Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved a new electronic alerting system for Fire Station 2 and dispatch to improve communication and response times, with plans for future expansion. Staff was directed to formalize the Contract Review Committee structure and prepare for a June 26, 2018 election for a 1/2 cent sales tax. Additionally, several charter amendments were approved to change the vice mayor election to appointment and to streamline the process for ordering future elections.
Key Decisions & Votes
Fire Station Alerting System
07:00Approved the purchase and installation of an electronic alerting system for Fire Station 2 and the dispatch center to enhance communication, reduce response times, and provide system redundancy.
Contract Review Committee Formalization
26:00Directed staff to formalize the Contract Review Committee through a resolution or ordinance to clarify its structure and authority.
Insurica Consulting Agreement
29:00Approved a one-year consulting agreement with Insurica for insurance consulting and employee benefit services for $30,000.
Charter Amendment - Vice Mayor Appointment
38:00Approved an ordinance and resolution to amend the city charter, changing the 'election' of the vice mayor to 'appointment' in relevant sections.
Charter Amendment - Election Ordering Method
45:00Approved an ordinance and resolution to amend the city charter, allowing elections to be ordered by resolution only, conforming to state law and streamlining the process.
Ward Elections Call
49:00Approved an ordinance and resolution calling for general and runoff elections for City Commissioner of Wards 1, 5, and 6.
1/2 Cent Sales Tax Election Preparation
55:00Directed staff to prepare an ordinance and resolution for a June 26, 2018 election to consider a 1/2 cent sales tax, with funds broadly allocated to Public Safety, Streets/Roads, and Facilities.
Airport Fuel System Repairs
1:02:00Authorized staff to engage services for fuel system repairs and staff training at the Shawnee Airport Authority to ensure continued fuel sales.
Upcoming Community Events
DAV Service Van
9 AM at the Shawnee Senior Center, offering assistance to veterans with claims.
Tree Planting for Arbor Day
4 PM at Fairview Cemetery (1400 N Center Street), hosted by the Shawnee Pension Committee.
Senior Stroll
5 PM (walk starts ~5:30 PM) at the Municipal Auditorium exterior, a one-mile walk open to families.
Citizen Academy
Evenings and days, covering various city departments and functions.
Financial Matters
Fire Station 2 Alerting System
Purchase and installation of an electronic alerting system for Fire Station 2.
Dispatch Alerting System
Purchase and installation of an electronic alerting system for the dispatch center.
Employee Benefit Consulting Services
One-year contract with Insurica for insurance consulting and employee benefit services.
Airport Fuel System Repairs and Staff Training
Engaging services for necessary repairs to the airport's fuel system and related staff training to ensure continued fuel sales.
Public Comments
Two citizens provided input. One highlighted a local restaurant's new healthy menu items as part of the Blue Zones initiative. The other announced upcoming events at the Shawnee Senior Center, including a DAV service van for veterans and a senior stroll.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Formalization of Contract Review Committee resolution/ordinance (next meeting)
- Ordinance and resolution for 1/2 cent sales tax election (next meeting or first April meeting)
- Discussion and debate on electing city commissioners at-large (future point)
Announcements
- Paul's Place Steakhouse has become a Blue Zones approved restaurant, offering healthy menu additions.
- Shawnee has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 16th consecutive year.
- A Senate bill that would have restricted cities/schools from calling special elections outside of general election days did not pass committee.
- The Citizen Academy (formerly Police Citizen Police Academy) is holding a four-day program in March covering various city aspects, including local government, Parks & Recreation, nonprofits, economic development, technology, police, fire, and EMS.
- Commissioners encouraged support for teachers.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items, with one item pulled for separate discussion.
Item 1C: Fire Station Alerting System
Discussion and approval of an electronic alerting system for Fire Station 2 and the dispatch center to enhance communication, reduce response times, and provide system redundancy.
Item 2: Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission on topics of concern.
Item 3: Proclamation of Arbor Day
Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day and Shawnee's status as a Tree City USA.
Item 4: Discussion and possible action regarding contract review committee
Discussion on the future structure and formalization of the Contract Review Committee, considering options for staff handling routine renewals or formalizing the existing committee.
Item 5: Discussion and consideration of consulting agreement with Insurica
Review and approval of a one-year consulting agreement with Insurica for insurance and employee benefit services.
Item 6: Discussion and relating to the calling of an election to amend section 2 of article 3 of the city charter regarding electing city commissioners at-large
Discussion on potentially amending the city charter to elect city commissioners at-large, with a focus on gathering information and public feedback.
Item 7: Consider an ordinance relating to the terms of mayor and city commissioners and election of the vice mayor
Ordinance to amend sections 4 and 6 of Article 3 of the City Charter, changing the language from 'election' to 'appointment' for the vice mayor.
Item 8: Consider a resolution calling for providing for the holding of a general election in the city of Shawnee Oklahoma for the purpose of adopting an ordinance amending section 4 and section 6 of article 3 of the Charter
Resolution to call for a general election to adopt the ordinance amending sections 4 and 6 of Article 3 of the Charter, changing 'election' to 'appointment' for the vice mayor.
Item 9: Consider an ordinance relating to the calling of an election amending section 7 of article 14 of the charter
Ordinance to amend section 7 of Article 14 of the City Charter, changing the method of ordering elections by resolution to conform with state law.
Item 10: Consider a resolution calling for and providing for the holding of a general election in the city of Shawnee Oklahoma for the purpose of adopting an ordinance amending section 7 of article 14 in the chart of the city of Shawnee Oklahoma
Resolution to call for a general election to adopt the ordinance amending section 7 of Article 14 of the Charter, changing the method of ordering elections by resolution.
Item 11: Consider an ordinance calling for a general and runoff election for Ward 1 Ward 5 and Ward 6
Ordinance calling for general and runoff elections for City Commissioner offices in Wards 1, 5, and 6.
Item 12: Consider a resolution calling for a general and runoff election for Ward one Ward 5 and Ward 6
Resolution calling for general and runoff elections for City Commissioner offices in Wards 1, 5, and 6.
Item 13: Discussion and possible action to direct staff to prepare an ordinance and resolution relating to the calling of an election for the purpose of them 1/2 cent sales tax for June 26 2018 general election
Discussion and direction to staff to prepare documents for a June 26, 2018 election on a 1/2 cent sales tax, with proposed allocations for public safety, streets, and facilities.
Airport Authority Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Airport Authority Item 2: Discussion consideration possible action authorized staff to engage services for fuel system repairs and staff training
Authorization for staff to procure services for necessary repairs to the airport's fuel system and related staff training.
Municipal Authority Item 1: Consider a motion to approve the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.