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August 6, 2019 City Commission Meeting

August 6, 2019 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Commission approved the contract and officially swore in William Chance Allison as the new City Manager. Key appointments were made to the Planning Commission and Airport Advisory Board. The commission also approved significant financing applications for improvements to the city's water and wastewater treatment systems, and awarded a bid for the Senior Center flooring project.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Agenda Approval

02:20

The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved.

Approved

City Manager Compensation Resolution

03:50

A resolution establishing and providing for the compensation of City Manager William Chance Allison was approved.

Approved

City Manager Contract Approval

05:20

The contract with City Manager William Chance Allison was approved.

Approved

Planning Commission Appointment

09:00

Rachel Milo was appointed by the mayor to fill a vacant position on the Planning Commission, with the appointment approved by the commission.

Approved

Airport Advisory Board Appointment

14:00

Randall J. Rogers was appointed by the mayor to fill a vacant position on the Airport Advisory Board, with the appointment approved by the commission.

Approved

Clean Water SRF Promissory Note Authorization (City)

16:00

A resolution approving the city's action to authorize the issuance, sale, and delivery of its Clean Water SRF Promissory Note to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board was approved.

Approved

Towing Service Ordinance Amendment

19:00

An ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the city code to regulate records and towing services within city limits, ensuring compliance with state law, was approved.

Approved

Parks Plan Engineering Bids

22:00

Consideration of bids for qualifications for engineering work on the parks master plan was deferred to a later commission meeting to allow time for packet review and interviews.

Tabled

Senior Center Flooring Project Bid Award

24:00

A bid of $36,000 from Bryan's Flooring for the Senior Center flooring project was accepted and awarded.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda Approval

32:00

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.

Approved

OWRB Financial Assistance Application (Municipal Authority)

32:40

A resolution agreeing to file applications with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for financial assistance through CWSRF and DWSRF loan programs for water and wastewater treatment system improvements was approved.

Approved

Clean Water SRF Loan Approval (Municipal Authority)

34:30

A resolution approving and authorizing a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for up to $37,920,000 for water and wastewater system improvements was approved.

Approved

Water Treatment Plant Residual Lagoon Engineering Services

37:00

Task Order Number Two with CH Guernsey and Company for engineering services to stabilize the water treatment plant residual lagoon was approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

A week from Friday

Shawnee Stock

August 24th

Cops and Kids

1:00 PM at the Expo

Financial Matters

Arvest Foundation Grant for Senior Center Flooring

A grant secured by Senior Citizens of Shawnee Incorporated for the sole purpose of replacing damaged carpet at the Senior Center.

15000

Senior Center Flooring Project Bid

Awarding of a bid to Bryan's Flooring for the Senior Center flooring project, partially funded by half-cent sales tax and the Arvest Foundation grant.

36000

Clean Water SRF Promissory Note

Authorization for the city to pursue financing with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the clean water and drinking water revolving funds to finance the rehab of the water treatment plant and two wastewater plants.

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Clean Water SRF Loan from OWRB

Approval and authorization of a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for improvements to the water and wastewater treatment system.

37920000

Engineering Services for Water Treatment Plant Residual Lagoon Stabilization

Approval of a task order for engineering services to repair the lagoon at the water plant due to rainfall damage, which is critical to avoid discharge violations.

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Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One citizen, representing the Senior Citizens of Shawnee Incorporated, spoke about the dissolution of their organization and presented a $15,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation specifically for the Senior Center flooring project.

Senior Citizens of Shawnee dissolution Senior Center flooring project funding

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Consideration of bids for qualification request for qualification for Parks Plan Engineering work.

Watch For

  • Further discussion and potential interviews regarding Parks Plan Engineering firms.

Announcements

  • Pet of the Week: Icy Girl, a 2-3 year old fixed Pitbull mix, available for adoption.
  • Shawnee Stock event is scheduled for the week from Friday.
  • Cops and Kids event is on August 24th at 1:00 PM at the Expo.
  • Congratulations to William Chance Allison on his new role as City Manager.
  • Positive comments on the smooth transition to Specter at the Expo and Senior Citizens Center.

Agenda Summary

Citizens Participation

One citizen addressed the commission regarding the dissolution of Senior Citizens of Shawnee Incorporated and presented a $15,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation for the Senior Center flooring project.

Information Only

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Pet of the Week

Introduction of 'Icy Girl,' a pitbull mix available for adoption.

Information Only

Resolution for City Manager Compensation

Consideration of a resolution establishing and providing for the compensation of City Manager William Chance Allison.

Approved

Contract with City Manager William Chance Allison

Consideration and approval of the contract for City Manager William Chance Allison.

Approved

Swearing-in of City Manager William Chance Allison

Official swearing-in ceremony for the new City Manager.

Information Only

Mayoral Appointment to Planning Commission

Discussion and possible action for a mayoral appointment to fill a vacant position on the Planning Commission, with applicants Holly Gordon, Rachel Milo, and Randall K. Rogers interviewed.

Approved

Mayoral Appointment to Airport Advisory Board

Discussion and possible action for a mayoral appointment to fill a vacant position on the Airport Advisory Board, with applicant Randall J. Rogers interviewed.

Approved

Resolution for Clean Water SRF Promissory Note (City)

Consideration and action on a resolution approving action taken by the Shawnee Municipal Authority authorizing issuance, sale, and delivery of its Clean Water SRF Promissory Note to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Business Permits and Licenses

Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending city code to regulate records and towing services within city limits in compliance with state law.

Approved

Consider Bids for Qualification Request for Qualification (Parks Plan Engineering)

Consideration of bids for qualifications for engineering work on the parks plan, with several firms submitting proposals.

Tabled

Senior Center Flooring Project Bid

Consideration and award of a bid for the Senior Center flooring project.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.

Approved

Resolution to File Application with OWRB for Financial Assistance (Municipal Authority)

Consideration and action on a resolution agreeing to file applications with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for financial assistance through CWSRF and DWSRF loan programs for water and wastewater treatment system improvements.

Approved

Resolution for Clean Water SRF Loan (Municipal Authority)

Consideration and action on a resolution approving and authorizing a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for up to $37,920,000.

Approved

Task Order Number Two for Water Treatment Plant Residual Lagoon Stabilization

Discussion and possible action to approve a task order with CH Guernsey and Company for engineering services for the stabilization of the Shawnee Water Treatment Plant residual lagoon.

Approved