Meeting Summary
The City Council approved bids for the Santa Fe parking lot improvement project and authorized a professional services agreement to review and update the city's Tax Increment Financing district. They also formally accepted the Main Street Streetscape project. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of three new police interceptor SUVs and several significant water utility purchases, including meters and treatment chemicals.
Key Decisions & Votes
Santa Fe Parking Lot Improvement Project Bids
06:00Authorization to advertise bids for the Santa Fe parking lot improvement project, with staff to address concerns regarding neighboring property access and project sequencing during the planning phase.
Lump Sum Payment for Zain Clause
12:30Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan for Zain Clause from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.
Lump Sum Payment for Daniel Morrell
13:00Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan for Daniel Morrell from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.
Purchase of Police Interceptor SUVs
14:30Authorization for staff to purchase three 2017 Ford Interceptor SUVs at the state bid price of $52,000 each, including all equipment and new city branding.
TIF District Review and Update Agreement
21:00Approval of a professional services agreement with the Center for Economic Development Law to review and possibly update the city's Tax Increment Financing district, capped at $30,000.
Main Street Streetscape Project Acceptance
25:30Formal acceptance of the Main Street Streetscape project, which was completed 8.9% over budget due to unforeseen infrastructure issues, with maintenance bond to be put into effect.
Brown Derby Driving Land Lease
38:00Approval of a new 10-year land lease agreement between the Shawnee Airport Authority and Johnny Knievel DBA Brown Derby Driving, with updated boundaries and a slight rent increase.
Purchase of Neptune Water Meters
42:00Authorization for staff to purchase various Neptune water meters and associated parts from HD Supply Water Works for $99,984.04 to replace standard meters with radio-read versions.
Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals
43:30Authorization for staff to purchase 25 loads of Aqualung and 10 loads of Caustic Soda from HCI Brent AG Southwest Inc. for $201,000, providing approximately six months of water treatment chemicals.
Upcoming Community Events
Fifties Dance
Auditorium, 7:00 PM - 9:30/10:00 PM, featuring Elvis.
Blue Zones Initiative Official Launch
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Performing Arts Shawnee High School.
Cops for Kids Event
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Woodland Park, in partnership with County Sheriff and tribal law enforcement. Fundraising through Shawnee Community Foundation.
Third Friday Block Party
Starts at 6:00 PM, downtown.
1967 Shawnee High School 50th Reunion
Many visitors expected in town.
Financial Matters
Purchase of 3 Police Interceptor SUVs
Authorization to purchase three 2017 Ford Interceptor SUVs at the state bid price of $52,000 each, totaling $156,000.
Professional Services Agreement for TIF District Review
Agreement with Center for Economic Development Law to review and update the city's Tax Increment Financing district, with an estimated cost capped at $30,000.
Main Street Streetscape Project Overrun
The Main Street Streetscape project was completed 8.9% over its initial bid due to unforeseen underground infrastructure. Overrun costs will be covered by street department funds and the Authority for water/sewer related expenses.
July Sales Tax Report
Sales tax collected in July (for June) was $1,537,000, and use tax was $128,540. Sales tax was up from July 2016 but just met the current budget.
Purchase of Neptune Water Meters
Authorization to purchase various Neptune water meters and associated parts from HD Supply Water Works for $99,984.04 to replace standard meters with radio-read versions.
Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals
Authorization to purchase 25 loads of Aqualung and 10 loads of Caustic Soda from HCI Brent AG Southwest Inc. for $201,000, providing approximately six months of water treatment chemicals.
Public Comments
Two citizens provided comments. One speaker, a contractor, raised concerns about the sequencing of the Santa Fe parking lot project, potential damage to new roads, sidewalk plan variances, and drainage issues. Another speaker, the Director of the Shawnee Senior Center, thanked the Commission for their support and announced an upcoming community event.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Action on adding flexible delineator devices along the centerline of Highland west of Harrison was deferred for Traffic Commission review.
Watch For
- Updates on the Santa Fe parking lot improvement project, including addressing neighboring property access and project sequencing.
- Increased activity and recommendations from the Traffic Commission regarding city traffic issues.
- Information on new business developments and construction projects along Kickapoo Street and other areas of the city.
Announcements
- Sabrina Hutchinson was recognized as Employee of the Month.
- The IFYR 20th anniversary rodeo was a great success, with positive feedback on the remodeled conference center, which is 90% complete.
- Demolition work has begun for Fire Station 2, with an anticipated grand reopening in Spring 2018.
- The Police Department is actively pursuing an Edward Burns Memorial grant for approximately $7,000-$8,000 to purchase rifle plates for enhanced officer safety.
- The Shawnee Senior Center received a contract to support senior citizen services and will continue to be good stewards of the funds.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, with items C2 and K pulled for separate discussion.
Item C2: Add flexible delineator devices along the centerline of Highland west of Harrison
Discussion regarding adding flexible delineator devices, with a request to defer action for further consideration by the traffic commission.
Item K: Request authorization to advertise bids for the Santa Fe parking lot improvement project
Authorization to advertise bids for the Santa Fe parking lot improvement project, addressing concerns about neighboring property access during planning.
Presentation by City Manager to Employee of the Month Sabrina Hutchinson
Recognition of Sabrina Hutchinson as the Employee of the Month for her dedicated service as a custodian at City Hall.
Consider Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment from defined benefit plan for Zain Clause
Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan for Zain Clause.
Consider Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment from defined benefit plan for Daniel Morrell
Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan for Daniel Morrell.
Authorize staff to purchase three 2017 Ford interceptor SUVs at state bid price of fifty two thousand dollars each
Authorization for staff to purchase three fully equipped 2017 Ford Interceptor SUVs at the state bid price, including new city branding.
Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Center for Economic Development Law to review and possibly update the city's tax increment financing district
Approval of an agreement with the Center for Economic Development Law to review and potentially update the city's TIF district, with a cost cap of $30,000.
Consider acceptance of the main streets streetscape project and placing maintenance bond into effect
Formal acceptance of the Main Street Streetscape project, which was completed 8.9% over budget due to unforeseen underground infrastructure.
Acknowledged sales tax report received in July
Review of the sales tax report for July (reflecting June collections), showing an increase from the previous year but just meeting budget projections.
City Manager Report
Report on the successful IFYR, progress on the conference center remodel and Fire Station 2 demolition, and police department grant applications.
Approval of the consent agenda (Airport Authority)
Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting.
Discussion and consideration of approving a new lease between the Shawnee Airport Authority and Johnny Knievel DBA Brown Derby Driving
Approval of a new 10-year land lease agreement with Brown Derby Driving, including updated property boundaries and a slight rent adjustment.
Authorize staff to purchase several various size Neptune water meters and associated parts from HD supply water works in the amount of ninety nine thousand nine hundred eighty four dollars and four cents
Authorization to purchase R900 radio-read water meters and parts for replacement, enhancing safety on high-traffic roads.
Authorize staff to purchase 25 loads of aqualung and ten loads of caustic soda from HCI Brent AG Southwest Inc in the amount of $201,000
Authorization for a bulk purchase of water treatment chemicals (Aqualung and Caustic Soda) to cover approximately six months of supply.