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October 23, 2026
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At Peppers Ranch, supporting foster parents and supporting foster youth go hand in hand.
A community built for foster families FAROOQ KARIM Architect, Artist, Community Leader Where did you grow up, and do you have a favorite childhood memory? I was born in and grew up in Norman. My favorite childhood memories were making art with my mom and grandmother and taking art classes at The Firehouse Arts Center in Norman. What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be an architect. What are you most passionate about professionally? The thing that I am most passionate about professionally is remembering that everything that we do is with, by and for people. I think sometimes we as professionals get caught up in the building or the space and forget about the people who will occupy and use the building. To take that a step further I am very passionate about projects that are for organizations that help people and make our See PYSK, Page 7
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Just north of Oklahoma City, tucked away on 240 acres in Guthrie, is a neighborhood unlike almost any other. Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community was intentionally built for foster families; a place where Oklahoma children in foster care can experience the safety and comfort of home while the parents
caring for them are surrounded by a community that understands the unique joys and challenges of fostering. At Peppers Ranch, supporting foster parents and supporting foster youth go hand in hand. Foster care can be incredibly rewarding, while also challenging, and families were never meant
to do it alone. By surrounding foster parents with neighbors who understand, practical resources, programs and a strong support system, Peppers Ranch helps families continue saying “yes.” And when foster parents are supported, children have a See RANCH, Page 7
Slezickey commits to smooth leadership transition in Village By Eric Oesch Staff Writer While Casey Moore begins his tenure as city manager of The Village on Nov. 9, current City Manager Dave Slezickey has committed to remain with the municipality
Visions honorees are named The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has announced six honorees for its annual Visions Awards. The awards ceremony and accompanying dinner are set to be held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Nov. 19. Visions recognizes individuals in the See VISIONS, Page 13
through Nov. 30 to help with the transition of leadership. Slezickey is to begin his duties as Nichols Hills city manager on Jan. 1, 2027. “I am committed to remain on the team through a transition period, so the next city
manager is comfortable and ready to assume duties,” Slezickey told the council in his Sept. 14 resignation letter. “This will help to transition trust and relationships between employees, staff See VILLAGE, Page
Dave Slezickey City Manager The Village
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week Zena came into Rebecca Foxx’s life in fall of 2020, having lost her owner to death. From shelter to Doberman rescue, to foster home, to me this brave blind Doberman with natural ears journeyed. Zena is a kindhearted and gentle dog. She loves to go on walks, enjoying both trotting along freely outdoors, and sniffing the ground to investigate what animals came through before us. Indoors, Zena simply wants to be near me. She loves to be petted and lets me stroke her silky ears for as long as I wish. She also loves going into the fenced backyard. Zena is the sweetest and most beautiful girl I have ever known, and I am so fortunate to be her human mom. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
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241 raises more than $1 million for medical research
Above: Members of the classic R&B group, The Spinners, pose with OMRF donors Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum during the foundation's biggest annual fundraiser. At left: Bill and Sherri Lance with members of The Spinners. For more photos, see Page 3.
Before The Spinners took the stage, 241 sponsorship committee co-chairs Ed Martin and Debby Hampton announced that the 2026 event raised a record $1 million.
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation raised more than $1 million this week from a golf tournament and a concert. Proceeds will support medical research at the Oklahoma City nonprofit. A wine and food festival accompanied Sunday’s performance by the Spinners as the first part of the foundation’s annual “241” fundraiser – two events for one great cause. The band performed from their catalog of 1970s hits, including “The Rubberband Man,” “I’ll Be Around” and “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.” A golf tournament Monday at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa concluded the fundraiser. This was OMRF’s 13th year to hold the benefit. In total, the 241 events have raised more than $9 million to help fund research projects for cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and diseases of aging. This year’s total of $1.01 million represented a new record. “We are fortunate to have so many great people and organizations in our corner,” said OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D. “Our donors’ generosity helps people live longer, healthier lives.” This year, the fundraiser had 155 sponsors. Sponsorship chairmen were Debby Hampton and Ed Martin. “Considering its impact on the local community and the scientific community at large, OMRF is an easy organization to champion,” Hampton said. “I’ve been attending 241 for the past few years, and it’s such a great event that I was happy to take a leadership role this year.” Lead event sponsors included the Chickasaw Nation; Helen Marie Lewis Medical Research Foundation; Tyler Media Group; American Fidelity Foundation; Chisholm Trail Broadcasting; Continental Resources; Virginia Groendyke; Hardesty Family Foundation; Gay & Ed Kirby; Presbyterian Health Foundation; Ronnie Rosenfeld; and Glenna & Dick Tanenbaum. For more information about 241, visit omrf.org/241.
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Our students join Teen Board The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum announces the members of its 2026-2027 Teen Board, the largest class selected since the program was established four years ago, 12 of whom attend Fridayland schools. The Teen Board gives high school students the opportunity to connect with the Memorial Museum's Mission of remembrance, education, and service. At monthly meetings, members explore lessons from the Oklahoma City bombing, engage with community and civic leaders, and develop leadership skills. As ambassadors of the Memorial, they promote the tenets of the Oklahoma Standard: Service, Honor, and Kindness. The program em-
powers young people to honor the past while making a positive impact in their communities and shaping a brighter future. Fridayland students are: Abby Buckelew, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Jack Dunn, Heritage Hall High School; Scout Farmer, Casady School; Annie Graham, Crossings Christian School; Sophie Henderson, Crossings Christian School; Kinley Randolph, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Asher ReedWhite, Casady School; RoseMerrie Smith, Harding Fine Arts Academy; Charlotte Sparling, Casady School; Megan Starling, Casady School; Sonia Sumar, Deer Creek High School; and Lily Warren, Casady School.
Attending OMRF's 241 event were, from left, Judy Smith, Geannie Lewis, Dori Smith and Bob Smith.
Spinners take stage for OMRF
Oklahoma Art League Oklahoma Art League initiated its 116th annual membership class Monday, September 14 at the Springs at Cypress Plains Clubhouse in Edmond. The purpose of the Oklahoma Art League is to foster a love of and appreciation of art. From left: Nancy Hyde, Gwynne Beneke, Sharon Brady, Cathy Meyer, Lindy Goss, Lauri Gormley, and Susan Prescott. Not pictured: Deborah Hershberger, Gay Golsen, Rachael Geiger, Blossom Crews, Elissa Norwood, Janice O'Dell and Nancy Seely. The Spinners with Polly and Larry Nichols at OMRF's 241 event.
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Football | Week 8 Preview: McLoud at Mount St. Mary, 7 p.m. Friday
Rockets face McLoud in final district home game
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Coming off a disappointing loss, the Mount St. Mary football team looks to stay in the district title race with a matchup against McLoud in Week 8. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Glass Family Field on the Mount St. Mary campus. The Rockets (5-2, 3-1 District 3A-1) currently sit in a 4way atop the standings with North Rock Creek, Kingfisher and Marlow.
Mount St. Mary suffered a 26-21 home loss to North Rock Creek last Thursday and escaped with a 35-34 victory at Marlow in Week 4. The Rockets end the season at Kingfisher next week and at Purcell in the finale on Nov. 6. Casady entertains Little Axe this Friday at Hoot Gibson Field, as the only other Fridayland team with a home game in Week 8. The Cyclones (1-6, 1-3 2A-II-2) suffered
Week 8 Schedule Thursday, October 22 McGuinness at Tulsa-Edison Prep Friday, October 23 Little Axe at Casady Crossings Christian at Washington Deer Creek at Tulsa Union Heritage Hall at Inola McLoud at Mount St. Mary PC North at PC West Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
a 41-6 loss at Chandler last Thursday. Heritage Hall hits the road in Week 8 to Inola. The
Chargers (5-2, 4-0 3A-3), tied with Verdigris atop the district standings, cruised to a 41-0 vic-
tory at Locust Grove last week. Six different players scored touchdowns. Deer Creek makes a trip to Tulsa for a district matchup at powerhouse Union. The Antlers (4-3, 0-3 6A-I-2) posted a dominating 66-12 win at Enid last week in an non-district contest. Quarterback Dax Chancey and tailback Brayden Hubbard accounted for four touchdowns each, and hooked up on a 54-yard pass. PC North tries to
get back on track with a trip to rival PC West on Friday. The Panthers (1-6, 1-2 6A-II-1) endured a 60-0 loss at Choctaw in Week 7. McGuinness traveled to Tulsa last Thursday for a matchup against Edison Prep. The Irish (6-1, 3-0 5A-4), which lead the district standings, rolled to a 68-0 triumph against Tulsa Memorial in another a non-district game. Quarterback Gage Chance tossed two TD passes.
Football | Week 7 Roundup
Knights fall short against Dickson By Jason Jewell Sports Editor
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Heritage Hall’s Tripp Thomas (1) makes an acrobatic catch last Thursday at Locust Grove.
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On a wet, breezy night, the Crossings Christian football team couldn’t find the end zone in a 6-0 loss to Dickson last Thursday at Knights Stadium. “I thought we competed and did a lot of good things,” coach Travis Wike said after the game. “Our defense played well but I don’t think the weather was a factor. Dickson is a good team.” The Knights (2-5, 1-3 District 2A-II-2), which had their playoff chances take a big hit, weren’t able to capitalize on two different drives in the closing minutes to potentially win the game or at least force overtime. Crossings Christian’s best scoring opportunity came on its final possession. Taking over near midfield, quarterback Micah Shadid connected with receiver Hudson Holloman for a 34-yard completion to the Dickson 8-yard line. Tailback James
Graham carried the ball twice for short yardage, but the series ended on fourth-down incompletion with 11 seconds left. On their next-tolast drive, the
which ended with an unsuccessful fourthdown play. Chargers blank Locust Grove Erupting for nearly 500 yards of
Six different players scored touchdowns for the Chargers (5-2, 4-0 3A-3). Quarterback Teagan Lawson got things started with a 40-yard pass to his favorite target Tripp Thomas. Tailback Nash Eisher ran for an 18yard TD and Austin Echalk added a 19yard scamper. Ryan Bullock notched a 24-yard run, while Ayers Kurtz and Bennet Burns chipped in a pair of short dives. Irish top Tulsa Memorial
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Heritage Hall tailback Nash Eiser (23) scored on an 18-yard run against Locust Grove, as the Chargers cruised to a 41-0 district win. Knights drove down inside the Comets’ 15-yard line but a 15-yard penalty derailed the series
total offense, Heritage Hall cruised to a 41-0 victory at Locust Grove last Thursday night.
McGuinness dominated Tulsa Memorial in a 68-0 non-district triumph on Friday at Pribil Stadium. Quarterback Gage Chance tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Jack Reese for 14 yards and Jackson Blackburn for 21 yards to lead the Irish (6-1). Tailback DreAndre Bruton took the opening kickoff 76 yards for a TD. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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Volleyball Roundup
No. 1 Rockets sweep OCS for 4A crown By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Without losing a set, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team cruised through the Class 4A state tournament to claim its sixth championship in school history. “We were really on a mission,” said coach James Ward. “I think we got a little lax in the middle part of the season but we got our focus back and returned to our early season form.” The No. 1 Rockets (34-9) posted a 3-0 sweep over secondseed OCS in the title game last Saturday afternoon at Claremore High School. Blair Smith recorded a team-
best 18 kills, four serving aces and nine digs in the final. Jentri Denwalt collected five kills, 26 assists and an ace, while Sophia Bass added 13 digs. Denwalt was named the state tournament Most Valuable Player, along with Smith and Isabella Williams on the All Tournament team. Mount St. Mary took down Tulsa-Victory Christian, 3-0, in the semifinal on Friday, behind 13 kills from Smith. Williams had 12 kills and five aces, as Denwalt chipped in four kills, two blocks and 29 assists. The Rockets opened with a 3-0 sweep over Weather-
The Mount St. Mary volleyball team didn’t lose a set on the way to the Class 4A state championship last weekend at Claremore. The top-ranked Rockets cruised to a 3-0 sweep over No. 2 seed OCS in the final for their sixth title in school history. ford in Thursday’s quarterfinal. Smith made 21 kills, followed by Bass with 12 digs and Dewalt with three kills, two blocks and 30 assists. A turning point
Knights run to regional title pleted the 5-kilometer course at Oklahoma Bible in Enid in 16:21.9 to win the individual title by 10 seconds. Caleb Bryant and Ethan Steelehammer cracked the top 5 in fourth and fifth places, respectively. Chase Brown finished 11th and Wes Foster came in 17th to round out the team. Crossings Christian’s Harper
5A, 6A regionals set for Saturday Three Fridayland cross country teams compete in Class 5A and
McGuinness. “I think that loss to Heritage Hall really woke us up,” Ward told FRIDAY. “We were able to go on a great run to end the season.”
Meanwhile, the Chargers (31-5) advanced to the 4A semifinals on Friday where they suffered a 3-1 loss to OCS. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
Irish go for repeat in 5A
Cross Country Roundup
Thanks to all five runners in the top 20, including an individual champion, the Crossings Christian boys cross country team captured a Class 3A regional title last Saturday. The Knights advanced to the state meet this Saturday at Carl Albert in Midwest City. The boys race starts at 11 a.m., preceded by the girls at 10:30 a.m. Asher Green com-
for the season came after a Sept. 24 loss against No. 2 Heritage Hall. From that point, Mount St. Mary won 34 of 35 sets with its lone loss to 5A No. 1
Gleaves qualified for state as an individual after a 12th place finish at the Enid regional. Both Casady squads also qualified for 3A state, with second place finishes in a regional at Bridge Creek. Isaac Heidebrecht paced all Cyclone runners with a ninth-place effort in the 5K boys race. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
6A regionals this Saturday. Deer Creek heads to Owasso for a 6A regional, and PC North stays closer to home for its 6A regional at Moore. McGuinness also competes in a 5A meet at Moore.
By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Thanks to a pair of sweeps in regionals, the McGuinness volleyball team rides a wave of momentum into the Class 5A state tournament this weekend in Noble. “This season has been a blast,” said coach Laurel Church. “We’ve really honed in our competition. It all goes by so fast, so we’re trying our best to just stay in the moment.” The defending champion Irish (258), which enter state as the No. 1 seed and seek their fourth title overall, opened against Lawton MacArthur on Thursday in a quar-
Class 5A Tournament Thursday, October 22 McGuinness vs. Lawton MacArthur, 9:30 a.m. Bishop Kelley vs. Carl Albert, 11:15 a.m. Altus vs. El Reno, 1 p.m. Shawnee vs. Claremore, 2:45 p.m. Friday, October 23 McG-LM Winner vs. BK-CA Winner, 2 p.m. AL-ER Winner vs. SH-CL Winner, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24 Semifinal Winners, 11 a.m. Note: All games played at Noble High School.
terfinal match. A win advances them to the semifinals on Friday at 2 p.m. against either Tulsa-Bishop Kelley or Carl Albert. The title game is set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Noble. “We know we’ll get everyone’s best game and have to
play our best,” Church told FRIDAY. “There are no gimmes, especially at state.” McGuinness outlasted Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary in four sets to claim the 5A title last season. Story continued at OKCFRIDAY.com.
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CONCERTS Oct. 3031 • Music to Die For Prepare for a wickedly entertaining Hallo ween with OKCPHIL. Music to Die For: Songs from the Shadows pairs dra matic Broadwaystyle vocals with sweeping orchestral arrange ments. From iconic thriller themes to un forgettable stage showstoppers, experi ence an unforgettable concert that bridges the gap between dark romance and theatri cal power at the Civic Center.
OK CITY CHORUS Nov. 3 • Chorus Performance Join the awardwin ning OK City Chorus for their free “The More the Merrier” program, open to women of all singing levels with no au ditions or commit ments required. Participants will re hearse festive music alongside chorus members to perform in the “Santa’s World Tour” annual holiday show on Dec. 11, fea turing violinist Kyle Dillingham. Rehear sals run every Tues day from Nov. 3 through Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at First Church OKC (131 NW 4th St.). Inter ested singers can reg ister online at okcity.org.
THIS WEEKEND
Nov. 58 • Mistletoe Market The Junior League of Oklahoma City’s Mistle toe Market returns to OKC Fair Park Nov. 5– 8, bringing more than 130 merchants, live entertainment, family activities and holiday shopping to the city for three days. More than 25 merchants will make their Mistletoe Market debut this year, alongside returning favorites, local performers, Santa Claus and Sunday Funday activities. Shoppers will also have opportunities throughout the event to give back, with proceeds supporting the Jun ior League's work throughout the greater Oklahoma City community. Oct. 2325 • SHORTS Ballet Oklahoma City Ballet presents SHORTS, a diverse evening of four distinct ballets at the Civic Center Music Hall. The pro gram features Da Young Jung's new work To Carry Our Own Names, George Balanchine's neoclas sical masterpiece Ser‐ enade, Christopher Bruce's contemporary piece Hush, and Agnes de Mille's clas sic American folk bal let Rodeo. Performance times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets can be pur chased online at okcballet.org or by calling (405) 843 9898. Oct. 24 • DOGtober Festival Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (OKCAW) is hosting its free, familyfriendly annual DOGtober Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Earlywine Park pavilion, 3033 SW 119th St. The com
munity event will fea ture a pet costume parade at noon, chil dren's activities, dog trickortreating, local vendors, and food trucks. Additionally, attendees can con nect with local animal rescues and access af fordable preventive pet care through a lowcost vaccine clinic provided by Angel Fund OKC. Oct. 2325 • Braum’s Affair of the Heart Affair of the Heart re turns to the OKC Fair Park where you can shop more than 275 local artists, makers, and small retailers. Monday and Saturday 9 – 6 and Sunday 11 – 5.
OKC THUNDER HOME GAMES
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What is the Truth? You Can See Everything, the new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, earned $15 million this past weekend. That is the second highest debut for a documentary film in history. It is also the most interesting movie I have seen this year. Elizabeth Holmes is the founder and CEO of the health technology start up Theranos. She launched the company in 2003 as a 19-year-old Stanford drop out, brought in $700 million from high profile investors, and drove the evaluation up to $9 billion by 2013. She became the youngest female billionaire ever according to Forbes. Then she was accused of fraud, the company evaluation fell to zero, and she was convicted of fraud and sentenced to eleven years in prison. This is the second major documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. In 2019, HBO released The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley based on the 2018 John Carreyrou book, “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup.” The Inventor was directed by Alex Gibney, who won the 2008 Best Documentary Oscar for Taxi To The Dark Side and was Oscar nominated in 2006 for Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Elizabeth Holmes was also the subject of a 2022 television miniseries called The Drop Out. That eight part fictional series from Hulu starred Amanda Seyfried in the lead role. Seyfried, who made her film debut in Mean Girls and starred in the smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, won Best Actress at the Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards for her portrayal. You Can See Everything is codirected by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Nathan Fielder is the one who appears
on camera most in this film. And, as with his previous hit television shows Nathan for You and The Rehearsal, he becomes a major part of the story. The subjects of the film are Elizabeth Holmes and her partner Billy Evans. Nathan and the crew moved in with the couple and their two young children to film the final 34 days before Elizabeth went to prison. They were given total access to their subjects. The goal of the documentary for Elizabeth is to provide an honest, intimate look at her to help balance the universal public perception of her as a liar. She thinks the public perception is completely off base and unfair. She agrees to give up her privacy during her final weeks of freedom to help set the record straight. The results are anything but clear. Billy Evans comes off as a controlling narcissist. Elizabeth comes across like a demur woman being controlled. Nathan gets emotionally drawn into their story. And actress Amanda Seyfried seems like the only one getting close to the truth. I won’t say more because this film must be seen to be believed. You Can See Everything offers so much access and observation that by the end, you don’t know if you’ve seen anything real at all. Run, don’t walk, to see this dazzling documentary in theaters. And for those keeping track, the biggest documentary debut still belongs to Michael Moore’s 2004 behemoth Fahrenheit 9/11 about George W. Bush and the media coverage of the Iraq War. That film debuted with $23.9 million in the US and ended up the highest grossing documentary ever in the US with $119 million. And that, as far as I know, is the truth.
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Walk to help 70,000+ Oklahomans facing Alzheimer’s Loved ones, caregivers and supporters of Oklahomans living with Alzheimer’s disease will come together Saturday morning, Oct. 24, for the Oklahoma City Walk to End Alzheimer’s. One of seven Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma Walks to End Alzheimer’s in 2026, the Walk in Oklahoma City will raise funds to provide essential services to families and support research to find a cure. The Walk has a fundraising goal of $730,000. Collectively, the seven Oklahoma Walks have a target of $2.1 million. There are 70,500 Oklahomans among more than 7.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s,
the sixth-leading cause of death and the only leading disease without a prevention or cure. “The toll from Alzheimer’s disease is rising relentlessly, and will continue to do so until we find a cure,” said Sandi Pellow, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma. “Every dollar we can raise for research to find a cure is an investment in our health and that of future generations.” The proceeds from the Walks are the primary source of funds for the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma, enabling it to continue to provide the information, programs and services for those who
receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, as well as services for their family and caregivers. All of those services are provided at no charge. Walks also support research to find a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Currently, it is funding 1,220 projects with over $490 million in 59 countries on six continents. Walk in Oklahoma City Registration for the Oklahoma City Walk to End Alzheimer’s opens at 8:30 am Saturday, Oct. 24, at Scissortail Park’s Great Lawn (Love’s Stage area), 300 SW 7th St. Opening ceremonies begin
at 10:00. To register, volunteer or make a donation to any of the seven Oklahoma Walks to End Alzheimer’s, go to alz.org/walk. For more information, contact Carey Lee at calee@alz.org or 405-400-0888. Key facts about Alzheimer’s disease 70,500 Oklahomans are among 7.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Women make up two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – and two-thirds of the family caregivers.
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nity to experience the stability and consistency they so desperately need. For Oklahoma’s foster children, Peppers Ranch can mean fewer disruptions, opportunities to remain with brothers and sisters, access to counseling and educational support, and a neighborhood filled with people who understand their past while believing in their bright futures. Children and youth can participate in mentoring, financial literacy, nutrition and life skills programs, music and From Page 1
PYSK From Page 1 community better like healthcare and nonprofit facilities. Has your definition of success changed as you’ve developed your career? My definition of success has absolutely changed throughout my career. For me it’s less about the actual buildings and more about the people, relationships, friendships and experiences along the way. What is a perfect day for you? A perfect day is wandering the streets of a city with my wife where we spend lots of time wandering through museums, stopping to rest and people watching in a park and eating amazing food along the way. But I also love days when we are home with our two dogs Iris and
art therapy, horse lessons and so much more all within walking distance and all intentionally designed to help them heal, grow and prepare for their futures. On any given afternoon, Peppers Ranch looks a lot like any other neighborhood. Kids ride bikes, families gather for dinner, children head to onsite programs, fish in the ponds or spend time with horses at the barn. But behind those everyday moments is something incredibly intentional: a community built to strengthen the families caring for Oklahoma’s foster youth so children can experience greater
Poppy and we hang out while I am working on art and end the day eating the amazing enchiladas that my wife makes. That is a pretty perfect day as well. What is some of the best advice you’ve received in your life? Say yes to everything when you are young and learn to say no as you get older. I still haven’t figured out the saying no part. What is No. 1 on your bucket list? To retire and focus on art full time. Oklahoma has had an amazing sports history, which has featured a lineup of individuals such as Mickey Mantle, Shannon Miller, Jim Thorpe, Patty Gasso, etc. Did you have any sports heroes growing up? I have been an Oklahoma football fan my whole life and there were so many great players when I was a kid in the 70s
stability, belonging, love and hope for what comes next. And true community extends far beyond the Ranch fence line. At Peppers Ranch, they believe you don’t have to become a foster parent to make a difference in the life of a foster child. This holiday season offers especially meaningful ways to get involved, from volunteering at upcoming holiday celebrations to helping make Christmas special through the Ranch’s annual Christmas drive. To learn more or become part of the Peppers Ranch community, visit PeppersRanch.com
and 80s. I loved the Selmon Brothers as players. They were a dominant defensive front line for the Sooners. But I really admire what Dewey Selmon has done in helping to establish Food and Shelter for Friends in Norman. He uses his notoriety from football as well as his intellect and Ph.D. in philosophy to help others. He is humble, kind and generous and I think that he is a truly amazing human being. How would you like to be remembered? I would like to be remembered as someone who is hum-
ble, kind and generous and a friend to many. What is one question I haven’t asked you that you would like to answer? My biggest passion is art and the arts in general. The arts are so important to our community and can do so many different things for us. Art entertains, inspires, it soothes us, it communicates things to and for us, it makes us feel things it brings us together and so much more. I am passionate about supporting the arts in our community and using art to help people.
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DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 9, 2026; Friday, October 16, 2026; Friday, October 23, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2026-1041 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Heather D. Alexander, Petitioner, and Bradley D. Alexander, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED Respondent: Bradley D. Alexander GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 26 day of October, 2026, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 11 day of September, 2026. /s/Heather Alexander Petitioner RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature Deputy
PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 23, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FP-2025-298
NOTICE FOR HEARING APPLICATION TEMPORARY ORDER STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: CARLOS E. SMITH, JR. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Motion for Determination of Child Support, Custody and Visitation and Application for Temporary Order Determining Child Support, Custody and Visitation for the minor children, Khaleesi Smith, born on July 12, 2022 and Leiam Smith, born on July 25, 2021 has been filed by Shayla Tucker, the natural mother of said children. Respondent, Carlos E. Smith, Jr. is the father of said children. The Application states that the exclusive care, custody and control of said children should be awarded to the Petitioner; that the Respondent have supervised visitation; and that child support be awarded to the Petitioner in the amount of Seven Hundred Forty Five ($745.00) dollars per month pursuant to the Child Support Guidelines. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that said application has been set for hearing before Judge Sharon Wigdor Byers, on the 3 day of December, 2026, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, at which time you may appear and show cause, if any there be, why the Court should not grant said application and enter an order determining said child support, custody and visitation. Dated this 16 day of October, 2026. SHARON WIGDOR BYERS JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED FOR ENTRY: /s/Robert G. Boren, OBA #10209 4500 N. Classen, Ste. 202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 706-6100 Attorney for Petitioner
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS & NICHOLS HILLS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS & NICHOLS HILLS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, OKLAHOMA; PERTAINING TO DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER PICKUP OF MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS & NICHOLS HILLS MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, OKLAHOMA. Section 1. AMENDATORY. The Employee Retirement System, Defined Benefit Plan, of the City of Nichols Hills & Nichols Hills Municipal Authority, Oklahoma, is hereby amended as reflected on the attached Exhibit “A”, which is incorporated herein and adopted by reference. These amendments shall become effective on 2/1/2027. Section 2. EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION. The City Clerk and Mayor be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the amended Retirement System Plan documents and to do all the other acts necessary to put said amendment into effect and to maintain IRS qualification of the Plan. The executed amended document attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects. Section 3. SPECIAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER IRC414. The Plan contains provisions which are intended to constitute a pick-up program by the Employer which satisfies the requirements of section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”); and the Plan, be, and it is, approved and adopted as of the date therein stated; and Mandatory Contributions (as defined in the Plan) are designated “picked-up” by the employer so as to not be included in Plan Participants’ gross income for Federal income tax purposes as provided in Section 414(h)(2) of the Code. All Mandatory Contributions are to be paid by the employer in lieu of contributions by the Plan Participant. No Participant in the Plan shall have the option of choosing to receive the amounts of Mandatory Contributions directly in lieu of having such amounts paid by the employer to the Trustees of the Plan. Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If, regardless of cause, any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this ordinance,
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Opinion October 23, 2026 | Page 10
Strong schools start with strong leaders By Dr. April Grace Executive Director Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Ask 10 principals across Oklahoma what their day looks like, and you’ll get ten wildly different answers. A principal’s day rarely goes according to plan: a pipe bursts in the cafeteria, a staffing issue needs to be addressed, a parent arrives with an urgent concern or a student needs help cooling down after a difficult morning, all before lunch. There’s no instruction manual for running a school, because no two schools are the same. We rely on our principals to lead in countless ways. We expect them to be instructional leaders for teachers, mentors for students, operational managers for campuses and primary communicators for families. We ask them to make tough, highstakes choices, solve complex problems without easy answers and keep moving forward when the next challenge is already waiting right outside their office door.
Dr. APRIL GRACE October is National Principals Month, and it gives us an opportunity to say “thank you” and recognize just how much Oklahoma’s principals contribute to their schools and communities. It’s also a good time to ask: are we giving our principals what they need to do their jobs well? Great principals do more than manage the day-to-day operations of a school. They understand their teachers and students and build a school culture where students feel supported and teachers can do their best work. That kind of leadership doesn’t happen by accident; it grows over time through experience, collaboration and a willingness to adapt
to the changing needs of education. Nurturing the talent of our school principals is one of the most important things we can do to strengthen our schools statewide. When our principals feel equipped to do their jobs well, our schools flourish, and Oklahoma’s students reap the benefits. At the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, we invest in developing school leaders through hands-on learning, online classes, training and certifications and professional networking. We believe in providing principals with the confidence and practical tools to lead with purpose and inspire growth. The most valuable professional development can happen when leaders have the opportunity to get out from behind their desks and sit down with peers who understand their work and the challenges that come with it. Having a dedicated space to swap strategies, tackle shared hurdles and learn alongside each other can help chip away at the isolation that so often accompanies the principal role. We expect a lot from our school leaders. In return, we owe them the support and meaningful opportunities to hone their skills and develop into the leaders our children need to thrive. True appreciation goes beyond recognition; it means providing principals the professional development and peer networks they need to navigate an increasingly complex job. When we invest in our principals, we invest in the people shaping the lives and futures of Oklahoma’s children.
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Dear Wise Elder: We planned to downsize, but the houses we saw are not designed for older residents. So why move? Are there simple ways to make our current home more “age-friendly”? Dear How: Start with you local AARP. Ask for their “home-fit guide” for suggestions of simple changes to make home a better fit and prevent accidents for residents of every age. Here are a few: Put a bench or table outside the entry door for setting down packages while unlocking your door. Add stick-on rechargable lights to closets, steps, hallways and kitchen. Place a basket for areas prone to floor clutter. Rearrange contents of kitchen cabinets so
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October 23, 2026
Above: Joseph Backstrom, with Trey Riley, was named the College Foundation Playoff Teacher of the game. At left: Chance Brown and Za’Myah McCoy are the 2026 fall sports homecoming king and queen.
John Marshall homecoming Levels Up
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omecoming was a smashing success! This year’s theme was “Level Up,” which was video game themed. Hall decorating was on point with each hall a different video game. Minecraft, Among Us, Pac-Man, Madden, Mario, Pokemon, and Tetris were the different games highlighted with the hall decorations. Students and teachers alike dressed up on various days to highlight the theme. Monday was retro game day, dress like the 80s or 90s; Tuesday was Multiplayer day, dress as a duo or twin; Wednesday was The Gamer look, dress like a gamer would;
Thursday was Game Character Day, dress as your favorite game characters; and Friday was The Ultimate Game, wear your homecoming shirt or dress in your best red and blue. Our homecoming candidates were as follows: Freshman representatives — Jackson Mayo and KK Haupumae’ae; Sophomore representatives — Amore Threatt and Zariyah Drew; Junior representative — DJ Rowe and Khanaya
Battle-Smith; king candidates were Chance Brown, Joseph Davis, Garyaun Drew, Malcolm Edd, Jay’Veon Henry, and Jaylan Lewis; and queen candidates were Trinity Checotah, Aaliyah Hawkins, Aniah Hiler, Nerriah Johnson, Za’Myah McCoy, and Laila Robinson. The homecoming king and queen were announced as Chance Brown and Za’Myah McCoy. Besides the home-
coming coronation at the game, we also announced the College Football Playoff #CFP Extra Yard Teacher of the Game Joseph Backstrom. Mr. Backstrom was presented with a tshirt and a signed game ball. Another event I would like to highlight is the CJ Driven 5K Ferocious Bear Bustle. This event was established to support the CJ Davis Memorial Foundation which funds a CJ Davis Memorial Scholarship for JM students. This event was created after the tragic passing of one of our student, CJ Davis. If you are interested in donating, contact Keyshawn Shells at kshells@okcps.org.
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October 23 Michele Craig Cindy Haugen Jan Howard Tiffany Murray Marge Thomas Sheri Sanders Devin Seager Tia L. Strecker Janie Whitmarsh October 24 Terri Allen Robin Belflower Logan Cates Cheryl Coldwell Suelynn Dawkins Clara Finley Melissa Givens David Hester Seth Loomis Andrea Nicole Jackson Sharon Kelso Kristin Porter Terri Schmidt John Spradling Marolyn Stout October 25 Mary Denman Shelly Stevens Ficken Scott Hyde Danika LaRue Patti Marshall Paul T. Million, Jr. Chris Stehr October 26 Grace Affolder Jordan Braun Charles Coe Suzie Fentriss Jack Griffin Mike Hammond Alan Harbin Erwin Leland Keith Miskovsky
Virginia Palmer Nicole Price Mary Richard Denise Wyatt October 27 Natalie Heim Barnes Jack Bernier Dean Blevins Jim George Pam Halley Blair Abrahamson Shawn LaRue Kathryn Leland JaNell Million Blake Nichols Karen Powell Allen Ridley Toby Walker October 28 Kim Fuller Angie Kamermayer Tori Lippert Stephanie Lowery Jordan Thompson Judy Thompson Austin Wade Leslie Waldrop October 29 Megan Balyeat Oren Brown Nancy DeVore Tim Eaton Tim Francis Burns Hargis Dick Marshall Dallas Moore David Mueller Kristin Nicek Stephanie Reel Mark Schwartz Joe Shockley Louann Stevens Marylee Strange
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VILLAGE From Page 1 and community partners with the new manager. If the new manager does not need me through this date, I will depart on his discretion.” Slezickey refers to The Village City Council as “amazing” and “wonderful” and says he has “truly enjoyed” every day of his nearly four-year tenure with the city. “I have served with 11 council members during my time here, and although Bubba (Symes) is the only councilm ember still serving from when I was hired, the culture of the council has remained unchanged,” said Slezickey of his tenure with the city. “They are supportive, trust staff and employees, and serve in office because they love our community and want the best for our future.” Slezickey commends his predecessor, Bruce Stone, who he says, “left everything in great shape when I came to the Village. I truly owe my success to his efforts and the members of our team at the city. “Local government leadership is a very unique profession,” he said. “Many people don’t know the role and duties of a city manager in a council-manager form of government. There are times when opportunities may arise that will never open again, and after a lot of prayer and deliberation, it was best to pursue the opportunity in Nichols Hills. “In this profession it is always a difficult decision to leave, part of The Village will always remain with me,” he said. “Things are going very well in The Village, and we are pushing
News/From Page One the needle and moving in the right direction. To quote Bob Stoops, ‘the best time to leave is when things are going well, it makes a much smoother transition.’” Slezickey said he hasn’t had a single greatest accomplishment during his tenure with The Village, “I think everything we have achieved was completed collectively as a team, not just by me. “It was an awesome experience watching the Civic Plaza being constructed, but that project was in the works when I arrived,” he said. “I think I’m most proud of the team we built to serve our community, our shared understanding and desire to seek continuous improvement striving for excellence in service delivery. I’m thankful we were able to complete our strategic focus earlier this year to provide a framework for continued success for the future.” Now that the council has selected Casey Moore as the sixth city manager to lead The Village, Slezickey said he hopes to provide a month of transition time with the new manager, as he is to be afforded the same opportunity in Nichols Hills. Slezickey is slated to spend December working alongside Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate before his departure. “I strongly feel this is essential to a smooth transition so the organization can continue forward without skipping a beat,” he said. “There is always unfinished business in this profession, and we always start something new before everything is finished. I am confident that the transition time will facilitate the opportunity for unfinished business to stay on course to be completed.”
October 23, 2026
JFK Awards
- Photos by Rose Lane
The Santa Fe Family Life Center presents its annual John F. Kennedy Community Service Awards. At left: Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement honoree Linda Whittington and John F. Kennedy Community Service Award recipient Sue ann Arnall. Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Chuck Hoskin, Jr. also was recognized with the John F. Kennedy Community Service Award. SFLC specializes in providing adaptive & accessible fitness, recreation, and wellness programs for all abilities.
Above: Melissa and Glen Johnson support the mission of the Santa Fe Family Life Center. At left: Joe and Deanna Cardenas.
October 23, 2026
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VISIONS From Page 1
Odyseey de Culinaire is a special culinary experience which brings together some of Oklahoma’s leading chefs and students from Oklahoma ProStart culinary programs. Guests enjoyed food and wine while seeing firsthand the talent and potential of the next generation of hospitality professionals. Above, from left: Darren and Jenee Lister, ProStart board member Debby Hampton and event Chairman Marcus Tilley.
Oklahoma ProStart hosts Odyssey de Culinaire At left: Teresa Rose and Meg Salyer enjoy creations from the next generation of hospitality professionals. At right: Sarah and Hayden Roberts. The Odyssey de Culinaire supports the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation’s workforce development efforts. Funds raised help provide scholarships, classroom resources, teacher development, student competitions and more.
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Oklahoma nonprofit sector for being agents of change in their communities, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those they serve. “The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has been a source of growth and transformation for nonprofits statewide for the last 45 years, and these outstanding leaders are those same agents of change in their own communities,” said Amy Curran, Chief Development Officer at the Center. “Enthusiasm, cooperation, adaptability and determination are just a few of the Center’s values, and these outstanding community contributors make a difference by exhibiting them all, building vision and capacity that helps Oklahoma’s charitable organizations serve our neighbors when they need it most.” Statewide Visions honorees for 2026 include: • President’s Award — Phil Lakin, Tulsa Community Foundation. • Inasmuch Special Recognition Award — Kris Hopper, Hearts for Hearing. • Shirley Shanker Volunteer Award — Katie Goss, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma. • Innovation Award — Nico Gomez, Bethany Children’s Center • Pat Potts Visionary Award — Robyn Sunday-Allen, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. • Lifetime Achievement Award — Lee Allan Smith, Oklahoma Events, LLC. Members of the public are invited to attend the Nov. 19 celebration. For tickets, sponsorships, or for more information about each award or past Visions honorees, visit the center’s website at okcnp.org/visions.
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FRIDAY takes a cruise Jeanne and Charles Gamble took FRIDAY to visit The Tower of London posing with Yeoman Warden McCormick, who autographed FRIDAY for them. This was on their twoday London post cruise days after a 15-day Viking British Isles Explorer Cruise from Bergen, Norway to London, England. The trip also included a two-day pre-cruise Oslo stay and a ride on the famed Journey Across Norway on the Oslo-Bergen Train with a two-day stay in Bergen.
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Cheetah Conservation Fund Founder and Executive Director Dr. Laurie Marker visited Oklahoma and participated in a talk and fundraiser at the Oklahoma City Zoo. From left: Kenneth Kelley, Dr. Laurie Marker, Rory Lawson and Rebecca Snyder.
Laurie Marker visits Oklahoma
FRIDAY at the end of Route 66 Mark Beutler with OKC FRIDAY at the end of Route 66 on Santa Monica Pier in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the iconic roadway. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@ okcfriday. com.
Seth and Kristi Meier, with their children, Coen and Thea. While in Oklahoma, Marker also traveled to Langston Univresity’s National Goat Consortium for a presentation on CCF and conservation dairy goats.
From left: Mary Blankenship Pointer, Gary and Carol Sander, Vicki Gourley and Dr. Laurie Marker.
Most Powerful Women
October 23, 2026
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2026 Most Powerful Women Ballot READERS CHOICE VOTE FOR UP TO 25 WHO YOU THINK ARE THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN OKC Which OKC women do you think exercise – through position, ability or wealth – the most influence in overall decision-making affecting Oklahoma’s present and future? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
MO ANDERSON Co-Owner, Keller Williams Realty SUE ANN ARNALL Lawyer, Arnall Family Found. KITTI ASBERRY Exec. Dir., OK Status of Women KELLEY BARNES Exec. Dir., Kirkpatrick Found. BRENDA JONES BARWICK Pres./CEO, Jones PR VICKI BEHENNA OK County District Attorney TEENA BELCIK Pres. & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs STEPHANIE BICE 5th District, U.S. Representative LAUREN BRANCH President, CEO NewView OK CINDY BYRD Oklahoma State Auditor RACHEL CANNON Rock Paper Cannon CEO, Actress, Produc. LOU CARMICHAEL CEO, Variety Care JILL CASTILLA Pres./CEO, Citizens Bank SUNNY CEARLEY Pres./CEO, Allied Arts SUSAN CHAMBERS, MD Past Chair, OKC Nat. Mem. Board KRISTIE CHANDLER Pres./CEO, YWCA OKC SODY CLEMENTS Nichols Hills Mayor HEATHER COYLE District Judge WHITNEY CROSS Business Develop., Beck Design KIM DAVID Chairman, Corporation Comm. NINA DAYLOR COO, United Way KAREN DELANEY Community Volunteer ANN-CLORE DUNCAN Duncan College Consulting STACY DYKSTRA CEO, Regional Food Bank OK LIZ EICKMAN Dir., Kirkpatrick Family Fund NANCY ELLIS Volunteer, Philanthropist
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ERIN ENGELKE CEO, ReMerge CHRISTY EVEREST Philanthropist TRICIA EVEREST Secretary of Public Safety HILLARY FARRELL Exec. Officer Market., Chickasaw MIKI FARRIS Exec. Dir., Infant Crisis Services JAMIE FARHA Community Volunteer TRISHA FINNEGAN Pres.,/CEO, OKC Community Found. JANE JAYROE GAMBLE Author, Volunteer KIM GARRETT Fndr., Visionary Officer, Palomar PATTY GASSO Head Coach, OU Women’s Softball ANN FELTON GILLILAND CEO, Habitat for Humanity CHRISTY GILLENWATER Pres./CEO, OKC Chamber ERIN GOODIN Pres./CEO, City Rescue Mission JANA GRIDLEY Director, OKC 4word Chapter A.J. GRIFFIN CEO, Potts Family Foundation NOMA GURICH OK Supreme Court Justice BROOKE HANEBORG Dir. Bus. Devel., Manhattan Const. AIMEE HARLOW Community Volunteer JUDY HATFIELD Pres., CEO, Equity Commercial Realty MANDY HEAPS Exec. Dir., OK Zoological Society KIM HENRY Exec. Dir., Sarkeys Foundation CARRI HICKS Senate District 40 RACHEL HOLT Pres./CEO, United Way of Cen. OK RHONDA HOOPER Pres./CEO, Jordan Advertising KENDRA HORN Pres./CEO, OKC Public Schools Found.
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DR. JUDITH JAMES Chief Medical Officer, OMRF MAUTRA STALEY JONES President, OCCC CATHY KEATING Community Volunteer JONNA KIRSCHNER Chief of Staff, Pres., Chickasaw NI JULIA KIRT Senate District 30 LESTARI KUSUMAWARDANI Marketing Consultant, OKC Ballet SHERRI LANCE Pres.,Gaming Capital Group JODI STEPHENS LEWIS Pres./CEO, Leadership Okla. SHERRY MARSHALL President & CEO, SMO STACY MCDANIEL Executive Director, Co-Founder, C4K LIZ MCLAUGHLIN Co-Founder, Fields & Futures STACY MCNEILAND CEO, Girls Scouts Western OK NATALIE MAI District Judge DR. KELLI MOSTELLER Executive Director, FAM JENNIFER NAKAYAMA Pres./CEO, Downtown OKC Inc. NIKKI NICE Senate District 48 NICOLE MILLER House District 82 CYNDI MUNSON House District 85 VALERIE NAIFEH Owner, Naifeh Fine Jewelry TERRY NEESE Founder, Peace Through Business POLLY NICHOLS Community Volunteer CATHY O’CONNOR Founder, COAlign ERIN OLDFIELD Exec. Dir., Thunder Comm. Found. LESLIE OSBORN OK Labor Commissioner MELISSA PEPPER Exec. Dir., Uncommon Ground MARY B. POINTER Community Volunteer
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JAMIE C. POLK Superintendent, OKCPS TAMMY POWELL Reg. Pres., OK, Mo., SSM Health SARAH RAHHAL CEO, Sunbeam Family Services SHANNON RICH Pres./CEO, Okla. Hall of Fame SARAH ROBERTS V.P. of Programs, Inasmuch EDIE ROODMAN Exec. Dir., OK Israel Exchange TERESA ROSE Exec. Dir., One Heartbeat Found. MELISSA SCARAMUCCI Filmmaker MEG SALYER Community Volunteer DEBORAH SENNER Pres./CEO, Make a Wish Okla. MELANIE SHELLEY Dean, OCU School of Dance NATALIE SHIRLEY Regent, University of Oklahoma BECKY SWITZER Founder, Ground Zero SAR Dogs SALLY STARLING Community Volunteer SARAH STITT Oklahoma First Lady SUZANNE SYMCOX Executive V.P., First Fidelity GLENNA TANENBAUM Philanthropist MARNIE TAYLOR Pres./CEO, Center for Nonprofits LASHAWN THOMPSON Assistant OKC City Manager VALERIE THOMPSON Pres., CEO, Urban League PENNY VOSS V.P. Philan., Comm. Rel., OMRF COURTNEY WARMINGTON Chair, State Reg. for Higher Ed. KARI WATKINS Pres./CEO, OKC Nat. Memorial NANCY WARD Chief Admin. Officer, TFCU DARLA ZUHDI Singer/Songwriter
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including the System as set forth in Exhibit “A” is held invalid or to be unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, or clauses shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed thereafter as being the entire provisions of this ordinance. Section 5. REPEALER. Any ordinance inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this ordinance is hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. ***END*** The foregoing ordinance was introduced before the City of Nichols Hills & Nichols Hills Municipal Authority on the 13th day of October, 2026, and was duly adopted and approved by the Mayor and City Council on the 13th day of October, 2026, after compliance with notice requirements of the Open Meeting Law (25 OSA, Section 301, et seq.). City of Nichols Hills & Nichols Hills Municipal Authority Sody Clements Mayor ATTEST: Amanda Copeland Clerk Approved as to form and legality on October 13, 2026. John Michael Williams CITY ATTORNEY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 23, 2026) ORDINANCE NO. 1317 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE BY ENACTING AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE APRIL 3, 2026 AMENDED AND RESTATED NICHOLS HILLS BUILDING COMMISSION BUILDING DEMOLITION, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 50-772 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended, with deleted language stricken through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 50-772. Adoption of City Building Commission guidelines. The City enacts and adopts by reference, as though fully set forth herein, the April 3, 2026 Amended and Restated Nichols Hills City Building Commission Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines as recommended by the City Nichols Hills Building Commission. A copy of the Amended and Restated Nichols Hills City Building Commission Building Demolition, Design, and Construction Guidelines shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk. Section 2.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 4.EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law.
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PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of October, 2026. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of October, 2026. ATTEST:
Sody Clements Mayor
Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality:
John Michael Williams City Attorney
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 23, 2026) ORDINANCE NO. 1319 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ACCOUNTING, ALLOCATION, AND VALUATION; PROVIDING BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER TO AND FROM OTHER PLANS; CREATING A COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR POWERS, DUTIES, AND RIGHTS OF COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DURATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR VESTING SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR A FUND TO FINANCE THE SYSTEM TO BE POOLED WITH OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES, TOWNS AND THEIR AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND INVESTMENT AS PART OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE SYSTEM TO THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR NON-ALIENATION OF BENEFITS; ADOPTING THOSE AMENDMENTS MANDATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYER PICKUP OF REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. That pursuant to the authority conferred by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and for the purpose of encouraging continuity and meritorious service on the part of City employees and thereby promote public efficiency, there is hereby authorized created, established, and approved and adopted, effective as of February 1, 2027, the funded Plan designated “Employee Retirement System of City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, Defined Contribution Plan,” (hereinafter called System), an executed counterpart of which is marked Exhibit “A” (Joinder Agreement) and Exhibit “B” (Master Defined Contribution Plan) and attached hereto as part hereof. Section 2. ADMINISTRATION. For the purpose of administration the System there is hereby established a Committee, which shall be the members of the City Council of City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, as now existing or as from time to time duly elected or appointed and constituted. The powers and duties of the Committee shall be as set forth in the System instrument attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. Section 3. FUND. A fund is hereby provided for the exclusive use and benefit of the persons entitled to benefits under the System. All contributions to such fund shall be paid over to and received in trust for such purpose by the City. Such Fund shall be pooled for purposes of management and investment with similar funds of other incorporated cities, towns, and municipal trusts in the State of Oklahoma as a part of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund in accordance with the trust agreement of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund, a public trust. The City shall hold such contributions in the form received, and from time to time pay over and transfer the same to the Oklahoma Municipal Retire-
ment Fund, as duly authorized and directed by the Board of Trustees. The Fund shall be nonfiscal and shall not be considered in computing any levy when the annual estimate is made to the County Excise Board. Section 4. APPROPRIATIONS. The City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, is hereby authorized to incur the necessary expenses for the establishment, operation, and administration of the System, and to appropriate and pay the same. In addition, the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, is hereby authorized to appropriate annually such amounts as are required in addition to employee contributions to maintain the System and the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Defined Contribution Plan. Any appropriation so made to maintain the System and Fund shall be for deferred wages or salaries, and for the payment of necessary expenses of operation and administration to be transferred to the trustees of the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund for such purposes and shall be paid into the Fund when available, to be duly transferred to the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund. Section 5. SPECIAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER IRC414. The Plan contains provisions which are intended to constitute a pick-up program by the Employer which satisfies the requirements of section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”); and the Plan, be, and it is, approved and adopted as of the date therein stated; and required contributions described in Section 5 of the Joinder are designated as “picked-up” by the employer so as to not be included in Plan Participants’ gross income for Federal income tax purposes as provided in Section 414(h)(2) of the Code. All such required contributions are to be paid by the employer in lieu of contributions by the Plan Participant. No Participant in the Plan shall have the option of choosing to receive the amounts of required Contributions directly in lieu of having such amounts paid by the employer to the Trustees of the Plan. Section 6. EXECUTION. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are each hereby authorized and directed to execute (in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original) the System instrument, and to do all other acts and things necessary, advisable, and proper to put said System and related trust into full force and effect, and to make such changes therein as may be necessary to qualify the same under Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. The counterpart attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”, which has been duly executed as aforesaid simultaneously with the passage of this Ordinance and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects. This Committee is hereby authorized and directed to proceed immediately on behalf of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, to pool and combine the Fund into the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund as a part thereof, with similar funds of such other cities and towns, for purposes of pooled management and investment. Section 7. REPEALER. Any Ordinance inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed, provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this Ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this Ordinance. Section 8. SEVERABILITY. If, regardless of cause, any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this Ordinance, including the System as set forth in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”, is held invalid or to be unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, or clauses shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed thereafter as being the entire provisions of this Ordinance. **END*** The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced before the City Council of City of Nichols Hills on the 13th day of October, 2026, and was duly adopted and approved by the Mayor and City Council, on the 13th day of October, 2026, after compliance with notice requirements of the Open Meeting Law (25 OSA, Sections 301, et. seq.). City of Nichols Hills By: Sody Clements Mayor ATTEST: Amanda Copeland Clerk Approved as to form and legality on October 13, 2026. John Michael Williams CITY ATTORNEY
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Setback requirement for the 1800 Block: (2) All Lots. All Lots must have a Side-Yard step back such that Dwellings do not exceed 16 feet in height within ten feet from the Side Yard Setback, depicted as follows:
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 23, 2026) ORDINANCE NO. 1318 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE CREATING THE WESTMINSTER OVERLAY DISTRICT AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE WESTMINSTER OVERLAY DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 50-26 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP CONCERNING SUCH DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA:
Setback requirement for the 1700 Block:
Section 1. Chapter 50, Zoning; Article II, District Regulations, of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended with the addition of Article VI, Residential Overlay Districts, Division 1, The Westminster Overlay District, with new language underlined, to wit: See also the depiction of area and bulk depiction in Section 50789(b).
Chapter 50 – Zoning Article VI – Residential Overlay Districts Division 1 – The Westminster Overlay District
(k) Façade composition.
Sec. 50-780. Creation, description, and purpose of the Westminster Overlay District. (a) District created. The Westminster Overlay District is hereby created. (b) Description of the Westminster Overlay District. The Westminster Overlay District is a geographical area comprised of the following Lots located on Westminster Place, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma: (1) Westminster Place between Stratford Drive and Greystone Avenue. All of Block 107 and Block 108 of the Wilshire Section of Nichols Hills, bounded on the east by Stratford Drive and on the west by Greystone Avenue, being Lots 1 through 23, Block 107 and Lots 1 through 26, Block 108. (2) Westminster Place between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stratford Drive. Lots 1 through 17, Block 113, bounded on the east by Pennsylvania Avenue and on the west by Stratford Drive, which Lots are located on the north side of Westminster Place. (c) Purpose of the Westminster Overlay District. The Westminster Overlay District is a single-family residential district. The purpose of the Westminster Overlay District is to replace the Development Regulations set out in Section 50-63(e) of this Code, which would otherwise apply, by establishing building and architectural standards and regulations specific to the District, encouraging flexibility in building design and site development within it. For new construction within the Westminster Overlay District, this Division is intended to: (1) Promote predictable outcomes through pre-approved building and architectural standards.
(1) Street-facing facades. Street-facing facades must incorporate a minimum three-foot projection or three-foot recession, depicted as follows: See also the depiction of area and bulk regulations in Section 50789(b). (d) Side Yard Setback. (1) General. The minimum Side Yard Setback from all side Property Lines is five feet except as otherwise set out in this subsection. See also the depiction of area and bulk regulations in Section 50-789(b). (2) Corner Lots. The minimum Side Yard Setback from all street-facing side Property Lines on Corner Lots is 15 feet. (3) Combined Lots. The minimum Side Yard Setback from all side Property Lines on Combined Lots with a width of 80 feet or more is ten feet. (4) Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses less than 14 feet in height: six feet. (5) Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures or Accessory Uses more than 14 feet in height: six feet, plus one foot for each full foot of additional height greater than 14 feet.
(2) Wall planes. Uninterrupted wall planes shall not exceed 20 feet in length without architectural articulation.
(6) Chimneys or fireplaces shall be permitted to encroach two feet into the required Side Yard on one side of the Building only.
(3) Window-to-wall ratio. The primary street-facing façade must maintain a minimum window-to-wall ratio of 15 percent.
(e) Rear Yard Setback. See also the depiction of area and bulk regulations in Section 50-789(b).
(4) Primary facades. All primary facades must face Westminster Place. For Corner Lots only, access from Stratford Avenue to a Garage is permitted.
(1) Main Buildings. (l) Roof standards.
(2) Preserve the high-quality residential character of the City of Nichols Hills through a choice of preferred architectural styles and typologies.
a. South Lots. For Lots on the south side of Westminster Place, the minimum Rear Yard Setback for Main Buildings is 20 feet from the Rear Yard Property Line.
(3) Allow flexibility and variety in architectural style of new Dwellings.
b. North Lots. For Lots on the north side of Westminster Place, the minimum Rear Yard Setback for Main Buildings is 15 feet from the Rear Yard Property Line.
(1) Roof types. Flat roofs are prohibited. The following types of roofs are allowed, as depicted below: (1) open gable: (2) box gable; (3) asymmetrical; (4) hip; (5) gambrel; and (6) mansard, depicted as follows:
(4) Allow flexibility in combining two Lots. (5) Reduce delay in review of proposed demolition and building design and construction. Section 50-781. When Administrative Approval for development is required. (a) Administrative Approval defined; purpose; City Manager review standards. “Administrative Approval” means approval by the City Manager as set out in this Division. Administrative Approval in the Westminster Overlay District is intended to reduce review process delays and costs associated with the City’s Building Commission review process of Development Regulations which would otherwise be applicable to the District. (b) Administrative Approval required before other permits. Administrative Approval is required before application may be made for a permit to move or demolish a Building or for a Building Permit to construct a Dwelling or an Addition that is more than 15% of the square footage of the existing Dwelling. (c) Violations. It is a violation of this Chapter for any Person to move or demolish a Dwelling or to construct a Dwelling or an Addition for which Administrative Approval is required until such approval has been obtained, as set out in this Division. Section 50-782. Application of other City Code regulations to the Westminster Overlay District.
(2) Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures and Accessory Uses. The minimum Rear Yard Setback for Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses is ten feet from the Rear Yard Property Line. (3) Chimneys or fireplaces shall be permitted to encroach two feet into the required Rear Yard. (f) Minimum Lot size. The minimum Lot size for each Lot is the Lot size that is established in the Plat for the Wilshire Section of Nichols Hills recorded with the Oklahoma County Clerk. See also the depiction of area and bulk regulations in Section 50-789(b). (g) Lot Width. The minimum Lot width for each Lot is the Lot width that is established in the Plat for the Wilshire Section of Nichols Hills recorded with the Oklahoma County Clerk. See also the depiction of area and bulk depiction in Section 50-789(b). (h) Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio. The maximum size and bulk of all permitted Structures is based on the following criteria, neither of which may be exceeded:
(2) Rooftop equipment. All rooftop mechanical equipment must be fully screened from view from the Street or any public way.
(1) Lot Coverage. For purposes of this Division, Lot Coverage is the determination of the Lot’s Buildable Area, defined as the percentage of a Lot available to be occupied by a Dwelling and an Accessory Building(s) and/or Accessory Structure(s), as follows:
(3) Exterior roof materials. The exterior roof materials used must comply with Section 8-101 of this Code.
(a) R-1-60 Single-Family Residential Zoning District Regulations. The Westminster Overlay District lies within the R-1-60 Single-Family Residential Zoning District. This Division replaces the Development Regulations set out in Section 50-63(e) of this Code which would otherwise be applicable. All other regulations applicable to the R-1-60 Single-Family Residential Zoning District apply to the Westminster Overlay District, including subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of Section 50-63 and all other applicable regulations in this Code. (b) Subdivision Regulations. As to Combined Lots, Chapter 40, Subdivision, of this Code applies to the Westminster Overlay District as specifically stated in this Division. (c) Conflict. Except as set out in subsections (a) and (b) above and as otherwise expressly stated in this Division, all provisions of this Code related to Structures apply to the Lots comprising the Westminster Overlay District. In the event of any conflict between any other provision in this Code and this Division, this Division will prevail and supersede such other Code provision. (d) Defined terms. Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Division are defined in Section 50-3. Section 50-783. Development regulations in the Westminster Overlay District. Section 50-63(e) of this Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following for the Westminster Overlay District. (a)
General.
(1) In no case shall a Main Building, Accessory Building, Accessory Structure or Accessory Use be located over a utility Easement.
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Lot Coverage for all Structures on a Lot. The percentage of the Buildable Area of a Lot allowed for all Structures shall not exceed 70 percent of the Lot Area. For these purposes, garages, Porches, patios, swimming pools, pergolas, and other architectural elements are to be included in the determination of Lot Coverage.
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Lot Coverage for a Dwelling. The percentage of the Buildable Area of a Lot allowed for a Dwelling shall not exceed 60 percent of the Lot Area. For these purposes, attached garages, Porches, patios, and other architectural elements attached to the Dwelling are not to be included as part of the Dwelling.
(2) Floor Area Ratio. Floor Area Ratio shall not exceed 0.7. See also the depiction of area and bulk depiction in Section 50789(b). (i)
Maximum Height.
(1) Dwellings. The maximum Building Height is measured as defined in Section 50-3 of this Code. Also see the depiction at Section 50-789(b).
(b) Approved and preferred architectural styles. In order for the Westminster Overlay District to preserve the historic and highend residential character of Nichols Hills, the following are the architectural styles that are approved and preferred for the District: (1) Classical and Modern Tudor; (2) Neo-Classical and Colonial; (3) Spanish Cottage; and (4) Mid-Century Modern, provided that Mid-Century Modern Dwellings must have roofs with a minimum slope of 2:12 (9.5 degrees). Examples of these styles are shown in Section 50-789(a). The City Manager may approve modern variations to such styles pursuant to the Administrative Approval process set out in Section 50-784. (c) Front Yard Setback. The minimum Front Yard Setback shall be the greater of: (1) 25 feet from the Front Property Line; or (2) of the number of feet that is the average of the existing Setbacks on Lots located on the same side of the Street, depicted as follows:
(m) Garage standards. (1) Garages in general. Garages must be subordinate to the Dwelling in both scale and visual prominence. Front-facing Garages shall not occupy more than 45 percent of the width of the primary front elevation. (2) Garage Setbacks. Front-facing Garages must be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the Front Property Line and set back a minimum of five feet from the Dwelling’s primary façade. Side-facing Garages must be set back a minimum of 24 feet from the Side Property Line.
a. South Lots. For Lots on the south side of Westminster Place, the maximum Dwelling height is 30 feet. Further, Dwelling height may not exceed 16 feet within 40 feet of the Rear Property Line. b. North Lots. For Lots on the north side of Westminster Place, the maximum Dwelling height is 30 feet. (2) Accessory Buildings. Accessory Buildings shall not exceed 20 feet in height or the height of the Dwelling, whichever is less.
(2) Roofs shall be permitted to overhang two feet into required Yard Setback areas. (3) Dwellings shall not exceed two stories.
(4) Mid-Century Modern Dwellings. Mid-Century Modern Dwellings must have roofs with a minimum slope of 2:12 (9.5 degrees), depicted as follows:
(j)Side Yard Step-Backs. (1) South Lots. Lots that are located on the south side of Westminster Place must have a single stepback such that Dwellings do not exceed 16 feet within 40 feet of the Rear Yard Property Line, depicted as follows:
(3) Garage doors. Garages are limited to one single door with an opening width of not more than 18 feet or two single doors, each.
(4) Detached Garages. a. North Lots. Lots located on the north side of Westminster Place may have a detached Garage in the Rear Yard that is
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Privacy Landscaping (as defined in Section 50-244 of this Code) in all parts of a project, including the Rear Yard, to address privacy concerns. Privacy Landscaping required by the City Manager will not be counted toward the required number of Landscape Points.
located at least ten feet from the Rear Yard Setback. b. South Lots. Lots located on the south side of Westminster Place may have a detached Garage in the Rear Yard that is located at least ten feet from the Rear Yard Setback. The height of any such detached Garage shall not exceed 16 feet in height within 40 feet from the Rear Property Line. (5) Garage height. Garages (whether attached or detached) shall not exceed 22 feet in height. (6) High-wind construction requirements. Garage doors must comply with the applicable provisions of Section 8-90 of this Code regarding residential high-wind construction requirements. (n) Porch standards. (1) Porch Setbacks. Dwellings may include a primary entrance featuring a Porch, Porte Cochere, recessed entry or comparable architectural element with or without a shade. Such elements may extend only to a maximum of ten feet in the Front Yard beyond the Front Yard Setback Line, depicted as follows:
(4) Construction fencing. In addition to complying with the requirements for construction sites set out in Chapter 8, Article VII, Division 3 of this Code, fences must be maintained along all Property Lines during construction to minimize disturbance to adjoining properties.
(3) Second floor restriction. Balconies, Porches, and patios on the second floor are prohibited. (o) Driveway standards. A driveway’s maximum width shall not exceed 14 feet within the first 12 feet from the Property Line. Beyond such eight-foot limit, the maximum width may increase up to a maximum of 24 feet, depicted as follows:
conditional approval, the City will issue a Building Permit for the project. If the City Manager recommends disapproval of the Application, the grounds for such disapproval will be stated in his decision and the City will so notify the applicant. (f) City Manager discretion to require Building Commission review. Applications for Administrative Approval do not require Building Commission review. However, the City Manager may refer any Application to the Building Commission for public hearing and review, in the City Manager’s sole discretion. Section 50-785. Appeal.
(s) Landscaping and Significant Trees. (1) Landscaping requirements. Proposed projects in the Westminster Overlay District that are subject to this Division must comply with landscaping requirements set out in Section 50-251 of this Code and must meet the required number of Landscape Points set out in Section 50252 of this Code. As required by Section 50-784(b), applicants for Administrative Approval of a proposed demolition of a Dwelling and/or construction of a Main Building or Addition in the Westminster Overlay District must submit a Landscape Plan and Residential Landscape Plan Landscape Point Calculation Form for review by the City Manager. The required Landscape Plan must clearly show all Significant Trees in the Front Yard and Side Yards that are intended to be preserved. (2) Replacement of plantings and Significant Trees. Plantings and Significant Trees that are necessary to meet the requirements of Administrative Approval that are moved, become diseased or that die within one Year or in the first planting season from the City’s issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, whichever occurs first, must be replaced as required by Section 50-249 of this Code. (3) Existing Significant Trees. As required by this Code, Significant Trees should generally be preserved and protected. Landscape Points will be attributed to Significant Trees as set out in Section 50-252 of this Code. All applications for Administrative Approval that include existing Significant Trees will be reviewed and determined by the City Manager in accordance with and will be subject to the requirements stated in Section 50-251(6) of this Code. Further, the following provisions apply to existing Significant Trees:
(2) Allowed length and location. Entryway Porches and patios on the Dwelling façade facing the Street must be at least one-fourth the length of the façade (the length of which include any front-loaded garage). For corner Lots, entryway Porches and patios must be located on the primary façade.
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a. The applicant will be required to provide an acceptable rationale for the proposed removal of any Significant Trees on the Property.
Appeals from the action of the City Manager regarding Deed Approval of a Combined Lot or Applications for Administrative Approval under this Division may be taken to the Board of Adjustment in the same manner as appeals are taken as provided for in this Chapter. Approvals granted pursuant to this Division will not become effective until the expiration of the three-day appeal period. Sec. 50-786. Expiration and extension of Administrative Approval. (a) Expiration. Administrative Approvals issued pursuant to this Division expire two Years from the date of issuance. (b) Extension. For construction of Buildings subject to this Division, if construction has commenced, the City Manager may grant one two-Year extension prior to the expiration date of the Administrative Approval. Thereafter, the City Manager may grant one subsequent two-Year extension where the circumstances related to the Owner warrant such an extension, such as an extraordinary illness causing extreme disability anticipated to likely result in death or complete disability or an emergency declared by the City. Extensions shall not be granted if there are any Additions, revisions or deletions of any element of the project. Sec. 50-787. Transfer of Administrative Approval. Administrative Approval issued pursuant to this Division runs with the land and will transfer to successive Property owners, provided that the Administrative Approval has not expired. The transferring Property Owner must provide notice of the transfer to the City Clerk within ten business days following consummation of the transfer. Successive Property owners are subject to all provisions of this Division as to the building moving, demolition or construction approved by the Administrative Approval. The transferred Administrative Approval will have the same expiration date as existed prior to the transfer. Sec. 50-788. References to City Manager.
b. In his or her discretion, the City Manager may require a report from a qualified professional (i.e. Urban Forester, Certified Arborist) following guidelines established by the International Society of Arboriculture that any Significant Tree claimed for credits toward the required Landscape Points is in good health. c.
The City Manager may require that any Significant Trees be preserved and protected during the construction process.
(t) Grading and drainage. Projects must be designed to minimize changes in grade and changes in existing drainage courses that could negatively impact adjacent property. As required by Section 50-784, applicants must submit and the City Manager will review drainage plans and a certificate from the engineer that prepared the drainage plans in accordance with Section 50736(5) of this Code.
All references in this Division to the City Manager include the City Manager’s Designee. Sec. 50-789. Depictions. The following depictions are illustrative of the requirements for the Westminster Overlay District. (a) Approved and preferred architectural styles. The following depict the approved and preferred architectural styles, as described above. Classical Tudor:
Section 50-784. Applications for Westminster Overlay District Administrative Approval; Administrative Approval process; Notice.
(p) Exterior Materials and finishes. (1) Prohibited exterior wall materials. In addition to the materials prohibited by Section 8-101(b)(1), the following are prohibited exterior wall materials: a. Plain or painted concrete block b. Tilt-up concrete panels c.
Prefabricated steel panels
(a) Administrative Approval of Combined Lots. An Owner may request Deed Approval of a Combined Lot for two contiguous Lots in the Westminster Overlay District. The City Manager is authorized to approve such Deeds for Combined Lots without action of the Planning Commission or City Council. An Owner(s) requesting Deed Approval of a Combined Lot in the Westminster Overlay District must file a written application with the City Manager as set out in Section 40-317 of the City’s subdivision regulations set out in Chapter 40 of this Code, except that a survey of the Property is not required. The Deed proposed to effectuate the Combined Lot must comply with Section 40-318 of this Code. The City Manager will approve or disapprove the proposed Deed within 60 calendar days from the date the application is filed based on whether the conditions for Deed approval set out in Section 40-315 of this Code are met or not. If the City Manager approves the application, the City Manager will endorse the Deed as required by Section 40-342 of this Code and return it to the Owner for filing of record with the County Clerk. If the City Manager disapproves the application, the Owner will be so notified in writing. (b) Administrative Approval of demolition of Dwellings and/or construction of Main Buildings and Additions. Applications for Administrative Approval for Demolition of a Dwelling in the Westminster Overlay District and/or for construction of a new Main Building or Addition in the Westminster Overlay District shall be filed with the City on forms provided by the City Clerk. The following attachments (the details for which are stated in the application form), and all other information required by the application form must accompany the application.
Modern Tudor:
Neo-Classical:
d. Vinyl siding e. Corrugated metal siding f.
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) (regardless of application process)
(2) Allowed exterior wall materials. Section 8-101 of this Code does not apply to exterior wall materials in the Westminster Overlay District which rather, must comply with the following: a. Allowed exterior wall materials. The primary façade materials shall be limited to long-lasting and highquality materials such as brick, stone, stucco, highquality cementitious board, glass or other such materials approved by the City Manager. b. Limited exterior wall materials. Wood and architectural metal (such as aluminum, steel, brass, copper, metal frames, railings, and decorative metal features that are in all cases, designed for function and aesthetic purposes) may be used as decorative or detail elements for up to 30 percent of the façade’s finish material. For Tudor-style Dwellings, wooden finish materials may comprise up to 50 percent of the total façade. Engineered wood is permitted as an alternative to natural wood. c.
Masonry requirement. A minimum of 65 percent of the primary front façade must consist of masonry materials or other materials approved by the City Manager.
(1) Application attachments required for all applications. In addition to the information required for the specific types of applications stated in subsections (2) and (3) below, each application must include drainage plans, drainage information, and an ownership radius report as described in Section 50-736 (1), subsections (a) and (b) of this Code, respectively. (2) Application attachments for moving or demolishing Buildings. In addition to the attachments required by subsection (1) above for moving or demolishing Buildings, each application must include the documents and information required by Section 50-736(2) of this Code. (3) Application attachments for construction of Main Buildings and Additions. In addition to the attachments required by subsection (1) above, for construction of a Main Building or construction of an Addition, each application must include the documents and information required by Section 50-736(3) of this Code. (4) Modern variations to the approved architectural styles. If the applicant proposes a modern variation to an approved architectural style, the applicant must provide a detailed description of the proposed modern variation and the desirability of it for the proposed project.
(3) Exterior roof materials. Exterior roof materials must comply with Section 8-101 of this Code. (q) Separation of Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses. Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses must have a minimum separation of six feet from the Main Building.
(c) Administrative Approval Fee. A nonrefundable fee in the amount established in the City Fee Schedule must be paid to the City by the Owners with submission of an Application for Westminster Overlay District Administrative Approval.
(r) Privacy requirements. Proposed projects in the Westminster Overlay District that are subject to this Division must comply with the following:
(d) Public Notice. The City shall arrange for notice of the application to be placed on the premises not less than ten calendar days after the Owner submits the Application for Westminster Overlay District Administrative Approval and pays the Administrative Approval Fee. Such notice must contain a description of the proposed project and how to obtain further information about it.
(2) South Lots. For Lots on the south side of Westminster Place, all second-floor window openings that face the Rear Property Line must either use opaque glass or have a minimum sill height of 60 inches above the finished floor level. (3) Privacy Landscaping. The City Manager may also require
Spanish Cottage:
In each case, application attachments must meet the “Construction Document Requirement” as defined in Section 50-736 of this Code. The Application will be considered officially submitted and filed only after it is examined by the City Manager and found to have met the requirements of this Division and after the fee required by subsection (c) below has been paid.
(1) Side Property Line facing sides of Dwellings. All secondfloor window openings that face a Side Property Line must either use opaque glass or have a minimum sill height of 60 inches above the finished floor level.
Colonial:
(e) City Manager review. The City Manager will assess the application and approve, conditionally approve or disapprove it in writing within 60 calendar days from the date of the Application based on whether the application meets the requirements for approval set out in this Code. The City Manager may conditionally approve the Application by recommending minor revisions to be made to the proposed construction project which conditions must be stated in the City Manager’s decision. With the approval or
Mid-Century Modern (provided that Mid-Century Modern Dwellings must have roofs with a minimum slope of 2:12 (9.5 degrees).:
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CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS From Page B4 (b) Area and bulk regulations. The following depicts the Dwelling area and bulk regulations stated above.
(c) Example Lot diagrams. The following depicts three example Lot diagrams intended to illustrate acceptable house size, Lot Coverage, and bulk standards for existing individual Lots and Lots that are combined, as set out below. Each Lot diagram shows the building footprint, placement and orientation, driveway access, sidewalks, and garage compliance that comply with this Division.
Section 2. Section 50-26 of the Nichols Hills City Code and the Official Zoning District Map referred to in such Section are hereby amended to include the Westminster Overlay District. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of October, 2026. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 13th day of October, 2026.
ATTEST: Sody Clements Mayor Amanda Copeland City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
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