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Lawton council approves package of ordinances on personnel, recreation, ROW permits and fees
Summary
In a largely uncontested series of votes, the council approved multiple personnel policy updates and a package of ordinances and resolutions affecting recreation permits, excavation/boring permits, contractor registration and fee schedules; most items passed unanimously.
LAWTON, Okla. — The Lawton City Council on Sept. 16 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions covering personnel policy updates, recreation permit timing, right‑of‑way excavation/boring permits and associated fee schedules.
Personnel changes: The council amended sections of the personnel policy to clarify notice periods (14 calendar days for general employees, 30 days for executives), to stipulate forfeiture of unused sick leave when notice requirements are not met, to clarify disciplinary processes and to correct cross‑references. Staff said these were housekeeping and compliance updates; council passed the changes unanimously.
Parks and recreation: Council adjusted permit expiration dates for fishing and boating stickers and for golf cart/land recreational vehicle permits so that they expire at the end of the calendar year rather than on purchase date. Staff said the change improves enforcement and aligns local rules with state practice.
Public works and telecom: Council approved ordinances requiring permits and contractor registration for excavating or boring in street rights‑of‑way, added a fee and bond schedule and adopted a related resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges. Council also approved a staff request to suspend approvals of new fiber installations for companies that have not submitted required as‑built record drawings.
All these items passed with recorded roll calls (most 7‑0), and staff said many of the measures came from commission recommendations or were intended to reduce liability and improve record keeping.
