Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the Main Street Streetscape Project and two contracts for the North radio tower site. A 30-year land lease with Delta Wings Equipment LLC for a new airport hangar was also approved. The meeting included a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and the recognition of Chelsea Holt as October's Employee of the Month.
Key Decisions & Votes
Main Street Streetscape Project
19:50The contract for the Main Street Streetscape Project from Beard to Oklahoma Avenue was awarded to CGC Incorporated for $3,156,371.60, funded by Tiff district, ODOT grant, Municipal Authority, and the 302 Street fund.
Emergency Generator at North Radio Tower Site
22:30The contract for an emergency generator and transfer switch at the North radio tower site was awarded to I'm a Genius of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for a total of $31,385, including a 5-year warranty, using 911 funds.
North Radio Tower Site Antenna System
24:20The contract for the antenna system and related hardware for the North radio tower site was awarded to JTS of Dallas, Texas, for $35,930, utilizing 911 funds.
Land Lease with Delta Wings Equipment LLC
37:45A 30-year land lease (with a 10-year option) was approved for Delta Wings Equipment LLC to build a 10,000 sq ft hangar at the airport, with the airport taking ownership of the hangar after the lease term.
Upcoming Community Events
Fire Prevention Week Public Performance
Shawnee Middle School at 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Revitalization Seminar
120 North Broadway, 8:30 AM. Topics include tax credits, grants, financing, and business plan development.
Financial Matters
Main Street Streetscape Project
Award of contract for street improvements from Beard to Oklahoma Avenue.
Emergency Generator at North Radio Tower Site
Award of contract for an emergency power generator and transfer switch.
North Radio Tower Site Antenna System
Award of contract for the antenna system and related hardware.
Land Lease with Delta Wings Equipment LLC
Annual lease rate for 20,000 square feet of airport land for hangar construction.
South WWTP Emergency Generator Project
Bids received for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency generator project, with amounts of $269,690, $225,000, and $240,800.
Coming Up
Tabled
- South WWTP Emergency Generator Project bids (deferred to the October 19th commission meeting).
Deadlines
- October 15th: Downtown Revitalization Seminar at 120 North Broadway, starting at 8:30 AM.
Watch For
- Building specifications for the Delta Wings Equipment LLC hangar will require approval from the Airport Board and City Planning Department.
Announcements
- Fire Prevention Week was proclaimed for October 4th-10th, 2015, with the theme 'Hear the beep where you sleep'.
- The Shawnee Fire Department's clown program will perform 15 times this week at 14 schools and a public performance at Shawnee Middle School on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.
- Fire Marshal David Anderson and Lt. Richard Stevenson (caretaker of the clown program) were introduced and recognized for their fire prevention efforts.
- Chelsea Holt, a city dispatcher, was awarded October Employee of the Month for her exceptional service and initiative.
- The recent airport air show was a success, with good weather and strong community participation.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda (excluding item 1e)
Approval of routine administrative items on the consent agenda.
Item 1e: Annual budget for McLoud on West Watkins reservoir
Discussion and approval of the annual budget for the West Watkins reservoir, covering revenues from recreational activities and expenses for utilities and staff.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the board on matters pertaining to the city.
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Proclamation of October 4th through 10th, 2015, as Fire Prevention Week, highlighting fire safety education and the Shawnee Fire Department's clown program.
Presentation of Employee of the Month
Recognition of Chelsea Holt, a city dispatcher, as the October Employee of the Month for her dedication and service.
Consider bids: Main Street Streetscape Project from Beard to Oklahoma Avenue
Review and award of a contract for the Main Street Streetscape Project, a long-awaited downtown revitalization effort.
Consider bids: Emergency Generator at the North Radio Tower Site
Review and award of a contract for an emergency power generator and transfer switch at the North radio tower site.
Consider bids: North Radio Tower Site Antenna System
Review and award of a contract for the antenna system and related hardware for the North radio tower site.
New Business (City Commission)
Opportunity to introduce and discuss any new business items.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners provided updates and announcements, including a seminar on downtown revitalization and positive feedback on the airport air show.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consideration and approval of a land lease with Delta Wings Equipment LLC
Approval of a 30-year land lease agreement for Delta Wings Equipment LLC to construct a 10,000 sq ft aircraft hangar at the airport.
Shawnee Airport Authority: New Business
Opportunity to introduce and discuss any new business items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: Consider bids for the South WWTP Emergency Generator Project
Review of bids for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency generator project.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: New Business
Opportunity to introduce and discuss any new business items for the Municipal Authority.