Meeting Summary
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
02:20The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved.
City Manager Compensation Resolution
03:50A resolution establishing and providing for the compensation of City Manager William Chance Allison was approved.
City Manager Contract Approval
05:20The contract with City Manager William Chance Allison was approved.
Planning Commission Appointment
09:00Rachel Milo was appointed by the mayor to fill a vacant position on the Planning Commission, with the appointment approved by the commission.
Airport Advisory Board Appointment
14:00Randall J. Rogers was appointed by the mayor to fill a vacant position on the Airport Advisory Board, with the appointment approved by the commission.
Clean Water SRF Promissory Note Authorization (City)
16:00A 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.
Towing Service Ordinance Amendment
19:00An ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the city code to regulate records and towing services within city limits, ensuring compliance with state law, was approved.
Parks Plan Engineering Bids
22:00Consideration 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.
Senior Center Flooring Project Bid Award
24:00A bid of $36,000 from Bryan's Flooring for the Senior Center flooring project was accepted and awarded.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda Approval
32:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
OWRB Financial Assistance Application (Municipal Authority)
32:40A 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.
Clean Water SRF Loan Approval (Municipal Authority)
34:30A 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.
Water Treatment Plant Residual Lagoon Engineering Services
37:00Task Order Number Two with CH Guernsey and Company for engineering services to stabilize the water treatment plant residual lagoon was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Shawnee Stock
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Comments
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.
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.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Pet of the Week
Introduction of 'Icy Girl,' a pitbull mix available for adoption.
Resolution for City Manager Compensation
Consideration of a resolution establishing and providing for the compensation of City Manager William Chance Allison.
Contract with City Manager William Chance Allison
Consideration and approval of the contract for City Manager William Chance Allison.
Swearing-in of City Manager William Chance Allison
Official swearing-in ceremony for the new City Manager.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Center Flooring Project Bid
Consideration and award of a bid for the Senior Center flooring project.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
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.
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.
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.