Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the consent agenda, an ordinance amending pawnbroker regulations to comply with state law, and an agreement for new records management and computer-aided dispatch software for the police department. Public comments included a request for a forensic audit of city funds and announcements for upcoming community events. The Pioneer Library System also presented its annual report, highlighting its community investment and services.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Commission Consent Agenda
01:00The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Pawnbrokers Ordinance Amendment
19:30An ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 4 of the city code regarding pawnbrokers was approved to align municipal regulations with the Oklahoma Pawnshop Act, following a federal court ruling.
E-force Software Agreement (RMS/CAD)
26:00An agreement for professional services with e-force software for a new web-based Records Management System (RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was approved, addressing an FBI mandate and offering annual cost savings.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
27:40The Airport Authority approved its consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
28:10The Municipal Authority approved its consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Upcoming Community Events
NJCAA Region 2 Championships for Men's and Women's Basketball
Held at OBU, featuring schools from Region 2 and Division 1 basketball coaches for recruitment.
Comprehensive Plan Viewing
At Community Vanilla from 10 AM to 12 PM, following an initial viewing at Shawnee Forward.
Financial Matters
Pioneer Library System Investment
The Pioneer Library System invests $1.3 million annually in the Shawnee community through payroll, taxes, materials, technology, and retirement benefits.
E-force Software Agreement (RMS/CAD)
Agreement for a new web-based Records Management System (RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the police department, with an initial cost of $231,272.10 and an annual fee of $34,000, resulting in a $10,000 annual savings compared to the previous system.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the commission. One requested a state auditor conduct a forensic audit into alleged illegal diversion of street funds. Another announced an upcoming NJCAA basketball tournament. The third encouraged viewing of the city's comprehensive plan.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Audit results are expected by the first of April.
Watch For
- A resolution to set the fee for pawnbroker licenses, consistent with the state schedule, will be brought before the commission at the next meeting.
Announcements
- Pioneer Library System is celebrating its 60th year of existence.
- Pottawattamie County, as part of the Pioneer Library System, won a National Health Award for providing hygiene-oriented books to babies at well-baby checks.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Presentation by animal control to present pet of the week
Animal Control Officer Welfare presented an older male lab mix available for adoption for $10.
Public Comments
Citizens addressed the commission on various topics.
Presentation by Elisa Wells, Executive Director Pioneer Library System's regarding a pioneer life or sayings report
Presentation on the library system's annual report, community investment, programs, and services.
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending chapter eight business permits and licenses article four pawnbrokers of the city code
Amending city code to align municipal regulations for pawnbrokers with the Oklahoma Pawnshop Act, following a federal court ruling.
Consider possible action regarding an agreement with e-force software professional service related to record management software RMS and computer-aided dispatch CAD
Seeking approval for a professional service agreement with e-force software for a new web-based Records Management System (RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
New Business
Commissioners and City Manager provided updates and announcements.
Airport Authority consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Municipal Authority consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.