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Council updates: sales tax up, new home permits meet code, police step up speed enforcement
Summary
During council reports, members said sales tax receipts are up about 6% compared with peers in Oklahoma, two new homes being built on Sunset met subdivision standards, and the police department will issue tickets—no warnings—for reckless driving complaints in residential neighborhoods.
Councilmember Shannon reported multiple administrative updates during council-members’ reports: Guymon’s sales-tax receipts are up roughly 6% while other Oklahoma municipalities are seeing declines; two single-family houses under construction on Sunset Avenue meet local lot-size and setback requirements; and the city has increased police enforcement of reckless driving complaints in residential neighborhoods.
Shannon said the city’s fiscal position is stable and thanked residents for shopping locally. He also said he had discussed subdivision code and permit approvals with staff after residents raised concerns about the new builds on Sunset; staff confirmed lot sizes exceed 7,000 square feet and setbacks and permitting met local ordinances.
On public-safety enforcement, Shannon said he gave a directive to the police department to adopt a no-tolerance posture on reckless driving in residential areas and that officers have been ticketing offenders rather than issuing warnings. He said he would share a report on citations issued once the department compiles the data.
Other councilmembers and staff reported on summertime programs run by Main Street and the Chamber, a loans/gear rental program for lawn-mower and weed-eater equipment, and referrals for contractors; staff said they could publish a vetted contractors list online on request.
No formal actions were taken on these items during the meeting; they were presented as informational reports from council and staff.
