Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved several significant infrastructure projects, including authorizing design work for Fire Station #2 renovations, declaring an emergency to replace stadium lighting at the Expo Center, and awarding a bid for North radio tower site antenna installation. Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Public Safety Telecommunications Week were also issued, and a detailed report on tornado preparedness was presented.
Key Decisions & Votes
Fire Station #2 Design Agreement
10:50Authorization for staff to enter into a $94,000 agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects for design, engineering, and construction documents for Fire Station #2, with a stipulation that the city commission sign off on plans before bidding.
Fire Station #2 Budget Amendment
13:00Approval of a budget amendment to fund the $94,000 architect agreement for Fire Station #2 through a loan from the general fund.
Expo Stadium Lighting Replacement
15:40Declaration of emergency and award of bid to Shawnee Lighting Systems for $123,351 (net $78,351 after insurance) to replace all four stadium lighting fixtures at the Expo Center.
Expo Stadium Lighting Budget Amendment
17:20Approval of a budget amendment for $79,000 to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost at the Expo Center.
North Radio Tower Site Antennas
19:40Award of bid to Midwest Underground Technologies for $67,881.15 for the procurement and installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site.
Upcoming Community Events
Fair Housing Month
City of Shawnee
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
City of Shawnee
Financial Matters
Fire Station #2 Design Agreement
Agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects for design, engineering, and construction documents for Fire Station #2.
Fire Station #2 Budget Amendment
Loan from the general fund to cover architect fees for Fire Station #2 design.
Expo Stadium Lighting Replacement
Replacement of all four stadium lights at the Shawnee Har-Ex Oklahoma Expo, with a portion covered by insurance.
Expo Stadium Lighting Budget Amendment
Budget amendment to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost.
North Radio Tower Site Antennas
Procurement and installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site.
Public Comments
No citizens came forward to participate in the public comments section of the meeting.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Update of SCADA system for automatic siren activation (expected in next year's budget)
- Wayfinding project plan implementation (Midsummer, July 1st)
- City brand implementation (next 60 days)
Announcements
- Proclamation declaring April 2016 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Shawnee.
- Proclamation declaring April 10th through 16th, 2016 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
- Emergency Management Director Don Lynch provided a comprehensive report on tornado preparedness, including information on watches/warnings, safety measures, warning sirens, and the mass notification system.
- City Manager provided an update on the wayfinding project, with a plan expected by mid-summer and implementation to begin around July 1st. The city's brand will also be implemented internally over the next 60 days.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Proclamations
Issuance of proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Fritz Bailey Architects of Tulsa, Oklahoma to provide design, engineering, and biddable construction documents for the repair and renovation of Fire Station Number Two located 1401 North Bryan
Authorization for a $94,000 agreement for design and construction documents for Fire Station #2.
Approve a budget amendment for design and engineering and biddable construction documents for the repair and renovation of Fire Station Number Two
Approval of a budget amendment to fund the $94,000 architect agreement for Fire Station #2 through a loan from the general fund.
Declare an emergency and authorize staff to replace Stadium lighting fixtures in the grand stands at the Shawnee Har-Ex Oklahoma Expo
Declaration of emergency and authorization to replace all four stadium lighting fixtures at the Expo Center for $123,351, with $45,000 covered by insurance.
Approve a budget amendment to replace stadium lighting fixtures in the grand stands at Expo
Approval of a budget amendment for $79,000 to cover the city's portion of the stadium lighting replacement cost at the Expo Center.
Consider Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment from Defined Benefit Plan for Charles H
Consideration of a lump sum payment from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.
Consider bids procurement installation of antennas feed line and hardware for North radio tower site
Consideration of bids for the installation of antennas, feed line, and hardware for the North radio tower site, with a recommendation to award to Midwest Underground Technologies for $67,881.15.
Administrative reports
Report from the Emergency Management Director on tornado preparedness.
City Manager report
Update on the city's wayfinding project and brand implementation.
New business
Opportunity for new business items.
Commissioner's comments
Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments.
Discussion and consideration and possible action to go into executive session for discussion in accordance with 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) purchase or appraisal of real property
Motion to enter executive session to discuss real property matters.
Discussion consideration possible action to go into executive session to discuss potential claims litigation or other options regarding emergency 911 Wireless telephone fees that were collected and not remitted to the city as authorized by 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4)
Motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding 911 Wireless telephone fees.
Consider matters discussed in executive session in accordance with 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) purchase or appraisal of real property
Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding real property.
Consider matters discussed an executive session regarding potential claims litigation or other options regarding emergency 911 Wireless telephone fees that were collected and not remitted to the city as authorized by 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4)
Consideration of matters discussed in executive session regarding 911 Wireless telephone fees.