Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Council meeting primarily addressed the city's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ratification of emergency proclamations that established a shelter-in-place order and designated shopping hours for seniors. The council also approved several routine administrative and financial items, such as budget amendments for gifts and contributions and the municipal authority, and the renewal of the 9-1-1 emergency number ordinance. Additionally, the Airport Authority approved the purchase of 2.48 acres of land.
Key Decisions & Votes
Ratification of Amended Emergency Proclamations
06:00The council acknowledged and ratified the city manager's and mayor's actions in issuing amended and second amended proclamations declaring an emergency, which included designated shopping hours for seniors, limiting restaurants to drive-through/carry-out, a shelter-in-place order, and suspending yard/garage sales.
9-1-1 Emergency Number Ordinance Renewal
08:00A resolution was passed to renew Ordinance No. 1396 NS, continuing the 9-1-1 emergency number ordinance for landlines without changing the existing rate, for the period of April 6, 2020, to April 5, 2023.
Budget Amendment for Gifts and Contributions
10:00The council approved a budget amendment for Fund 706 to account for various donations received since July 1, 2019, updating the budget to reflect these contributions.
Purchase of Airport Authority Land
30:00The Airport Authority approved the purchase of 2.48 acres of land at 2110 West Independence, accepting a bid of $229,000 from the existing tenant.
Budget Amendment for Shawnee Municipal Authority
33:00The Municipal Authority approved a budget amendment for Fund 501 to reflect changes since July 1, 2019, including adjustments for current events and expected revenue.
Upcoming Community Events
Light of Hope
Turn on porch/yard lights at 8:00 PM to send a message of light and hope during dark times.
Financial Matters
Budget Amendment for Gifts and Contributions Fund 706
An update to the budget to reflect various donations received since July 1, 2019.
9-1-1 Emergency Number Ordinance Renewal
Renewal of the 9-1-1 fee for landlines; no change in rate.
Purchase of 2.48 acres of land for Airport Authority
Approval of a bid for the purchase of land at 2110 West Independence.
Budget Amendment for Shawnee Municipal Authority Fund 501
An update to reflect changes since July 1, 2019, including adjustments for current events and expected revenue.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- State of emergency extended from April 16th to April 30th
Watch For
- Continued efforts to complete the Census online
- Continued support for local Shawnee businesses
Announcements
- The Mayor thanked citizens, local businesses, emergency responders, and medical support teams for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Information on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for small businesses is available through Tim Berg, Economic Development Director at Shawnee Forward (tberg@shawneeforward.com or Shawnee Forward website).
- Oklahoma 2-1-1 is available for families needing assistance with finding doctors, food banks, meal preparation for kids/seniors, and delivery services (call 2-1-1 or visit www.oklahoma211.org).
- Citizens are encouraged to turn on their porch/yard lights this Friday evening at 8:00 PM to show community support and hope.
- Commissioners urged citizens to continue shopping local in Shawnee to support businesses and city revenue.
- Citizens are encouraged to complete the Census online.
- A reminder was issued that citizen participation at commission meetings is for business matters, not election advocacy.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on matters of public interest.
Item 2: Consent Agenda (City Commission)
Approval of routine administrative items for the City Commission.
Item 3: Acknowledgement and ratification of the amended Proclamation and second amended Proclamation
To declare an emergency within the city limits and authorize actions of the city manager and mayor pursuant to state laws and the Municipal Code.
Item 4: Consideration of a resolution renewing ordinance number 1396 NS the 9-1-1 emergency number ordinance for the period of April 6, 2020 to April 5, 2023
Renewal of the 9-1-1 emergency number ordinance for landlines without changing the existing rate.
Item 5: Consideration of the budget amendment if contributions fund 706
Accounting for various donations made to the city since July 1, 2019.
Item 6: New business (City Commission)
Opportunity for commissioners to introduce new topics for discussion.
Item 1: Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Item 2: Consider bids on the purchase of 2.48 acres more or less than the route land generally located at 2110 west independence
Review and approval of bids for the purchase of land for the Airport Authority.
Item 3: New business (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Opportunity for the Airport Authority to introduce new topics for discussion.
Item 1: Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Item 2: Consideration of budget amendment for Shawnee municipal authority fund 501
Reflection of changes which occurred since July 1, 2019, including adjustments for current events and expected revenue.
Item 3: New business (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for the Municipal Authority to introduce new topics for discussion.