November 23, 2015 City Commission Meeting

A new street, part of the Pikapoo Street project, was approved to be named RJ Bernard, contingent on the approval of the Traffic Commission's minutes from October 27th.

Resolution authorizing the sale of up to $11 million in OBU Authority Refunding Revenue Notes (Series 2015A and 2015B) for refinancing existing bonds and a bond anticipation note for Stavros Hall, with a waiver of competitive bidding.

Budget Amendment for Streetscape

Discussion regarding the use of TIF district funds for the Main Street streetscape project, noting a large expenditure and the dedicated nature of these funds.

Oklahoma Tax Commission Sales/Use Tax Collection

Approval of a new contract with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to retain 0.5% (down from 1%) of sales and use tax collections for data collection and enforcement, as mandated by House Bill 1875.

OBU Authority Refunding Revenue Notes

Approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of up to $11 million in OBU Authority Refunding Revenue Notes (Series 2015A and 2015B) for refinancing existing debt at lower interest rates and funding the Stavros Hall construction.

Item 1A & 1B: Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of consent agenda items A and B.

Item 1C: Civic and Cultural Development Authority & General Claims

Discussion regarding high OG&E electrical costs for the Civic and Cultural Development Authority and specific charges from the City of Shawnee, followed by approval of the consent agenda item.

Item 1D: Street Naming

Discussion and conditional approval for naming a new street, part of the Pikapoo Street project, as RJ Bernard, contingent on the approval of the Traffic Commission's minutes.

Item 1E: Oklahoma Baptist University Appointments

Discussion regarding the appointment process for Oklahoma Baptist University board members and a request for appointee bios in the future, followed by approval of the consent agenda item.

Item 1F: Budget Amendment

Discussion and approval of a budget amendment related to the streetscape project and the use of TIF district funds.

Item 1G: Oklahoma Tax Commission Sales/Use Tax Contract

Discussion and approval of a new contract with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to retain 0.5% of sales and use tax collections for data collection and enforcement.

Item 2: Citizen Participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission.

Item 3: Resolution Authorizing Sale of OBU Refunding Revenue Notes

Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of not to exceed $11 million Oklahoma Baptist University Authority Refunding Revenue Notes Series 2015A and 2015B, designating them as bank qualified and waiving competitive bidding.

Airport Authority Item 1: Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of the Shawnee Airport Authority consent agenda.

Airport Authority Item 2: Consider Bids Construct Concrete Hardstand OAC Project SNL

Consideration of bids for the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission-funded concrete hardstand project at the airport.

Municipal Authority Item 1: Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of the Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda.

Municipal Authority Item 3: Executive Session

Consideration of an executive session for discussion and possible action regarding potential claims litigation involving the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

City Commission Item 6: Executive Session

Consideration of an executive session to discuss potential claims litigation regarding the Citizen Potawatomi Nation versus the City of Shawnee.