Meeting Summary
The Shawnee City Commission approved a significant loan and awarded a contract for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure project to upgrade the city's water system. They also amended an ordinance to permit larger American flags at commercial locations and heard extensive public comments regarding the Shawnee Senior Center's contractual relationship with the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Surplus Police Vehicle Donation
12:20Authorized the donation of a 2003 Ford Expedition from the Shawnee Police Department to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office.
Clean Water SRF Loan Approval
16:50Approved the City Commission's acknowledgment of the Shawnee Municipal Authority's action to authorize a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project, securing a 1.93% interest rate for $5,380,000.
Flagpole Ordinance Amendment
19:30Amended Article 7 Section 8 of general use restrictions to allow larger American flags (up to 90 feet in height) at suitable commercial locations, with specific height and flag size requirements.
Clean Water SRF Loan Authorization
30:30Authorized the Shawnee Municipal Authority to approve and execute a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for up to $5,745,000, with a secured interest rate of 1.93%, for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
AMI Project Contract Award
33:10Awarded the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project contract to Core Maine for $4,745,237.65, including base bid and alternates 1 and 3, to upgrade water metering technology and integrate new software.
Financial Matters
Clean Water SRF Promissory Note
Approval of the City Commission's acknowledgment of the Shawnee Municipal Authority's action to authorize a Clean Water SRF loan from OWRB for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
Monthly Sales Tax and Treasurer's Report
Report on May 2019 sales and use tax collections, showing sales tax up 1.99% and use tax up 16.52% over budget.
Clean Water SRF Loan Authorization
Authorization for the Shawnee Municipal Authority to approve and execute a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Award
Award of contract for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project to Core Maine.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke, all advocating for the continued operation of the Shawnee Senior Center under its current management and contractual relationship with the city. Speakers highlighted the center's value, fiscal responsibility, and community service.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for lease of Shawnee Airport Authority property for harvesting hay
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Pet of the Week
No pet of the week was presented.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Consider resolution to declare 2003 Ford Expedition City of Shawnee police department vehicle surplus property then authorized the donation of said property to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
Authorize donation of a surplus police vehicle to Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office.
Consider and take action with respect to resolutions the Board of Commissioners of Shawnee, Oklahoma approving action taken by Shawnee municipal authority authorizing issuance sale and delivery of its clean water srf promissory note to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board ratifying and confirming a lease agreement and operation and maintenance contract as amended whereby the city of Shawnee least its water and sanitary sewer systems to the city to Shawnee municipal authority and containing other provisions related thereto
Acknowledge and approve the Shawnee Municipal Authority's action to authorize a Clean Water SRF loan from OWRB for the AMI project.
Consider an ordinance relating to flagpoles amending article 7 section 8 general use restrictions providing for severability
Amend general use restrictions to allow larger American flags at commercial locations, with height limits.
Monthly sales tax and treasurer's report
Presentation of May 2019 sales and use tax collections and budget performance.
New Business
No new business was presented.
Commissioners comments
Commissioners provided updates and comments on various city matters.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Airport Authority.
Consider bids lease the Shawnee Airport Authority property located at John Co Road 1/2 mile west of highway 18 Shawnee Oklahoma for the purpose of harvesting pay
Review bids for leasing airport property for hay harvesting.
New Business (Shawnee Airport Authority)
No new business was presented for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine items for the Municipal Authority.
Consider and take action with respect to resolution the Shawnee municipal authority approving and authorizing a clean water srf loan from Oklahoma Water Resources Board in the total aggregate principal amount not to exceed five million 7r $45,000 approving the issuance of the promissory note in the total aggregate principal amount of not to exceed 75 million seven hundred forty five thousand dollars secured by Pledge of revenue and authorizing the execution approving and authorizing the execution will own agreement for clean water srf loan designating a local trustee and approving authorizing the execution of a trust agreement approving and authorizing and execute the ratifying and confirming a lease agreement got on the wrong line and operation and maintenance contract has amended approving various covenants approving and authorizing payment of fees and expenses and containing other provisions relating thereto
Authorize the Shawnee Municipal Authority to approve and execute a Clean Water SRF loan from OWRB.
Reconsider bids Advanced Metering Infrastructure CWS RF project number o RF 1902 OCW award
Award contract for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project.
New Business (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
No new business was presented for the Municipal Authority.