64 for Municipal Authority and $20,021.44 for CIP)
• February 2025 financial statements
• Request to seek bids for FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority unanimously approved the February 11, 2025 minutes, total warrants and claims, and February 2025 financial statements. It also approved seeking bids for the FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement and receiving/approving plans for the same. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for FC-2404 Nichols Hills Solar Panel Procurement and plans (unanimous)

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving over $1.1 million in warrants and claims, several construction pay estimates and contracts, and multiple ordinances. The agenda includes routine departmental reports, consent docket items, and public comment. Notable actions include approving payments for water well and paving projects, purchasing water meters, and adopting code amendments on utility violations, electrical code, and dog waste fines.

• Total warrants and claims of $1,100,014.43 across multiple funds
• Pay Estimate No. 1 for Water Well #13 with Davis Water Well, LLC: $112,309.95
• Pay Estimate No. 2 for Larchmont Lane paving with SAC Services, Inc.: $142,388.79
• Amendment No. 1 for East Grand Boulevard paving with CGC, LLC: -$37,656.61 (contract reduced to $1,254,485.39)
• Purchase of 1,500 water meters under state contract, not to exceed $540,787.50

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including construction pay estimates, consent docket items, and several ordinances. They also approved plans and authorized bids for solar panels and Westminster Park, and created a volunteer dog waste cleanup crew.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 departmental reports (unanimous)
• Approved total warrants and claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6f (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7d (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Canine Cleanup Awareness Crew (unanimous)
• Approved plans and bid for solar panel procurement (unanimous)
• Approved plans and bid for Westminster Park (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Nichols Hills Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review and possibly approve the minutes from December 2024 and to consider recommending approval of plans for Westminster Park. The meeting is open to the public, and official action may be taken on agenda items.

• Consideration of December 10, 2024 minutes
• Recommend approval of Westminster Park plans

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from December 10, 2024, and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Westminster Park plans as presented by landscape architect Scott Howard. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of Westminster Park plans (unanimous)

Nichols Hills Centennial Committee

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several items for the city's centennial celebration, including a presentation on a new city flag design, a drone light show, park improvements, and community events. The committee may also consider developing a book on the city's history and identifying funding sources. Public comments will be heard, and minutes from previous meetings will be reviewed.

• Jordan Winn presentation on city flag design brief and concepts
• Light show with drones
• Park improvements commemorating the Centennial
• Events with food trucks, children's activities, and entertainment
• Develop a book on Nichols Hills' 100-year history

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the Nichols Hills Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items will be considered.

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a household hazardous waste collection contract with Republic Services, a request to create a volunteer 'Poop Patrol' to clean dog waste in parks, and a discussion about Earth/Arbor Day. The commission may take official action on these items, as well as approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Household hazardous waste collection with Republic Services
• Request from Rena Distasio to create a Poop Patrol volunteer team
• Earth/Arbor Day discussion
• Approval of October 23, 2024 and January 22, 2025 minutes

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve an ad hoc volunteer group, Poop Patrol, to clean dog waste in parks, with an estimated $500 startup cost. The commission deferred a decision on a Republic Services household hazardous waste collection program ($1 per household per month) to a future meeting. It also unanimously approved renaming the Earth Day celebration to 'Party in the Park - Celebrating Arbor Day' for May 3, 2025.

• Approved minutes from Oct 23, 2024 and Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Poop Patrol volunteer group with $500 funding (unanimous)
• Deferred household hazardous waste collection with Republic Services to future meeting
• Renamed Earth Day event to 'Party in the Park - Celebrating Arbor Day' (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be considered at this meeting.

Nichols Hills Centennial Committee

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several items for the city's centennial celebration, including a city flag design presentation, a drone light show, park improvements, and community events. The committee may also consider developing a history book and identifying funding sources. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Jordan Winn presentation on city flag design brief and concepts
• Light show with drones
• Park improvements commemorating the Centennial
• Events with food trucks, children's activities, and entertainment
• Develop a book on Nichols Hills' 100-year history

The Nichols Hills Centennial Committee met on February 19, 2025, but no business was conducted because a quorum was not present. All eight members were absent, so no decisions were made on any agenda items.

• No business conducted due to lack of quorum

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, approval of minutes, and a public hearing on a certificate of approval application for 1710 Guilford Lane. The commission will also discuss and possibly act on proposed ordinances defining demolition, landscaping requirements for additions and rear yards, and site plan rules for existing trees.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1710 Guilford Lane, Nichols Hills, OK
• Discussion and possible action on ordinance defining demolition
• Discussion and possible action on landscaping requirements for additions
• Discussion and possible action on rear-yard landscaping requirements
• Discussion and possible action on site plan requirements for existing trees

The Nichols Hills Building Commission met on February 18, 2025, but did not have a quorum, so no business was conducted. All agenda items, including a certificate of approval application and discussions on demolition and landscaping ordinances, were not addressed.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural items and vote on financial matters. The body will consider approval of $131,272.44 in warrants and claims, including $106,195.21 for the Municipal Authority and $25,077.23 for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It will also vote on adoption of the January 2025 financial statements.

• Approval of $131,272.44 in warrants and claims
• Adoption of January 2025 financial statements
• Solar Panel Procurement Agreement with HSE Architects
• Purchase of six handheld radios for Public Works, not to exceed $2,400.00

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will consider approving over $1.48 million in warrants and claims, including payments for street paving and the arsenic removal plant. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend garage regulations in single-family zoning districts, and vote on several other ordinances and contracts. The agenda includes routine reports, consent dockets, and a proclamation for Arbor Week.

• Claims totaling $1,478,525.32 across multiple funds
• Pay estimates for East Grand Boulevard paving ($266,509.35 and $214,199.48) and arsenic removal plant ($481,935.00)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending attached garage rules in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts
• Ordinance to make Drury Lane and Bedford Drive intersection all-stop
• Contract awards for Camden Way paving and Redbud Park

The Nichols Hills City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including two major construction contracts: a $2,248,729.27 contract to Greenshade Trees for the Redbud Park and West Grand Boulevard Trail Extension, and a $1,119,450.00 contract to CGC, LLC for the Camden Way paving project. The council also approved several consent docket items, including pay estimates for ongoing construction projects, and passed ordinances amending the city code regarding attached garages, an intersection change, and Planning Commission appointments.

• Awarded Redbud Park & West Grand Boulevard Trail Extension contract to Greenshade Trees for $2,248,729.27 (unanimous)
• Awarded Camden Way paving project contract to CGC, LLC for $1,119,450.00, approving Resolution 1574 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction items 6a-6f, including pay estimates totaling $1,045,379.21 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general items 7a-7c, including purchase of six EV charging stations not to exceed $17,347 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending attached garage regulations in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts, with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance changing Drury Lane and Bedford Drive intersection to all-stop, with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Planning Commission member appointment rules, with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved Allied Arts banner installation request for June 3-17, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending city code regarding attached garages in R-1-75 and R-1-60 single-family residential zoning districts. The commission may approve, reject, amend, or postpone the item. Other agenda items include approval of the January 7, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending attached garage rules in R-1-75 and R-1-60 districts
• Consideration of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizens Desiring to Be Heard public comment period

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of an ordinance amending the city code regarding attached garages in R-1-75 and R-1-60 single-family residential zoning districts. The recommendation was made after a public hearing with no public comments. The commission also approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Recommended City Council approve attached garage ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission

The Nichols Hills Environment, Health & Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 23, 2024 minutes and discuss Earth/Arbor Day. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of October 23, 2024 minutes
• Earth/Arbor Day discussion

Building Commission

The Nichols Hills Building Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificate of Approval applications for properties on Drury Lane, Guilford Lane, and NW Grand Boulevard. They will also discuss and possibly take action on floor area ratio (FAR) and building lot coverage (BLC) rules for E-2 Residential zoning districts, and criteria for determining 50% demolition of a building. Public comment is allowed for items not on the agenda.

• Certificate of Approval Application - 1605 Drury Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 1819 Guilford Lane
• Certificate of Approval Application - 6600 NW Grand Boulevard
• Discussion and possible action on FAR and BLC for E-2 Residential zoning districts
• Discussion and possible action on criteria for 50% demolition determination

The Nichols Hills Building Commission approved all three certificate of approval applications on the agenda, each by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The commission also discussed potential changes to building lot coverage and floor area ratios for E-2 residential lots, and criteria for determining when a demolition permit is required, but took no action on either item.

• Approved certificate of approval for addition at 1605 Drury Lane, subject to neighbor's letter of support or window film and landscape plan clarification (5-0)
• Approved certificate of approval for new main building at 1819 Guilford Lane as submitted (5-0)
• Approved certificate of approval for new main building at 6600 NW Grand Boulevard as submitted (5-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes with correction to motion for agenda item 5e (5-0)
• Directed staff to provide addresses of impacted E-2 lots for future FAR/BLC discussion
• Directed staff to create suggested criteria for defining demolition for permit purposes

Board of Adjustment

The Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be considered, and no official action will be taken.

Municipal Authority

The Nichols Hills Municipal Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from December 10, 2024, consider approval of a claims list totaling $103,938.58 for 2024-2025, and review the December 2024 financial statements. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy items or public hearings listed.

• Approval of claims list totaling $103,938.58
• Review of December 2024 financial statements
• Approval of December 10, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Nichols Hills City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: rezoning 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3, amending corner lot setback requirements, and changing attached garage regulations. They will also vote on warrants and claims totaling $1,045,955.57, consent docket items including construction pay estimates and equipment purchases, and several other resolutions and permits.

• Public hearing: Rezone 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3
• Public hearing: Amend corner lot setback requirements
• Public hearing: Amend attached garage regulations
• Claims list totaling $1,045,955.57
• Pay Estimate No. 9 for Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant ($101,254.25)

The Nichols Hills City Council approved a rezoning of 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 Two-Family to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential, with a 2-1 vote (Clements opposed). The council also approved consent dockets for construction and general items, including payments for the arsenic removal plant and paving, plus purchases for emergency equipment and police vehicles. A public hearing on attached garage regulations was continued to the next meeting. All other agenda items, including the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon banners and permits, were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning at 6523 Avondale Drive to R-3 Multiple-Family (2-1, Clements opposed)
• Approved emergency clause for rezoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket construction: $101,254.25 for arsenic removal plant and $75,796.12 for Larchmont Lane paving (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket general: records destruction, TV/monitor purchases, UPS devices, police monitors, asphalt hotbox, Westminster Park agreement, two police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon banners and revocable permit (unanimous)
• Approved revocable permit for Anderson & House gravel access road for tennis courts (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on corner lot setback requirements (unanimous)
• Continued attached garage ordinance to next meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nichols Hills Planning Commission will meet to consider three public hearings on proposed changes to city zoning codes, including rezoning a property on Avondale Drive, modifying corner lot setback rules, and updating garage regulations in residential districts. The meeting also includes procedural items like approving minutes and adjourning.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 to R-3 zoning
• Public hearing on amending corner lot setback requirements
• Public hearing on attached garage regulations in residential zones

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a rezoning at 6523 Avondale Drive from R-2 Two-Family to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential, and also recommended approval of a code amendment on corner lot setback requirements. A proposed ordinance on attached garages in residential districts was continued to the next meeting. The September 3, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 6523 Avondale Drive to R-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of corner lot setback amendment (unanimous)
• Continued attached garage ordinance to next meeting (unanimous)