Meeting Summary
The Commission approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included an agreement for North Rock Creek School to serve as a public storm shelter. Key actions included approving a partial lump sum for a retired employee and granting a request from Oklahoma Baptist University to close and relocate Raley Drive. The Shawnee Municipal Authority awarded a bid for the Federal Street water line replacement, and the Shawnee Airport Authority adopted new operating rules and regulations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
02:20The meeting agenda was approved by the Commission.
Approval of Consent Agenda
03:00The consent agenda, including the agreement for North Rock Creek School to serve as a public storm shelter, was approved.
Partial Lump Sum for Zane Qualls
10:00A partial lump sum payment from the Oklahoma Municipal retirement fund was approved for former employee Zane Qualls.
Release of Easement for OBU (Raley Drive)
17:00A request from Oklahoma Baptist University to close and relocate the Raley Drive easement for campus development was approved, with OBU covering all associated costs.
Federal Street Water Line Replacement Bid
31:00The bid for the Federal Street water line replacement project was awarded to Jordan Contractors for $53,682.
Shawnee Regional Airport Rules and Regulations
38:00A resolution setting out new operating rules and regulations for the Shawnee Regional Airport was adopted, with a note to address concerns regarding vintage aircraft pilot licensing.
Financial Matters
Partial lump sum for Zane Qualls
A partial lump sum payment from the Oklahoma Municipal retirement fund for a former employee.
Federal Street water line replacement project
Award of bid to Jordan Contractors for the water line replacement project.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Mayor's presentation of certificates of appreciation for Disaster Response and Recovery (postponed to the next meeting).
Deadlines
- City attorney requests administrative reports and agenda items by Wednesday prior to the meeting.
Watch For
- Completion of the Shawnee Municipal Authority's master plan, with the treatment portion expected in the coming weeks and the distribution/collection portion in approximately 60-90 days.
- Further review and potential amendment regarding licensing requirements for pilots of vintage aircraft at the Shawnee Regional Airport.
Announcements
- North Rock Creek School facilities will be used as a public storm shelter.
- Commissioners urged support for businesses on Kickapoo Street during ongoing construction.
Agenda Summary
Consider approval of the agenda
Approval of the meeting's agenda.
Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of routine items grouped together, including the use of North Rock Creek School as a public storm shelter.
Commissioners comments
Commissioners provided comments on various topics, including the new storm shelter and support for businesses affected by Kickapoo Street construction.
Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission.
Mayor's presentation of certificates of appreciation for Disaster Response and Recovery
Presentation of certificates for disaster response and recovery efforts.
Consider approval of partial lump sum for Zane Qualls from the Oklahoma Municipal retirement fund
Approval of a partial lump sum payment from the retirement fund for a former employee.
Discussion consideration of possible action on a release of easement requests from the Oklahoma Baptist University for the closing array of Raley Drive
Consideration of OBU's request to close an existing roadway easement for Raley Drive and relocate it as part of their campus development plans.
New business (Commission)
Opportunity to introduce new business items.
Administrative reports (Commission)
Review of administrative reports.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Update on the SMA master plan by Smith Roberts in Baltimore
An update on the progress of the Shawnee Municipal Authority's master plan for water and sewer systems.
Consider bids on the Federal Street water line replacement project
Consideration and award of bids for the Federal Street water line replacement project.
New business (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Opportunity to introduce new business items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Administrative reports (Shawnee Municipal Authority)
Review of administrative reports for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Consider approval of the consent agenda (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Discussion consideration of possible action on recommendation of the airport Advisory Board to approve and adopt a resolution setting out rules and regulations for the Shawnee Regional Airport
Consideration of adopting a resolution to establish new operating rules and regulations for the Shawnee Regional Airport.
New business (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Opportunity to introduce new business items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Administrative reports (Shawnee Airport Authority)
Review of administrative reports for the Shawnee Airport Authority.
Discussion consideration and possible action for an executive session pursuit to 25 OS 307 for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to Economic Development including the transfer of property financing or the creation of a proposal to entice a business to remain or to locate Shawnee due to advice from the city attorney and city manager the public disclosure of this matter would interfere with the development and would violate the confidentiality of the business specifically a retail development on North Kickapoo
Motion to enter executive session to discuss economic development matters, specifically a retail development on North Kickapoo.
Discussion consideration possible action on matters for executive session Pursuit for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to Economic Development including the transfer of property financing or the creation of proposal to entice business to remain or to locate Shawnee due to the advisacity attorney and city manager the public disclosure of the matter would interfere the development would violate the confidentiality
Reconvening from executive session; no action was taken.