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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 57 No. 7 • One Section • 14 pages • June 23, 2023

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Girl Party

‘Hoppis’

1515 Lincoln Gallery owner Susan McCalmont, OKC Ballet Executive Director Jo Lyn Jones, hostess Annie Bohanon and Ballet Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye. Annie purchased the cocktail party at a charity auction. Page 3

Nancy Herzol feigns fear as she is approached by one of the “Hoppis” characters during Todd and Melissa Scaramucci’s “first look” party for the exhibition which is coming to Factory Obscura this fall. Page 2

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Nichols Hills inks budget, votes to raise utility rates

Cardiac the Magnificent Bill Perry’s, right, and Bille Rodely’s act of giving Cardiac a sealed envelope for Cardiac to hold up to his head and mind read its contents is one of the Senior Follies most hilarious skits. Cardiac divines the contents and announces the question. When the envelope is opened the results are hysterical.

By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

recognizing the city as an ongoing leader in partnering. Construction Partnering is a structured process that brings a

The Nichols Hills City Council/Municipal Authority recently approved a $34.56 million budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which starts July 1, and voted to raise water and sewer rates and solid-waste collection fees. The council also purchased insurance coverage; approved a change in the starting time for meetings of the Environmental, Health and Sustainability Commission; reviewed building permits; and reappointed several members to boards and commissions. The council paid $69,912 to renew a municipal property protection plan from the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG), and $80,841 to renew an OMAG general liability/auto insurance policy. A workers’ compensation insurance plan that covers 78 city employees was renewed with CompSource Mutual Insurance Co. via OMAG, at a cost of $165,218. City Hall issued 25 building permits in May, including a $1 million new construction project at 7007 Nichols and a $350,000 remodel at 1711 Randel, plus 10 residential fence projects and four residential roofing jobs. The council voted to push the start time for Environmental, Health and Sustainability Commission meetings to one hour later: 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Utility rates An ordinance amending the City Code’s fee schedule for water, sewer, and trash collection rates was approved. Sewer rates were adjusted upward by 2 cents per 1,000 gallons of water: from 82 cents to 84 cents. Effective July 1, new water rates are to increase by 19 cents per thousand gallons, to $7.39 per thousand gallons for the first 10,000 gallons; $7.45 per thousand for 10,001 to 25,000 gallons; and rising incrementally to $7.80 per thousand for anything in excess of 400,000 gallons. Water rates are adjusted automatically each year on July 1. The base rate for solid-waste collection and disposal for single-family residences, duplexes, apartments and condominiums are set to increase by $1.54 per month: to $45.96. Contracts, agreements More than a dozen contracts and agreements were endorsed by the city council/municipal authority, including:

See PARK, Page 5

See NHILLS, Page 5

For more photos, see Page 13

Village Animal Shelter needs help in adopting pets By Annabella Potts Student Intern Animal Welfare Officer Kadin Keenom with two of the dogs ready for adoption.

- Photo by Annabella Potts

The Village Animal Shelter is filling up quickly with a variety of dogs and cats looking for a permanent family. For those looking to adopt, plenty of animals are patiently waiting for their own bed outside of the shelter grounds. “My favorite part about this job would be changing families’ lives with the animals they adopt from here, whether it be a cat or dog that gets to become another part of their family,” Animal Welfare Officer

Kadin Keenom said. Outside of adoption, the option of fostering is available with puppies and fully grown dogs. Ultimately, the Village Animal Shelter aims to find a safe place for homeless dogs and cats until they are adopted. “It’s starting to get really full, which is a struggle right now,” Keenom said. “Our mission is to get homeless animals off the street here in the Village and try to get them into forever homes, be that through adopting here or See DOGS, Page 3

Scissortail Park earns international acclaim MAPS 3 Lower Scissortail Park received top industry awards for the projects’ partnering efforts. The project won the International Partnering

Institute’s 2023 Ruby Level Partnered Project of the Year. Additionally, the project received the organization’s highest honor, the 2023 Partnering Champion Award,

City Council is taking care of business By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The Village City Council disposed of several routine housekeeping matters, reviewed departmental reports, and approved a commercial zoning request during a two and one-half hour meeting Monday night. The council also voted to renew the contract of City Manager Dave Slezickey for a full year. His current contract was for just six months following the mid-term retirement of long-time former City Manager Bruce Stone. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of an application from Hinrich’s

Restaurant and Lounge, 2925 W. Britton Road, for an addition to accommodate “an eating establishment,” and the City Council concurred. The proposal called for the addition of 313 square feet of “dry storage area” on the north side of an existing building and construction of a steelframed covered patio in a fenced-in area “intended for future outdoor dining and activity.” The owner plans to make improvements to the building, such as expanded restrooms and a fire sprinkler system to accommodate increased occupancy “that may come See VILLAGE, Page 5

FRIDAY’s

Baby of the Week This is Lily Quinn Moreland - the happiest 8-month-old baby girl. She loves playing with her parents, Jason and Paige Moreland. She also likes to watch her three Doodles Gus, Gigi and Mac play and bark. Lily is enjoying her first summer splashing in the pool, snacking on milk popsicles. Lily stays very busy with her toys and stuffed animals during the day and she loves to smile. She’s Silly Lily. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.


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