Meeting Summary
The City Council approved its agenda after tabling two items related to property detachment due to ongoing litigation. The consent agenda was approved, though some minutes and financial reports were initially questioned. Key decisions included increasing a sidewalk/ADA ramps project contract and declaring old telephone equipment surplus. Discussions were held on funding for a veterans memorial and the latest sales tax report. Several citizens spoke, primarily advocating for improved relations with local tribes and addressing issues with city services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda (with items 5 & 6 tabled)
05:45The agenda was approved, with items 5 and 6, concerning property detachment, being tabled due to ongoing litigation.
Approval of Consent Agenda
09:30The consent agenda, including routine items and various reports, was approved.
Increase Quantities on Contract COS PW 1301 (Sidewalk ADA Ramps Project)
37:40An increase in quantities for the existing ADA ramps project was approved to incorporate a trails project on Bryant Street, utilizing the current contractor's unit prices.
Resolution to Surplus Nortel Telephone Instruments
41:40A resolution was approved to declare old Nortel telephone instruments as surplus property and authorize staff to solicit bids for their disposal.
Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda
58:30The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting was approved.
Amendment for 1996 Lease (Shawnee Airport Authority and Vive Broadband A LLC)
01:06:30An amendment to the 1996 lease agreement between the Shawnee Airport Authority and Vive Broadband A LLC was approved, clarifying dates, increasing rent, and extending the lease term.
Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
01:07:30The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting was approved.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
October sales tax was down $35,000 (2.47%) compared to last year, but up $42,000 compared to 2012. Anticipated increase from Hunt properties construction.
Veterans Memorial Funding
Request for additional funding for the Veterans Memorial in Woodland Veterans Park. City Manager suggested seeking other sources like Visit Shawnee Inc. and civic clubs, as the project is not in the capital improvement plan and the 'third penny' fund is strained.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding the city's relationship with local tribes, advocating for collaboration over litigation, and raised issues with city utility billing and payment processes for disabled residents. An attorney for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation clarified legal interpretations regarding property detachment petitions.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Agenda Items 5 & 6 (detachment proposal/ordinance) - Tabled until litigation is resolved
- Dispatch Center Bids - Deferred to next meeting for review
- Co-Ed Roofing Project Bids - Deferred to next meeting for review
Watch For
- Veterans Memorial funding discussions with Visit Shawnee Inc. (expected Dec/Jan)
- Hunt properties construction impact on sales/use tax (2-3 months delay in reporting)
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the agenda
Discussion and vote on the meeting agenda, specifically regarding the inclusion of items related to property detachment.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine items, including minutes from October 6th and reports on license payments and the Pioneer Library System audit.
Commissioner's comments
Commissioners offered comments, primarily regarding the city's relationship with local tribes and the decision to table detachment items.
Citizens participation
Public input from residents on various city matters, including tribal relations, utility billing, and property detachment.
Consider increasing the quantities of work on contract number COS PW 1301 sidewalk ADA ramps project and contractor construct sidewalks trails facility along Bryant
Proposal to increase the scope of an existing ADA ramps contract to include a trails project on Bryant Street, utilizing existing unit prices due to difficulties in securing bids for such projects.
Consider a resolution to surplus Nortel telephone instruments and authorized staff to solicit bids for their disposal
Request to declare old Nortel telephone equipment as surplus property and authorize staff to solicit bids for its sale to remanufacturers.
Discussion regarding requests for additional funding for the Veterans Memorial located in Woodland Veterans Park
Discussion on potential funding sources for the Veterans Memorial, with staff recommending seeking support from Visit Shawnee Inc. and other civic organizations.
Acknowledge sales tax report
Review of the latest sales tax report, noting a slight decrease for October compared to the previous year but an increase compared to 2012.
Consider bids/proposals for the dispatch center of City of Shawnee
Review of two bids received for the construction of a new dispatch center.
Co-Ed roofing project
Review of four bids received for the Co-Ed roofing project, with an add alternate for the City Hall roof.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine items for the Airport Authority.
Shawnee Airport Authority: Consideration of approving an amendment for the 1996 lease between the Shawnee Airport Authority and Vive Broadband A LLC
Approval of an amendment to a lease agreement, clarifying dates, increasing rent, and extending the lease term for airport property.
Shawnee Municipal Authority: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine items for the Municipal Authority.