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June 18, 2019 City Commission Meeting

June 18, 2019 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City of Shawnee City Commission approved the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget and ratified a management services contract with Global Spectrum DBA Spectra for the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. The commission also established a new advisory board for the Senior Citizens Center, appointed a commissioner to it, and approved several budget amendments across city, airport, and municipal authorities. Additionally, real estate containing high school tennis courts was conveyed back to Shawnee Public Schools for $1.

Key Decisions & Votes

Spectra Contract Ratification

06:40

The final contract with Global Spectrum DBA Spectra for management services at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center was ratified.

Approved

FY 2019-2020 Budget Adoption

10:00

The City of Shawnee's budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 was formally adopted.

Adopted

Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board Establishment

19:00

A resolution was approved to establish a new nine-member advisory board for the Senior Citizens Center, with specific provisions and official duties.

Approved

Conveyance of Real Estate to Shawnee Public Schools

28:00

City-owned real estate, specifically the high school tennis courts, was conveyed back to Shawnee Public Schools for a nominal fee of $1.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

This weekend

Friday Night Block Party

Celebration of Life Park

Saturday

Trail Days Festival

Saturday

Car Show

Boy Scout party

July 4th

Independence Day Parade and Celebration

Parade starts 9:30 AM from Main and Beard, ends at Veterans Memorial with ceremony and free hotdogs. Setup at 8:30 AM at 7th and Beard.

Financial Matters

Budget amendments (City Commission)

End-of-year adjustments to ensure funds are spent within legal rights, correcting errors in the general fund.

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget (City Commission)

The city's balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Conveyance of real estate to Shawnee Public Schools

Transfer of city-owned tennis courts property to the school district.

$1

Budget amendment (Shawnee Airport Authority)

Revised budget amendment for the Airport Authority due to budget monitoring.

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Shawnee Airport Authority budget

The Airport Authority's budget, which shows a decrease from the previous year and a general fund subsidy reduced to less than $10,000 due to efficiencies.

Budget amendment (Shawnee Municipal Authority)

Revised budget amendment for the Municipal Authority due to budget monitoring.

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Shawnee Municipal Authority budget

The Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Ordinance to rezone property at 4900 North Harrison Avenue from C3 Highway commercial to Commercial PUD (deferred to July 3rd meeting).

Deadlines

  • Applications for the Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board need to be turned in to the city clerk.

Watch For

  • Appointments of new members to the Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board.

Announcements

  • Matt Miller was recognized with a FEMA Advanced Professional Series Certificate of Achievement for his planning skills and passion for emergency management.
  • The Shawnee Fire Department was recognized for 100 years of membership with the Oklahoma State Firefighter Association.
  • The 4th of July parade will take place on July 4th, starting at 9:30 AM from Main and Beard, proceeding to the Veterans Memorial for a ceremony and free hotdogs. Setup begins at 8:30 AM at 7th and Beard.
  • Commissioners expressed appreciation for the finance department's diligent work on the budget and the staff's efforts on various city initiatives.

Agenda Summary

Citizens Participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.

No Action

Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Presentation by Animal Control

Introduction of 'Pee Wee,' a black and white domestic shorthair cat available for adoption.

Information Only

Presentation of FEMA Professional Service Series Certificate of Achievement to Matt Miller

Recognition for Matt Miller's successful completion of FEMA's advanced Professional Series training.

Information Only

Ratification of final contract with Global Spectrum DBA Spectra for management services at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center

Final approval of the contract for managing the Exposition Center after addressing previous concerns.

Approved

Consideration of budget amendments (items 6A-6L)

End-of-year budget monitoring process adjustments, including corrections to general fund errors.

Approved

Consider approval of fiscal year budget 2019-2020

Approval of the city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Adopted

Consider resolution adopting the budget for the City of Shawnee for the period of July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020

Formal resolution to appropriate funds as per the approved budget document.

Adopted

Consideration of a resolution of the City of Shawnee nominating Tamara Johnson as a candidate to fill an open position on the board of trustees of Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OMRF)

Nomination of Tamara Johnson for a five-year term on the OMRF board.

Approved

Consideration of a resolution of the City of Shawnee nominating Robert Johnston as a candidate to fill an open position on the board of trustees of Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OMRF)

Nomination of Robert Johnston for a five-year term on the OMRF board.

Approved

Consideration of a resolution establishing the Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board

Establishment of a new nine-member advisory board for the Senior Center, with specific provisions and duties.

Approved

Consideration appointment of City Commissioner to the Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board

Appointment of a City Commissioner to serve on the newly established Senior Citizens of Shawnee Board.

Approved

Consideration of approval of a preliminary plat for Woodsong Addition Phase 3

Approval of a preliminary plat for a 27.99-acre property for single-family residential development, addressing drainage concerns.

Approved

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 604 East Anna Street from R1 single-family residential to R2 combined residential

Rezoning for the purpose of constructing a duplex, aligning with the comprehensive plan.

Approved

Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 4900 North Harrison Avenue from C3 Highway commercial to Commercial PUD Planned Unit development

Rezoning for commercial development, deferred by the Planning Commission.

Tabled

Discussion, consideration and possible action to convey real estate owned by the city to the Independent School District number 93 at Potawatomi County Oklahoma (Shawnee Public Schools)

Conveyance of city-owned land containing high school tennis courts back to Shawnee Public Schools for $1.

Approved

Administrative reports

Reports from Fire Chief Rodney Foster and James Price regarding department activities and community events.

Information Only

New business

General comments and appreciation from commissioners.

No Action

Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority Budget amendment fund 501

Revised budget amendment for the Airport Authority due to budget monitoring process, correcting errors and including new accounts.

Approved

Consider approval of fiscal year 2019-2020 Shawnee Airport Authority budget

Approval of the Airport Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approved

Consideration of a resolution adopting the budget for Shawnee Airport Authority for the period of July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020

Formal resolution to adopt the Airport Authority's budget.

Adopted

Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority Budget amendment fund 501

Revised budget amendment for the Municipal Authority due to budget monitoring process, reflecting changes in estimated revenues and appropriations.

Approved

Consider approval fiscal year 2019-2020 Shawnee Municipal Authority budget

Approval of the Municipal Authority's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approved

Consideration of a resolution adopting the budget for Shawnee Municipal Authority for the period of July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020

Formal resolution to adopt the Municipal Authority's budget.

Adopted