Meeting Summary
The city council addressed public concerns regarding water bill late fees and proposed Broadway bike lanes, with commissioners clarifying the bike lane project status. Key decisions included approving bridge inspectors for a two-year ODOT program and a budget amendment for the CDBG consolidation plan. Emergency wastewater repairs were also approved, while several bids for library flooring and Senior Center roofing were deferred for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Bridge Inspectors Selection
07:50A resolution was approved to select Circuit Engineering District #4 as the city's bridge inspectors for a two-year contract under the ODOT bridge inspection program, which is fully funded by ODOT.
CDBG Budget Amendment
10:00A budget amendment for Community Development Block Grant fund 190 was approved to cover the costs of the CDBG consolidation plan for 2023-2024.
Emergency Wastewater Repairs
19:00Approval was granted for emergency wastewater repairs, specifically for a line encasement, with an estimated cost of $60,000. This was approved without requiring bids due to its emergency nature.
Upcoming Community Events
Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebration Life Park
Christmas Parade
Financial Matters
Budget Amendment for CDBG Fund 190
Covers the cost of the CDBG consolidation plan 2023-2024.
Sales Tax and Use Tax Report
Sales tax is up 4.71% for the year and 8.64% for the month. Use tax is up 58.84% for the year and 35.15% for the month. General fund has 66% remaining budget, and ESTMA has 69%.
Emergency Wastewater Repairs
Emergency repair for a wastewater line encasement.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding a $5 late fee on water bills, the proposed Broadway bike lanes (citing loss of parking, hardship for residents and businesses, and lack of clear justification), and a rumor about the city discouraging churches from feeding the homeless. One resident spoke in favor of an easement for power to his new home. A commissioner clarified that the bike lane project is still in discussion and not finalized.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Consider bids for purchase and installation of vinyl tile, carpet, ceramic tiles for Shawnee library
- Senior Citizen Center roofing bids
- Digester cleaning at Southside wastewater treatment plant
Deadlines
- Christmas Parade: December 5th
Watch For
- Revisiting bids for 2110 West Independence Street property
- Further discussion and potential compromise on Broadway bike lanes
Announcements
- Officer Couch presented 'Badger' as the pet of the week, available for adoption for $40.
- The Christmas Tree Lighting in Celebration Life Park was a successful event.
- An OBU senior from Houston, Texas, plans to stay in Shawnee after graduation and seek a teaching job.
- Reminder to shop local in Shawnee, or if ordering online, ensure sales tax is collected for Shawnee.
Agenda Summary
Public Comments
Citizens spoke on water bill late fees, the proposed Broadway bike lanes, and a utility easement. A commissioner clarified the status of the Broadway project.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Standard approval of routine items for the City Council.
Consideration of a resolution for the selection of city of Shawnee bridge inspectors for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation bridge inspection program
Selection of Circuit Engineering District #4 as bridge inspectors for a two-year contract, fully funded by ODOT, to inspect 37 city bridges.
Consideration of a budget amendment for Community Development Block Grant fund 190
Providing budget for the CDBG consolidation plan 2023-2024.
Budget Report
Presentation of sales tax and use tax figures, showing positive trends for the month and year, and general fund budget remaining percentages.
Consider bids for purchase and installation of vinyl tile, carpet, ceramic tiles for Shawnee library
Review of bids for replacing the library's carpet (from 1989) with vinyl tile throughout, including staff areas and restrooms. Staff recommended deferral for further review of bids and moisture test addendum.
Senior Citizen Center roofing
Review of bids for replacing the Senior Center roof, which has not been replaced since 1985 and has leaks. Staff recommended deferral for further review of bids, including insulation and skylight considerations.
New Business
Discussion of the successful Christmas Tree Lighting event, upcoming Christmas Parade, and a reminder to shop local in Shawnee.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport)
Standard approval of routine items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Consider bids for 2110 West Independence Street property
One bid was received for the property, but the bidder requested to withdraw it. The plan is to republish the opportunity.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Standard approval of routine items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Consider approval of emergency wastewater repairs
Approval for emergency repairs to a wastewater line encasement, estimated at $60,000, without requiring bids due to the emergency nature.
Digester cleaning at Southside wastewater treatment plant
Staff requested to defer this item to a future meeting.