Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a resolution supporting the Shawnee Oklahoma Well-Being District and another for a healthy food environment, both initiatives of the Blue Zones Project aimed at improving community health and quality of life. A committee was formed to begin the search for a permanent city manager, and Dan Benson was appointed as the interim city manager. Additionally, Municipal Judge Wiley's resignation was accepted, effective November 30, 2018.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval (City Commission)
02:00The City Commission approved the consent agenda without any items being pulled for separate discussion.
Resolution Supporting Shawnee Oklahoma Well-Being District
25:00The City Commission approved a resolution to support the establishment of the Shawnee Oklahoma Well-Being District, a geographical approach to improving community health.
Resolution Supporting a Healthy Food Environment
30:00The City Commission approved a resolution to support a healthy food environment in Shawnee, aligning with the city's core values and wellness initiatives.
Formation of City Manager Search Committee
40:00A committee consisting of Commissioner Bolt, Commissioner Gillen, and Commissioner Herod was formed to identify and present proposals for the process of hiring a permanent city manager.
Agreement for Sales and Use Tax Administration
49:00The City Commission approved a standard agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the administration of sales and use tax, necessary for implementing a new tax rate.
Consent Agenda Approval (Airport Authority)
57:00The Shawnee Airport Authority approved its consent agenda.
Agreement for Services with HW Lochner (Airport)
1:02:00The Airport Authority approved an agreement with HW Lochner for construction administration and oversight services for an FAA AIP project to construct hangar taxi liners.
Appointment of Interim City Manager
1:08:00Dan Benson was appointed as the Interim City Manager, with compensation and temporary housing reimbursement details approved.
Acceptance of Municipal Judge Wiley's Resignation
1:10:00The City Commission accepted the resignation of Municipal Judge Wiley, effective November 30, 2018, and extended his employment contract to that date.
Upcoming Community Events
Third Friday event
Featured a temporary pop-up parklet downtown, gathering feedback for design. Avitus Foundation granted funds for the first permanent parklet.
Comprehensive Plan Update Public Events
More events are scheduled; information will be posted on the city's website and social media.
Financial Matters
Monthly Sales Tax Receipts
Sales taxes came in at $8.553 million for July, essentially flat compared to previous receipts.
FAA AIP Project #3-40-0008-000-2018
Received a $500,000 grant from the FAA for the construction of hangar taxi lanes and pads.
Agreement for services with HW Lochner
Fees for construction administration and oversight services for the hangar taxi lane project.
Agreement for administration of sales and use tax
Standard agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to implement a new tax rate effective October 1st.
Interim City Manager Compensation
Compensation for the interim city manager set at $75 per hour, capped at $12,000 per month, with temporary housing reimbursement up to $6,000 per month for a period of 90 days or $2,000 per month.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during the public comments section. Rodney Ackerman from Blue Zone and George Central Plastics spoke about the positive impact of the Blue Zone project on personal health and workplace environment. Shari Smith, Chairman of PATCH, provided information on the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and Shawnee Schools' updated wellness policy. Rachel Mila from Blue Zones Project reported on the success of the temporary parklet pop-up and a grant secured for a permanent parklet downtown.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- New sales and use tax rate effective October 1st.
Watch For
- Police headquarters building report and floor plan review in September or October.
- Completion of Fire Station Number Two in approximately three to four weeks.
- Additional public events for the Comprehensive Plan Update in early September.
- Refined designs and cost estimates for the Broadway Street and marquee project in the next one to two months.
- Proposals from the City Manager search committee to the Commission at large.
Announcements
- The Blue Zones Project's Third Friday event featured a temporary parklet pop-up, with an Avitus Foundation grant secured for the first permanent parklet.
- The Chamber of Commerce's Classroom Partners program has found sponsors for 100 classrooms.
- Citizens are encouraged to become organ donors.
- Citizens are encouraged to volunteer for school walking bus programs to promote physical activity.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.
Presentation by Blue Zone Project regarding the well-being coalition
Chuck Skillings and Marian Bella presented on the concept and goals of establishing a well-being district in Shawnee, focusing on environmental, geographical, and policy approaches to improve community health.
Resolution supporting the Shawnee Oklahoma well-being district
Consideration and possible action on a resolution to officially support the establishment of the first well-being district in Shawnee.
Presentation by Blue Zones project healthy food environment
Holly Borden and Neil Lindenbaum presented on the Pottawatomie County Food Policy Council's work and recommendations for a healthy food environment in Shawnee.
Resolution supporting a healthy food environment
Consideration and possible action on a resolution to support a healthy food environment within the City of Shawnee.
Discussion consideration possible action to determine process for selection of a permanent city manager including formation of a search subcommittee
Discussion on the process for hiring a permanent city manager, including the formation of a subcommittee to solicit proposals and recommendations.
Acknowledge monthly sales tax
Report on the city's monthly sales tax receipts for July.
City Manager Update
Update on pending projects including the police headquarters building, fire station number two, comprehensive plan update, and Broadway Street/Marquee project.
Agreement for administration of the sales and use tax
Consideration and possible action on a standard agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission for the administration of sales and use tax, implementing a new tax rate effective October 1st.
Commissioner comments
Commissioners offered comments, including a farewell to the outgoing city manager, encouragement for organ donation, and a call to action for community involvement in school walking programs.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Consideration discussion possible action on an agreement for services with HW Lautner for FAA AIP project number three - 40 - ooo a date - hold on - - overnight constructing hangar taxi liners
Discussion and possible action on an agreement with HW Lochner for engineering services related to the construction of hangar taxi lanes and pads, funded in part by an FAA grant.
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