Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved several key ordinances, including the re-zoning of a property for single-family residential use, updates to the municipal code for cemeteries, and a comprehensive overhaul of the Emergency Management chapter. The meeting also highlighted a positive sales tax report, showing significant growth over the previous year and budget. Planning for the annual July 4th celebration is underway, and efforts to find new tenants for the vacant Sears space in the mall are in progress.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of the Agenda
01:40The agenda for the City Commission meeting was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
02:30The consent agenda, containing routine administrative items, was approved.
Re-zoning of 3720 North Bryan
12:45An ordinance was approved to re-zone approximately six acres at 3720 North Bryan from A1 agriculture to R1 single family residential, facilitating the creation of one additional lot.
Repealing and Amending Chapter 10 (Cemeteries)
16:30An ordinance was approved to amend the municipal code regarding cemeteries, moving specific regulations and fees to resolutions for easier updates.
Adopting Cemetery Rules and Regulations
19:30A resolution was adopted to establish new rules and regulations for the operation of the city cemetery.
Repealing and Amending Chapter 11 (Emergency Management)
28:30An ordinance was approved to comprehensively update the Emergency Management chapter of the municipal code, clarifying emergency powers, succession, and prohibited acts.
Police Firing Range Tower Project Bids
34:30All bids received for the police firing range tower project were rejected, with a recommendation to re-bid the project.
City Hall ADA Family Restroom Project Award
35:45The bid for the City Hall ADA family restroom project was awarded to Oklahoma Construction LLC for $31,984.92, which was under the budgeted amount.
Upcoming Community Events
July 4th Celebration
Planning has begun; the event will be held at the Expo. The city has committed to a matching grant if community fundraising exceeds $220,000 by 10%.
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report (January 2014)
January sales taxes were up $86,051 from the previous year, totaling $1,556,616. The fiscal year total is up $528,000 over what was originally budgeted.
Police Firing Range Tower Project
All bids for the project were rejected due to limited contractor participation, and the project will be re-bid.
City Hall ADA Family Restroom Project
The project was awarded to Oklahoma Construction LLC, coming in under the budgeted amount.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Pension choice numbers are expected soon for budgeting purposes in the spring.
Watch For
- Ideas regarding a new high school from the Chamber of Education committee.
- Details on the CVB's transition into a new 501 C6 organization.
- Potential new tenants for the 68,000 square foot Sears space in the mall.
- A breakdown of sales tax increases by market sector in the next meeting.
Announcements
- The City Commission has begun using electronic voting for the first time.
- The west side of the Kickapoo Turnpike has opened, with positive comments on the new sidewalks and brick work.
Agenda Summary
1. Consider approval of the agenda
Review and approve the meeting's agenda.
2. Consider approval of the consent agenda
Review and approve items on the consent agenda, typically routine matters.
3. Commissioner's comments
Commissioners provided comments on city matters.
4. Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
5. Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to approve re-zoning of property located at 3720 North Bryan from A1 agriculture to R1 single family residential
Public hearing and vote on re-zoning approximately six acres to allow for an additional single-family residence.
6. Consideration of an ordinance repealing and amending chapter 10 of the Shawnee municipal code cemeteries
Amending the cemetery code to move regulations and fees into resolutions for greater flexibility.
7. Consideration of a resolution adopting rules and regulations for the operations of the cemetery
Adopting new rules and regulations for the operation of the city cemetery.
8. Consideration of an ordinance repealing and amending chapter 11 of the Shawnee municipal code Emergency Management
Overhauling the Emergency Management ordinance to clarify succession, powers, prohibited acts, and align with state statutes and FEMA requirements.
9. Acknowledge sales tax report received January 2014
Review of the city's sales tax revenue report for January 2014.
10. City Manager's Report
Report from the City Manager on various ongoing city projects and initiatives.
11. Consider bids and proposals police firing range Tower project
Review of bids received for the police firing range tower project.
11.B. City Hall Ada family restroom project award
Consideration of bids and award for the City Hall ADA family restroom project.
11.C. Cutting Mo of rank weeds
Brief mention of a project related to cutting weeds.