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September 4, 2014 City Commission Meeting

September 4, 2014 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Shawnee City Commission meeting saw resolutions of appreciation for three outgoing commissioners, followed by the swearing-in of new commissioners and the appointment of a new Vice Mayor. A significant discussion and vote occurred regarding the cancellation of a municipal election for a de-annexation ordinance, which ultimately failed, meaning the election will proceed. The commission also approved an appeal for a condemned residential structure with conditions for repair.

Key Decisions & Votes

Approval of City Commission Minutes

01:10

The minutes for the regular meeting were approved.

Approved

Approval of Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda

01:40

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority was approved.

Approved

Approval of Shawnee Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

02:10

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority was approved.

Approved

Resolution of Appreciation for Commissioner Pam Stevens

02:40

A resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner Pam Stevens's service was approved.

Approved

Resolution of Appreciation for Commissioner John Winninger

03:20

A resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner John Winninger's service was approved.

Approved

Resolution of Appreciation for Commissioner Steve Smith

03:50

A resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner Steve Smith's service was approved.

Approved

Appointment of Vice Mayor

17:00

Commissioner James Herod was nominated and approved as the new Vice Mayor.

Approved

Approval of City Commission Agenda

17:40

The agenda for the current City Commission meeting was approved.

Approved

Approval of City Commission Consent Agenda

18:20

The consent agenda for the City Commission was approved.

Approved

Appeal of Demolition Order for 618 East Oakland

28:00

Pamela Johnson's appeal of the administrative order requiring demolition of her residential structure at 618 East Oakland was approved, with the condition that a building permit be reissued within 30 days and work commence, allowing up to six months for rehabilitation.

Approved

Cancellation of Municipal Election for De-annexation Ordinance

39:00

A resolution to cancel the municipal election for Ordinance No. 2549 NS, which amends the city charter regarding de-annexation, failed to pass. This means the election scheduled for November 4, 2014, will proceed.

Denied

OMRF Lump Sum Payment for Fred Couch

40:00

The lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan and refund of contributions from the defined contribution plan for Fred Couch was approved.

Approved

Surplus and Donation of City Vehicles

41:00

A resolution to surplus a 2001 Chevrolet pickup and a 1995 Chevrolet truck and donate them to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority was approved.

Approved

Sanitary Sewer Rehab Project Bids

45:00

Bids for the annual sanitary sewer rehabilitation project were opened and tabled to the next commission meeting to allow staff time for review and recommendation.

Tabled

Financial Matters

Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment for Fred Couch

Approval of a lump sum payment from the defined benefit plan and refund of contributions from the defined contribution plan for Fred Couch.

Sanitary Sewer Rehab Project bids

Bids were opened for the annual sewer rehabilitation project, with amounts ranging from $2,942,000 to $695,000. The award was deferred to the next meeting for staff review.

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Two citizens, Randy Hopkins and Pamela Johnson, spoke regarding the administrative order to demolish the residential structure at 618 East Oakland. They expressed concerns about the condemnation process, the impact on disabled family members, and the property's condition due to past sewer backups.

Condemned property Housing conditions Appeal process Sewer infrastructure issues

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Agreement with Rintel Pump for extension of the water line.
  • Award of bids for the sanitary sewer rehab project.

Deadlines

  • Reissue building permit for 618 East Oakland within 30 days.

Watch For

  • The municipal election for Ordinance No. 2549 NS (de-annexation) on November 4, 2014, will proceed as the resolution to cancel it failed.

Announcements

  • Appreciation expressed to outgoing Commissioners Pam Stevens, John Winninger, and Steve Smith for their dedicated service.
  • Welcome extended to new Commissioners Gary Vogel, Lisa Shaw, and Michael Dykstra.
  • Recognition and appreciation given to Lowe's HERO program, Walmart, and K&J Construction for their donations and support to the Shawnee Police Department's gym and K9 training facilities.
  • City Manager advised new Commissioners to provide a heads-up by Wednesday for any project updates or administrative reports they wish to have on the agenda.

Agenda Summary

Approval of minutes for the regular meeting

Consideration of approval for the minutes from the previous regular meeting.

Approved

Approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)

Consideration of approval for the consent agenda items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

Approved

Approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)

Consideration of approval for the consent agenda items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

Approved

Resolution of appreciation to Commissioner Pam Stevens

Consideration of a resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner Pam Stevens for her service.

Approved

Resolution of appreciation to Commissioner John Winninger

Consideration of a resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner John Winninger for his service.

Approved

Resolution of appreciation to Commissioner Steve Smith

Consideration of a resolution expressing appreciation for Commissioner Steve Smith for his service.

Approved

Swearing-in of new Commissioners

Swearing-in ceremony for Ward One Commissioner Gary Vogel, Ward Five Commissioner Lisa Shaw, and Ward Six Commissioner Michael Dykstra by Municipal Judge Robert Jones, including presentation of certificates of election.

Information Only

Appointment of a Vice Mayor

Consideration of the appointment of a Vice Mayor for the City Commission.

Approved

Approval of the agenda

Consideration of approval for the meeting's agenda.

Approved

Approval of the consent agenda (City Commission)

Consideration of approval for the consent agenda items for the City Commission.

Approved

Commissioner's comments

Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments or updates.

Information Only

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on any subject within a three-minute limit.

Information Only

Presentation of appreciation to Lowe's HERO program, Walmart, and K&J Construction

Presentation recognizing donations of labor and materials for the police department gym and K9 training facilities.

Information Only

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Pamela Johnson's appeal of an administrative order requiring the demolition of the residential structure located at 618 East Oakland

Appeal of a condemnation order for a residential property, with staff report and discussion.

Approved

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution cancelling the municipal election putting to the voters of Shawnee ordinance number 2549 NS amending the charter of the City of Shawnee set for November the 4th, 2014, and notifying the Pottawatomie County Election Board of the cancellation

Discussion and vote on a resolution to cancel a special election concerning a de-annexation ordinance.

Denied

Consider Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund lump sum payment from defined benefit plan and refund of contributions from the defined contribution plan for Fred Couch

Consideration of approval for a lump sum retirement payment and refund of contributions for Fred Couch.

Approved

Consider a resolution to Surplus a 2001 Chevrolet pickup and a 1995 Chevrolet truck and donate to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority

Consideration of a resolution to declare two city vehicles as surplus and donate them to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority.

Approved

Discussion concerning possible action on agreement with Rintel Pump for extension of the water line

Discussion regarding an agreement for water line extension, with staff indicating they are not yet prepared.

Tabled

Consider bids on the sanitary sewer rehab project

Consideration of bids received for the annual sanitary sewer rehabilitation project.

Tabled