Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved a $6 million bond for Oklahoma Baptist University's new nursing building and increased the city's contribution to employee health coverage by 65%. They also awarded the Woodland Park Pool improvements contract for $3.67 million. A detailed budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 was presented, and the first volume of the utility master plan, including drought management recommendations, was introduced.
Key Decisions & Votes
OBU Bond Anticipation Note
16:40Approved a resolution for the sale of a $6 million bond anticipation revenue note to fund the construction of Stabos Hall, the new College of Nursing building at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Employee Health Coverage Contribution
20:45Approved increasing the City's contribution to employee health coverage to 65% of the overall increase for non-union employees, with negotiations to follow for union employees, for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Woodland Park Pool Improvements
1:03:45Approved awarding the Woodland Park Pool improvements contract to Bronco Enterprises for $3,670,000, including slides and ornamental fencing, waiving minor bid informalities. Funding comes from a city loan, a challenge grant, and private donations.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma Baptist University Authority Bond anticipation Revenue note Series 2014
Authorization for the sale of a bond anticipation note to fund the construction of Stabos Hall for the College of Nursing at OBU.
Employee Health Coverage Contribution
Increase in the city's contribution to employee health coverage due to a significant rise in insurance costs, covering 65% of the overall increase.
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Presentation
Comprehensive presentation of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, detailing revenues, expenditures, capital projects, and fund balances for various city departments and authorities.
Woodland Park Pool Improvements
Awarding of contract for pool improvements, funded by a city loan, challenge grant, and private donations. $530,000 remains for driveway and parking.
Public Comments
Two citizens raised concerns about a half-dead tree at 1015 Overland Court, citing it as a safety hazard for children and showing evidence of sidewalk damage and previous storm damage from a fallen tree. Staff will investigate the issue.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Bids for the sidewalk ADA handicap ramps project
Deadlines
- Budget adoption by the second meeting in June
Watch For
- Mid-year review of additional positions (Grant Writer, Purchasing, PIO)
- Budgeting for pool operations for next year
- Reprioritization of $190 million in capital projects over 20 years
- Continued sales tax collection efforts and attraction initiatives
- Strategies to prevent loss of SMA customers and potential rate increases
- Presentation of Utility Master Plan Volume Two (Sewer Treatment)
- Presentation of Utility Master Plan Volume Three (Sewer Collection and Water Distribution)
- Workshop for Utility Master Plan questions and answers
Announcements
- Commissioners encouraged citizens to shop on Kickapoo to support local businesses, noting visible progress on Kickapoo infrastructure.
- Mayor proclaimed May 2014 as Community Action Month, recognizing the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency's efforts to eradicate poverty and assist families.
- Jimmy Long from the Parks Department was recognized as Employee of the Month for his 7 years of service.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda, which included the denial of a tort claim for drainage issues.
Commissioner's comments
Commissioners provided comments, including encouraging shopping on Kickapoo and noting progress on the street.
Citizens participation
Citizens addressed the commission regarding a safety concern about a dead tree overhanging a street.
Mayor's Proclamation Community Action month
The Mayor proclaimed May 2014 as Community Action Month, recognizing the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency.
Presentation of the employee of the month
Jimmy Long from the Parks Department was recognized as the Employee of the Month.
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of not to exceed $6 million Oklahoma Baptist University Authority Bond anticipation Revenue note Series 2014 designating the note as a bank qualified and approving the issuance of not to exceed $6 million in permanent financing Oklahoma Baptist University Authority revenue bonds or notes to retire the bond and anticipation note and waving competitive bidding
Approval of a resolution for the sale of a $6 million bond anticipation note to fund the construction of Stabos Hall for OBU's College of Nursing.
Discussion consideration and possible action on staff recommendation to increase City contribution to employe health coverage
Consideration of increasing the City's contribution to employee health coverage due to a 27% increase in insurance costs.
Presentation of budget for physical year 2014 2015
Presentation of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, detailing revenues, expenditures, and capital projects.
Consider bids for the sidewalk Ada handicap ramps project
Review of bids for the sidewalk ADA handicap ramps project, which was a rebid.
Woodland Park Pool improvements award
Awarding of a contract for Woodland Park Pool improvements, including slides and ornamental fencing.
Consider approval of a consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of the Shawnee Airport Authority consent agenda.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of the Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda.
Presentation of utility master plan volume one final draft
Presentation of the Utility Master Plan Volume One, focusing on Water Supply and Treatment Capital Improvements, including a detailed review of the drought management plan.