Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the disposal of carbon monoxide euthanasia systems from the animal shelter and ratified two easement-related items concerning Shawnee Lake property transfers. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding was approved to finance a new T-Hangar facility at the airport. The meeting also featured extensive discussion on Fire Prevention Week activities and recognized several city employees for outstanding service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Adopt Consent Agenda (City Council)
01:40The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Declare Carbon Monoxide Euthanasia Systems Surplus
10:00A resolution was approved to declare two carbon monoxide euthanasia systems as surplus property and authorize their disposal from the animal shelter.
Grant Partial Easement Release (Item 5)
25:00A resolution was approved to modify an existing easement at Shawnee Lake, setting the easement elevation to 1077.3 feet, to facilitate the transfer of state-leased lots to private ownership.
Grant Partial Easement Release (Item 6)
25:30The city approved deeding 0.31 acres of property in exchange for an easement needed for sewer extension north of I-40 to West Tech Road, which will facilitate commercial and residential development.
Adopt Consent Agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
47:50The Shawnee Airport Authority approved its consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
MOU for T-Hangar Facility Financing
56:00A Memorandum of Understanding with the Shawnee Industrial Authority was approved to secure a $350,000 loan for the construction of a 10-unit T-Hangar facility at the airport.
Adopt Consent Agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
57:00The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved its consent agenda, which included routine administrative items.
Upcoming Community Events
Fire Prevention Week
City-wide observance with various educational programs.
Shawnee Fire Clown Program
Performing at schools, with a community program at Shawnee Middle School on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Smoke Detector Installation with Red Cross
Door-to-door installation in the southeast part of town, aiming for 1000 installations.
Fire Station 1 Open House / Fire & Life Safety Education
At Station 1 (West End of City Hall), featuring kitchen fire simulation, training on smoke detectors, extension cords, space heaters, and home escape plans. Red Cross will also be present.
Project Heart Talk
Southside Community Center at lunchtime.
Senior Center Talk
Senior Center around lunchtime.
Car Seat Safety Check
At Station 3, certified firefighters will check car seat installations.
Air Show
A successful event, with the Fire Department rig being a popular attraction.
Good Sam's RV Group Visit
The RV group is visiting Shawnee, continuing a 20-year tradition.
Financial Matters
T-Hangar Facility Financing
Memorandum of Understanding with the Shawnee Industrial Authority for a 12-year loan to finance the construction of a 10-unit T-Hangar facility at the airport, with the city guaranteeing the loan.
Easement Exchange (Item 6)
Exchange of 0.31 acres of city property for an easement needed for sewer extension, noted as being of equal value and saving future purchase costs.
Public Comments
Several citizens were present to discuss the gas chamber at the animal shelter, but the Chief of Police had already made the decision to remove it prior to the meeting. One commissioner expressed relief at its removal, calling the practice 'cruel and unusual'.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Commissioners retreat to be scheduled in the next 8-12 weeks.
- Blue Zones project presentations on October 11.
Announcements
- Mayor's Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2016.
- Shawnee Fire Department offers free smoke detector checks and installations; citizens can call 878-1671.
- Captain Scott Kilgore of the Fire Department was recognized for an off-duty swift water rescue of a 6-year-old girl in Arkansas.
- Kristina Brown, Emergency Communication Manager, won the Oklahoma Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award.
- Sergeant George Stafford and Officer Robert Barton of the Shawnee Police Department were recognized for preventing a suicide attempt on Highway 177.
- Thanks were expressed for the 'One Safe Place' initiative, which assists victims.
- Citizens were reminded to prepare for an upcoming severe storm and listen for siren updates.
Agenda Summary
Adopt the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for public input on various topics, including the recently removed gas chamber at the animal shelter.
Mayors Proclamation Fire Prevention Week
Proclamation declaring October 9-15, 2016, as Fire Prevention Week in Shawnee.
Consider resolution to declare the two carbon monoxide euthanasia systems serial numbers as recorded at the animal shelter surplus property and authorizing their disposal
Resolution to declare the gas euthanasia systems as surplus and authorize their removal from the animal shelter.
Consideration possible action grant partial easement released to the state of Oklahoma commissioners of land office in section 16 10 north range to east of the indian meridian (Item 5)
Clarifying an existing easement at Shawnee Lake to facilitate the transfer of state-leased lots to individual ownership by setting the easement elevation to 1077.3 feet.
Consideration possible action grant partial easement released to the state of Oklahoma commissioners of land office in section 16 10 north range to east of the indian meridian (Item 6)
Deeding 0.31 acres of city property in exchange for an easement needed for sewer extension north of I-40 to West Tech Road, related to state land transfer at Shawnee Lake.
Consider bids request qualifications RFQ for Park design
Reviewing submitted qualifications from firms for park design services.
Administrative reports
Reports from the Fire Chief on Fire Prevention Week activities and the City Manager on employee recognitions and project updates.
Commissioners comments
Commissioners shared comments on community events, city initiatives, and upcoming plans.
Consider approval of consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Discussion consideration of possible action on entering into a memorandum of understanding with Johnny industrial Authority in order to finance the construction of 10 unit T-Hangar facility
Approving an MOU with the Shawnee Industrial Authority for a $350,000 loan to finance a new 10-unit T-Hangar facility at the airport.
Consider a motion to adopt the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine administrative items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.