Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an incentivized retirement plan for eligible employees, projected to save the city approximately $1.7 million in payroll costs. A resolution was passed to declare certain personal property surplus, authorizing its sale to benefit the Shawnee Regional Airport. Citizens voiced concerns regarding downtown vagrancy and requested reconsideration of medical cannabis patient registration confidentiality.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval
01:00The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved by the council.
Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
08:50A resolution was passed to declare certain items of personal property as surplus, authorizing their sale at auction or disposal, with all funds directed to the Shawnee Regional Airport.
Ordinance Amending Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan
13:00An ordinance was approved to amend the city's Retirement System defined benefit plan, providing a special incentivized retirement option for eligible employees.
Emergency Clause for Retirement System Ordinance
13:40An emergency clause was approved for the ordinance amending the Retirement System defined benefit plan, allowing it to take immediate effect.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
15:50The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
16:20The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Inside Yard Sale
Shawnee Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. to 4:0.0 p.m. Table spaces available for $10.
Flag Retirement Run
Veterans Park, approximately 9:30 a.m., hosted by the Potawatomi Veterans Committee.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Veterans Park, 10:00 a.m., featuring air cadets, civil air patrol, and scout troops.
Veterans Day Service
Veterans Park, 11:00 a.m., with two speakers and expected to last 30-45 minutes.
Financial Matters
Sale of surplus personal property
Funds collected from the auction or disposal of declared surplus items will be allocated to the Shawnee Regional Airport.
Incentivized Retirement Plan
The plan is projected to save the city approximately $1.7 million in payroll costs, including fringe benefits, salaries, and taxes. The long-term positive financial impact is estimated at $809,000.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed gratitude for a new phone and fire suppression system at the Shawnee Senior Center, announced upcoming veterans events, raised concerns about increasing vagrancy downtown, and requested the council revisit the issue of medical cannabis patient registration confidentiality.
Coming Up
Watch For
- The vagrancy issue may be placed on next month's agenda or further investigated by commissioners.
- The medical cannabis patient registration issue may be brought back to the agenda for reconsideration.
Announcements
- Mayor's Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week was noted, with reading dispensed.
- Commissioner comments highlighted new construction, thriving downtown businesses, and a successful concert at the Ritz Theater, with more events anticipated.
- Recognition of Baker Mayfield's performance in a recent game.
Agenda Summary
Approve the consent agenda
Consider a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Presentation by animal control
Presentation of an adoptable cat from animal control.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.
Mayor's Proclamation and Fire Prevention Week
Mayor's Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
Consider resolution declaring certain items of personal property surplus
Authorize the sale of said items at auction or disposal at the Shawnee Regional Airport's discretion, with funds allocated to the Airport.
Discussion/consideration of possible action on an ordinance amending the Retirement System defined benefit plan
Provide a special retirement option for certain eligible employees based on age and years of credited service, including a severability clause and declaring an emergency.
Shawnee Airport Authority - Approve consent agenda
Consider a motion to approve the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority - Approve consent agenda
Consider a motion to approve the consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.