Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved an ordinance prohibiting parking on specific streets and denied an appeal for a demolition order on a residential structure. Several bids for significant projects, including the Main Street Streetscape, an emergency generator, and a radio tower antenna system, were deferred for further review and funding assessment. The Airport Authority approved an agreement for a state-funded concrete apron project and a related budget amendment.
Key Decisions & Votes
Ordinance Prohibiting Parking
03:40An ordinance (No. 6938, Chapter 16) was approved, prohibiting parking on Plaza Drive from Kickapoo east on both sides of the street, and on West Slover Street from Leo Street west to the Canadian River on both sides of the street.
Municipal Retirement Fund Approval
05:20Approval of a municipal retirement fund defined benefit plan for Charles Oh Thank was granted as a routine maintenance item.
Demolition Order Appeal
14:00Elaine Taylor's appeal of an administrative order requiring the demolition of a residential structure at 1415 East 10th Street was denied, upholding the original demolition order due to fire damage, structural issues, and lack of maintenance.
Airport Concrete Apron Project Agreement
37:00An agreement for service with HW Lochner Inc. was approved for an Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission-funded concrete apron project at the airport, with the OAC funding 95% of the estimated $250,000 cost.
Airport Budget Amendment
39:00A budget amendment was approved for the Airport budget to account for new grant funds related to the concrete apron project and insurance proceeds.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Market Groundbreaking Celebration
2 PM at 1125 East Main
Special Call Meeting: Brain and Community Image
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, open public meeting with consultant hired by Visit Shawnee
Financial Matters
Main Street Skate Project Bids
Three bids were received for the Main Street Streetscape project, ranging from $3,156,360.55 to $4,570,150.00, exceeding the estimated $2.7 million in available funding.
Emergency Generator North Radio Tower Bids
Four bids were received for an emergency generator, with the lowest bid at $30,995.00.
Radio Tower Site Antenna System Bid
One bid was received for $35,935.00, which was under the estimated cost of $53,000.00.
Sales Tax Report
September sales tax collections totaled $1,494,000, which is $67,000 over last year and $81,000 over 2013. The fiscal year-to-date is up 4.35% against a budgeted 2%.
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission funded concrete apron project
The OAC will fund 95% of an estimated $250,000 concrete apron project at the airport, requiring a local match of $12,500.
Airport Budget Amendment
A budget amendment was approved to reserve funds for the airport apron project's local match and insurance proceeds.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for Main Street Skate Project from Beard Street to Oklahoma Avenue
- Bids for Emergency Generator North Radio Tower
- Bids for Radio Tower Site Antenna System
Watch For
- Special call meeting on October 5th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to discuss brain and community image with a consultant.
- PARK assessment to be discussed at the October 7th Planning Commission meeting and October 19th City Commission meeting for formal adoption.
- RFQ for an architectural firm to develop plans for Fire Station #2, expected before the Commission on October 19th.
- Evaluation of the old Fire Station on East Main for potential temporary use.
Announcements
- The Historic Shawnee Alliance is participating in the 'Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Paint Day Project' at 114 West Main, with approximately 30 volunteers from OBU, Thinly and Cook, Bethel High School, and CPN contributing.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 2: Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission.
Item 3: Consider an ordinance prohibiting parking on Plaza Drive and West Slover Street
Consideration of an ordinance to prohibit parking on specific sections of Plaza Drive and West Slover Street.
Item 4: Consider approval of Municipal Retirement Fund defined benefit plan for Charles Oh Thank
Routine approval for a defined benefit plan for an individual.
Item 5: Discussion, consideration, or possible action on Elaine Taylor's appeal of an administrative order requiring the demolition of the residential structure located at 1415 East 10th Street
Appeal of an administrative order for the demolition of a residential structure with fire and structural damage, and long-standing maintenance issues.
Item 6: Consider bids Main Street Skate Project from Beard Street to Oklahoma Avenue
Review of bids received for the Main Street Streetscape project.
Item 7: Consider bids Emergency Generator North Radio Tower
Review of bids received for an emergency generator for the North Radio Tower.
Item 8: Consider bids Radio Tower Site Antenna System
Review of bids received for the Radio Tower Site Antenna System.
Item 7 (re-numbered): Acknowledge the sales tax report
Review and acknowledgment of the city's sales tax collection report.
Airport Authority Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Airport Authority.
Airport Authority Item 2: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an agreement for service with HW Lochner Inc. regarding an Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission funded concrete apron project
Agreement for engineering services for a 95% state-funded concrete apron project at the airport.
Airport Authority Item 3: Budget amendment Airport budget for new grant funds and insurance proceeds
Budget amendment to allocate funds for the local match of the concrete apron project and insurance proceeds.
Municipal Authority Item 1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine administrative items for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority Item 2: Any new business
Opportunity for new business items for the Municipal Authority.