Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved an ordinance amending Chapter 6 Aviation and adopted a resolution supporting city-county cooperation for enhanced 9-1-1 operations. The Shawnee Municipal Authority adopted a resolution to authorize professional services agreements for financing water park improvements. Bids for the Jefferson Terrace water line replacement project were received but deferred for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Approval of Agenda
00:30The agenda for the Board of City Commissioners meeting was approved.
Approval of Consent Agenda
00:50The consent agenda for the Board of City Commissioners meeting was approved.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 Aviation
07:50An ordinance was adopted to repeal and amend portions of Chapter 6 Aviation of the Shawnee Municipal Code, primarily for housekeeping and moving detailed regulations to a resolution of the Airport Authority.
Resolution Supporting City-County 9-1-1 Cooperation
09:00A resolution was adopted to support city-county cooperation for enhanced 9-1-1 operations, formally initiating the process of combining dispatch centers.
Airport Authority Consent Agenda
30:00The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting was approved.
Airport Authority Rules and Regulations
31:30A resolution was adopted by the Shawnee Airport Authority to establish rules and regulations for operations at the Shawnee Municipal Airport, following review by the Airport Advisory Board.
Municipal Authority Consent Agenda
32:40The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting was approved.
Financing for Water Park Improvements
45:00A resolution was adopted authorizing the Shawnee Municipal Authority's financial advisor to distribute bid packages for financing the construction of water park improvements.
Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project Bids
46:40Consideration of bids for the Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project was deferred to the July 15th commission meeting for further review.
Upcoming Community Events
Independence Day Parade
Starts at Billy Boys around 8:30 AM, leaves at 9:30 AM, proceeds along Broadway to Veterans Memorial Park downtown for a 10:00 AM ceremony.
Financial Matters
Municipal Court Collections
The city collected a record $395,843 in cash from fines and bond forfeitures, with a total clearance of $85,464.80. Overall, the municipal court collected over $1,014,121.65, including $46,000 from vehicle impound fees.
Kickapoo Street Maintenance Project
ODOT awarded a maintenance mill and overlay contract for $986,000 for sections of Leo Street, the spur, Kickapoo, Highland, and Beard Street.
Water Park Improvements Financing
Resolution to authorize financial advisors to seek bids for financing the new $3.7 million water park at Woodland Veterans Park. The city budgeted $3 million, with additional funds from community donations.
Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project Bids
Bids were received from Davenport Construction ($606,011), Jordan Contractors ($579,887), and Orion Construction ($428,779.38). The project award was deferred.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Awarding of the Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project to the July 15th Commission meeting.
Deadlines
- Kickapoo Street water line past MacArthur Street by the third week in August.
- Central Street Bridge project completion before schools free up in August, targeting August 17th.
Watch For
- Trip to Lawton on July 24th to observe their combined 9-1-1 center operations.
- Kickapoo Street design work from the spur to Ferrell Street, projected to be complete by March-April next year.
- Pre-work meeting on July 11th for ODOT maintenance projects affecting MacArthur Street and Independent Street.
Announcements
- The 'Glory Days' event was a great success for the city, bringing many visitors and boosting local businesses.
- Cheyenne Lincoln from Customer Service was recognized as Employee of the Month but was unable to attend the meeting.
- The Independence Day parade will start at Billy Boys around 8:30 AM, leave at 9:30 AM, and proceed along Broadway to the Veterans Memorial Park downtown for a 10:00 AM ceremony on Thursday, July 4th.
Agenda Summary
Item #1: Consider approval of the agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda.
Item #2: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of items on the consent agenda.
Item #3: Commissioner's comments
Commissioners shared comments, including praise for the 'Glory Days' event and a reminder about the Independence Day parade.
Item #4: Citizens participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.
Item #5: Presentation of Employee of the Month
City Manager Brian McDougall was to present the Employee of the Month award to Cheyenne Lincoln, Customer Service, who was absent.
Item #6: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on an ordinance repealing and amending portions of Chapter 6 Aviation of the Shawnee Municipal Code
Housekeeping amendments to the aviation chapter, moving rules and regulations to a resolution of the Airport Authority.
Item #7: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution supporting city-county cooperation on enhanced 9-1-1 operations
A resolution to formally kick off the process of combining 9-1-1 dispatch centers with Pottawatomie County.
Item #8: New Business
Opportunity for new business items.
Item #9: Administrative Reports
Reports from Chief of Police on 9-1-1 consolidation, City Engineer on Kickapoo Street and Central Street Bridge projects, and City Attorney on municipal court collections.
Airport Authority Item #1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the Airport Authority consent agenda.
Airport Authority Item #2: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution adopting rules and regulations for operations at the Shawnee Municipal Airport
Adoption of day-to-day operational rules and regulations for the airport, reviewed by the Airport Advisory Board.
Airport Authority: New Business
Opportunity for new business items for the Airport Authority.
Airport Authority: Administrative Reports
Opportunity for administrative reports for the Airport Authority.
Municipal Authority Item #1: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the Municipal Authority consent agenda.
Municipal Authority Item #2: Resolution authorizing the execution of professional services agreements pertaining to the financing of certain capital improvements
Authorization for financial advisors to distribute bid packages for financing the new water park improvements at Woodland Veterans Park.
Municipal Authority Item #3: Consider bids for Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project
Review of bids received for the Jefferson Terrace water line replacement project.
Municipal Authority: New Business
Opportunity for new business items for the Municipal Authority.
Municipal Authority: Administrative Reports
Opportunity for administrative reports for the Municipal Authority.