Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted a Complete Streets policy to guide future infrastructure improvements and approved the transfer of gifted properties to South Central Industries for assisted living development. A budget amendment was approved for library, senior, and community center remodels, and a new commercial lease agreement with NuCo Aviation was approved for the airport. The new mass notification system is now operational.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda
03:00The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved.
Complete Streets Policy
10:00A resolution to adopt a Complete Streets policy, guiding future roadway infrastructure improvements to consider all users, was adopted.
Deed Transfer to South-Central Industries
13:00The transfer of properties, previously gifted from the county to the city, to South Central Industries for the development of assisted living homes was approved.
Budget Amendment for Capital Improvement Fund
15:00A budget amendment was approved to realign existing funds within the Capital Improvement Fund for remodels of the Liberty Library, Senior Center, and Community Center.
Shawnee Police Department Architect Projects Bid
17:00Consideration of bids for the Police Department architect projects was deferred to a future meeting to allow for further review by a newly appointed committee.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
30:00The Airport Authority consent agenda was approved.
Commercial Aeronautical Service Lease Agreement with NuCo Aviation
36:00A commercial aeronautical service lease agreement with NuCo Aviation for a box hangar and T-hangar office complex at the airport was approved, including terms for capital improvements and a grass turf strip.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
37:00The Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Shawnee Public Schools Bond Issue Vote
Vote on an $18 million bond issue for school improvements; information will be available in newspapers, billboards, and ads.
Financial Matters
Budget Amendment for Capital Improvement Fund 303
Realignment of existing funds for remodels of the Liberty Library, Senior Center, and Community Center.
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Sales tax was 1.82% above budget for the month and 6.56% year-to-date. Use tax was 55.74% for the month and 50.69% year-to-date. General fund has 50% remaining budget.
Commercial Aeronautical Service Lease Agreement with NuCo Aviation
Lease rates for the box hangar are $4,104 per year and for the T-hangar office complex are $2,640 per year. NuCo Aviation will invest $45,000 in capital improvements to the leased buildings. Estimated annual revenue from fuel sales is $7,500.
Public Comments
Two citizens provided comments. One spoke in favor of the Complete Streets policy, emphasizing its long-standing community goal. The other provided an update on the positive impact and growth of youth programs by Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Shawnee Police Department Architect Projects (Item 8)
Deadlines
- Shawnee Public Schools bond issue vote: April 7th
- Census forms: Fill out accurately and timely
Watch For
- Report on state legislative bills from the mid-size coalition group
- Report from the newly appointed committee reviewing the Police Department architect projects
Announcements
- The mass notification system is now operational, with landline phones automatically enrolled and options for mobile/email registration via phone or online link.
- Recognition of Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County for their work with youth and the growth of their kids clubs.
- An update was provided on a meeting with the mid-size coalition group regarding pre-filed legislation for the upcoming state legislative session, which begins February 3rd.
- Citizens are encouraged to accurately and timely fill out their census forms when received, as it impacts federal funds and congressional representation.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Animal Control
Presentation of Miss Sassy Cathy, a pitbull mix available for adoption.
Consideration of a resolution to adopt a Complete Streets policy
Adoption of a policy to implement best practices for roadway infrastructure improvements, considering all modes of transportation.
Consideration of approval of deed to deed the following properties to South-Central Industries
Transfer of properties gifted from the county to the city, then to South Central Industries for single and multi-family assisted living homes.
Consideration of a budget amendment for capital improvement fund 303 realignment of budget for Liberty library of senior center and community center
Realignment of existing half-cent sales tax funds within the budget for remodels of the Senior Center, Library, and Community Center.
Acknowledge the monthly sales tax and budget report
Review of the monthly sales tax and budget performance, noting sales tax is above budget and use tax is high.
Consider bid Shawnee police department architect projects number one eight one one nine twelve East independence Sony Oklahoma seven four eight oh one
Consideration of bids for the Shawnee Police Department architect projects.
Administrative report emergency management director Don Lynch
Update on the new mass notification system being operational and registration methods.
Approval of commercial aeronautical service lease agreement with new Co aviation
Approval of a 10-year lease agreement with NuCo Aviation for a box hangar and T-hangar office complex at the airport, including capital improvements and a grass turf strip.