Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the construction of a splash pad at Boy Scout Park, supported by a significant grant from the Evita's Foundation and other potential funding, aiming for a May opening. Appian was selected as the executive search firm for a new city manager. Discussions also included traffic safety concerns, water conservation due to ongoing drought, and a moment of silence for fallen Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda Approval (excluding D&E)
02:20The majority of the consent agenda items were approved, with two items moved for separate discussion.
Boy Scout Park Splash Pad Project
18:00Authorization was granted to advertise for bids for the splash pad site construction and to place an order for the water feature apparatus.
City Manager Executive Search Firm
28:00The committee's recommendation to hire Appian as the executive search firm for the city manager position was approved.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
50:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
50:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved, including the appointment of Steve Watkins to the PCDA board.
SMA Legal Services Agreement
58:00An agreement with Lester Loving and Davis PC for legal services related to utility service area encroachments was approved.
Real Property Purchase Negotiations
1:02:00The commission approved entering into negotiations to purchase real property up to a maximum amount discussed in executive session.
Upcoming Community Events
Boy Scout Park Splash Pad Opening
Expected to open for summer use, coinciding with the primary Aquatics facility.
Financial Matters
Boy Scout Park Splash Pad Grant
Evita's Foundation awarded a matching grant for the splash pad construction.
Potential Tobacco Industry Grant
A grant application for additional funding for the splash pad is pending.
Pool Committee Funds
Remaining funds from the pool committee's fundraising efforts to be committed to the splash pad.
City Manager Executive Search Firm
All-inclusive pricing for the executive search firm, Appian.
Legal Services Agreement
Hourly rates for legal services from Lester Loving and Davis PC.
Public Comments
Daryl White raised concerns about the dangerous intersection at Union and MacArthur, requesting the installation of turn lights to improve safety.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion concerning fire run fees, fire service area Mutual Aid agreements, and fire service outside city limits (deferred to next agenda)
Watch For
- Vacant Structures Initiative (VSI) to be placed on a future agenda within two weeks
- Water usage figures for the new splash pad and pool facilities
- Commissioners to compile questions for the city manager search firm
Announcements
- Lucy of Azion was recognized as Employee of the Month for her dedicated service since 2007.
- A moment of silence was held for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers involved in a recent incident.
- Commissioner Shaw attended the OML budget workshop and the State of the State address, expressing interest in performance-based budgeting for the city.
- Commissioner Dykstra raised concerns about the ongoing drought and low lake levels, urging citizens to conserve water.
- Upcoming openings include the dispatch center and the Bryan Street trail in May.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, with items D and E moved for separate discussion.
Citizens participation
Daryl White spoke about the dangerous intersection at Union and MacArthur, requesting turn lights.
Request authorization to advertise for bids for the Boy Scout Park Splash Pad site construction for installation of selected water feature apparatus
Authorization to advertise for bids for the splash pad site construction.
Authorized to place order for selected water feature apparatus
Authorization to place an order for the splash pad water feature equipment to expedite construction.
Presentation by the city manager to employ the month
Recognition of Lucy of Azion as Employee of the Month.
Discussion concerning fire run fees fire service area Mutual Aid agreements and fire service outside our city limits
Discussion on fire service matters, deferred due to the Interim Fire Chief's illness.
Consider bids and proposals for the city manager executive Search firm staff recommendation in this matter
Consideration of proposals for an executive search firm to find a new city manager.
New business (City Commission)
Opportunity for new business items for the City Commission.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
New business (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of the consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority, including the appointment of Steve Watkins to the PCDA board.
Consideration discussion and possible action on an agreement with Lester loving and Davis PC for Legal Services in connection with matters related to encroachment into the city's utility service areas by other entities
Discussion and action on retaining a law firm for legal services regarding utility service area encroachments.
New business (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Discussion consideration and possible action to go into executive session for discussion in accordance with two 50 Ways purchase of appraisal of real property
Motion to enter executive session to discuss the purchase or appraisal of real property.
Considered matters discussed in executive session in accordance with 25 OS 307b3 purchase of appraisal and real property
Consideration of actions related to the discussion held in executive session regarding real property.