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July 18, 2012 City Commission Meeting

July 18, 2012 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Shawnee City Commission approved the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, with a key amendment to postpone water rate increases until November 2012. Collective bargaining agreements with both the police and fire unions were approved, featuring significant updates to drug testing policies and a 4% wage increase. Additionally, a contract for a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan was approved for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

Key Decisions & Votes

Approval of Agenda

02:00

The meeting agenda was approved as presented.

Approved

Approval of Consent Agenda

02:50

The consent agenda was approved, with item 2a pulled for separate discussion and a minor correction noted in the minutes.

Approved

Approval of Item 2a (Bid Opening Clarification)

04:40

The commission approved to proceed with opening six bids for item 15, acknowledging a clerical error in the agenda, and referring them to staff for review.

Approved

Rezone property at 2015 N Harrison

08:50

An ordinance to rezone property at 2015 North Harrison from CP (Planned Shopping) to C3 (Automotive Commercial and Recreation) was approved for applicant Joe Covey, with no immediate development plans.

Approved

Approval of Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8 Final Plat

11:20

The final plat for Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8, located at the southeast corner of North Kickapoo and Plaza Drive, was approved with four specified conditions.

Approved

Approval of Shawnee Bible Church Edition Preliminary and Final Plats

13:40

The preliminary and final plats for the Shawnee Bible Church Edition, located in the 1700 block of East 45th Street, were approved conditional on four recommendations, allowing for church construction and future widening of 45th Street.

Approved

Approval of Drought Management Plan Ordinance

18:00

An ordinance establishing a drought management plan for the city was adopted, without the emergency clause, to manage water usage during shortages.

Adopted

Approval of Agreement with Oklahoma Environmental Inc. (Independence Street Cleanup)

24:40

An agreement with Oklahoma Environmental Inc. for mitigation and cleanup work on Independence Street was approved, despite concerns regarding potential traffic impact during school hours.

Approved

Approval of Resolution for Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

26:40

A resolution of support for economic development and affordable housing for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority, specifically for development at Bryan and Main, was approved.

Approved

Adoption of City Budget for FY 2012-2013

39:00

The budget for the City of Shawnee and related authorities for July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, was adopted, with the condition to move the effective date of water rate increases to November 2012.

Adopted

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement (IUPA Local #3)

46:00

The collective bargaining agreement between Local #3 IUPA and the City of Shawnee was approved, incorporating expanded drug testing policies, a new light duty policy, an extended probationary period, and a 4% wage increase.

Approved

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement (IAFF Local #206)

52:00

The collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of understanding between Local #206 IAFF and the City of Shawnee were approved, including consistent drug testing, a workers' compensation policy for light duty, compensatory travel time for training, and a 4% wage increase.

Approved

Deferral of Shawnee Library Re-roof Bids

56:00

Bids for the Shawnee Library re-roof project were deferred to the next commission meeting for further staff review.

Deferred

Deferral of Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project Bids

58:00

Bids for the Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.

Deferred

Deferral of Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project Bids

59:30

Bids for the Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.

Deferred

Deferral of FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project Bids

01:01:00

Bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project were deferred to the next meeting for tabulation and recommendation.

Deferred

Deferral of FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project Bids

01:02:30

Bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project were deferred to the next meeting for recommendation.

Deferred

Deferral of Al James Building Demolition Bids

01:04:00

Bids for the demolition of the Al James Building (217 North), including environmental mitigation for asbestos, were deferred to the next meeting for staff recommendation.

Deferred

Approval of SMA Consent Agenda

01:06:40

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

Approved

Approval of Contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC (Utility Master Plan)

01:15:00

A contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for the development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan was approved for a not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 over 16 months.

Approved

Approval of Airport Authority Consent Agenda

01:18:40

The consent agenda for the Shawnee Airport Authority meeting was approved, with item 1b deferred.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Thursday (past) and monthly

Food for the Hungry (Seniors)

Joint effort with State AARP, local group, and Oklahoma Food Bank providing fresh food to seniors at The Towers. Local AARP collects food monthly and takes names for assistance.

Financial Matters

City Budget for FY 2012-2013

Adoption of the annual budget for the city and related authorities, with a key amendment to postpone water rate increases.

City Manager's Budget for new positions

Funds allocated for potential assistant city manager and departmental promotions, with action on these positions set aside until January 2013.

$100,000

Water Rate Increases

Estimated monthly revenue from water rate increases, which were postponed from July 1st to November 1st, 2012.

$30,000 a month

Collective Bargaining Agreement (IUPA)

Includes a recommended 4% wage increase for IUPA members.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (IAFF)

Includes a recommended 4% wage increase for IAFF members.

Shawnee Library Re-roof Project

Bids considered for re-roofing the library, including insulation, skylights, and safety features. Budgeted $250,000.

$138,200

Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project

Bids considered for signalization project. Budgeted $300,000-$350,000.

$222,849

Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project

Bids considered for hazard mitigation project. Budgeted $75,000.

$54,211.30

FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project

Bids considered for asphalt street maintenance project. Budgeted $650,000.

$589,090

FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project

Bids considered for concrete street rehabilitation project. Budgeted $350,000.

387

Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building)

Bids considered for the demolition of the Al James building, including asbestos mitigation.

$43,723

Multi-phase Comprehensive Utility System Master Plan

Contract approved with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for a 16-month study of water and wastewater systems.

$550,000

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Shawnee Library Re-roof bids
  • Bryan and Independence Streets Signalization Project bids
  • Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project bids
  • FY 11-12 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project bids
  • FY 11-12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project bids
  • Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building) bids
  • Shawnee Airport Authority Consent Agenda item 1b

Watch For

  • Curbside recycling price for the next fiscal year
  • Evaluation of city streets for designated bike lanes
  • Investigation into the cost and feasibility of a municipal golf driving range
  • Update on Kickapoo project easements

Announcements

  • Jennifer Dawson was recognized as Employee of the Month for June from Emergency Management.
  • Commissioner Stevens will be absent for the first July meeting due to Army duties.
  • The July 2nd commission meeting will proceed as scheduled.
  • The Boys High School Golf Team placed second in state.

Agenda Summary

Consider approval of agenda

Approval of the meeting's agenda.

Approved

Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items, with item 2a pulled for discussion and a correction noted in the minutes.

Approved

Error in agenda item 2a

Clarification regarding bid openings for item 15, noting six bids would be opened instead of five as listed.

Approved

Citizens participation

Opportunity for public input.

No Action

City Manager's presentation of Employee of the Month for June to Jennifer Dawson

Recognition of Jennifer Dawson from Emergency Management for her 13 years of service and civic activities.

Information Only

Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property located at 2015 north Harrison from CP planned shopping to C3 automotive commercial and recreation case number P09-12 applicant Joe Covey

Public hearing and consideration of rezoning property for potential future commercial development.

Approved

Consider approval of the Shawnee Mission Plaza Section 8 final flat located at the southeast corner of north Kickapoo and Plaza Drive case number S08-12 applicant Burger Engineering LLC

Approval of a final plat, deferred from a previous meeting.

Approved

Consider approval of the Shawnee Bible Church Edition preliminary and final flats located in the 1700 block of east 45th street case number S09-12 and S 10-12 applicant Landis Engineering

Approval of preliminary and final plats for church construction, including right-of-way dedication and sidewalk construction.

Approved

Consider approval of an ordinance for a drought management plan

Consideration and adoption of an ordinance establishing a drought management plan for water usage restrictions.

Approved

Consider agreement between the city of Shawnee and Oklahoma Environmental Inc for doing mitigation and cleanup work for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Independence Street just west of Center Street

Consideration of an agreement for environmental cleanup work, with discussion on project timeline and school traffic impact.

Approved

Consider a resolution of support for economic development and affordable housing for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

Consideration of a resolution supporting affordable housing development.

Approved

Consider a resolution adopting the budget for the city of Shawnee and related authorities for the period of July 1st 2012 through June 30th 2013

Consideration and adoption of the annual budget, with discussion on city manager positions and water rate increases.

Approved

Acknowledge sales tax report received June 2012

Review of the monthly sales tax report.

Information Only

Consideration and possible action on collective bargaining agreement between local number three IUPA and city of Shawnee for July 1 2012 through June 30th 2013

Consideration and approval of the collective bargaining agreement for the police union, including drug testing policy changes and wage increase.

Approved

Consideration and possible action on collective bargaining agreement and memorandum of understanding between local number 206 IAFF and the city of Shawnee for July 1st 2012 through June 30th 2013

Consideration and approval of the collective bargaining agreement and MOU for the fire union, including drug testing, workers' compensation, and wage increase.

Approved

Shawnee Library Re-roof

Consideration of bids for re-roofing the Shawnee Library, including insulation and skylight replacement.

Deferred

Bryan in Independence Streets Signalization Project contract number COS PWA-11-08

Consideration of bids for the signalization project at Bryan and Independence Streets.

Deferred

Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project contract number COS-PW-11-09

Consideration of bids for the Cool Bird Lane Hazard Mitigation Project.

Deferred

Fiscal Year 1112 Rehab Asphalt Streets Project contract number COS PW dash 11-10

Consideration of bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehabilitation Asphalt Streets Project.

Deferred

Fiscal Year 11 12 Rehab Concrete Streets Project contract number COS dash PW dash 11-11

Consideration of bids for the Fiscal Year 11-12 Rehabilitation Concrete Streets Project.

Deferred

Demolition of 217 North (Al James Building)

Consideration of bids for the demolition of the Al James Building, including environmental mitigation.

Deferred

New business

Opportunity for new business items.

No Action

Administrative reports

Presentation of administrative reports.

No Action

Commissioners comments

Open forum for commissioners' comments and requests.

Information Only

SMA Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

Approved

SMA Item 2: Presentation by Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC regarding proposed scope of work for development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan

Presentation on the scope of work for a comprehensive utility system master plan.

Information Only

SMA Item 3: Approved contract with Smith Roberts Baldischweiler LLC for the development of a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan

Approval of a contract for a multi-phase comprehensive utility system master plan.

Approved

SMA Item 4: Consider bids a sale and removal of fishing wharf and walkways enclosed fishing dock on Shawnee Twin Lake Number One

Consideration of bids for the sale and removal of a fishing wharf and dock.

No Action

SMA Item 5: New business

Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Municipal Authority.

No Action

SAA Item 1: Consider approval of consent agenda

Approval of routine items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

Approved

SAA Item 2: New business

Opportunity for new business items for the Shawnee Airport Authority.

No Action