Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved an addendum to the solid waste collection contract, allowing Central Disposal LLC to retain ownership of the transfer station for a $900,000 payment. Staff settlement authority was granted to resolve a pending claim against the city by Christopher Krum. The meeting also welcomed Rebecca Blaine as the new City Planner.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval (City Commission)
02:50The City Commission approved its consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Solid Waste Contract Addendum Approval (City Commission)
05:00The city manager was authorized to execute an addendum to the solid waste collection and disposal services contract, allowing Central Disposal LLC to retain ownership of the transfer station for a $900,000 payment.
Consent Agenda Approval (Shawnee Airport Authority)
15:00The Shawnee Airport Authority approved its consent agenda.
Consent Agenda Approval (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
16:00The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved its consent agenda.
Solid Waste Contract Addendum Approval (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
16:40The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved the corresponding addendum to the solid waste collection and disposal services contract.
Entry into Executive Session
18:00The City Commission voted to enter into executive session to discuss a pending claim against the city by Christopher Krum.
Grant Staff Settlement Authority for Christopher Krum Claim
19:30The City Commission granted staff settlement authority to resolve all claims by Christopher Krum against the city.
Upcoming Community Events
Shawnee High School Girls Basketball Playoffs
The team will begin their journey through the finals.
Theophilus Wine and Tapas Bar Opening
A new downtown venue on Main Street, offering small plate foods and a selection of scotches and Bourbons.
Financial Matters
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Contract Addendum
Central Disposal LLC offered to pay to retain ownership of the transfer station.
Monthly Sales Tax Report (February)
Total sales and use taxes collected in February were $2,108,913. While below the projected budget for February, the fiscal year shows a 1.4% increase in sales tax and a 13% increase in use tax.
Public Comments
Rachel Mila Loosens Project thanked the Fire Department for their assistance with walking school buses and provided an update on the proposed Safe Routes to School master plan, which is currently undergoing review.
Coming Up
Watch For
- The proposed Safe Routes to School master plan will come before the commission for review and approval after going through the Planning Commission.
- Theophilus, a new wine and tapas bar, is scheduled to open in approximately two weeks on Main Street.
Announcements
- Rebecca Blaine was welcomed as the new City Planner, bringing experience from Guthrie and Newcastle.
- The Fire Department was thanked for providing escorts for kids on walking school buses.
- The Street Department was commended for pre-treating roads in anticipation of inclement weather.
- The opening of Theophilus, a new wine and tapas bar on Main Street, was highlighted as a positive development for downtown.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Commission)
Approval of routine administrative items for the City Commission.
Presentation Animal Control
A presentation regarding animal control services.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on various topics.
Discussion, consideration and possible approval to allow city manager to enter into and execute the attached addendum to contract for solid waste collection and disposal services dated July 1st, 2010 between Shawnee Municipal Authority and Central Disposal LLC and for the benefit of the city.
Consideration of an addendum to the solid waste contract, allowing Central Disposal LLC to retain ownership of the transfer station.
Acknowledge monthly sales tax report
Review of the monthly sales and use tax collection report for February.
City Manager Announcements
Announcements from the City Manager, including the introduction of a new City Planner.
Commissioner Announcements
Announcements and comments from the City Commissioners.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Discussion, consideration, possible approval to allow city manager to enter into and execute the attached addendum to contract for solid waste collection and disposal services dated July 1st, 2010 between Shawnee Municipal Authority and Central Disposal LLC for the benefit of the city.
Corresponding item to the City Commission agenda regarding the solid waste contract addendum.
Discussion, consideration and possible action to enter into executive session for discussion and possible action on pending claim against the city of Shawnee by Christopher Krum as authorized by 25 OS 307 before on recommendation of council that public discussion would impair the ability of the city attorney to adequately defend the city.
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss a pending legal claim.
Consider matter discussed in the executive session regarding pending claim against the city of Shawnee by Christopher Krum as authorized by 25 OS 307 before on recommendation of counsel the public discussion would impair the ability of a city attorney to adequately defend the city.
Consideration and action on the matter discussed during the executive session concerning Christopher Krum's claim.