Meeting Summary
The City Council approved annual adjustments to water, sewer, and solid waste rates, effective October 1st, 2020. A presentation on the city's financial performance showed improvement, with a score of 7.1 out of 10 for fiscal year 2019. The council also interviewed several candidates for the Ward 1 City Commissioner vacancy, ultimately deferring the appointment decision to the next meeting on August 17th.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Commission Consent Agenda
17:00Approval of routine administrative items for the City Commission.
Water and Sewer Rate Increase
43:00Resolution to increase water and sewer rates by 2.21% (approximately 81 cents on minimum bill), effective October 1, 2020, based on CPI.
Solid Waste Service Rate Increase
46:00Resolution to increase solid waste rates, effective October 1, 2020, passing on direct cost increases from Central Disposal (large poly cart to $20.84, small to $16.34).
Amendment to Wells Oil and Gas Ordinance
50:00Ordinance amended to comply with state law and OCC rules, including extending application submission to 60 days prior to drilling and allowing the city to use bonds for well plugging.
Emergency Clause for Oil and Gas Ordinance
50:30Emergency clause approved for the ordinance amending Chapter 28 Wells Oil and Gas.
Budget Amendment for Justice Grant
53:00Budget amended to include a Department of Justice grant for COVID-19 supplies for the police department.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
55:40Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
56:20Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
City Manager and City Treasurer Evaluations
58:30Motion to delegate City Treasurer evaluation to the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to prepare and circulate City Manager evaluation form for review at the next meeting.
Appointment of Ward 1 City Commissioner
01:42:00A motion to appoint Rex Hennen to the Ward 1 City Commissioner position failed with a 3-2 vote.
Deferral of Ward 1 City Commissioner Appointment
01:44:00A motion to defer the decision on the Ward 1 City Commissioner appointment to the next commission meeting (August 17th) passed with a 3-2 vote.
Upcoming Community Events
National Health Center Week
Celebration of community health centers, early detection, and treatment, recognizing Community Health Centers of Oklahoma.
Financial Matters
Financial Performance Award Presentation
Frank Crawford of Crawford Associates presented the city's financial health score, which improved to 7.1 for FY19, up from 4.8 in FY18.
Water and Sewer Rate Increase
Rates increased by 2.21% (approximately 81 cents on minimum bill) based on CPI, effective October 1, 2020.
Solid Waste Service Rate Increase
Rates increased to cover direct costs from Central Disposal, effective October 1, 2020 (large poly cart to $20.84, small to $16.34).
Department of Justice Grant
Budget amendment to incorporate a grant for COVID-19 supplies for the police department, including face shields, N95 masks, hand sanitizer, and a decon shower.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding the city's mask mandate, citing personal choice and scientific efficacy. Other comments focused on the Shawnee Twin Lakes, specifically the removal of no-wake and no-ski buoys, leading to concerns about safety, shoreline erosion, and lack of boat permit enforcement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ward 1 City Commissioner appointment (deferred to August 17th meeting).
Deadlines
- October 1, 2020: Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste rate increases effective.
- January: Earliest possible special election for Ward 1 Commissioner if chosen.
Watch For
- Update on city's financial performance for FY2020 (expected January-ish).
Announcements
- Shawnee Animal Welfare introduced Kobe (cat) and Melody (dog) as pets of the week, available for adoption for $5. Volunteers are still needed.
- Mayor proclaimed August 9-15, 2020, as National Health Center Week, recognizing Community Health Centers of Oklahoma for providing comprehensive health services.
Agenda Summary
Citizen Participation
Public comments were heard regarding the mask mandate and issues at Shawnee Twin Lakes.
Consent Agenda (City Commission)
Approval of routine administrative items for the City Commission.
Animal Control Pet of the Week
Shawnee Animal Welfare presented Kobe, the cat of the week, and Melody, the dog of the week, both available for adoption.
Mayor's Proclamation for National Health Center Week
Mayor Bolt proclaimed August 9-15, 2020, as National Health Center Week, recognizing Community Health Centers of Oklahoma.
Presentation: Financial Performance Award
Frank Crawford of Crawford Associates presented the city's financial health score, which improved to 7.1 for FY19.
Resolution Updating City Fee Schedule (Water/Sewer Rates)
Discussion and consideration of a resolution to update water and sewer rates based on CPI.
Resolution Updating City Fee Schedule (Solid Waste Services)
Discussion and consideration of a resolution to update monthly rates and fees for solid waste services.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 Wells Oil and Gas
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending portions of Chapter 28 to comply with state law and administrative agency regulations.
Emergency Clause for Ordinance Amending Chapter 28
Consideration of an emergency clause for the ordinance amending Chapter 28 Wells Oil and Gas.
Budget Amendment for Fund 001 General Fund (Justice Grant)
Consideration of a budget amendment to incorporate a Department of Justice grant for COVID-19 supplies for the police department.
New Business (City Commission)
No new business items were presented.
Commissioner's Comments
Commissioners shared comments, including appreciation for the financial report and acknowledgement of lake issues.
Consent Agenda (Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
New Business (Airport Authority)
No new business items were presented for the Airport Authority.
Consent Agenda (Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
New Business (Municipal Authority)
No new business items were presented for the Municipal Authority.
Executive Session
Executive session to discuss evaluations of the City Manager and City Treasurer.
Consider Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Discussion and possible action regarding the annual evaluations of the City Manager and City Treasurer.
Conduct Interviews of City Commissioner Ward 1 Applicants
Interviews were conducted for candidates seeking to fill the Ward 1 City Commissioner vacancy.
Discussion and Consideration of Ward 1 Commissioner Appointment
Discussion and possible action to appoint a City Commissioner for Ward 1.