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July 20, 2012 City Commission Meeting

July 20, 2012 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Commission approved numerous contracts for street rehabilitation, a library re-roof, and a signalization project, along with granting an easement to ODOT for Highway 102 widening. A conditional use permit for Donceros Tacos and a beauty parlor were approved, and property was rezoned for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store. The ordinance regarding water and sanitary sewer rates was tabled due to identified errors, and the demolition of 217 North Beard was approved despite concerns about mold and potential building value.

Key Decisions & Votes

Approval of agenda

02:20

The City Commission approved the agenda for the meeting.

Approved

Approval of consent agenda (minus G, N, S)

02:50

The City Commission approved the consent agenda, excluding specific items for individual discussion.

Approved

Approval of minutes and reports (minus secda May 17th minutes)

05:00

The City Commission approved the minutes and reports, with the secda minutes from May 17th deferred for further explanation.

Approved

Traffic Commission recommendation (no parking on Bradley Street)

09:00

The City Commission approved the Traffic Commission's recommendation to deny the 'no parking' designation on Bradley Street.

Approved

RFQ for municipal pool design

22:00

The City Commission approved issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design of the municipal pool and forming a committee to oversee the process.

Approved

Conditional use permit for Donceros Tacos

28:00

The City Commission approved a conditional use permit for Donceros Tacos at 924 North Harrison.

Approved

One-operator beauty parlor permit

32:00

The City Commission approved the permit for a one-operator beauty parlor at 1415 North Union, based on five conditions set by the Planning Commission.

Approved

Rezoning for O'Reilly Auto Parts

54:00

The City Commission approved rezoning property at 4030 North Kickapoo from R1 to C3 for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store, with staff addressing resident concerns.

Approved

Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund payment for Joe Pinio

55:30

The City Commission approved the lump sum payment and refund of contributions for Joe Pinio from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

Approved

Granting easement to ODOT for SH 102 widening

1:20:00

The City Commission approved granting easements to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and widening of State Highway 102 for $34,400.

Approved

Shawnee Library re-roof contract

1:25:00

The City Commission approved awarding the re-roofing contract for the Shawnee Library to Mid-America Roofing and Construction for $158,135.

Approved

Bryan and Independence streets signalization project contract

1:29:00

The City Commission approved awarding the signalization project contract to Traffic and Lighting Systems for $198,562.60.

Approved

Cool Bird Lane Hazard mitigation project contract

1:32:00

The City Commission approved awarding the Cool Bird Lane Hazard mitigation project contract to CP Integrated for $54,211.30.

Approved

FY1112 Rehab Asphalt Streets projects contract

1:35:00

The City Commission approved awarding the asphalt streets rehabilitation project contract to Nash Construction for $589,090.

Approved

FY1112 Rehab Concrete Streets project contract

1:38:00

The City Commission approved awarding the concrete streets rehabilitation project contract to All Roads Paving for $387,409.

Approved

Demolition of 217 North Beard

1:46:00

The City Commission approved the demolition of the building at 217 North Beard for $43,723.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority consent agenda

1:51:00

The Shawnee Municipal Authority approved its consent agenda.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority lease with Ean Holdings LLC (Enterprise car rental)

1:56:00

The Shawnee Airport Authority approved a lease agreement with Ean Holdings LLC for Enterprise car rental space in the terminal.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority lease with Oklahoma Aviation

1:58:00

The Shawnee Airport Authority approved a lease agreement with Oklahoma Aviation for terminal space.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority lease with Johnny Fredman (motorcycle safety training)

2:00:00

The Shawnee Airport Authority approved a lease agreement with Johnny Fredman to use a portion of the concrete apron for motorcycle safety training.

Approved

Financial Matters

Payment to Mike McCormick for IFYR 2012

A monthly stipend paid to Mr. McCormick for advertising IFYR events.

$300

Sales tax report (July 2012)

Sales tax receipts for July were up $61,000 (4.49%) over last year's budget and $85,000 (6.401%) compared to July 2011.

$1,422,363

Funds owed by Dr. Stewart (Shawnee Animal Hospital)

Approximately $160,000 is owed to the city for the corner property related to the Kickapoo Street project.

$160,000

Easement to ODOT for SH 102 widening

Offer from ODOT for granting easements for the reconstruction and widening of State Highway 102.

$34,400

Harrison Street planner project

Bids received for the landscaping project on North Harrison Street. The lowest bid was $98,624.25 against an engineering estimate of $100,000.

Shawnee Library re-roof contract

Contract awarded for re-roofing the Shawnee Library, coming in under budget.

$158,135

Bryan and Independence streets signalization project contract

Contract awarded for the signalization project, including widening Independence for a left turn lane, significantly under budget.

$198,562.60

Cool Bird Lane Hazard mitigation project contract

Contract awarded for terracing a retaining wall to improve sight distance, coming in under budget.

$54,211.30

FY1112 Rehab Asphalt Streets projects contract

Contract awarded for milling and overlaying asphalt streets.

$589,090

FY1112 Rehab Concrete Streets project contract

Contract awarded for removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete panels.

$387,409

Demolition of 217 North Beard

Contract awarded for the demolition of the building at 217 North Beard.

$43,723

Enterprise car rental lease (Airport Authority)

Lease agreement for space in the airport terminal and parking for Enterprise car rental.

Oklahoma Aviation lease (Airport Authority)

Lease agreement for terminal space and apron use for Oklahoma Aviation.

Johnny Fredman motorcycle safety training lease (Airport Authority)

Lease agreement for a portion of the concrete apron for motorcycle safety training.

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

Roger McMahan, a resident, expressed concerns regarding the proposed O'Reilly Auto Parts store, specifically about easement width, drainage, and the 17-foot right-of-way, and how these would impact his property's fence line and utility access. He spoke twice to clarify his concerns.

Property easements and boundaries Drainage requirements for new developments Impact of commercial development on adjacent residential properties

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Ordinance relating to water and sanitary sewer rates (to next meeting for corrections)

Watch For

  • Explanation of the IFYR stipend payment to Mike McCormick at the next meeting.
  • Kickapoo Street widening project bid letting (expected within 60 days).
  • Tentative dates for Kickapoo Street widening project from ODOT local government division.
  • Committee meeting to discuss the CVB trust indenture and provide feedback.
  • Tabulation of bids for the Harrison Street planner project at the next meeting.
  • Progress on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's remediation project on Independence Street.

Announcements

  • The grass and landscaping at the Expo are torn up from horses and need to be rolled and repaired.
  • The street sweeper is needed to clean up the Expo parking lots.

Agenda Summary

Consider approval of agenda

Approval of the meeting's agenda.

Approved

Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items on the consent agenda, excluding specific items for separate discussion.

Approved

Item 2G: Minutes and reports, specifically secda minutes from May 17th

Discussion regarding a $300 monthly stipend paid to Mike McCormick for IFYR advertising, with a request for further explanation at the next meeting.

Approved minutes and reports from G minus the secda minutes from May 17th, deferring that forward to the next meeting

Item 2N: Traffic commission recommendations (no parking on Bradley Street)

Consideration of a recommendation for no parking on Bradley Street, which the Traffic Commission denied due to concerns about burdening homeowners and the temporary nature of construction-related congestion.

Approved the board's recommendation of denial

Item 2S: West to go out for RFQs for design and construction of the municipal pool

Discussion about issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design of a municipal pool, including the formation of a citizen committee and an update on a recent pool filtration system malfunction.

Approved RFQ for design and setting up a committee

Citizens participation

Opportunity for citizens to address the Commission.

No Action

Public hearing and consideration of a conditional use permit in C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation district for property located at 924 North Harrison (Donceros Tacos)

Public hearing and consideration for a conditional use permit for a property to operate Donceros Tacos.

Approved

Public hearing and consideration of approval for a one operator beauty parlor for property located at 1415 North Union (Jennifer Peltier or Armando)

Public hearing and consideration for a one-operator beauty parlor, with discussion on conditions for approval.

Approved with the five conditions set by the Planning Commission

Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property located at 4030 North Kickapoo from R1 single family residence to C3 Automotive commercial and Recreation (O'Reilly automotive store)

Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store, with resident concerns about easements, drainage, and property lines.

Approved

Consider Oklahoma Municipal retirement fund lump sum payment from Divine benefit plan and refund of contributions from the Divine contribution plan for Joe pinio

Consideration of a lump sum payment and refund of contributions for Joe Pinio from the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund.

Approved

Consider an ordinance relating to water and sanitary sewer rates

Discussion and consideration of an ordinance to amend the effective dates of water and sanitary sewer rate increases from July to November, with identified errors in the document.

Tabled

Acknowledge sales tax report received July 2012

Review of the sales tax report for July 2012.

Information Only

Presentation on status of Kickapoo Street widening project

Update on the progress of the Kickapoo Street widening project, including submission of required documents to ODOT and expected timelines.

Information Only

Discuss and consider directing staff to begin financing process for budgeted projects

Discussion on the timing and options for financing budgeted projects, including the communication tower and municipal pool, considering interest rates and project readiness.

No Action

Presentation and discussion of documents prepared by staff concerning a trust indenture for the CVB

Discussion of a sample trust indenture document for the CVB, exploring options for its administration and addressing concerns about co-mingled financials and asset ownership.

No Action

Consider and approve granting the easement to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction and widening of State Highway 102

Consideration and approval of granting easements to ODOT for the widening of State Highway 102, with an offer of $34,400.

Approved

Harrison Street planner project contract number cos-pw-11-06

Review of bids for the Harrison Street planner (landscaping) project, which was re-bid due to previous issues.

Deferred to next meeting

Shawnee Library re-roof

Recommendation to award a contract for the re-roofing of the Shawnee Library.

Approved

Bryan an independent streets signalization project contract number cos pwa-11-08

Recommendation to award a bid for the Bryan and Independence streets signalization project, including widening for a left turn lane.

Approved

Cool bird Lane Hazard mitigation project contract number cos pw-11-09 award

Recommendation to award a bid for the Cool Bird Lane Hazard mitigation project, involving terracing a retaining wall for improved sight distance.

Approved

Fiscal year 1112 rehab asphalt streets projects contract number cos-pw-11-10

Recommendation to award a bid for the asphalt streets rehabilitation project, including milling and overlaying several streets.

Approved

Fiscal year 1112 rehab concrete streets project contract number cos-pw-11-11

Recommendation to award a bid for the concrete streets rehabilitation project, involving removal and replacement of deteriorated panels.

Approved

Demolition of 217 North beard

Discussion and vote on the demolition of the property at 217 North Beard, with concerns raised about mold inspection and potential value.

Approved

New business

Opportunity to introduce new topics for discussion.

No Action

Administrative reports

Reports from city administration.

No Action

Commissioner's comments

Opportunity for commissioners to provide comments or raise issues.

No Action

Shawnee Municipal Authority: Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority, with discussion on water rationing and sales to other cities.

Approved

Shawnee Municipal Authority: New business

Opportunity to introduce new topics for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

No Action

Shawnee Airport Authority: Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority: Discussion consideration and possible action on lease between Shawnee Airport Authority and Ean Holdings LLC for space and Airport terminal for Enterprise car rental

Consideration of a lease agreement for Enterprise car rental to operate from the airport terminal.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority: Discussion consideration and possible action on lease between Shawnee Airport Authority and Oklahoma Aviation for terminal space

Consideration of a lease agreement for Oklahoma Aviation to use terminal space for flight lessons and charter services.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority: Discussion consideration and possible action on lease between Shawnee Airport Authority and Johnny fredman to use a portion of the concrete apron for motorcycle safety training

Consideration of a lease agreement for Johnny Fredman to use a portion of the concrete apron for motorcycle safety training.

Approved

Shawnee Airport Authority: New business

Opportunity to introduce new topics for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

No Action