Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the consent agenda, a final plat for a 150-unit retirement community, and authorized proceeding with an annexation request for North Rock Creek School. A subcommittee was appointed to interview municipal judge applicants. The meeting also featured presentations on Blue Zones initiatives, an adoptable dog from Animal Control, and a governing body training session from OMAG.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval (City Commission)
02:00The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Final Plat Approval (3900 North Union Avenue)
20:00The final plat for a 150-unit retirement community located at 3900 North Union Avenue was approved with conditions.
Annexation Request Process (North Rock Creek School)
23:00Staff was authorized to proceed with notice and hearing requirements for an annexation request by North Rock Creek School for future construction.
Ordinance Amendment Deferral (Item 7)
24:00An item regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-31 of the Shawnee City Code was deferred to the next regular meeting on November 5th due to a wording error.
Consent Agenda Approval (Shawnee Airport Authority)
30:00The Shawnee Airport Authority approved its consent agenda.
Consent Agenda Approval (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
31:00The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved its consent agenda.
Entry into Executive Session
32:00The City Commission voted to enter into executive session to discuss matters related to the hiring of a municipal judge.
Appointment of Subcommittee for Municipal Judge
33:00A subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Rutherford, C horn, and Volt was appointed to interview applicants for the municipal judge position.
Upcoming Community Events
Pickleball
Played in the gym.
Drug Take-Back Day
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Senior Center in conjunction with Gateway. Drive-by drop-off for prescription drugs.
Boo on Bell
Carnival at the 7th Street parking lot, activities up and down Bell Street, trick-or-treating in downtown Shawnee.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the Mall
At the mall on 22nd Street.
Financial Matters
Monthly Sales Tax Report
Sales taxes came in at $1.513 million and use taxes at $148,000. Year-to-date, sales taxes are up 1.17% and use taxes are up 0.65% over budget projections.
OMAG Retention Program
20% of the city's liability contribution is placed into a loss fund, with a check returned if losses do not exceed this amount.
OMAG Recognition Program
Completion of the governing body training program earns a $10,000 check for the city, usable for any lawful purpose.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed gratitude for the growing pickleball program. Representatives from the Blue Zones Project provided updates on worksite well-being initiatives, announced a drug take-back day, detailed a safe sidewalks campaign, and highlighted the success of International Walk to School Day with police department assistance.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-31 (deferred to November 5th meeting).
Deadlines
- Drug Take-Back Day on October 27th.
Watch For
- Annexation request for North Rock Creek School (likely on November 5th agenda)
- Hiring of a permanent City Manager
- Hiring of a Municipal Judge (subcommittee appointed).
Announcements
- Animal Control presented Charlie Brown, an adoptable 4-year-old pit bully mix.
- Kelsey Byers, Dispatch Supervisor, was recognized as Employee of the Month for October for her professional handling of a difficult 911 call.
- A Johnny Cash impersonation concert at the high school performing arts center was highly praised.
- Discussion regarding traffic congestion at Grove school on MacArthur when school lets out.
- Governing body training provided by Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) to improve municipal operations and potentially earn a $10,000 check.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Presentation by Animal Control of the Pen
Presentation of Charlie Brown, an adoptable 4-year-old pit bully mix.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.
Presentation by Acting City Manager - Employee of the Month
Recognition of Kelsey Byers, Dispatch Supervisor, as Employee of the Month for October.
Consideration of approval of a final plat of homes located at 3900 North Union Avenue, Case ZS 1118, applicant Craft and Toll
Approval of the final plat for a 150-unit retirement community.
Consider an annexation request by North Rock Creek school for purposes of future construction and authorize staff to proceed with notice and hearing requirements
Authorization for staff to proceed with notice and hearing requirements for a two-acre annexation for a future administrative building.
Discussion and consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-31 of the Shawnee City Code
Discussion regarding an error in the wording of an ordinance.
Acknowledge monthly sales tax report from City Treasurer's report
Review of the monthly sales and use tax report.
New Business (City Commission)
Opportunity for new business items to be introduced to the City Commission.
Commissioners Comments
Commissioners shared updates and observations.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority New Business
Opportunity for new business items to be introduced to the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority New Business
Opportunity for new business items to be introduced to the Municipal Authority.
Discussion, consideration, possible action to enter into executive session for discussion related to hiring of the municipal judge
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the hiring of a municipal judge.
Consider matters discussed in the executive session related to the hiring of a municipal judge
Consideration of actions following executive session regarding the municipal judge hiring.
Received governing body training from Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group
Training session for the governing body on municipal operations, risk management, and best practices.