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City Commission Meeting

May 5, 2020 City Commission Meeting

May 5, 2020 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key items, including the continuation of audit services, an agreement with South Central Industries, and the ratification of the third amendment to the state of emergency, which incorporates the Governor's "Open Up and Recover Safely" guidelines. Additionally, an $820,000 amendment for engineering services for water treatment plant improvements was approved, moving the project into its final design phase.

Key Decisions & Votes

Single Audit Engagement

02:20

Approved the engagement with Arledge & Associates for audit services, clarifying it was a continuation of an existing five-year contract.

Approved

Agreement with South Central Industries Inc.

03:55

Approved an agreement with South Central Industries Inc. with one commissioner abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

Approved

Third Amendment Proclamation to State of Emergency

04:50

Acknowledged and ratified the third amendment proclamation to the state of emergency, incorporating the Governor's 'Open Up and Recover Safely' guidance for business reopenings.

Ratified

Water Treatment Plant Engineering Services Amendment

20:00

Approved Amendment Number One for engineering services with Holloway, Updike & Bellenie for water treatment plant improvements, totaling $820,000 for final design work.

Approved

Financial Matters

Single Audit Engagement

Approval of audit services contract with Arledge & Associates, part of a five-year agreement.

Water Treatment Plant Engineering Services Amendment

Approval of an $820,000 amendment for engineering services for the water treatment plant improvements, covering final design, geotechnical, and survey work. Total construction is estimated at $16,740,000.

$820,000

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Complete the Census (takes about 10 minutes online).

Watch For

  • Continued adherence to social distancing and business guidelines as the city reopens.
  • Impact of reopening on sales tax revenues.

Announcements

  • Commissioners urged residents to continue practicing kindness and patience, support local businesses by 'shopping Shawnee,' and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
  • A reminder was given about the ongoing Census, which is at 52% completion, and available Census jobs.

Agenda Summary

Consent Agenda (excluding 2B and D1)

Approval of routine items on the consent agenda.

Approved

2B Approval of single audit engagement associates for audit services

Consideration of approving the contract for audit services with Arledge & Associates, a continuation of an existing five-year bid.

Approved

D1 Agreement with South Central Industries Inc.

Consideration of an agreement with South Central Industries Inc.

Approved

3 Acknowledge and ratification of the third amendment proclamation to the fair and emergency within the city limits

Ratification of the third amendment to the emergency proclamation, incorporating state reopening guidelines for businesses and services.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority Minutes

Approval of the minutes from the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority Minutes

Approval of the minutes from the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting.

Approved

2 Consideration of amendment number one for agreement for engineering services the water treatment plant improvements with Holloway at night and Mellon eek

Consideration of an amendment to the agreement for engineering services for water treatment plant improvements, moving to final design work.

Approved