Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Council approved a restated Employee Retirement System defined benefit plan and awarded a bid for the library flooring project. A bid for the Senior Citizen Center roof was tabled for a future meeting. Citizens expressed concerns regarding proposed bike lanes on Broadway, and an update was provided on the city's mass notification system restoration.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
04:00The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved by the council.
Employee Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan Ordinance
10:00An ordinance amending and restating the Employee Retirement System defined benefit plan to comply with IRS regulations was approved.
Emergency Clause for Retirement Plan Ordinance
10:30The emergency clause for the Employee Retirement System defined benefit plan ordinance was adopted.
Library Flooring Project Bid Award
13:00The bid from Brian's Flooring for the library flooring project, including potential moisture-related add-ons, was approved.
Senior Citizen Center Roof Bid
14:00The consideration of bids for the Senior Citizen Center roof project was deferred to a future meeting due to potential misunderstandings with contractors.
Shawnee Airport Authorities Consent Agenda
32:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authorities was approved.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
32:40The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Open Meeting on Broadway Progress
City Hall, staff will be present to answer questions.
Christmas Parade
Main Street, expected large turnout.
Senior Center New Flooring Viewing
Senior Center, opportunity to meet board members and suggest programs.
Financial Matters
Library Flooring Project
Awarded bid to Brian's Flooring for base bid of $92,600, with potential additional costs for moisture mitigation (up to $0.045 per square foot) funded by the half-cent temporary sales tax.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed appreciation for the listening panel opportunity. Concerns were raised regarding proposed bike lanes on Broadway, specifically about loss of street parking, potential interference with short driveways, safety issues for residents and service vehicles, and the perceived lack of demand for bike lanes. A request was also made for a centralized location to view outlines of larger city proposals impacting neighborhoods before approval.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Senior Citizen Center roof bid (deferred to a future meeting)
Watch For
- Further discussion on Broadway bike lanes at the Wednesday night open meeting.
- Full activation and public advertisement of the city's mass notification system.
Announcements
- Anna, a terrier mix, is available for adoption at the animal shelter.
- The Shawnee Community Beautification Committee won an award at the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful banquet for their downtown work.
- The Christmas parade is scheduled for Thursday, with an expected large turnout.
- An open meeting regarding Broadway progress is scheduled for Wednesday night at City Hall.
- Citizens are invited to the Senior Center on Tuesday between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to view the new flooring and discuss programs.
- The city's mass notification system restoration is making good progress and is expected to be fully operational soon.
- Commissioners encouraged citizens to shop local and shop Shawnee.
Agenda Summary
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items without separate discussion.
Animal Control
Introduction of Anna, a terrier mix, available for adoption at the shelter.
Ordinance Amending Employee Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan
Adopting a revised and restated retirement plan to incorporate IRS-mandated amendments.
Emergency Clause for Employee Retirement System Ordinance
Adoption of the emergency clause for the revised retirement plan ordinance.
Consider Bids: Library Flooring Project
Awarding a bid for the library flooring project, including potential additional costs based on moisture content.
Consider Bids: Senior Citizen Center Roof
Consideration of bids for the Senior Citizen Center roof project.
Administrative Reports
Updates from city departments, including Emergency Management and the Beautification Committee.
New Business
Opportunity for new items to be brought before the council.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioners' remarks on various city matters and upcoming events.
Shawnee Airport Authorities Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Municipal Authority.