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July 31, 2013 City Commission Meeting

July 31, 2013 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

00:30

The agenda for the Board of City Commissioners meeting was approved.

Approved

Approval of Consent Agenda

00:50

The consent agenda for the Board of City Commissioners meeting was approved.

Approved

Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 Aviation

07:50

An 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.

Adopted

Resolution Supporting City-County 9-1-1 Cooperation

09:00

A resolution was adopted to support city-county cooperation for enhanced 9-1-1 operations, formally initiating the process of combining dispatch centers.

Adopted

Airport Authority Consent Agenda

30:00

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting was approved.

Approved

Airport Authority Rules and Regulations

31:30

A 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.

Adopted

Municipal Authority Consent Agenda

32:40

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting was approved.

Approved

Financing for Water Park Improvements

45:00

A resolution was adopted authorizing the Shawnee Municipal Authority's financial advisor to distribute bid packages for financing the construction of water park improvements.

Adopted

Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project Bids

46:40

Consideration of bids for the Jefferson Terrace Water Line Replacement Project was deferred to the July 15th commission meeting for further review.

Tabled

Upcoming Community Events

Thursday, July 4th

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.

$986,000

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.

Approved

Item #2: Consider approval of the consent agenda

Approval of items on the consent agenda.

Approved

Item #3: Commissioner's comments

Commissioners shared comments, including praise for the 'Glory Days' event and a reminder about the Independence Day parade.

Information Only

Item #4: Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the commission.

No Action

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.

Information Only

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.

Adopted

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.

Adopted

Item #8: New Business

Opportunity for new business items.

No Action

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.

Information Only

Airport Authority Item #1: Consider approval of the consent agenda

Approval of the Airport Authority consent agenda.

Approved

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.

Adopted

Airport Authority: New Business

Opportunity for new business items for the Airport Authority.

No Action

Airport Authority: Administrative Reports

Opportunity for administrative reports for the Airport Authority.

No Action

Municipal Authority Item #1: Consider approval of the consent agenda

Approval of the Municipal Authority consent agenda.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Tabled

Municipal Authority: New Business

Opportunity for new business items for the Municipal Authority.

No Action

Municipal Authority: Administrative Reports

Opportunity for administrative reports for the Municipal Authority.

No Action